Location:

Milan, Italy

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

To provide the student a real 'insider' perspective, this course also includes interactions with established fashion photographers, fashion designers, fashion magazines and modeling agencies offered by: Istituto di Moda Burgo (IMB) & Istituto Italiano di Fotografia (IIF).

This unique course brings together the key concepts of both photography and fashion to provide students with introductory knowledge and skills in fashion photography. Emphasizing both technical photography skills and fashion industry insight, this course gives the student a well rounded understanding of the business of fashion and the role of the fashion photographer within the industry.

Experience Required no This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. Typical Living Arrangements * Apartment/Flat * Independent living * Other

Setting Description:

Topics: * Shooting fashion understand the key concepts and styles of Fashion Photography * Learn lighting and exposure used in Fashion, including studio and natural (on location) lighting * Learn shooting techniques and management of a fashion shoot. *Conduct a Fashion Shoot in studio and on location *Learn about fashion styles and trends *Learn about hair and make-up for fashion *Learn about fashion collections, the structuring, timing and themes *Learn about brand charter and what this means for the photographer *Learn about products and fabrics *Learn about model casting for a fashion shoot *Interact with established fashion photographers and fashion designers *Visits to a design house, modeling agency, fashion magazine and gallery)