COURSE OUTLINE
MODEL ESSENTIALS
Introduction
Trainer introduction and background
The Modelling space & professionalism
Australian Models & the Global market
Course Deliverables
1. Model Etiquette
Communication, Punctuality, Attire and Grooming
Use of Language - Spoken and Body Language
Top 10 model mistakes
2. Digital Etiquette
Profile Picture rules
Portfolio must-haves
Social media categorisation and awareness
Exercise - S. ChallengeTop 5 Digital Mistakes
3. Industry Resources
Where to be & where not to be
Photography explained - How to identify different photographers & who to avoid, studio vs location, photography deliverables
TFP/Commercial Jobs/Influencer Work Explained
Agencies Explained - Whos who and how they work
Casting Networks Explained - Whos who and how they work
Top 5 model essentials - Where you need to be to be seen, hired and paid
4. Industry Review - 2020
Understanding Australian Market trends
Understanding Global Market trends
Changes in the Commercial Climate - What they mean, how you benefit
Industry secrets exposed - what the clients dont want you to know
5. Model Type
Understanding the Different model types - explained, profiled, reviewed (Promotional, Runway, Fitting, Editorial, TV/Motion, Influencer)
Exercise - FINDING YOUR MODEL TYPE
Exercise Review
6. Understanding the brief
Client Brief - what they want, when they want it, how they send it out
Agency brief - what they want, when they want it, how they send it out
Casting network brief - Why this happens, how to respond
Social brief - Why this happens, how to respond
7. Payment & Remuneration
Employee vs Contractor
Understanding industry pay rates
Invoicing - how, why, when
tax & business obligations
TFP vs Commercial shooting - what is acceptable, what isn’t
8. Mindset, Preparation & Posture
The essential must-have items for every job
Mindset techniques for preparation & authentic confidence
Posture and walk training for Runway
9. Editorial Modelling
Lighting styles for different editorial shoots
Poses to match each editorial shoot
Body language and editorial posture
Practical Shooting - Multiple shoots
10. REVIEW & ASSESS
Question & answer
Exam and grading
student summary