the SHORT COURSES PROSPECTUS

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1 the SHORT COURSES PROSPECTUS

2 INTRODUCTION After a period of intensive study at the College, students have a dramatically improved understanding of how the fashion industry works and a unique insight into the broad range of career opportunities available within the sector. Based in Soho in central London, the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design operates from the heart of one of the world s most exciting fashion capitals. 2

3 CONTENTS Introduction... 2 A Letter From the Principal 4 The Condé Nast College 5 Who should study with us? 5 The Courses... 6 Vogue Intensive Summer Course 7 One Week Fashion Styling Course 8 One Week Fashion Journalism Course 9 One Week Fashion Business Course 10 Miss Vogue Weekend Course 11 The Student Experience Teaching Faculty Susie Forbes, Principal 14 Academic Staff 14 Visiting Lecturers & Industry Guests 14 The Facilities Student Areas 16 Mac Suite 16 Library - Print & Digital 16 Photography Studio 16 Our Location 17 Student Support Accommodation 17 About Condé Nast Important Information Entry Requirements 21 Vogue Intensive Summer Course & One Week Courses 21 Miss Vogue Weekend Course 21 Fees & Funding 21 Terms & Conditions 22 Contact Us

4 A Letter From the Principal There is a mildly amusing story about how I broke into the world of fashion magazines some 25 years ago, most of which revolves around a small case of mistaken identity and a huge stroke of luck. Unfortunately, particularly in these highly competitive times in which we now live, luck just can t be depended upon. At the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design, we believe that we have created a series of unique courses both long and short - that allow students to significantly broaden their knowledge and understanding of the intricate workings of the dynamic and exciting world of fashion. Susie Forbes Principal 4

5 The Condé Nast College The Condé Nast College is an important starting point for those who want to be tomorrow s stars of the fashion industry. With outstanding resources, award-winning facilities and unrivalled industry access, the College provides a unique insight into this exciting and innovative industry WHO SHOULD STUDY WITH US? Applicants should have a passionate interest in fashion in the broadest sense. You may still be at school (our Miss Vogue weekend courses are a brand new option for year olds) or university, taking a gap year, or seeking a career in the fashion, media or luxury brand industries. Or you may simply wish to fuel your personal interest in fashion. 5

6 The Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design is an exciting and fresh addition to fashion education in this country. Closely connected to Vogue, the College is uniquely placed to give students a better understanding of the workings of the fashion industry in both its creative and business aspects Alexandra Shulman Editor, British Vogue THE COURSES Vogue Intensive Summer Course One Week Fashion Styling Course One Week Fashion Journalism Course One Week Fashion Business Course Miss Vogue Weekend Course 6

7 Vogue Intensive Summer Course The Vogue Intensive Summer Course is a four-week programme suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds, including school leavers, gap year students, graduates hoping to work in fashion, and those seeking a new career path. This concentrated course offers a unique view of the fashion industry via the lens of British Vogue As the iconic magazine of every style-conscious generation, the programme uses the multifaceted world of Vogue and the wider Condé Nast portfolio (including GQ, Tatler, Love, Glamour etc.) to give students a unique insight into the fashion industry today. Although British Vogue acts as the catalyst for a deeper exploration of the world of fashion, the course also draws upon the broader influences that inform this fast-paced and exciting industry. London provides the ideal backdrop to this intensive course of study with visits to galleries, events and exhibitions contributing to an exceptional experience. Classes and activities are scheduled Monday to Friday, including one day of field research and time allocated for group project work. Presentations from Condé Nast staff and other industry professionals will supplement the core lectures and workshops delivered by College tutors and visiting fashion academics. Key topics covered on the course include: Fashion in Context The Fashion Cycle Trend Forecasting Fashion Styling Journalism Blogging and street style Marketing and PR 7

8 One Week Fashion Styling Course The Condé Nast College Fashion Styling course is an intensive one-week programme to introduce students to a range of practical skills and essential information on the subject. It is suitable for anyone interested in styling that would like to find out more about how fashion images are created During the course you will develop ideas for a studio-based fashion shoot before going on to work with a team of industry professionals to create your own fashion images. You will also plan and photograph a still-life accessories shoot. You will hear from fashion industry experts on a range of related subjects such as street photography, creating look-books and shopping pages, styling celebrities, and researching trends. As well as examining the work of inspiring stylists and photographers, you will also find out how agencies work, how products are sourced for shoots and the key differences between editorial and advertising work. The course gives an overview into the work that goes into creating fashion images and highlights the skills required to attain a successful career in styling. 8

