Modeling | Curriculum
Arts & Fashion History — Students discover the artists, designers, models, editors, photographers, and cultural innovators who have shaped fashion and the modeling industry. The curriculum highlights influential figures across generations, with particular attention to the extraordinary contributions of African American creators and industry leaders.
Confidence, Alignment & Presence — Through mirror exercises, movement work, posture training, and introductory principles inspired by the Alexander Technique, students develop greater body awareness, confidence, alignment, and physical presence.
Beauty & Grooming Basics — Students are introduced to foundational practices in personal grooming, skincare, presentation, and age-appropriate makeup. The emphasis is on developing healthy routines and understanding how grooming contributes to professional presentation.
Style Study — Students explore fashion vocabulary, personal style, etiquette, styling principles, iconic looks, and influential designers and fashion figures. They learn how clothing, accessories, posture, and presentation work together to communicate identity and point of view.
Posture, Posing & Movement — Students develop the fundamentals of posing for editorial, commercial, print, and digital media. They explore body positioning, angles, expression, transitions, and movement while learning how to create compelling images with intention.
The Walk — Students learn the fundamentals of runway movement, developing poise, rhythm, posture, confidence, and presence. They explore how to command a runway while maintaining individuality, control, and style.
The Camera — Students learn techniques for communicating personality and story in front of the camera, both with and without dialogue. Instruction includes expression, body language, eye line, movement, posing, and adapting to different types of photography and video content.
The Modeling Business — Students are introduced to the professional side of modeling, including portfolios, castings, go-sees, auditions, representation, bookings, contracts, brand partnerships, professionalism, and navigating opportunities in the industry.
The Business of Fashion & Image — Students explore the wide range of careers within fashion, beauty, entertainment, media, and creative production—including many careers that exist beyond modeling. The goal is to expand students' understanding of the industry and inspire continued education, entrepreneurship, and career development.
Performance & Presentation — Students bring together the skills developed throughout the program through runway presentations, photography, creative projects, and other performance opportunities. Students learn to present themselves with confidence, intention, professionalism, and artistic point of view.