Claimable under SkillsFuture Credit
Fees: $620.00
Note: Course fee not inclusive of application fee and GST.
Course details
This course on fashion styling is designed for working professionals and individuals interested in enhancing their employability and career prospects in areas such as fashion retailing, visual merchandising, buying, content creation, advertising, branding, public relations and event organisation.
You will learn the fundamentals of fashion imaging—covering fabric, design, tailoring, fit, proportion, colour schematics, and trend analysis—supported by an introduction to fashion history and styling.
You will also learn trend reporting, how to analyse top fashion collections and train in the latest styling techniques for online and print media and personal branding. Through weekly assignments and consultations, you will be guided to refine your styling skills while expressing your unique creative perspectives.
About the trainer
Steve Thio Sin Loo
Steve Thio has built a career spanning 37 years in the fashion industry, holding diverse roles such as fashion stylist and writer, merchandiser, buyer, trend consultant, store manager, fashion editor, event choreographer and host, as well as working in editorial creative direction, marketing and social media.
For the past 10 years, Steve has also been an adjunct lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts, teaching a wide range of diploma and degree modules.
Application information
Laptop or iPad/tablet for assignment research and work. Cost of materials: approximately $50, to be purchased by participants. Material list will be advised before the course start date.
Individuals who are interested in advertising, marketing, PR, fashion retail and merchandising, and online content creation. Individuals and working professionals who want to know and understand more of fashion imaging and styling, and how to utilise this in their jobs or personal style development. Prior fashion experience is helpful but not essential.
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