The "Professional Photo, Film,TV & Personal Stylist's" Course PROSPECTUS

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1 The "Professional Photo, Film,TV & Personal Stylist's" Course PROSPECTUS

2 Introduction Make freelance styling an exciting full or part-time career, or a profitable sideline. We'll show you how. The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course has been designed to provide you with the professional skills required to succeed as a professional stylist. The Course offers you a unique opportunity to develop a full or part-time career as a professional freelance stylist or to seek full-time work in all the industry areas where stylists are needed right now. When you have completed this Course you will have the knowledge and skills to start your own freelance styling consultancy or to seek work in the many businesses and industries associated with styling. This Course is all about professional styling for profit. Each week, thousands of fashion editors, art directors, producers, celebrities, and people who simply wish to improve their image require the skills offered by a stylist. These are for photo shoots, image consultancy, fashion parades, TV commercials, personal shopping, live concerts and music videos, film and theatre productions and much more. You ll find the stylist at work with thousands of clients and businesses. They are choosing appropriate clothing, selecting accessories, organising photo shoots, deciding on visual merchandising, specialising in food styling, creating images and photos for fashion catalogues, styling models, artists, television hosts, celebrities and influential community leaders for whom image is vital... and creating looks for people who simply wish to rediscover their style. Why are these stylists successful? Stated simply, because they know how to go about it. Here is the good news. There are more jobs for competent stylists than there are stylists to fill them. Private clients, newspaper and magazine editors, Internet publishers, advertising agencies, film, TV and theatre producers, retail outlets and business houses all have an ongoing need for the stylist s knowledge and skills. There are literally hundreds of income-producing opportunities for the knowledgeable stylist. At the outset, it is important for you to understand that this Course is not simply about the theory of professional styling. It s also about practical work in styling, meeting client s needs, marketing your services and being paid for your styling skills.... work on runway shows

3 In constructing this Course, the Australian College of Professional Styling has created one of the few opportunities for those not currently involved in the industry to become paid professionals with a range of work opportunities at their fingertips. In short, the Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course takes you through every aspect of the profession - from developing styling concepts and turning them into reality, through to the business of selling your styling skills and services. Regard this Course as a partnership. You provide the interest in styling and the willingness to learn while the Australian College of Professional Styling provides you with the practical knowledge and skills. In this way, you will soon take your first steps into the exciting and challenging world of professional styling. Enjoy the journey! Get into editorial styling... get into photo shoots

4 About The Course The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course is provided by distance learning. The Course is delivered totally online. It comprises 12 in-depth tutorials delivered to you over your choice of 12 or 24 weeks. However, your Course is self-paced and you may take as much time as you require to absorb Course material and complete your assignments. During your Course you will be instructed in all aspects of styling by a team of leading Australian and international photo and fashion stylists, image consultants, fashion editors and writers, photographers, art directors and producers. This cutting-edge Course is a world's first in stylist's training, distance education and online delivery. You are enroling in the most up-to-date and informative styling course available. And, through online course delivery and instant communication, the College is able to assist you every step of the way. Each tutorial provides you with specialised knowledge and assignments about specific aspects of styling. At the same time, you are learning about the actual market place for your styling skills, how to go about creating functional and appealing style concepts, selling your services, together with every trick of the trade to ensure your success. From your first tutorial, you are working with your tutor towards commencing your own freelance stylist s consultancy and, being paid for your efforts. If you are having difficulty in a certain area or if other matters are intruding upon your time, the facility also exists to hold further tutorials until you are ready to continue. For questions that won t wait, assistance is also available by telephone. One of the most important aspects of the Course is its focus on the Australian market. Although the principles of professional styling are similar the world over, this Course concerns itself specifically with all the Australian aspects of styling. It s this direction and emphasis that will greatly help to ensure your success. Only the most respected Australian and international stylists, designers, advertising directors, film and television producers, art directors, fashion editors, photographers, personal stylists, personal shoppers, image consultants, celebrity stylists, fashion makers and fashion leaders have contributed to this Course provided by the Australian College of Professional Styling.The College has recruited only the best from an extraordinary range of talent to assist you throughout your Course. You ll even find in-depth information and insider secrets from leading visual merchandisers, food stylists and colour analysts.... work in visual merchandising

