The Wardrobe Academy – Fashion School Courses Offered

 The Wardrobe Academy – Fashion School Courses Offered

Correspondence Training Courses 

Personal Stylist Training via Correspondence – R5995

This course is modelled on our 6 day in-studio Personal Styling course, and will equip you with the skills 

and knowledge needed to work as an independent stylist; consulting with clients on a  private or corporate level.

Includes training manual in PDF format, garment style booklet, colour combining booklet, fashion history booklet, colour analysis 

drapes, colour analysis laminates, figure and face shape analysis laminates, measuring kit and pins, CD with client questionnaires,

recommended reading list and an e-copy of the highly acclaimed book; Fab Job Guide to Become an Image Consultant.You will 

receive a certificate in Personal Styling on completion, and ongoing career mentoring.

 

      Module 1
      Introduction to Personal Styling
      Module 2
      Fashion Studies
      Module 3 
      Consulting with Clients
 
      Module 4
      Colour Analysis
 
      Module 5
      Figure Analysis
Module 6
Wardrobe Assessments and Wardrobe Planning
 
Module 7
Clothing
 
Module 8
Personal Shopping
 
Module 9
Male Styling (bonus module)
 
Module 10
Business Studies

Fashion Stylist Training via Correspondence – R4995

This course is geared to teach you all there is to know about Fashion Styling in either Stills or Film and set you on an exciting path 

to becoming a Stylist.

Includes training manual in PDF format, recommended reading list and an invaluable guide to breaking into the Industry. You will 

receive a certificate in Fashion Styling on completion, and ongoing career mentoring.

 

      Module 1
      Introduction to Fashion Styling
      Module 2
      Fashion Studies
      Module 3 
      Taking a brief
 
      Module 4
      Sourcing & Fitting Wardrobe
 
      
      
Module 5
Pre-Shoot Prep
 
Module 6
The Shoot – on the job
 
Module 7
Wrapping a Shoot 
 
Module 8
Finding Work and Marketing yourself 

 

Bridal Styling via Correspondence – R3995

This course is ideal for anyone currently working in fashion or styling, wanting to tap into the booming wedding industry, or for 

those already involved in wedding planning, wedding make-up or bridal-wear design and retail.

 
Includes training manual and notes in PDF format.  You will receive a certificate in Bridal Styling on completion, and ongoing career 
mentoring should you require it.
 

      Module 1
      Bridal Styling as a career
      Working with brides – the good, the bad and the ugly!
      Interpreting a brides vision
      Module 2
      Wedding dress styles 
      Measuring the bride and body shape
      Colour & fabric choice
      Module 3
      Working with suppliers and manufacturers
      Shopping appointments and fittings
 
Module 4
Styling the groom
Styling the rest of the bridal party
Coordinating make-up and hair
The big day
Module 5
Setting up your bridal styling business
Setting your fees
Marketing strategy
Website design
Growing and maintaining your business
The importance of your image and self presentation
 

Male Personal Styling via Correspondence – R2995

This course offers an invaluable addition to the skills of those already working as personal stylists, image consultants or in 

fashion retail for men’s wear. 

 
Includes training manual in PDF format, CD with client questionnaires, recommended reading list, and an e-copy of the highly 
acclaimed book; Fab Job Guide to Become an Image Consultant. You will receive a certificate in Male Personal Styling on 
completion, and ongoing career mentoring.
 

      Module 1
      Consulting with male clients
      The male style types
      Colour analysis
      Body shapes, proportion & scale
      Wardrobe management & planning
      Male grooming
 
Module 2
Shopping trips with the client
Conducting a fitting
Choosing a suit & tailoring
 

Colour Analysis via Correspondence – R2995

This course is modelled on the Colour Analysis module of our 6 day in-studio course, and will equip you with the skills needed to 

provide a full colour analysis service. Ideal for anyone in the fashion, beauty or styling industries, and those wanting to add colour 

analysis to their list of skills.

