2013
Course overview
This vocational course recognises that fashion styling now forms part of our everyday lives, as well as playing a key role in the fashion industry. From catwalk to high street, visual image is key to the success of any product.
You will study fashion forecasting and concept trend development while also developing an understanding of how fashion stylists work creatively with magazines (in studios and on location), influence designers, and help ‘theme and stage’ catwalk shows. You will have the opportunity to explore the importance of celebrity dressing and understand image as an advertising tool through fashion styling, make-up and hair design.
Underpinned by historical and contemporary contextual studies, the course will develop the technical, creative and business skills required in the industry. Through ideas generation and experimentation with a range of techniques, you will learn to apply visual and conceptual thinking, leading to the production of a personal portfolio and major project in your final year.
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Industrial focus
Projects and client-based work will inform the link between innovation and industry requirements. The production of a professional portfolio and website will be particularly important for those graduates aiming to work as freelance practitioners or consultants. Stylists and industry experts regularly visit and give input to the course – a recent visitor was Alexis Knox.
The emphasis of all Solent Fashion courses is on employability, encouraging students to take part in work experience and live projects with fashion industry partners
Course content
Year 1
Five core units:
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Fashion Styling
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Make-up and Hair (Fashion and Media)
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Lights, Camera, Action
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Editorial Styling
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Contextual Studies – Historical.
Year 2
Three core units and two option units:
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Contextual Studies – Contemporary
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Freelance and Industry Management
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Make-up and Hair Design (Fashion and Media).
Options:
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Interpreting Narrative
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Curriculum Plus
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Fashion Styling (Live projects)
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Fashion Styling (Lens-based).
Year 3
Four core units and one option:
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Dissertation OR Dissertation and Practice
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Professional Context
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Major Project – Research and Development
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Major Project – Production and Evaluation
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Portfolio Construction.
Why choose Solent
The strength of the Fashion Styling programme at Solent lies in the staff team of experienced and professionally active individuals. Their skills include editorial, commercial, celebrity and personal styling, event management, curation, fine art ,and make-up and hair design for fashion, film and television.
The forward-thinking approach involves working with digital and social media and constantly updating the course. This ensures that each year our graduating students are competitively placed to work at the cutting edge of the industry. The course is supported by skilled technical instructors playing an essential role in helping to develop students’ practical knowledge of the fashion industry.
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A unique course with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge styling – graduates will not merely follow established trends but set new ones.
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Students from all Solent’s Fashion courses mix and have the opportunity to work together, creating an exciting fusion of skill and talent, echoing professional collaboration and building relationships that last as professionals.
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Dedicated studio space with specialist facilities, photographic studios, IT, make-up and live stage and performance work.
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Strong industry links enhance work experience and employment opportunities for new graduates.
Assessment
Mix of live, practical and theoretical projects (individual and group), written assignments, case studies, presentations and portfolio projects.
Projects/work experience
Live projects and client-based work from the last two years include: Atilier Mayer, Illamasqua and All Walks Beyond the Catwalk.
Key career skills
Creative thinking, project management, verbal, visual, digital and written communication, creative direction and being camera-ready.
Graduate quote
Amy Tomlinson
“The Fashion Styling course was a great way for me to tap into talents I didn’t even know I had as the course allowed me to explore photography, retouching and editing, as well as hair, make-up and styling. As a result of that I feel confident that I have the knowledge and skills to assist me in getting my dream job in the industry.
“Over the past three years the course has opened up some fantastic opportunities for me. I remember the overwhelming feeling of excitement during a trip to Rome when we were given the opportunity to visit Valentino headquarters. The whole week was jam-packed with visits to some of the most famous Italian fashion houses, as well as lectures with some of the most talented industry professionals in the city.
“Last year I was involved as an editorial assistant for 5th Character magazine which meant organising and creating my own photo shoots to accompany articles. Recently I styled a live shoot staged during the presentation of the Doctorate in Media to Dannii Minogue and got to meet the lady herself!
“Without Solent I wouldn’t have had any of these experiences and I’ve been very lucky to have the support and guidance of lecturers who have all worked in the industry and have inspired me to get out there and carry on being creative.”
Industry quote
Louise Roe, stylist, fashion journalist, TV presenter and Visiting Fellow
“The BA (Hons) in Fashion Styling is a rigorous, fast-paced course that prepares students for all aspects of the styling industry, from personal styling to high-end fashion editorial.”
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Partner Affiliation Network
The Partner Affiliation Network is a group of companies aligned to each course area in the School of Design with the purpose of supporting a range of activities to help students engage with employers and gain relevant industrial experience. This is achieved through live project work, design competitions, work placements and guest speaker programmes.
All students studying on this course programme will have the opportunity to work with industry.
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2012
Course overview
This vocational course recognises that fashion styling now forms part of our everyday lives, as well as playing a key role in the fashion industry. From catwalk to high street, visual image is key to the success of any product.
You will study fashion forecasting and concept trend development while also developing an understanding of how fashion stylists work creatively with magazines (in studios and on location), influence designers, and help 'theme and stage' catwalk shows. You will have the opportunity to explore the importance of celebrity dressing and understand image as an advertising tool through fashion styling, make-up and hair design.
Underpinned by historical and contemporary contextual studies, the course will develop the technical, creative and business skills required in the industry. Through ideas generation and experimentation with a range of techniques, you will learn to apply visual and conceptual thinking, leading to the production of a personal portfolio and major project in your final year.
|
Industrial focus
Projects and client-based work will inform the link between innovation and industry requirements. The production of a professional portfolio will be particularly important for those graduates aiming to work as freelance practitioners or consultants.
Course content
Year 1
Five core units:
-
Fashion Styling
-
Make-Up and Hair (Fashion and Media)
-
Lights, Camera, Action
-
Editorial Styling
-
Contextual Studies – Historical.
Year 2
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Contextual Studies – Contemporary
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Freelance and Industry Management
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Make-Up and Hair Design (Fashion and Media)
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Interpreting Narrative - option
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Curriculum Plus - option
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Fashion Styling (live projects) - option
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Fashion Styling (Lens based) - option.
Year 3
Four core units and one option:
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Dissertation
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Professional Context
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Major Project – Research and Development
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Major Project – Production and Evaluation
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Portfolio Construction.
Why choose this course?
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A unique course with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge styling – graduates will not merely follow established trends but will set new ones.
-
Students from all Solent's fashion courses mix and share activities, creating an exciting fusion of skill and talent.
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Dedicated studio space with specialist facilities, photographic studios, IT, and live stage and performance work.
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Strong industry links enhance employment opportunities for new graduates
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Supported by make-up company, Illamasqua.
Assessment
Mix of live, practical and theoretical projects (individual and group), written assignments, case studies, presentations and portfolio projects.
Key career skills
Creative thinking, presentation, project management, communication and problem solving.
Projects/work experience
Live projects and client-based work (for example, annual Solent Fashion Show).
Partner Affiliation Network
The Partner Affiliation Network is a group of companies aligned to each course area in the School of Design with the purpose of supporting a range of activities to help students engage with employers and gain relevant industrial experience. This is achieved through live project work, design competitions, work placements and guest speaker programmes.
All students studying on this course programme will have the opportunity to work with industry.
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