5 The "Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist's" Course will assist you to work in these branches of the industry and more: Photo styling Theatrical styling TV & Film styling Runway and fashion parade styling Personal styling Retail styling Celebrity styling Catalogue styling Image consultancy Prop and set styling Personal shopping Corporate styling Special event styling Food styling Of course, your qualifications as a professional stylist can also assist you to obtain mainstream employment in such areas as fashion houses, fashion boutiques, retail clothing stores, photographic studios, lifestyle and fashion magazines, advertising agencies, film houses and television networks. Here you might find yourself working in wardrobe, as an assistant stylist, as an assistant to a fashion editor or in any of the other areas where training and talent in styling are so sort after. Style for TV hosts and reporters... style for music videos

6 The Experts Behind Your Course The Course itself has been developed by Katharine Morris. Katharine has worked in all areas of professional styling. Commencing in wardrobe for the Chanel 7 Network, Katharine later worked as an assistant fashion director and then as chief stylist in such areas as photo styling, personal styling, film and television shoots, fashion parades and live concerts and broadcasts. Katharine previously attended Sydney College of the Arts to study Object Arts & Design. She also completed a full-time Certificate IV in Clothing Production at TAFE. Her other academic studies include New York University s Summer Programme, film study at Tisch School of the Arts: completing Sight and Sound within the undergraduate program and achieving the highest possible marks. National Institute of Dramatic Arts, Sydney (NIDA) where she undertook special effects & props training and set and costume design. At the Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS) she also completed a course in art direction, a highly selective and sought after course for people working within the industry. Katharine has styled for a large range of talent including Deborra-Lee Furness, Kate Ritchie, Ernie Dingo, Grant Denyer, Tom Williams, Jennifer Hawkins, Paris Hilton and Nicole Kidman. Her film and television styling experience has seen her work on a variety of programs including Dancing with the Stars, Home & Away, All Saints, Sunrise, 7News, current affairs programs and live events such as Carols in the Domain and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. She has also styled for premieres, product launches and national events such as the Phantom of the Opera, the Venice Film Festival and Melbourne s Spring Racing Carnival. She has styled celebrities for years on red-carpet events such as the Logie Awards, MTV Music and Aria Award ceremonies. Her advertising clients have included Telstra, the Commonwealth Bank and Coca-Cola amongst many others. Many leading stylists and industry professionals have been chosen to contribute to this Course because of their specialised skills in certain areas. You ll find their wealth of experience gives you invaluable insight into every tiny aspect of the industry. Of the Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course, Katharine Morris says: Stylists are not born, they are taught. And, the simple truth is that it's not that difficult." Given an interest in styling, a little flair and a willingness to learn, this Course will equip you with the professional knowledge and skills required to succeed as a stylist.... work in wardrobe

7 Hand In Hand With Your Specially Assigned Tutor ACPS A professional stylist currently working within the industry and familiar with your styling interests, is assigned as your tutor to assist you throughout the Course. It is a condition of College employment that your tutor is a successful, top-notch working professional. You and your tutor work together to develop ideas and material relating specifically to the areas of styling work that most interest you. This might include such work as: Fashion styling, wardrobe styling, film production, theatre and television, product and food styling, magazine advertising, catalogue and other print-media styling, image consultancy, personal shopping, visual merchandising, colour analysis and styling for internet editorial and advertising. It s your tutor s job to assess your assignments, develop your styling skills and bring you to a level of professionalism where your Diploma of Professional Styling will be forthcoming. Style amateur talent... style on location