9 One Week Fashion Journalism Course The Condé Nast Fashion Journalism course is an intensive one-week programme to introduce students to a range of practical skills and essential information on the subject. It is suitable for anyone interested in fashion and lifestyle journalism that is keen to find out more about the media and develop their writing skills. During the course you will research and develop ideas for articles before going on to create a website that will act as a showcase for your personal body of work. You will hear from Condé Nast staff and other fashion media experts on a range of related subjects such as understanding the masthead, the editor s role, conducting interviews and readership profiling. As well as examining the work of inspiring writers and editors and exploring the language of fashion, you will also find out how magazines operate, how to generate revenue from media content, and the key differences between print and digital formats. The course gives an insight into what goes on behind the scenes of a Condé Nast magazine and the skills required to build a successful career in fashion journalism 9

10 One Week Fashion Business Course This one-week intensive course provides a broad introduction to the business of fashion The key characteristics of the fashion industry and the unique way fashion is marketed will be examined with reference to both physical and digital consumer experiences. The programme includes lectures, seminars, problem-solving workshops and case studies covering the following key topics: Principles of Marketing Fashion buying and distribution Global retailing and emerging markets Branding Public relations Brand communication New business development This course is suitable for anyone interested in how the fashion business works and would also be a useful taster for those considering studying fashion business in the future. 10

11 Miss Vogue Weekend Course The Miss Vogue Course is a two-day programme suitable for year olds This weekend course offers a unique view of the fashion industry via the lens of Miss Vogue, the biannual magazine supplement directly appealing to British Vogue s younger audience. Aimed at those interested in learning more about the exciting world of fashion, the courses will offer a broad introduction to the industry and the career paths it can offer. Specifically, the courses will address key areas such as which designers shape the fashion industry, how trends develop, the importance of branding in fashion, how a magazine is created, what happens behind the scenes of a fashion shoot and a fashion show, what jobs the fashion industry offers and which skills and qualifications are needed for these roles. 11

12 THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Studying at the Condé Nast College is a rich and rewarding experience with a dynamic and engaging timetable of lectures, seminars, and workshops. In this environment, students typically form close relationships with one another and remain in touch even after they have completed their course 12

13 TEACHING FACULTY The faculty at the Condé Nast College represents a body of experienced tutors and lecturers which includes practising designers and industry specialists. This means that not only is there a uniquely high level of professional input into the courses, but their expertise adds a highly creative and inspirational quality to the College s teaching. quality to the College s teaching 13

14 Principal Susie Forbes with Victoria Beckham Yasmin Le Bon giving an Industry Talk SUSIE FORBES, PRINCIPAL Susie Forbes has spent over 25 years working in the fashion and media industries with 20 of those years spent at Condé Nast. Having started her career in the fashion department at ELLE, Susie joined British Vogue in 1995 as Editor-at-Large, and became Fashion Features Editor in 1998, Senior Editor the following year, and in 2001 was promoted to Deputy Editor, working alongside Vogue Editor Alexandra Shulman. She was appointed as the founding Editor of Easy Living in 2004, a position she held until taking up the post of Principal of the Condé Nast College in September ACADEMIC STAFF The core College academic staff team consists of experienced theorists, practitioners, and tutors who facilitate and manage the academic programme. VISITING LECTURERS & INDUSTRY GUESTS Visiting lecturers at the College are either academics from renowned educational institutions or industry professionals with extensive teaching experience. The College is unique in having access to many of the leading names and sharpest minds in the fashion business 14

15 THE FACILITIES The Condé Nast College has outstanding award-winning facilities, created and newly constructed with the ambitions of the College and its students in mind 15

16 PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO The photography studio is available for students studying on the Vogue Intensive Summer Course and the One-week Fashion Styling Course. Whether the studio is being used for a styling class or is booked by a student for a photography shoot, the studio has all the relevant equipment to suit different disciplines from large scale fashion editorial to still-life images. LIBRARY - PRINT & DIGITAL Students utilise the print reference library within the college that holds all relevant literature of topics they are studying. We have an online video archive of past visiting industry guests and students have access to the trend forecasting website WGSN, as well as the Italian and US Vogue digital archives. MAC SUITE Digital communication and learning is valued by the Condé Nast College as an essential tool in the student s experience. This is why the College has a dedicated Mac Suite for technical training and ipads available to use in the classroom environment. STUDENT AREAS Around the College students have different areas to socialise and quiet places to study. On warmer days, students can also enjoy our private outdoor terrace. 16

