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FASHION PROMOTION, COMMUNICATION & DIGITAL MEDIA
This 9-month course in Milano or Firenze Schools trains participants in technical and theoretical notions needed to create a professional communication campaign through the study of fashion and luxury marketing management, public relations, social media and advertising. Understanding the connection between consumers, the product, and the markets in which they operate is the key to produce a successful communication strategy and storytelling.
MILANO
Promoting what is fashionable and making products desirable in a digital and sustainable conscious environment is the work of the fashion promotion and communications expert. Fashion digital communication specialists define and implement advertising campaigns and organise promotional activities through the most appropriate communication channels that reflect and represent the image of a brand, or luxury product. They organize and manage presentations, events, editorial plans for social media, fashion shows, exhibitions, public relations activities, prepare editorial plans for social media and actively uses influencer and content marketing.
Programme Specification
Fashion Promotion Communication and Digital Media
During the course, participants learn how to anticipate and respond to developments in media and communication. They explore the major theories and debates that dominate fashion communication and evaluate different techniques applicable in creating and understanding the role of ‘image’ in fashion, as well as analysing historical and contemporary references. Particular emphasis is placed on digital public relations within fashion houses: from customer management to the identification of key industry players and celebrities, and from fashion show organisation to the management of press days, and digital events. Looking at fashion advertising, editorial and creative direction in media, communication and promotion, participants evaluate and analyse trends in fashion styling, photography and journalism. They also gain an advanced knowledge of creative writing processes encouraging their own vision and professional preparation for various roles in the fashion industry which foster innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving. The impact of digital technologies has changed the face of communication and this course looks at finding the right balance between different strategic and tactical activities, together with tools and media including viral platforms, online blogs, magazines and social media, working with influencer and using collaborations and video to engage with final clients and intermediaries. Along with professional direct links with fashion companies, industry projects and guest speakers all contribute to provide a detailed insight into the realities, and the opportunities, of fashion promotion and communication. This course is aimed at participants that have previous undergraduate level study or similar, or proven work experience completing the course with skills in media and promotion for the fashion and luxury industries, with the ability to apply key fashion communication channels and theories across all written and visual media campaigns. A strong attention will be given to debate how Fashion Brands are taking an active role in influencing consumers to act in a responsible way and engage them in environmental and social practices thanks to their sustainable communication.
- Journalistic Writing and Techniques
- Communication, Advertising and Promotion Strategies
- Semiology
- Creative Direction
- Brand Management and Innovation
- Visual Communication and Fashion Images
- Editorials and Fashion Styling
- Digital Technologies / Digital Marketing
- Sustainable Communication
- PR and Event Management
- Research Methods
- Social media and digital PR specialist
- Event specialist
- Content creator
- Communication specialist
- PR and digital PR
- Press Officer
FIRENZE
Promoting what is fashionable and making products desirable in a digital and sustainable conscious environment is the work of the fashion promotion and communications expert. Fashion digital communication specialists define and implement advertising campaigns and organise promotional activities through the most appropriate communication channels that reflect and represent the image of a brand, or luxury product. They organize and manage presentations, events, editorial plans for social media, fashion shows, exhibitions, public relations activities, prepare editorial plans for social media and actively uses influencer and content marketing.
Programme Specification
During the course, participants learn how to anticipate and respond to developments in media and communication. They explore the major theories and debates that dominate fashion communication and evaluate different techniques applicable in creating and understanding the role of ‘image’ in fashion, as well as analysing historical and contemporary references. Particular emphasis is placed on digital public relations within fashion houses: from customer management to the identification of key industry players and celebrities, and from fashion show organisation to the management of press days, and digital events. Looking at fashion advertising, editorial and creative direction in media, communication and promotion, participants evaluate and analyse trends in fashion styling, photography and journalism. They also gain an advanced knowledge of creative writing processes encouraging their own vision and professional preparation for various roles in the fashion industry which foster innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving. The impact of digital technologies has changed the face of communication and this course looks at finding the right balance between different strategic and tactical activities, together with tools and media including viral platforms, online blogs, magazines and social media, working with influencer and using collaborations and video to engage with final clients and intermediaries. Along with professional direct links with fashion companies, industry projects and guest speakers all contribute to provide a detailed insight into the realities, and the opportunities, of fashion promotion and communication. This course is aimed at participants that have previous undergraduate level study or similar, or proven work experience completing the course with skills in media and promotion for the fashion and luxury industries, with the ability to apply key fashion communication channels and theories across all written and visual media campaigns. A strong attention will be given to debate how Fashion Brands are taking an active role in influencing consumers to act in a responsible way and engage them in environmental and social practices thanks to their sustainable communication.
- Journalistic Writing and Techniques
- Communication, Advertising and Promotion Strategies
- Semiology
- Creative Direction
- Brand Management and Innovation
- Visual Communication and Fashion Images
- Editorials and Fashion Styling
- Digital Technologies / Digital Marketing
- Sustainable Communication
- PR and Event Management
- Research Methods
- Social media and digital PR specialist
- Event specialist
- Content creator
- Communication specialist
- PR and digital PR
- Press Officer