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www.northbrook.ac.uk/fashion
BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion
Northbrook College, Sussex
2015
BA (hons) Fashion Media & Promotion The BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion course aims to provide students with the techniques required to operate successfully as communicators within the exciting and fast moving world of Fashion/Lifestyle media. An emphasis is placed on gaining skills in art direction, blogging, branding, Cultural Studies, editorial practice (online and print), entrepreneurship, event management, music/fashion imaging & styling, PR & Marketing, social media and trend forecasting. Industry professional practice is also embedded in our work placement programme. All of the skill threads above are supported by market research and critical analysis. The projects encourage innovation, collaboration and leadership plus the ability to develop concepts effectively and intellectually. The expertise gained through this course provides transferable skills for the creative industries that are influenced by current and future trends.
Award: BA (Hons) Duration: Three years Full Time UCAS Code: W2N5 Entry Guide: Portfolio & Interview UCAS Points: Minimum 160 Course Contact: Bianca Donnelly b.donnelly@nbcol.ac.uk Full Details: www.northbrook.ac.uk/fashion Careers Fashion Editor // Stylist/Editorial Assistant // Art Director // Show Production // Event Management // PR & Marketing // Celebrity & Music Stylist // Trend Forecaster // Social Media Creative/Entrepreneurial Practice // Retail
TABL E OF CON T ENTS 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
Course Information Roseanne Alexander Marielle Bacarro Sarah Clark Rebecca Cocks Danielle Dyer Harley Ellis-Watson Lauryn Embleton Evangeline Fletcher-Kilbey Shazeda Hamid Kerry McCauley Lauren McNeil Charlotte Millard Dimitra Mitropoulou Shannon O’Brien Ebun Oladeru Eleanor Pearson Hollie Phipps Bryony Reynolds Emma Slater-Gould Lauren Smith Sophie Wells Last Word
07951121683 rosiealex@hotmail.co.uk
Roseanne Alexander
pinterest.com/roseannefrancis artsthread.com/profile/roseanne-francis-alexander facebook.com/insiderosiesbrain roseannefa.wix.com/roseannefrancis
Journalism // Creative & Art Directing // Creative & Critical Writing // Fashion Imaging and Styling // Marketing // Promotion // Microsoft Office // Adobe CS6 Illustrator, Photoshop & In-design
The last 3 years studying Fashion Media & Promotion, has given me skills in, journalism, photography, styling and marketing as well as confidence, independence and a keen eye for detail. I am someone who thrives to channel my creativity to create new and innovative ideas. I enjoy portraying my personality throughout my work to cause impact, thinking past the norm and finding new paths, enabling me to inject originality into a project, just as I did for my final major project. My main driver and inspiration for my final piece was myself and how we are a generation who seem overly confident yet, fail in sharing our embarrassing stories and experiences with each other. This led me to produce my brand, along with, a zine and an art installation based on daydreams and memories. Internships // Best Days Vintage // Carrie Louise – Set Design & Art Director
07713587817 marielle2717@yahoo.com
Marielle Bacarro
artsthread.com/profile/mariellebacarro likhamagazine.com
Styling and art direction // Photography // Adobe InDesign & Photoshop // Filmmaking and editing using Final Cut Pro
Inspired by my home country, the Philippines. LIKHA magazine is based around the Philippines’ fashion, culture, traditions and emerging fashion talents. It was created to build connections, as we acknowledge the country and its talent and communicate its accomplishments across the globe. My final project focuses on showing a true representation of the country with strong visual style and engaging fashion content. This project has allowed me to use my skills in styling, photography and writing. Internships // Reveal Magazine // Spindle Magazine // Backstage dresser at David Koma’s catwalk show in London Fashion Week
07590071299 sarahclark699@gmail.com artsthread.com/profile/sarah-clark
Sarah Clark Design Development // Styling and Art Direction // Photography // Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator // Film Making and Editing // Journalistic Editing // Trend Forecasting
Inspired by the content of my research over the past three years, combined with my natural love of fashion and nature, I have created a promotional company for the fashion industry from the raw product producers to retailers, to help support and promote sustainable attitudes and production methods. My final project has allowed me to broaden my understanding of this oxymoron concept and use various skills in creative development, orchestrating photo shoots, digital editing and graphic design, amongst others. Internship // Trendstop
07929417987 rebeccacocks@hotmail.co.uk artsthread.com/profile/rebeccacocks
Rebecca Cocks Graphic design // Art direction // Styling // Photography // Journalism // Editing (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Final Cut and iMovie)
Disheartened by the current female magazine market, the focus of my FMP was to create the female equivalent of a ‘Lads Mag.’ Entitled ‘XX’, the magazine draws upon a varied skill set developed throughout my academic and industry experience, showcasing my proficiency in areas such as; Art Direction, Graphic Design, Styling and Journalism. Internships // Volt Magazine // Graduate Fashion Week // Visual Merchandising at M&S
UNDER THE SKIN: CLASS OF INVISIBLE ILLNESS
Being a student at university is a journey for everyone,; with an invisible illness, this cross road becomes a mountain. This piece aims to highlight the struggles of mental health within students which are often ignored because they aren’t visually apparent, by making these invisibilities physical to portray the struggle . Exploring anxiety, eating disorders, addiction and personality disorders.