8 What You'll Receive Stated simply, the Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course will provide you with everything you need to become a professional stylist, equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle most assignments you will be offered. At the beginning of the Course you are assigned a personal tutor who will assist you as you progress throughout the Course. You also receive: 12 exclusive tutorials dealing with professional styling. Eight College assignments and your Diploma upon completion. Contributions from some of Australia s and the world's leading stylists, designers, fashion editors and fashion leaders. Readily available communication with the Australian College of Professional Styling. Individual correction and advice in respect to your ideas and assignments. Constant, in-depth feedback from your tutor. Complete market information on hundreds of manufacturers and suppliers useful to the professional stylist. And Essential tips from fashion makers and leaders. Material includes five-minute interviews with many of the world s leading stylists and celebrities. Templates for establishing your own freelance business. Plus General tutorials on seeking full-time employment. Tutorials on food styling, visual merchandising and other lesser-known work opportunities within the industry. Diploma recognising and describing your professional qualifications Professional Identification Pass to facilitate your work.... stylists work in fashion sales and merchandising

9 What You'll Achieve ACPS Here s a surprising fact. Styling is one of the few industries where there are more jobs for competent, versatile stylists than there are stylists to fill them. The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course is designed to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of all areas of styling. It s also intended to help build your stylist s portfolio to show to clients and, if you wish, as a stepping stone into full-time employment in the many industries where stylists are required. From your first assignments, you are developing your own style ideas, learning about the market and working towards obtaining your first client. The Course is not only structured to teach you the techniques of freelance styling. It s also intended to help you obtain clients and see you get paid for your professional efforts. Stated simply, you ll know how to work as a stylist in a huge range of areas for the thousands of individuals, fashion companies, advertising agencies, television networks, magazine and internet publishers and retail outlets that require the help of a professional stylist. Further, you ll know how to profit from all the other lesser-known but highly lucrative areas of freelance styling. For example, image consultancy, food styling, room set styling, colour analysis and catalogue styling. You ll even discover how to work with animals. There is an insatiable demand for professional freelance styling. 99% of advertising agencies, fashion and lifestyle magazines, TV shows, business and corporate identities and celebrities rely heavily on freelance stylists. Their work is used in catalogues, brochures, magazines, TV commercials, live concerts, TV programing, public relations and by people requiring a particular image. And, if you prefer a sales career, selling or working with fashion garments, accessories or merchandise, your Diploma and your training and qualifications will prove of great benefit. What s more, you ll have the start of your all-important portfolio demonstrating your styling skills. Your portfolio is the first thing any prospective employer will wish to see. When you know what the craft requires you will have a highly marketable skill which you can use for a full or part-time career or as a profitable sideline. Professional styling offers one of the few remaining opportunities for individual freedom, self-expression and financial gain. And, as you ll discover, it s also a lot of fun and can lead some stylists to varying degrees of fame and fortune.... style for lifestyle and catalogue shoots

10 What's Special About This Course The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course gives you the opportunity to be your own boss and to choose the assignments that most suit you. As a freelance stylist, you can also start small and build your reputation and income job by job. Styling is one of the few professions that does not discriminate in any way. You can be of any age, sex, race or religion and become a successful stylist. In fact, your individuality can be of real benefit. For example, a younger stylist will often be more familiar with teen trends where an older stylist will feel more equipped to assist more mature clients. As a professional stylist, you can also work from home and to a large degree you can choose your own clients and the nature of the work you accept. This craft does not demand a university degree or other academic qualifications. Once you know what the industry requires, you have a highly marketable skill. By definition you become a professional stylist with your first paid assignment. Be prepared for one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life! At the end of this Course, you will have the necessary training and skills to successfully handle virtually any assignment. You will have an insider s knowledge of what the market requires and how to go about providing it. Professional styling can offer financial security for life. Most people want to look the best they can. For those in the public eye, it s an obligation that can t be ignored. There is also the quiet but undeniable pleasure of seeing your concepts become a reality and the satisfaction of delighting your clients. You ll also discover that working as a professional stylist gives you a special standing in the community. Looking good is a priority for almost everyone. And you re the person who can help. What else can you expect? You ll find that styling is an adventure limited only by your own imagination and flair - qualities which will be further developed throughout your Course.... be an image consultant

