The London College of Style

FOUNDATION IN FASHION STYLING

Our Aim

Our aim is to motivate and inspire you if you are considering entering the fashion industry, to continue to push your standards and those of the industry even higher.

The Course

Once it has been successfully completed, the Foundation in Fashion Styling course provides students with the necessary skills to start their careers. The fashion industry tends to favour hands on experience and photographic evidence of individual talent. As such, our aim is to short-cut our students into real jobs within the industry. The experience gained on the LCS Foundation in Fashion Styling course is invaluable to anyone interested in working in the industry. It can be utilised in many ways including gaining access to non-vocational, full time courses at college or university.

The London College of Style Foundation in Fashion Styling course is suitable for complete beginners or those already working in the industry wishing to further their careers. The in-depth and intensive course addresses all aspects of the industry and enables students to develop understanding of an exciting, glamorous and rewarding career as a professional fashion stylist.

The Foundation in Fashion Styling course takes place either one day a week for twelve weeks, the duration of an education term. We structure our classes to be small and intimate with limited spaces per course. This allows students more time for practical work and encourages individual learning. High profile lecturers and guest speakers, who are experts in their field, form an integral part of the course and work alongside the skilled teaching team.

Every term at LCS we invite a select group of fashion industry influencers to assess our students and their calibre of work. As part of the assessment process, students are given access to professional opportunities with leading fashion brands. In addition to these core opportunities, students that demonstrate both exceptional ability and brilliant creativity will be considered for employment and work experience placements.

The Foundation in Fashion Styling course culminates in a professional photographic studio shoot where students are able to put into practice their now in-depth knowledge of fashion styling. The photographic studio shoot and evidence from the practical elements of the course provide documentation for a carefully chosen photographic portfolio of fashion styling work. Students will also be equipped with the relevant contacts in order to assist in finding work once the course is complete. LCS advises each student individually as to the area of the industry that best fits their demonstrated skills.

The Foundation in Fashion Styling course starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm. It is important for all LCS students to arrive promptly before the 9am start. Classes will begin on time and it is disruptive to other students if classes are interrupted by late arrivals.

LCS Qualification

The London College of Style offers a specific learning experience to students and facilitates access to starting a career within the fashion industry. Courses run throughout the year enabling students to choose a programme that best suits their needs.

After successfully completing the course, students are awarded the London College of Style Diploma Certificate, a photographic portfolio of their styling work and an industry contact resource book.

Entry Requirements

No prior qualifications are required for this course. However, a love of fashion and style is essential. A comprehensive understanding of the English language is also required as students need to demonstrate reading, writing and numeracy skills in order to submit written course work for assessment.

Course Outline

Our course has been divided into 12 key elements:-

1. INTRODUCTION
   • Introduction to personal styling
   • Introduction to fashion terms
2. GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
   • How clothes are made - from pattern cutting to the shop floor
   • Customising techniques including beading/embellishment/printing and painting
3. BODYSHAPES
   • How to dress different body shapes using style, pattern and colour
   • Practical experience, dress a real body shape
4. PERSONAL CLIENTS
   • Introduction to course
   • Styling a personal client versus styling models
   • Concept of 'Wake-up your Wardrobe' and 'Shopping Solutions' experience
   • Practical experience - styling a personal client
5. BUSINESS & MARKETING
   • How to set up and develop a styling business
   • How to build great client relationships
   • How to seek creative representation
6. TELEVISION / CELEBRITY & SHOW STYLING
   • How to style models, presenters and actors for television, film and stage
   • Self motivation techniques for working alone as well as working in a team
   • How to conduct an interview as a fashion expert on television
7. EDITORIAL
   • How to style a model for an editorial photo shoot
   • Styling models versus styling personal clients
   • Shoot etiquette - what will be expected of you
   • Practical experience styling a model
8. BRAND ANALYSIS
   • Understanding and recognizing the individual needs of a client and their brand
   • Practical tuition and workshop in mock workplace situation
9. CREATIVE WORKSHOP
   • Styling workshop - learning how to create your signature style
   • Presentation of your signature style on a real model
10. & 11. PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOOT
    • Live photo shoot with a leading fashion photographer and model
    • Resulting shots collated into stylist portfolio
12. INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ASSESSMENT
    • Evaluation of individual skill sets and career opportunities within the industry
    • List of relevant industry contacts

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