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School of Fashion

Higher Certificate in Fashion Styling

Qualification / Course Information

Minimum Duration:

1 Year

Minimum Credits:

120

NQF Level:

5

SAQA:

119845

MODE:

Contact Learning

CAMPUS:

Centurion (Pretoria)

LANGUAGE:

English

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Higher Certificate in Fashion Styling is a one-year full-time learning programme that designed to address the growing demand for skilled fashion stylists in the South African fashion industry. With over 26 years of experience and extensive engagement with the industry, the STADIO School of Fashion has identified the pressing need for qualified professionals who possess the expertise to excel in various styling arenas, including the ever-expanding online merchandising sector. This programme has been meticulously developed in collaboration with industry specialists, ensuring that it encompasses the critical skills and knowledge areas required to meet the specific needs of the sector. Graduates of this programme will emerge as fashion stylists, capable of seamlessly applying their skills in-store, online, and for entrepreneurial ventures. They will be able to create captivating window displays, styling digital and print catalogues, capturing product and flat-lay photographs, and executing client briefs with precision, including makeup application.

Our programme caters to a diverse range of learners, attracting individuals who possess a natural affinity for creativity and artistry. Whether you are a school leaver seeking to enter the fashion industry or an adult learner already working as a stylist, our programme provides the formal qualification you desire.

Upon completion of the Higher Certificate in Fashion Styling, a world of exciting career opportunities awaits. Graduates can thrive as personal fashion stylists in both in-store and online environments, as well as explore entrepreneurial avenues. They can excel as window display dressers, visual merchandisers, fashion catalogue stylists, entry-level makeup artists, fashion product photographers, or fashion design assistants. Additionally, opportunities exist as commercial stylists, Instagram freelance photographers, wardrobe stylists, TV stylists, personal shoppers, and more.

Embark on your journey to become a skilled fashion stylist with our comprehensive curriculum, which covers essential subjects such as Styling, Digital Photography, Make Up Design and Application, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Communication and Design, and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL). Join us today to fulfil your creative potential and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the South African fashion industry.

Entry Requirements

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FASHION STYLING IS:

 

  • Minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% for English as a first or additional language

  • Pre-2008, a Senior Certificate (SC) with a minimum of English: 40% (Home Language) or 34% (First Additional Language)

  • National Senior Certificate (Vocational) with a minimum of 30% for English as a first or second language and no additional specified subjects prescribed at the further education exit level

QUALIFICATION OUTCOMES

The programme is designed to equip you with the skills to thrive in the dynamic fashion industry. Unlock your creativity and learn to create captivating styled images using industry-relevant elements and processes. Gain the expertise to support photographers and creative directors, enabling you to contribute to the production of professional and innovative imagery. Master the art of integrating composition, taste, and style in a way that reflects both current trends and future fashion landscapes.

With our programme, you will develop the ability to apply styling concepts across various domains, including fashion media, advertising, sales, and retail. Seamlessly blend your styling skills with the ever-evolving fashion industry, learning how to

effectively apply styling processes that align with industry standards and expectations. Embrace the digital era and harness the power of technology as you employ digital tools and platforms to fulfil your styling requirements, ensuring you are equipped with the latest techniques and practices.

Prepare yourself for a career where creativity meets professionalism, and where your skills as a fashion stylist can flourish.

COURSE CURRICULUM

SPECIALISATION IN FASHION STYLING:

  • Digital Photography

  • Fashion Communication and Design

  • Make-Up Design and Application

  • Styling

  • Visual Merchandising

  • Work Integrated Learning 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Below are some key career opportunities that you may consider once you have completed this qualification: 

 

  • Personal Fashion Stylist

  • Entry Level Make-Up Artist

  • Personal Shopper

  • Instagram Freelance Photographer

  • Window Display Dresser

  • Fashion Catalogue Stylist

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