11 What's Required ACPS So what s required of you to become a professional stylist capable of handling any and all assignments? The requirements are simple and straightforward: 1. Ambition 2. Enthusiasm 3. The willingness to learn If you have these qualifications the Australian College of Professional Styling will provide you with the knowledge and skills to ensure your success. There are no rules to being a successful stylist. You need no specialised skill or qualification other than the desire to succeed. A successful stylist does not have to be gifted. Every professional stylist was once a complete beginner. Success is primarily a matter of knowing how to go about it. Thousands of newspapers and magazines, fashion companies, advertising agencies, film and television production companies, boutique shops, corporate clients and private individuals rely on freelance stylists. And, with all the styling work that needs to be done, why not? However, as you ll discover, the need for your styling skills doesn t end here. There is a range of other lucrative freelance and full-time work to be obtained including image consultancy, food styling, visual merchandising, personal shopping and colour consultancy. Remember, even the up-and-coming band needs the right look. And, somebody gets paid for providing it. As you ll also discover, professional styling is a business that goes far beyond creating an image. By the time you complete this Course, you will have an intimate knowledge of all aspects of professional styling - from identifying your clients needs and developing your ideas through to the important business side of marketing your professional skills and being paid for your efforts. What s more, you ll be learning about the industry from the inside, receiving hundreds of tips and little insights from some of today s most successful stylists and fashion leaders. Remember, like yourself, every one of these professionals was once a complete beginner.... style for film shoots

12 Course Contents 1. Introduction to styling. So, you want to be a stylist? Styling defined. What you will do and how to explain it. The professional opportunities of a stylist revealed. What styling for fashion, wardrobe, catalogues, people, props, sets and runway shows actually means. Hear it from the experts. Fashion styling. Editorial, advertising. An overview. Wardrobe styling. Lifestyle photography, editorial, film and television. An introduction. Catalogue styling, what it involves and opportunities available. Bread and butter work. Personal styling. What an image consultant does. Prop and set styling. The flexible stylist. Show styling. The adrenaline rush. Learn from our experts. The evolution of fashion. Where fashion has come from to help you understand where it s progressing and to anticipate where it may be heading. Assignment one. 2. Elements of style and trends. The vital role of a stylist to have an understanding of current fashion trends. Whether you plan to become a fashion, wardrobe or personal stylist your clients will expect you to develop a fresh and modern look. You don t need to set the trends, but by learning to train your eye you will be able to notice the details that make a style or look distinctive. What makes a style right? The rules of visual balance that will make your looks work. All about accessories. The quickest way to make any outfit into a style statement. Learn how to name trends and style. Know what you re talking about. Assessing styles and trends. Training your eye to notice the details and accurately define the features that make a style or look distinctive. Achieving visual balance. Symmetry, asymmetry and radial balance. Making trends. Using accessories and details to recreate a trend or start one of your own. Identifying and understanding styles and trends. Yes, a generalisation but a quick way to get a look. Glossary of clothing descriptions. Assignment two. 3. Styling specifics. The fashion stylist. The elusive work experience or internship and how to get it. The fashion stylist on shoot day. The assistant s role on shoot day. Styling for advertising. Off-figure styling. What is it? The different methods stylist s employ. Techniques and tricks of professionals. The new stylist and the new designer: Working together for success. The celebrity stylist. Attracting celebrities and high-end clientele. How to keep clients. Your fees. Politics and lessons learnt. The advantages and disadvantages of being a celebrity stylist. Tips to become a celebrity stylist. Some common questions about celebrity styling. Reality check. Assignment three. 4. Wardrobe styling for film, television and the theatre. Could you be a film and TV wardrobe stylist? Who does what in the wardrobe department? Roles of the crew in film and television production. The skills you need to work in wardrobe. Leave your Louboutin s at home! Ways to get started. Behind the scenes of television: Understanding wardrobe continuity and its importance in television production. How to develop a character with wardrobe for film and TV. Creating character wardrobe in film and television. Tips for meeting wardrobe requirements on a small budget. Making wardrobe maintenance a habit. On-set etiquette. The quick change for theatre, live events and television. Wardrobe language. Wardrobe do s and don ts. Location considerations. Ask the director! Editorial wardrobe and lifestyle styling for photography. Sourcing and shopping methods explained. Important tips for borrowing merchandise and managing returns. Are you sold? Assignment four. 5. The flexible stylist. Making yourself available and willing to handle new and important areas of production. New roles explained. Interior styling. Creating atmospheres of aesthetic pleasure and intrigue. The tips and tricks that stylists use to make it happen. Food styling. How to become a food stylist. The role of a prop stylist in food photography. Trends in food photography. Production values: How to shoot commercial quality images. The areas you must consider. Kit suggestions. Visual merchandising and retail display. Designing and specifying backdrops, visual displays and lighting effects for drama and impact. 6. Do you know about fashion s most influential designers? Styling 101. Your styling kit. Your basic styling necessities. The steamer. How to steam the top and lower half of an outfit (and all those extra pieces in between). Fitting clothing. Communicating effectively on-set. Stain removal tips and tricks for on-set. Avoiding a meltdown. Problems and solutions: An A to Z. Working with children. Working with animals. Career tips for stylists. What editors look for in a stylist. Your portfolio. How to create your portfolio. How to get your next job. Tips from a newly established stylist.