 

Includes training manual in PDF format, colour analysis drapes, colour analysis laminates, a colour combining chart, client colour
questionnaire, a certificate in Colour Analysis on completion and ongoing career mentoring.

      Module 1
      What is colour?
      The Colour Wheel
      Colour Schemes
 
      Module 2
      History of colour analysis
      Identifying a clients colouring – draping
Module 3
Personal colouring in individuals
Colour harmony and contrast
Psychology of colour
Colour combining
Using colour to camouflage

 

Fashion Illustration & Portfolio Preparation via Correspondence R3 995

Are you interested in studying fashion design but unable to draw? Trying to find work in the fashion industry but find your
portfolio is inadequate? This distance learning course is perfect for those wanting to acquire fashion drawing skills or brush 
up on existing ones. 
 
Includes training manual in PDF format, layout pad, pencils, pencil crayons, drawing pen and certificate in Fashion Illustration on 
completion of your training.
 

      Module 1
      The human figure – basic anatomy, proportions and volume
      The fashion figure – proportions, balance, posture 
      Capturing rhythm & movement
 
      Module 2
      Shaping heads, limbs, hands and feet
      Drawing from a live model
      The advanced fashion figure – developing a style and mood
      Faces and hair
      Creating figure templates
      Tonal drawing
Module 3
Drawing fabric – draping, folds, movement
Styling collars, cuffs, sleeves, necklines, pockets etc
Technical drawing of garments
 
Module 4
Exploring different media – coloured pencil, paint, markers etc
The design process – working from a brief or theme
Developing design ideas – theme boards
Creating a collection
Presentation of ideas – story boards
layout, design presentation and mounting of work
Portfolio preparation

 

In-Studio Training Courses 

Personal Stylist Training Course R12 995 (6 days)      

This in-depth course covers all aspects of personal styling and image consulting, and will equip you with the 
skills needed to work as an independent consultant, working with clients on a private or corporate level. The make-up training 
module of this course is an intensive one day workshop which will teach you the basics of make-up application; a useful addition 
to your skills.
Includes pre-training reading material and assignment, training manual and supporting notes, garment style booklet, fashion
history booklet, colour combining booklet, colour analysis drapes and laminates, figure and face shape laminates, measuring kit
and pins, a CD with client documents, a recommended reading list, post training assignments  and an e-copy of the highly
acclaimed Fabjob Guide to Become an Image Consultant.  Also included is a professional make-up brush kit, tweezers, sea
sponge, latex wedge and powder puff and make-up training notes, a certificate in Personal Styling on completion, refreshments
and ongoing career mentorship.

Day 1
What is personal styling?
What’s needed to be a great Personal Stylist
The importance of personal style and image
History of the Image industry
Understanding fashion – trends, cycles, forecasting
Introduction to 20th century fashion 
 
Day 2
Consulting with clients – private or corporate
The client – needs assessment, creating an image profile
Client lifestyle analysis
Personal style – the male & female style types
Creating a balance between trends and classics
Wardrobe therapy – self-esteem & confidence
 
Day 3
What is colour? 
Colour theory
The History of Colour Analysis
Colour analysis practical – warm, cool or mid-toned
Colour combining – depth, harmony & contrast
Female body analysis – shape, proportion and scale
Male body shapes
Working with the fuller figure
Illusion dressing and camouflage techniques
Day 4
Wardrobe assessments – culling, organizing, planning
The capsule wardrobe
Accessorizing
Face shape analysis
Dress codes & occasion dressing
Clothing – fabrics, clothing style types, fit, care
Underwear, bra fitting and swimwear
 
Day 5
Personal shopping – lists, budgets, dealing with stores
Shopping practical
Alterations and repairs
Business studies –  setting up your business successfully
Your business identity, structure and client base
Creating a website with “wow” factor
Marketing your services
The importance of your own “look”
 
Day 6
Make-up Workshop Covering the following:
Professional tools & products – your kit
Skincare, preparation for make-up application & hygiene
Eyebrow shaping & defining
Application & blending techniques
Day & evening application