Fashion Film & Photography

In this one-year studio course, students will capture (still and moving) images and edit them according to industry standards. Time will be spent both in-studio and outdoors for shooting & filming with a focus on suitable lighting techniques (and camera setups for video). Students will also shoot/film in an outdoor environment using multiple light sources. Emphasis will be placed on understanding light and mastering the lighting equipment’s technical aspects for both photo and video. Students will work on different shooting projects with models in the studio and in Paris to produce a folio of moving images & photography, which demonstrates commercial and self-directed outcomes.

A hands-on step-by-step technical lab class, where editing video will take students beyond the basics to a professional workflow for digital video editing. Students will learn how to produce a professional looking video including – storyboarding, pre-production essentials, shooting scripts, camera movement (theory and practice), sound recording and editing, use of music, titles and credits. Premiere Pro will be the main software for moving images, and all essential tools and plug-ins (like Magic Bullet or After Effects) their options and use, the character of each menu or tool option critical for video editing will be covered at a practical level.

A hands-on step-by-step technical lab class where inputting images, editing, and printing will take students beyond the basics to a professional workflow for digital photography. A range of tools will be presented, including advanced film scanning, working with RAW files, masks, compositing and grayscale and color inkjet printing. Students will work with Photoshop for still images. All essential tools and plug-ins (e.g., Portraiture), their options and use, the character of each menu or tool option critical for photographic editing will be covered at a practical level. Students will master advanced color and B&W editing methods, scanning, masks, selections, and layers to establish an efficient non-destructive workflow.

This course explores the evolution of fashion photography from the early twentieth century to the present day, tracing its development through iconic images, influential publications, and groundbreaking visual narratives. Students will examine the work of pioneering figures, as well as contemporary image-makers who have redefined the language of fashion in the digital era. Through critical analysis and visual research, the course follows the transformation of fashion imagery from print editorials to multimedia campaigns and the emergence of fashion film as a central storytelling tool. Students will review key moments in twentieth- and twenty-first-century fashion photography, leading up to the development of fashion films and integrated advertising campaigns. The aim of the course is to expand students’ visual vocabulary and references within the world of fashion imagery, encouraging them to develop a personal and stylistic definition of their own practice. Particular attention will be given to how individual style influences creative choices, and how innovative photographers have reshaped the perception and representation of fashion over time. The course also explores how new media platforms and digital technologies are transforming the relationship between image, identity, and fashion today.

Students research and study the work of fashion photographers and while critically examining the pivotal role of the art director in the conception of fashion shoots and magazine publications. They will consider the roles and responsibilities of all the team members involved in editorial fashion shoots and magazines (writers, editors, graphic designers, models, stylists, make-up artists, etc.), and enhance their team working skills. They will focus on how to draft concepts and envision the process of creating a fashion editorial. The course will further address fashion media, the contemporary fashion magazine culture (mainstream as well as independent) and their significance in the fashion industry.

You may select an elective from the many course offerings in your department or in other departments with the approval of your department chair.

In this one-year studio course, students will capture (still and moving) images and edit them according to industry standards. Time will be spent both in-studio and outdoors for shooting & filming with a focus on suitable lighting techniques (and camera setups for video). Students will also shoot/film in an outdoor environment using multiple light sources. Emphasis will be placed on understanding light and mastering the lighting equipment’s technical aspects for both photo and video. Students will work on different shooting projects with models in the studio and in Paris to produce a folio of moving images & photography, which demonstrates commercial and self-directed outcomes.

Seminar Portfolio Development is an advanced course designed to guide students in consolidating their creative practice into a cohesive and professionally articulated portfolio. The course supports students in organizing their body of work into a unified visual narrative that clearly reflects their matured artistic identity, as well as precise and intentional choices in language, style, and aesthetic direction.

Throughout the seminar, students critically review and refine their production, developing clarity in positioning, authorship, and creative voice. Emphasis is placed on editing, sequencing, and contextualizing projects to ensure consistency and impact across all portfolio components.

A key focus of the course is professional presentation and communication. Students are trained to effectively present their portfolio, refining their verbal, visual, and written communication skills to confidently articulate their creative vision to industry professionals, collaborators, and academic audiences.

In parallel, the course addresses the development of a strategic online presence. Students design and structure a personal website and define a coherent social media strategy aligned with their artistic identity and professional goals. Particular attention is given to branding, audience targeting, and digital storytelling.

The core outcome of the program is the production of the Capstone Final Project: a consistent and compelling fashion narrative that integrates a short film with a coordinated photographic series. This project represents the culmination of the student’s educational journey and demonstrates their ability to conceive and execute a focused campaign, coordinate teams and resources, manage production processes, and express artistic awareness alongside strong creative and conceptual skills.

Videos turned essential for fashion brands to communicate and build an audience. This course aims to support students in producing their Capstone project, measuring with fashion narrative and, in particular, the development of the video part, which requires demanding times, technicalities, and operations. Furthermore, it helps students challenge concepts, reflecting on aesthetic choices, visual language, and mood boards. The course also leads students to explore communication and social media opportunities

In this course students will learn about digital printing techniques and their unique aesthetics and uses for the production of contemporary works of art and fashion photography. The fundamentals of color management and color profiles will be taught and students will learn how to properly optimize and prepare their digital files for printing. Scanning will also be covered. Paper choice is also at the heart of this class. Visit to other labs in Paris. Preservation issues surrounding various types of digital prints will also be discussed. Homework assignments will reinforce topics covered in class and students will be required to demonstrate their technical progress during in-class critiques of their work. More and more, the printing of images also concerns the preparation of books, zines and magazines. Students will have the opportunity to measure themselves with the conceptual challenges and design possibilities that the field offers.

You may select an elective from the many course offerings in your department or in other departments with the approval of your department chair.