Fashion Styling

Courses and workshops on how to create characters and set solutions utilizing merchandise and props, while working with photographers and camera professionals for fashion photography, publication layouts, and media assignments.

We invite FIT Photography major students to contact the facilitator of this program, Emma Sosa, for portfolio styling photoshoot opportunities.

Emma Sosa's Contact Information:
Email-  FITforStyle@aol.com
Facebook-  FITforStyle

Not all courses are offered every semester.
Links direct you to current offerings.

At least 165 hours are needed to complete this program.

Required courses in the Foundation Modules (57 hours)
SXS 100  Introduction to Fashion Styling
Should be followed by SXM 100, SXF 610, and SXM 010 in this order.
SXS 200  Fashion Styling II: Fashion Styling for Media 
SXM 125 Still-life Fundamentals for Fashion Stylists 
Should be followed by SXM 120, SXM 220, and SXW 425.
SXS 300  Fashion Styling III: Launching Your Career

Required courses in the Related Modules (99 hours), see Hot Topics
SXM 100 Styling Tricks of the Trade: Pinning, Taping, and Clothing Care 
SXF 610  The Great Designers 
SXH 100  Learn the Top Ten Design Motifs of All Time 
SXM 010 Styling Fit Fundamentals 
SXM 120 Successful Styling for Photography: Fashion Biz and Beyond 
SXM 220 Introduction to Fashion Photography 
SXW 425 Hand Sewing, Mending, and Alteration Essentials

Free-choice seminars (minimum of 9 hours), see Hot Topics
SXH 010  Fashion Styling: Home Fashion Business 
SXM 103 Styling Career Options: Still Life and Soft Goods 
SXM 105 Advanced Styling: Tricks of the Trade 
SXM 110 Media Makeup Knowledge for Designers, Stylists, and Consultants 
SXM 130 Fashion Styling for Celebrity Images 
SXM 400 Everything You Need to Know About Fashion Shows, from Start-up to Runway 
SXG 100 Wardrobing for Theatre, Film, and TV 
SXT 500  Star Quality Vintage Shopping 

Students interested in a Professional Development Certificate of completion must file an affidavit form after completing the first course in the certificate. This will also enable you to obtain your official FIT ID. To access the form log into your account at https://myfit.fitnyc.edu, in your student tab click on Online Information System, in the Main Menu click on Student, then click Online Certificate Declaration and proceed to declare your non-credit certificate.