13 7. Colour. How to assess your clients natural colouring. Colour analysis. Developing a colour palette to work with your client's natural tones. The colour wheel. Colour properties. How to develop a colour sense. Colour temperatures, warm and cool. Naming colours. Harmonious colours. Complementary colours. Colour schemes. Colour psychology. The language of colours. Physical effects of colour. Visual effects of colour, size and density. Using colour to disguise, emphasise or create special effects. The theory of seasonal colours. Working with black and white film. What a stylist needs to know. How to wear black and white. Discovering colour for yourself. All about fabrics. Fabric properties. Stain removal techniques. Natural vs synthetic. Care instructions. Glossary of fabric terms. Behind every great outfit, there is an even better stylist. Assignment five. 8. Personal styling. What exactly does as a personal stylist or image consultant do? Do you enjoy interacting with people? You will need good people-skills as a personal stylist. How to make your client feel comfortable, confident and fabulous. Ways to make them look the part. The importance of identifying a body shape and how to dress it. Developing a style. How to create a wardrobe that works for your client s features and lifestyle. The secret of culling. Creating an effective and working wardrobe. Individual analysis. Personal styling. People skills. Features and proportions. Assessing their individual features and characteristics. Illusion dressing. Facial shapes. How the facial outlines and individual features determine facial shape. Hair. How hairstyles and colour can work for your client. Colour analysis. Developing a style. Developing a core wardrobe. Being honest and firm about what doesn t work. The basics that every wardrobe must have. How to update a look with simple accessories. Accessories. Using details to create styles that are individual and up to the minute. Strategic planning. Transforming a wardrobe step-by-step without breaking the bank. How to look rich on a budget. What clients want. People skills. How hairstyles and colour can work for your client. Great websites for personal stylists. Assignment six. 9. Male makeovers. Practical tips and advice for working with male clients. Body and colour analysis. How to Hide Flaws with Clothing. Classic pieces for a stylish wardrobe. Five shoes every man should own. The collar cut. How to tie a tie. What works best when. Making sense of patterns. Matching colours and patterns. The suit. The importance of a good tailor and how to know the difference. A guide to overcoats. Jeans and selecting the right style for clients. The rules of layering. Clothing maintenance. Tips on dry cleaning; symbols and what they mean. 10. Communicating your ideas. Mood and concept boards. Adapting traditional designer s tools for visual communication. Testing ways to build practical experience along with your confidence and portfolio. Writing captions. How to record and format necessary details accurately. Fashion/figure illustration. 11. Introduction. The Internet: A vital tool for the freelance stylist. Promoting yourself and your business through the Internet. How to promote your freelance stylist business by creating your own blog. Tips for optimising your blog with search engines. A fashion blog leads to the Paris runway. Reasons why every online stylist should have an industry related blog. Marketing essentials. Your website. How to create your own website. How to build a website. Where professional styling can take you! Getting into print. Becoming a fashion writer. Your qualifications and career path. How to get started writing for fashion and beauty media. Final glossary for professional stylists! Assignment seven. 12. Business for stylists. Getting into and managing your styling business. Final thoughts. Marketing. The great secret! How to get booked and re-booked as a stylist. Characteristics of a great stylist. Final thoughts and advice for starting out. How to create your portfolio when you have no experience and you want some! The true cost of freelancing. Managing your freelance business. Business aspects. Invoicing. Pricing. Professional goals. Keeping records. Why you must market yourself as a stylist and how to do it. Marketing your business online. The go-see. Your go-see checklist. The keys to selling your styling skills. Presenting your ideas as a stylist. Your reason for professional styling. What to do from here. Course summary. Your checklist for ensuring success. Collating your portfolio. Assignment eight. Course contents may vary from time to time at the discretion of the Australian College of Professional Styling

