Higher Certificate in Fashion Styling

The Higher Certificate in Fashion Styling is a one-year full-time learning programme 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, style digital and print catalogues, capture product and flat-lay photographs, and execute 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 for 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.

What is Contact Learning?

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

To find out more about alternate access routes at STADIO, please click HERE

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.