17 OUR LOCATION London is one of the world s great creative capitals the city buzzes with vitality, culture and excitement London is a world capital for art, design and fashion.many of the world s leading fashion professionals have lived, studied and now practise in the city. London is also a major international hub for a host of creative industries including advertising, design, film and television. It is also the world s most multicultural city, attracting over 100,000 international students every year. The College itself is situated in Soho at the heart of central London. This means that our students have easy access to the many famous museums, galleries, theatres and other cultural landmarks. In addition to the educational and cultural riches on offer, the area boasts many iconic international landmarks including Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament and the great Royal Parks and Palaces. Transport links are extremely convenient. The College is in walking distance of the Underground Stations at Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus, Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road. In addition, national and international rail links are also close by, and London s major international airports are within easy reach. STUDENT SUPPORT The Condé Nast College supports our students by offering help and advice with career development ACCOMMODATION The College does not provide accommodation, however we will happily provide information on recommended student accommodation providers. We also introduce confirmed students to one another via an online portal prior to the course start date so that they can coordinate possible shared living arrangements. We recommend that you live within a 50km radius of central London. 17

18 ABOUT CONDÉ NAST Condé Nast is home to some of the world s most celebrated media brands, including Vogue, Glamour, GQ, GQ Style, Vanity Fair, Love, Tatler, House & Garden, The World of Interiors and Wired. The company s print and web portfolios set the benchmark by which editorial quality and imaginative publishing are measured. Condé Nast is owned by Advance Publications Inc., one of the largest privately owned media and communications companies in the world. 18

19 Condé Nast Quick Facts 140 magazines defining style and modern living for over 143 million readers. 115 websites engaging more than 181 million unique users. Condé Nast is split into two divisions, Condé Nast US and Condé Nast International. Condé Nast US has 21 consumer brands, attracting 115 million consumers. Condé Nast International operates across 28 markets with 4,300 staff. It publishes 122 magazines with 53 million readers, 114,000 advertising and 195,000 editorial pages a year. Condé Nast International alone has more than 90 websites attracting over 115 million unique users and over 1 billion page impressions a month, and over 200 apps have been released across Apple, Android and BlackBerry platforms to date. Condé Nast International has in the past two years launched 6 new magazines and websites including Vanity Fair (France), Condé Nast Traveller (China and the Middle East), Vogue (Thailand and Ukraine), and GQ (Thailand). 19

20 IMPORTANT INFORMATION From Entry Requirements to Course Fees and Funding, this is the section of our prospectus where you will find all the additional information that you will need 20

