Fashion Styling and Creative Direction (Hons) Solent University

Overview

From planning creative concepts, scouting models and locations, to selecting clothes and accessories for photoshoots, a fashion stylist and creative director is the ultimate multitasker.​

Throughout this Fashion Styling and Creative Direction (Hons) degree at Solent University, you'll acquire skills not only in styling, but also in make-up and hair, photography, retouching, trend forecasting and branding – making you a complete fashion stylist or creative director with the skillset to become a distinctive and visionary voice within the fashion industry.

You'll be supported to increase confidence in your understanding and use of independent learning and show an awareness of professional and personal development. And you'll be taught how to professionally apply the practical and technical skills developed throughout your studies for a diverse range of media and design platforms.

Crucial for this is collaboration and working as part of a creative team, with the ability to have an open and flexible approach to ideas. You will be encouraged to show initiative and demonstrate the ability to research and discuss sociocultural issues and perspectives that are related to the progression of visual design practice.

Career

The fashion industry is constantly developing and changing, thanks to the continuous advancement in technology and social and cultural trends in media and design. Gaining a solid foundation in the fundamental styling skills and ability needed to shoot successful visuals in a photography studio environment, along with the introduction and exploration of post-production techniques are key to preparing you for your creative development throughout your degree course. 

The skills delivered on this course go beyond producing editorial fashion shoots and stresses advertising campaigns, and experimental or commercial moving image.