The Wardrobe Academy – Fashion School Courses Offered
Correspondence Training Courses
Personal Stylist Training via Correspondence – R5995
This course is modelled on our 6 day in-studio Personal Styling course, and will equip you with the skills
and knowledge needed to work as an independent stylist; consulting with clients on a private or corporate level.
Includes training manual in PDF format, garment style booklet, colour combining booklet, fashion history booklet, colour analysis
drapes, colour analysis laminates, figure and face shape analysis laminates, measuring kit and pins, CD with client questionnaires,
recommended reading list and an e-copy of the highly acclaimed book; Fab Job Guide to Become an Image Consultant.You will
receive a certificate in Personal Styling on completion, and ongoing career mentoring.
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Module 1 Introduction to Personal Styling Module 2 Fashion Studies Module 3 Consulting with Clients
Module 4 Colour Analysis
Module 5 Figure Analysis |
Module 6 Wardrobe Assessments and Wardrobe Planning
Module 7 Clothing
Module 8 Personal Shopping
Module 9 Male Styling (bonus module)
Module 10 Business Studies |
Fashion Stylist Training via Correspondence – R4995
This course is geared to teach you all there is to know about Fashion Styling in either Stills or Film and set you on an exciting path
to becoming a Stylist.
Includes training manual in PDF format, recommended reading list and an invaluable guide to breaking into the Industry. You will
receive a certificate in Fashion Styling on completion, and ongoing career mentoring.
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Module 1 Introduction to Fashion Styling Module 2 Fashion Studies Module 3 Taking a brief
Module 4 Sourcing & Fitting Wardrobe
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Module 5 Pre-Shoot Prep
Module 6 The Shoot – on the job
Module 7 Wrapping a Shoot
Module 8 Finding Work and Marketing yourself |
Bridal Styling via Correspondence – R3995
This course is ideal for anyone currently working in fashion or styling, wanting to tap into the booming wedding industry, or for
those already involved in wedding planning, wedding make-up or bridal-wear design and retail.
Includes training manual and notes in PDF format. You will receive a certificate in Bridal Styling on completion, and ongoing career
mentoring should you require it.
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Module 1 Bridal Styling as a career Working with brides – the good, the bad and the ugly! Interpreting a brides vision Module 2 Wedding dress styles Measuring the bride and body shape Colour & fabric choice Module 3 Working with suppliers and manufacturers Shopping appointments and fittings
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Module 4 Styling the groom Styling the rest of the bridal party Coordinating make-up and hair The big day Module 5 Setting up your bridal styling business Setting your fees Marketing strategy Website design Growing and maintaining your business The importance of your image and self presentation
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Male Personal Styling via Correspondence – R2995
This course offers an invaluable addition to the skills of those already working as personal stylists, image consultants or in
fashion retail for men’s wear.
Includes training manual in PDF format, CD with client questionnaires, recommended reading list, and an e-copy of the highly
acclaimed book; Fab Job Guide to Become an Image Consultant. You will receive a certificate in Male Personal Styling on
completion, and ongoing career mentoring.
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Module 1 Consulting with male clients The male style types Colour analysis Body shapes, proportion & scale Wardrobe management & planning Male grooming
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Module 2 Shopping trips with the client Conducting a fitting Choosing a suit & tailoring
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Colour Analysis via Correspondence – R2995
This course is modelled on the Colour Analysis module of our 6 day in-studio course, and will equip you with the skills needed to
provide a full colour analysis service. Ideal for anyone in the fashion, beauty or styling industries, and those wanting to add colour
analysis to their list of skills.
Includes training manual in PDF format, colour analysis drapes, colour analysis laminates, a colour combining chart, client colour
questionnaire, a certificate in Colour Analysis on completion and ongoing career mentoring.
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Module 1 What is colour? The Colour Wheel Colour Schemes
Module 2 History of colour analysis Identifying a clients colouring – draping |
Module 3 Personal colouring in individuals Colour harmony and contrast Psychology of colour Colour combining Using colour to camouflage |
Fashion Illustration & Portfolio Preparation via Correspondence – R3 995
Are you interested in studying fashion design but unable to draw? Trying to find work in the fashion industry but find your
portfolio is inadequate? This distance learning course is perfect for those wanting to acquire fashion drawing skills or brush
up on existing ones.
Includes training manual in PDF format, layout pad, pencils, pencil crayons, drawing pen and certificate in Fashion Illustration on
completion of your training.
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Module 1 The human figure – basic anatomy, proportions and volume The fashion figure – proportions, balance, posture Capturing rhythm & movement
Module 2 Shaping heads, limbs, hands and feet Drawing from a live model The advanced fashion figure – developing a style and mood Faces and hair Creating figure templates Tonal drawing |
Module 3 Drawing fabric – draping, folds, movement Styling collars, cuffs, sleeves, necklines, pockets etc Technical drawing of garments
Module 4 Exploring different media – coloured pencil, paint, markers etc The design process – working from a brief or theme Developing design ideas – theme boards Creating a collection Presentation of ideas – story boards layout, design presentation and mounting of work Portfolio preparation |
In-Studio Training Courses
Personal Stylist Training Course – R12 995 (6 days)
This in-depth course covers all aspects of personal styling and image consulting, and will equip you with the
skills needed to work as an independent consultant, working with clients on a private or corporate level. The make-up training
module of this course is an intensive one day workshop which will teach you the basics of make-up application; a useful addition
to your skills.
Includes pre-training reading material and assignment, training manual and supporting notes, garment style booklet, fashion
history booklet, colour combining booklet, colour analysis drapes and laminates, figure and face shape laminates, measuring kit
and pins, a CD with client documents, a recommended reading list, post training assignments and an e-copy of the highly
acclaimed Fabjob Guide to Become an Image Consultant. Also included is a professional make-up brush kit, tweezers, sea
sponge, latex wedge and powder puff and make-up training notes, a certificate in Personal Styling on completion, refreshments
and ongoing career mentorship.
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Day 1 What is personal styling? What’s needed to be a great Personal Stylist The importance of personal style and image History of the Image industry Understanding fashion – trends, cycles, forecasting Introduction to 20th century fashion
Day 2 Consulting with clients – private or corporate The client – needs assessment, creating an image profile Client lifestyle analysis Personal style – the male & female style types Creating a balance between trends and classics Wardrobe therapy – self-esteem & confidence
Day 3 What is colour? Colour theory The History of Colour Analysis Colour analysis practical – warm, cool or mid-toned Colour combining – depth, harmony & contrast Female body analysis – shape, proportion and scale Male body shapes Working with the fuller figure Illusion dressing and camouflage techniques |
Day 4 Wardrobe assessments – culling, organizing, planning The capsule wardrobe Accessorizing Face shape analysis Dress codes & occasion dressing Clothing – fabrics, clothing style types, fit, care Underwear, bra fitting and swimwear
Day 5 Personal shopping – lists, budgets, dealing with stores Shopping practical Alterations and repairs Business studies – setting up your business successfully Your business identity, structure and client base Creating a website with “wow” factor Marketing your services The importance of your own “look”
Day 6 Make-up Workshop Covering the following: Professional tools & products – your kit Skincare, preparation for make-up application & hygiene Eyebrow shaping & defining Application & blending techniques Day & evening application |