Fashion Stylist

An introduction to the world of fashion styling – the industry’s unsung heroes. This course will utilize a hands-on approach through lectures, guest speakers, visual references and group projects.

Why you should study with us:

Student learning outcomes:

 Identify the requirements of a stylist
 Identify important fashion and editorial stylists
 Styling for Print
 Styling for the Entertainment Industry
 Image Management
 Career Diversity
 History and Inspiration
 Test shooting
 Building a portfolio

Course Assignments:

 Putting together a mood board for editorial or advertisement
 Stylist research assignment
 Putting together a stylist kit
 Creating a fashion campaign
Performing a test shoot


Course Length: 6 weeks, 36 hours

Materials Needed: None

Next Program dates:  November 1st, 2022

Course Hours: 5:30 – 8:30pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays

Fees:  $495.00 for early bird. (Apply from 1 to 16 Sep.2022)

            Original price $595.00 taxes included.

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program

Course Outline

Class 1 Introduction
What is a Fashion Stylist.
The three main types of fashion Stylists Other types of Stylists outside of Fashion What it means to work in the Freelance Industry Skills

Class 2
The two main areas of print styling. The difference between editorial and lifestyle styling. How to source clothes
Responsibilities of a Fashion Stylist Stylist kits

Class 3
The difference between a wardrobe stylist and costume design
How film and television production are produced
Continuity in wardrobe
Break down and break down kits

Class 4
To become a personal stylist
Image consulting
Different body types
Analyzing different style categories
Elements and principles of design
Personal colour palette
Developing clients

Class 5
Runway styling
Off figure styling
Prop and set styling
Food styling

Class 6
Fashion communication
Key to fashion trends
Fashion eras
Fashion icons
Cultural references, film, art and literature

Class 7
How to start building a portfolio
Marketing tools of the trade
Websites, business cards
Assisting and self promotion

Class 8
Importance of a mood board in fashion and television
Using Pinterest and Polyvore
Brand consulting with designers
Celebrity styling

Class 9
Test shooting for your portfolio (what it means)
Coming up with the team
How a story board works
Finding a photographer
Planning a theme (story)
Sourcing clothes and props
Wardrobe prep

Class 10
Producing a test and fashion shoot
Call sheets and call times
On set etiquette
Photography and composition
Lighting
Hair and make-up
Model posing

Class 11
Produce and style a photo shoot for editorial or advertisement

Class 12
First pictures in your portfolio
Business 101 for a freelance stylist
Agency or Freelance
Course Re-Cap

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