14 Where The Work Is Stylists develop a wide range of skills. You will need good organisational and communication skills, creative flair and an eye for design. You ll also need to stay up to date with the current fashion trends. This Course shows you how. Stylists can work in the following areas: Editorial styling - styling images for media publications such as fashion magazines. Personal styling/image consulting - providing advice or assistance for clients on how to improve their look and select clothing and accessories for themselves. Personal shopping - selecting clothes for a client. Celebrity styling - styling famous people for photoshoots, television appearances and red-carpet events. Show styling - styling special events, TV personalities and other talent for shows and performances. Commercial styling - styling images or looks for advertising. Runway styling - styling fashion parades. Wardrobe styling - working on film and television productions. Catalogue styling. Retail fashion styling. Prop and set styling. Corporate styling - executives, public speakers, in-house magazines. Stylists work in the following areas and more: Print: Here you will find yourself working closely with photographers, art directors, designers, artist managers, and fashion and photo editors. Print assignments include magazines, publicity shoots, album covers, advertising, and movie posters. Video: Music, industrial and educational. Commercials: Advertising commercials and infomercials. Film: Features, shorts and documentaries.... style photo shoots

15 Television: Live broadcasts, news and current affairs, breakfast television, sitcoms, soap operas, dramas, styling show hosts and visiting talent. Live performance: Concerts, special events, road tours, fashion shows and theatre. Personal styling: Models, musicians, television hosts, public speakers, celebrities, people in the public eye and people simply wishing to change or rediscover their look. Corporate: Here you could be doing anything from styling company executives, to styling annual reports. Certain cities are known for celebrities and recording artists. Others for fashion, advertising and television commercials. But what if you live where there are no celebrities and there is no fashion? There is still plenty of business. Companies still need stylists for styling CEOs, for product styling, uniform styling and photo styling of every description. These kinds of images fill thousands of corporate annual reports and are sent to shareholders, trade journalists and internet publishers. Corporate styling is a little-known but highly lucrative field. Work as a personal shopper... get into food styling

16 10 Good Reasons To Get Into Professional Styling 1. There are usually more jobs for competent stylists than there are stylists to fill them. This means people are willing to pay for your knowledge and skills. 2. As a stylist, you can operate from home on a full or part-time basis. Or, make your work as a stylist a profitable sideline. 3. A vast range of individuals and companies rely on the stylist to assist in creative projects. The experience of working alongside other creative professionals is exciting and rewarding. 4. You ll have the required knowledge and skills to assist family, work mates and friends. Watch the interest when you say: I m a qualified stylist". 5. Professional stylists may also enjoy great professional benefits. For example it s not uncommon for professional stylists to be offered valuable discounts on clothing, cosmetics and fashion accessories. With the right qualifications and know-how you can also gain entry to professional only showings, exclusive trade shows and fashion expos. 6. Freelance styling is one of the few businesses you can start for next to nothing and reasonably expect immediate income. This is an easy way to become self-employed whatever your current lifestyle. Basically you can set your own schedule and work as much or as little as you choose. We ll show you how. 7. You are getting paid to provide help you d probably do for fun anyway. 8. You can specialise in your passion. 9. This is a profession that puts you in touch with interesting people and allows you to do interesting things. 10. You ll also find it fun.... style for fashion parades

