Be a creative force in the global fashion industry as a fashion stylist shaping original imagery for brands, personalities and media channels. If you have always wanted to work in fashion, have flair for the creative and are inspired to help individuals or businesses achieve their project goals then RMIT’s Diploma of Fashion Styling will assist you to develop your creative skills and fashion knowledge to work at the forefront of the global styling industry. You’ll work to simulated and real-world industry briefs and learn how to provide an individual or business with creative styling solutions for areas including fashion editorials for print or television advertising campaigns, style artists for music videos and concert performances and provide fashion image consultancy for personalities, models or other public figures. In RMIT’s state-of-the-art studio spaces you will work with industry connected teachers and learn to successfully operate as an independent stylist or collaborate in teams to investigate potential scenarios where you will develop and create original styling solutions. You will develop the following skills and knowledge to: Understand consumer behaviour Identity current local and global fashion design trends Develop Team leading skills Develop, communicate and sell your concept Develop networks with fashion industry You will use these skills and knowledge to work locally and internationally in the fields of: Style focused social media and online website and blogs Style merchandising for photography and editorials personal fashion styling fashion retail or brand stylist and creative specialist Event management. This is your opportunity to make an impact in the creative world of fashion with a rewarding career as a fashion stylist. International opportunities RMIT Fashion and Textiles can provide you with global opportunities to study overseas through study tours to Asia, United States of American and European cities. These activities involve additional expenses, and while overseas travel is not a requirement of the program, we encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities if you are able. Some financial support is available from the university to support overseas study experiences. Career Graduates of the Diploma of Fashion styling have the capability to work in a range of jobs in the fashion and fashion styling industry including: personal stylist or image consultant editorial, catalogue or commercial fashion stylist wardrobe stylist for film or TV fashion show and event stylist fashion and style blogger social media fashion stylist fashion retail stylist creative specialist fashion brand stylist Pathway options You can gain entry to the Diploma of Fashion Styling from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete the Diploma of Fashion Styling, you are guaranteed entry into the following programs: Associate Degree in Fashion Design and Technology Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry to other RMIT vocational study or undergraduate programs.