21 Entry Requirements VOGUE INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE & ONE WEEK COURSES Applicants on these courses must be 18 years or older to enroll, and non-native English speakers are required to be proficient in written and spoken English. For more information, please see English Language Requirements below. Places on the Vogue Intensive Summer Course and the One-week courses are allocated on a first come, first served basis, provided individuals meet the age and language requirements For the Vogue Intensive Summer Course: Once you have completed and submitted the online application form, you will be directed to the online payment system, where you must be prepared to pay the full tuition fee for your course upfront. Only once you have paid will your place on the course been reserved. For the One-Week Courses Once you have completed and submitted the online application form, you will receive a response from the admissions team within a few weeks regarding the outcome of your application. If you are offered a place, you must confirm (in writing) that you wish to accept our offer. We will then send you the invoice for your tuition fee, and you must pay a deposit of 1200 to secure your place on the course. Full payment of the course fees must be paid prior to commencement of all these courses. Your place on the course cannot be guaranteed until full payment is received. MISS VOGUE WEEKEND COURSE Applicants on these courses must be years to enroll, and non native- English speakers are required to be proficient in written and spoken English. For more information, please see English Language Requirements below. Places on the Miss Vogue Course are allocated on a first come, first served basis, provided individuals meet the age and language requirements. Once you have completed and submitted the online application form, you will be directed to the online payment system, where you must be prepared to pay the full tuition fee for your course upfront. Only once you have paid will your place on the course been reserved. Full payment of the course fees must be paid prior to commencement of all these courses. Your place on the course cannot be guaranteed until full payment is received. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS All classes are taught in English. Applicants whose first language is not English must prove their proficiency in written and spoken English, and be able to evidence that they will be able to participate in group discussions and in turn give their own presentations in English. The standard English Language requirement for entry is an IELTS score of 6+, though other relevant exams and experiences in written and spoken English may also be taken into consideration. For further information please admissions@condenastcollege.co.uk EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY The College has a strong and active Equal Opportunities Policy in place. All courses provided by the College are open to students regardless of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership status and sexual orientation. Through the Equal Opportunities Policy the College is committed to celebrating diversity and providing equality of opportunity to all candidates and students. All students and staff have a duty to support and promote equal opportunities and race equality. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Fees & Funding Course fees for 2015 will be: Vogue Intensive Summer Course July ,480 (including VAT) One Week Fashion Styling Course September 2015 One Week Fashion Journalism Course September 2015 One Week Fashion Business Course - September (including VAT) Miss Vogue Weekend Course 500 (including VAT) FUNDING YOUR COURSE Applying for funding is a separate process from applying for admission. Please note that an offer of a place does not constitute an offer of financial support. In some cases students on the year-long Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma course may be able to obtain a student loan to fund part of the cost of the course from Student Finance England. (Please note this will only be possible for courses starting in 2016.) Loans are awarded according to a range of financial, personal and academic criteria. To check your eligibility to apply for such a loan, go to Please note there is no funding or scholarships available for the Vogue Fashion Certificate, the Vogue Summer Intensive Course, the One-week courses or the Miss Vogue weekend courses. 21

22 Please ensure you read, understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions set out below before you complete our application form. For the purposes of these general terms and conditions, the Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design shall be referred to as the College. 1. COURSE FEES Vogue Intensive Summer Course A non-refundable deposit of 1,200 towards your course fees must be paid to secure your place on the course. We advise all applicants to pay the deposit soon after receiving their offer letter to avoid disappointment, as places fill up quickly. The balance of your course fees must be paid in full at the latest six weeks before the course starts. Your unconditional acceptance letter confirming your enrolment on the course will not be issued until full payment of course fees has been received. Course fees include VAT. Applicants should be aware that they will be unable to start the course, even if they have paid their deposit, unless the required fees are paid in full. One-Week Courses & Miss Vogue Course In order to complete your booking, you must pay the tuition fee in full, via the online payment system. Unfortunately there are no exceptions, and your place on the course cannot be guaranteed until full payment is received. The course fee is inclusive of VAT. 2. METHOD OF PAYMENT Terms & Conditions Course fees can be paid by bank transfer or credit/debit card via WorldPay. We can only accept pounds sterling. Further information about how to pay will be given to students when they confirm their acceptance of our offer and are issued an invoice for their tuition fee. 3. WITHDRAWALS/ NON - ATTENDANCE If you wish to withdraw from your course, your request should be made in writing. Vogue Intensive Summer Course You have the right to cancel your booking within seven days when paying by credit card online, in accordance with our terms and conditions. If your written request is received more than six weeks before the start of the course, you will be entitled to a full refund, less the non-refundable deposit. Thereafter you will be entitled to an 80% refund of the course fee if cancellation occurs not less than 30 days prior to the commencement date of the relevant course; 50% of the course fee will be refunded if cancellation occurs within the first week of the commencement date of the course. If cancellation occurs at any time thereafter, no part of the course fee will be refunded. One-Week Courses & Miss Vogue Course You have the right to cancel your booking within seven days when paying by credit card online, in accordance with our terms and conditions. If your written request to cancel your booking is received two weeks before the start of the course, you will be entitled to a full refund. If your written request to cancel your booking is received one week before the start of the course, you will be entitled to a 50% refund. Non-attendance due to illness, or for personal or professional reasons, does not entitle any student or prospective student to refunds or transfer. Students are expected to attend all classes and sessions and require a minimum of 80% attendance to pass the course. No final certificate of satisfactory completion of any course shall be issued unless the student has achieved both the required attendance record at the end of the course and the required pass marks in their coursework. Deferred entry is normally only allowed in exceptional circumstances. Please contact us before you submit your application if you are considering applying for deferred entry. We permit accepted students to defer a maximum of two times. 4. MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT Vogue Intensive Summer Course & One-Week Courses We cannot accept applications from students who will not be 18 years of age by the start of their desired course. By submitting your application you agree that you will be 18 by the start of the course. If this proves to be incorrect we may terminate our agreement with you and you will not be entitled to a refund. Miss Vogue Course Applicants must be years old by the start of their desired course. By submitting your application you agree that you will be by the start of the course. If this proves to be incorrect we may terminate our agreement with you and you will not be entitled to a refund. 5. VISAS If you do not hold a UK/EU/EEA passport, you will need to obtain a visa that allows you to study here in order to take one of our courses. For information please see the Home Office website It is your responsibility to determine how far in advance you need to apply for a visa, and to allow for enough time to obtain a visa. You will not be permitted to start the course if you do not have a visa that allows you to study, and in such instance, will not be eligible for any refund of your course fees. We may 22