17 Summary Of What You'll Learn ACPS The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course will teach you all the most important aspects of styling. This Course focuses on fashion styling and covers photographic fashion styling, editorial styling, commercial styling, trends, image consultancy, personal shopping - even a quick look at the history of fashion as it effects today s stylist. And, when you complete your Course, you ll have examples of your own professionally styled work, ready to use during the interview process or when applying for work in the styling industry. The Course also concerns marketing, design concepts, fashion forecasting and working with different body images. You will gain an understanding of how to create professional looking images for the mass market, for celebrity styling or young style. You ll also discover how to style food and important aspects of visual merchandising and colour consultancy. And, everything you need to know about image consulting and personal shopping. You'll also discover how to interpret your clients needs, develop appropriate style concepts and how to successfully operate your own freelance stylist s consultancy. Work in costume... style for stage

18 Your Diploma & Accreditation The Australian College of Professional Styling Diploma in Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Styling is awarded to successful graduates of this Course. The Diploma will be posted within one week of your tutor approving your graduation. Your Diploma is the official recognition of your successful completion of this course of studies. Also of great importance is the practical experience you will have acquired throughout the Course. At the end of this Course you will have reached a level of skill where you can competently handle all freelance assignments and realistically expect to be paid for your efforts. Your qualifications as a professional stylist can take you into any area of your choosing... your own freelance consultancy, work in various media, work with companies who need stylists or into retail and sales. Here you will find an ongoing demand for your skill whether you decide to work full-time, part-time or as a profitable sideline. Be it known that: Has successfully and honorably completed a course of studies in both the theory and practice of Professional Styling in the areas of Photo, Film, TV and Personal Styling and has satisfactorily passed the required examinations as prescribed by the examining body. Upon recommendation of the College and the approval of examiners, the abovenamed is hereby awarded this: Diploma of Professional Styling In testimony whereof we have issued this Diploma signed by our hands and affixed the seal of the College this day of Board of Examiners At the successful completion of your Course, you are automatically entitled to become accredited with the Australian College of Professional Styling and our world-wide affiliates. This accreditation places you on our register of professional stylists, details the assignments you re prepared to accept and can possibly lead to valuable commissioned assignments. Remember, however, there is no substitute for building your own important contacts. In addition, you automatically receive our Professional Identification Pass. Your Pass is free. This Pass identifies you as a professional stylist and provides an important tool in the course of your work. You ll also find your Pass can open many doors for you by providing proof of your successful completion of the "Professional Photo, Film, TV and Personal Stylists" Course. It may also assist you when negotiating professional discounts on many of your expenses including clothing, cosmetics and fashion accessories.

