Fashion Styling Online Short Course

Course description

This fashion styling short course will introduce you to the wonderful world of the fashion image while providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary for you to create your own.

You'll learn about trends in contemporary fashion editorial styling, the day-to-day life of the fashion stylist and how this role has evolved in an ever-changing landscape.

Through this program, you'll gain an understanding of the skills used by fashion stylists to find inspiration, research a story and answer commercial and creative briefs. The course covers everything from conceptual research to storyboarding and executing the story on set.

The course is highly practical, and each week you will meet online with your tutor and a small group of students, for discussions and presentations, and learn new skills and receive feedback on your assignment work. By the end of the course you will grasp how to create your own professional fashion imagery for a range of contemporary clients.

This course is taught by a freelance stylist, who's brimming with insider knowledge and practical tips on how to navigate this fast-paced industry.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will;

• Demonstrate an understanding of the key responsibilities of the fashion stylist in contemporary media
• Have learnt how to pitch a fashion story to commissioning editors and how to tailor your proposals depending on the publication
• Have expanded your knowledge of key industry professionals
• Understand the importance of trends, how to spot them and integrate them into your work
• Have an awareness of the different forms of inspiration and the ways to interpret them
• Have gained insight into the importance of collaboration and the role of the fashion stylist within the on-set team
• Have completed a range of industry style fashion styling briefs
• Have an in-depth understanding of the planning and strategy involved in creating fashion campaigns and editorial stories, from conception and inspiration to carrying out on-site shoots
• Have received insider tips and tricks from an industry expert alongside personal feedback on your weekly assignments from your tutor

Who is Fashion Styling Online Short Course for?

This is an excellent program for individuals eager to learn about the creative world of fashion styling and how to navigate the industry. Perfect for anyone keen to begin their career as a fashion stylist or for photographers, editors, marketers or visual merchandisers desiring to widen their skill set.

Pleasenote: for the one week intensive version of this course we recommend youset aside time to complete daily assignments in between each class

All our Online Short Courses include:

• Live online lessons with the same tutors
• The same course content and learning outcomes
• Lesson recordings, for review
• Access to VLE with course content
• Forums for support
• 2 weeks online access
• Certificate upon completion

Please note that all courses are taught in UK time.