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Overview
Prepares models and presenters for professional work: movement, camera technique, industry expectations and personal safety. Includes a professional portfolio and agency-ready materials.
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Aims of the Course
- Move and pose with control on camera and runway
- Understand the professional modelling industry
- Build a portfolio and comp card
- Recognise and refuse exploitative situations
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Course Structure
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Industry Landscape
- Fashion, commercial and editorial routes
- Agencies, bookers and castings
- Rates, contracts and usage
- Realistic career expectations
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Movement and Posture
- Posture and alignment
- Runway walk and turns
- Posing and angles
- Working with garments
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Camera Technique
- Understanding lighting
- Expression and eye line
- Directing yourself
- Test shoots
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Presentation and Voice
- Speaking to camera
- Interview and casting technique
- Professional communication
- Social media presence
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Safety and Wellbeing
- Recognising exploitation and coercion
- Body image and health
- Contract red flags
- Safe working practices on set
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Portfolio Build
- Comp card and portfolio design
- Test shoot production
- Agency submission pack
- Self-promotion plan
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Learning Outcomes
- 01Walk and pose to a professional standard
- 02Shoot a directed test portfolio
- 03Read and question a modelling contract
- 04Identify unsafe or exploitative work situations
- 05Produce a complete submission package
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Assessment
- Portfolio and comp card
- Observed camera and runway assessment
- Industry knowledge and safety paper
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Entry Requirements
- Open access
- Signed guardian consent where under eighteen
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Progression and Careers
- Fashion or commercial model
- Presenter or brand ambassador
- Creative direction assistant