19 Your Guarantees ACPS Our guarantee is very simple and straightforward. In the first instance, the College will not accept students in this Course unless we have a reasonable expectation that they are capable of obtaining their Diploma. If, at the end of the Course, the Examining Board feels that the Diploma should be withheld, the Course will be extended at no cost. If after a further period of tuition, determined by your Tutor, you have still not reached a stage where the Diploma can be awarded, your Course fees will be refunded in full. It is agreed however, that students must complete the Course and demonstrate a reasonable degree of effort throughout to be eligible for refunds. We are also proud to offer these additional guarantees: 1. 7-day Free Examination! You may examine the first tutorial with absolutely no obligation for seven days. If you decide for any reason whatsoever not to proceed, simply the College within this period for a full refund. 2. We guarantee we ll help you obtain your first client. If you are serious about starting a career as a stylist we re serious about assisting you to achieve success. 3. We also guarantee we ll continue working with you until you receive your first payment. Certainly, you can expect to be well on the way towards being commissioned to perform work by the end of this Course. In fact many students receive commissioned assignments and clients before they even complete their studies. However, we guarantee we ll keep working with you until this exciting moment arrives. In constructing this Course, the Australian College of Professional Styling has created one of the few opportunities for those not currently involved in the industry to become paid professionals with a range of work opportunities at their fingertips. This Course takes you through every aspect of the profession - from developing styling concepts and making them a reality, through to the important business aspects of establishing your freelance consultancy or finding employment. Remember, you need no specialised skill or qualification to become a successful stylist. All you need is the desire to succeed. Success relies on knowing how to go about it. We ll show you how!

20 Course Fees The Australian College of Professional Styling is an affordable and accessible way to pursue your styling career. With flexible payment options and course guarantees, this course allows you to study with ease and peace of mind. You can study from any location of your choosing, online. We accept MasterCard, Visa (both credit and debit cards) and personal cheques made payable to The Australian College of Professional Styling. Click the country icon below to access more fee information and enrolment application. Australia. Basic Payment Options: Full payment of Course fees - $1095. OR $250 deposit to reserve your position in the course. $845 seven days after course commencement. 3 Month Easy Payment Plan $250 deposit to reserve your position in the course. $ debited monthly over three months. 6 Month Super Easy Payment Plan $250 deposit to reserve your position in the course. $ debited monthly over six months. New Zealand Basic Payment Options: Full payment of Course fees - $1295. OR $350 deposit to reserve your position in the course. $945 seven days after course commencement. 3 Month Easy Payment Plan $350 deposit to reserve your position in the course. $315 debited monthly over three months. 6 Month Super Easy Payment Plan $350 deposit to reserve your position in the course. $ debited monthly over six months. Don't let fees stop you from studying. If these payment options are not viable for you at this time, we can discuss a custom payment plan to suit your needs. Simply give us a call on , or send us an , and we can discuss your options.

21 Some Information About Ourselves We would like to tell you a little more about ourselves. The Australian College of Professional Styling is a division of Australian News and Feature Service Pty Limited. Our directors and principals have been involved in all aspects of training via distance learning for some 25 years. We are an international training company with students in more than 80 countries and territories. The principles of professional styling are similar the world over. However this Course has been individually structured and designed to suit the needs of students living and working within Australia. A host of leading Australian and International stylists, designers, producers, art directors and fashion writers, all experts in their respective fields, have been recruited to assist you throughout your Course. Your Diploma of Professional Styling and your "Professional Stylist" Identification Pass are posted to you when you successfully complete your Course. The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course is a world s first in stylist training, distance education and online delivery. Naturally you can also take advantage of our written guarantees if you decide the Course is not for you. It would be fair to say however, you are enrolling in the most up-to-date and informative styling course available in the world today. And, through our online course delivery and instant communication, the College is able to assist you every step of the way. The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylist s Course is designed as a structured training program. Australian News and Feature Service Pty Limited Registered address: 607 Eastpoint Tower 180 Ocean Street Edgecliff, NSW, 2027 Australian College of Professional Styling 607/180 Ocean Street, Edgecliff, NSW, 2027 admin@australiancollegeofprofessionalstyling.com Affiliated Colleges: British College of Professional Styling admin@britishcollegeofprofessionalstyling.com American College of Professional Styling admin@americancollegeofprofessionalstyling.com General Manager Belinda Sharp Course Developer & Primary Course Writer Katharine Morris Tutors All tutors are leading professional stylists currently working within the industry. Your personal tutor is a styling professional, living and working in Australia and familiar with your market place. Copyright Australian News and Feature Service Pty Limited. All course material and material contained herein is subject to international copyright under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works and under United States, United Kingdom and Australian Copyright Law.