Fashion Styling Certificate

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Fashion styling is a profession that has become an important part of the fashion industry. In the last decade this segment of the industry has moved from behind-the-scenes to the spotlight. In this fast paced and exciting industry, professionals work in a consultative environment to create looks for personal image, photo shoots, film shoots, fashion shows, and special events.

The curriculum has been designed with the help of professional stylists and other fashion industry experts. Students completing the Fashion Styling Certificate will have opportunities to work with local and national businesses who are seeking professional stylists. Careers upon completion could include fashion stylist, personal stylist, personal shopper, editorial stylist, runway stylist, bridal stylist, film and television stylist, blog stylist, and merchandiser. The local fashion scene is growing each year, and with that new fashion job opportunities. The certificate might also be attractive to working industry employees seeking styling skills to add to their portfolio. The certificate has the ability to stand alone or work as an enhancement to the Fashion/Design AAS degree.

Instruction is led by industry experts who will provide essential hands on learning opportunities to develop styling skills. Course work is based on lectures, labs, speakers and a variety of field study experiences in the styling profession. These activities offer the student a chance to interact with key industry professionals and develop an invaluable employment network.

The styling program would be run as a certificate program that includes seven courses to complete. Students can begin the certificate in either the fall or spring semesters. Ideally a student would complete the certificate in as little as a year.

For more information about the Fashion Styling Certificate, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/marketing.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Students may start any semester

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Fashion Styling Certificate a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

APP 250 - Design Concepts Credits: 3
APP 260 - Fashion Analysis and Design Credits: 3
APP 265 - Fashion Styling Credits: 3
ART 186 - Principles Digital Photography Credits: 3

Semester 2

APP 111 - Visual Merchandising & Design Credits: 3
ART 292 - Studio Photography Credits: 3
MKT 121 - Digital Marketing Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 21

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1	Semester 2
Visual Lab Cost		50
Camera	500
Books	750	750

Approximate total for the program: $5,221**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Fashion stylists can work freelance or can be employed by advertising agencies, publishing companies, event coordination businesses, retail stores, or individual clients.
There are career opportunities in all of the following areas:
Personal styling: Advising and selecting clothing and accessories for clients that flatter their figure and suit their lifestyle.
Commercial styling: Selecting wardrobe items for models, actor/actresses/entertainers/politicians, etc. for advertising ads or commercials and may then coordinate a photoshoot.
Editorial styling: Concepting and organizing studio photoshoots for media publications.
Merchandise /Catalogue styling: Working with businesses on developing promotional materials such as product catalogues or creating displays of product in a retail store.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Good understanding and eye for design elements and principles
Work effectively in a team to execute a successful styling brand
Good organizational skills
Photography skills/implementing basic studio concepts
Flair for fashion/fashion trends/fashion terminology
Illustrator and Photoshop computer software skills
Self- directed motivation
Fashionable image
Good communication and networking skills

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

This certificate is a great enhancement to the Fashion Diploma or the Fashion/Design AAS degree . Three of the required courses in the Styling certificate fit into the AAS degree and two of them fit into the Diploma.
Career opportunities are currently booming with most of the opportunities in a freelance position.
Pay is usually earned as a per project or job completion or an hourly fee. Entry level is $150-200/day.
Average yearly salary of $30,000/year http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Fashion_Stylist/Hourly_Rate

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