23 be able to defer you to a later course, though there is no guarantee. Before we can issue your unconditional acceptance letter and confirm your place on the course, you will need to send in a scan of your passport and visa to the Admissions team, so we have copies of your documents for our records. On arrival at the Condé Nast College, you will need to present your passport and visa to reception for us to double check with the scan we have on file. Please ensure that your place on the course is confirmed before making any travel and accommodation arrangements. 5. INSURANCE Non UK/EEA students are required to have adequate health, accident, disability, and hospitalisation insurance to cover themselves during their time at the College. Students recognise and accept that no part of the course fee goes toward payment of such insurance and that the College has no obligation to provide such insurance. 7. CANCELLATION & CHARGES The College reserves the right to cancel any courses prior to the commencement of the course at its discretion if the number of members enrolled on the course, or other unexpected circumstances might (in the opinion of the College) compromise the standards pursued by the College. The communication of any such cancellation will be given at least two months before the scheduled commencement of the course without any liability on the part of the College save that any course fees already paid will be entirely refunded. Courses are organised according to the schedules, dates and programmes established by the College direction from time-to-time. The College reserves the right, at any time, to amend any aspect of the courses as it may be necessary. adhere fully to these rules may result in disciplinary measures being taken against the offending student. Students understand that should they have legal or medical problems while they are enrolled at the College, they will attend to the matter personally and with their own funds. They accept that the College will not provide any personal or financial assistance. 9. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE A student s place will be subject to the student meeting any offer conditions which the College shall notify to the student in writing such as obtaining particular qualifications and/or satisfying all necessary legal and other requirements to study in the United Kingdom on the chosen course (for example in relation to health checks and immigration clearance). 10. FORCE MAJEURE The College shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance, in whole or part, of any their obligations arising from or attributable to acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond their reasonable control including, but not limited to strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), acts of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm, pandemics, epidemics or other outbreaks of disease or infection, failure in the public supply of electricity, heating, lighting, air conditioning or telecommunications equipment. 11. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION By completing the application form and signing the declaration, you confirm that the information you have provided is accurate. If you think that there is a mistake, please ask us to make any changes in writing. 8. STUDENT CONDUCT Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to recognise that other students also require support and assistance. If a student becomes persistently disruptive we reserve the right to issue a verbal or written warning and, if this does not resolve the situation, we may, at our discretion, require the student to leave the course. In such circumstances no refund of any course fees will be due. By enrolling on any course offered by the College, students agree to comply fully with the disciplinary rules of the College. In addition to compliance with the disciplinary rules of the College, we require that students maintain a good attendance record, a rigorous respect of the schedule of lessons and a responsible attitude towards the College staff and facilities. Failure to Photographic Credits Patrick Demarchelier: p. 5, p.9, p. 20 Josh Olins: p. 2, p.6-8, p.24 Karim Sadli: p.8, p.10, p.13 Mario Testino: p.19 Nick Rochowski: p.4-5, p12, p Darren Gerrish: p.12, p.14 Justin Ash: p.12, p.14, p.16 23

24 Contact Us By mail: The Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design Greek Street London W1D 4DR United Kingdom Visit our website: By By telephone: +44 (0) (Direct) For information about Condé Nast please visit: Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design is part of Condé Nast Publications Ltd Vogue House Hanover Square London W1S 1JU Registered number