Three-year Course in Fashion Styling in Paris
from 1st october 2012 to 31st may 2013
besides the creative talent, what does one need to learn to become an excellent stylist? the sixth sense for trends before everyone else.
the fashion stylist is an expert in style and image. he must be able to highlight the style of a line of products, and present it in every phase of promotion, from the catwalk show to the advertising campaign. his job is highly creative; he must pay attention to trends and be able to identify a winning style, then propose a coherent image across the entire collection, in order to ensure its success. the three-year programme in fashion styling will
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Course themes:
Year 1
semiotics of clothing
objects and environment
identity
history of art and dress
teach you how to identify newly emerging trends and how to gain technical skills in photography, processing images by computer, set design, lights, make-up, hair-styling and accessories. the programme will also give the sociological and historical background to fashion, studying costume history and art history, and analysing the materials and techniques involved in coordinating an image. the programme will give students an understanding
Year 2
fashion writing and criticism
fashion editorial
magazine design
fashion and cultural contemporary perspective
of how to choose the perfect location for an advertising campaign, which assets to focus on when organising a fashion show, how to create an image that brings out the mood of the clothes and is unforgettable for the audience; in short how to read the soul of a piece of clothing and communicate it with an unmistakable style.
Year 3
career exploration
final major project
researching theory and practice
