Quetzal International College

Certificate & Diploma (6month – 1year)

Fashion Photography Course Syllabus

The syllabus for Fashion Photography differs slightly at different institutes. The syllabus of the Fashion Photography course has been tabulated below:

Sub-topic	Syllabus
History of Fashion	The origins of fashion The role of photography in shaping fashion trends Major historical movements in fashion photography Society photographs of aristocrats, actresses and society models wearing their clothes in 1910 Chic Neo-classicism of the 1930s Fashion arrives in advertisements 1930s Supermodel 1940’s Dynamic location Photography 1940’s Romantic/impressionistic Modernism Androgyny Contemporary The use of human sexuality in fashion and advertising photography Role portrayal of strength or submission Use of nudity in fashion, advertising, and fine art photography Body image standards and self-image issues The role of photography in changing cultural standards of body shape, perceptions of beauty, and the level of acceptance concerning the use of sexuality Ethical considerations concerning body representation Photographic masters and trendsetters. Adolph De Meyer Louise Dahl-Wolfe Horst P. Horst George Hoyningen-Huene George Hurrell (Glamour) Richard Avedon Helmut Newton David Bailey Irving Penn Contemporary and emerging photographers
Overview of Production	Composition through pose, propping, and scene elements Make-up Hair Lighting patterns and effects Hard light Soft light Contrast for mood and effect Studio/location Sensitivity, set and model considerations Digital retouching
Fashion/Model Headshots	Pose Expression Applications of lighting Lighting styles Use of low and high key Background selection
Working With Models and Figure Fashion	Pose Visual mood Black and white vs colour Model portfolio requirements Model promotion piece, “Zed Card”
Catalogue Fashion and Fashion in Advertising	Visual advertising Model as a prop The role of the stylist Studio figure fashion Location figure fashion Non-figure fashion Flats Stacks
Fashion Still Life	Impact of product advertisement Beauty point of purchase displays Fashion and beauty products in advertising Product lighting styles and techniques Effective use of propping and background/surface materials
Image Retouching and Colour Correction	Colour corrections for proper skin tone Colour corrections for accurate garment or object reproduction Retouch methods for skin, eyes, and clothing Advanced retouching techniques