Anxiety is the handmaiden of creativity
She took each pill to escape what her life had become until she was numb
One day her smile will be real
You only know part of her
0774277877 danielle.dyer@live.co.uk
Danielle Dyer PR // Marketing // Styling // Photography
I have developed a number of skills throughout my studies such as PR, photography, styling and marketing which benefited my final major project, to create an online magazine that promotes body positivity this gave me the opportunity to contact creative individuals to add to the magazine. During my time here I have had a glimpse into the industry and I am very keen to explore PR, marketing and events management in the future. Internship // Gorgeous PR
artsthread.com/profile/danielledyer uk.linkedin.com/pub/danielle-dyer/b4/a4/451
harleyellis@gmail.com harley@shopmagic.net
Harley Ellis-Watson Graphic Design // Art Direction // Concept Design // Fashion Design
For my graduate project, I created a design studio come store combining fashion, print, and vintage pop culture. Magic is a portal for curated products, bringing a new wave of art direction and branding in design, and much like its namesake, Magic can only be seen to be believed. Internship // Beach London (Design Studio & Creative Agency)
shopmagic.net @studiomagic__
07859418620 laurynembleton@gmail.com
Lauryn Embleton
artsthread.com/profile/laurynembleton vivahatevivalove.tumblr.com @laurynembleton
Adobe Creative Suite // Creative Direction // Journalistic Writing // Marketing // Events Management
LAURYN EMBLETON ARTSTHREAD.COM/PROFILE/LAURYNEMBLETON LAURYNEMBLETON@GMAIL.COM 07859418620
A self-crowned zine queen with a shrewd potty mouth and a love for smashing the patriarchy, my creative work looks to lo-fi aesthetics and underground cultures for inspiration. I push myself to the front as a cheerleader for the lost art of analogue and all things bad taste, whilst remaining a class act on social media platforms. Loves beer, lipstick, collaging, wrestling and angry girl music. Internships // BN1 Magazine // Pukka Up Events // Drink in Brighton
07801589795 eviemae@hotmail.co.uk
Evangeline Mae Fletcher-Kilbey
artsthread.com/profile/evangelinefletcher-kilbey eviemae1994
Photoshop // InDesign // Styling and Art Direction // Film making with final cut pro // Trendforcasting
Within my final major project I have created a book which includes styling and art combined together to create an imaginative outcome. I focused on certain items of men’s clothing within each photoshoot and styled in to my models shape. Within this project it has let me use my photographic skills and styling skills. Internship // Beth Buxton (Stylist)
07951677801 shazh66@googlemail.com artsthread.com/profile/shazedahamid
Shazeda Hamid Creative Design development // Fashion Styling and art direction // Adobe Photoshop & InDesign CC // Good team player // Trend forecasting
Inspired by the ‘Chelsea in Bloom’ shows I have created a trend-forecasting book based on flowers. A feminine cacophony of imagery and poetry, it can be used as inspiration for the wedding industry. My final project has allowed me to use my skills in still life photography, colour forecasting, extensive research skills and graphic design. This passion has led to the desire career path within the Bridal/Wedding industry. Internships // Cutecircuit // Kyle Griffiths Styling // Brighton fashion Week // My Name is Kabir
07548573637 k_mccauley@hotmail.co.uk
Kerry McCauley
artsthread.com/profile/kerrymccauley urbanhazeswimwear.com tumblr.com/blog/b-right-on-fashion @kerrymccauley
Journalistic Expertise // Event Management // Adobe Photoshop & InDesign // Social Media // PR & Marketing // Leadership Qualities
I have gained many transferable skills throughout the three years of my degree, particularly in Journalism, Photography and Brand Promotion. The skills that I have acquired have assisted me for my final project with the creation of my streetwear inspired swimwear brand, Urban Haze. Inspired by graffiti and hip hop music, it has allowed me to explore my passion with music and streetwear culture. Internships // Sane Communications // Eve’s Watch Work Experience // Brighton Fashion Week Backstage Manager
07792666657 laurenmcneil93@gmail.com
Lauren McNeil
artsthread.com/profile/lauren-mcneil lauren-mcneil.wix.com/elements
Design development // Jewellery design // Art direction // Adobe In Design, Photoshop & Illustrator // Trend forecasting // Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Inspired by architecture and geometric shapes I have created my own jewellery business ‘Elements’ as I intend to start my own business. For my final project I’ve enjoyed utilising my skills in entrepreneurship, design, PR, photography, trend forecasting and graphic design. My current collection features pieces laser cut from perspex, silver and aluminum. Internships // Social Media at Northbrook // Backstage at Graduate Fashion Week 2013
LAUREN MCNEIL http://www.artsthread.com/profile/lauren-mcneil/ lauren-mcneil@hotmail.co.uk 07792666657
07876113903 charlottegmillard@gmail.com mumanivintage@gmail.com
Charlotte Millard Styling // Buying // Trend prediction // Textiles
The combination of skills and knowledge I have learnt over the past 8 years has led me to successfully set up my company. Mumani Vintage is a travelling brand showcasing an exquisite collection of vintage and second hand clothing. You can find us online and at a festival near you! Internships // Buying at Topshop // Styling & online store assistant at Peekaboo Vintage // Dressing at London & Africa Fashion Week // Visual Merchandising at London Fashion Weekend
07530199991 dimitra_mb@live.co.uk artsthread.com/profile/dimitramitropoulou
Dimitra Mitropoulou Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign // Design Development // Marketing and Advertising // Styling and Art Direction // Trendforecasting // Branding/Promotion Techniques
Inspired by my own experiences of finding jeans to fit my body shape, I decided to create an app called ‘Jeanie’ for my final major project. It allows women to find their best fitting pair of jeans based on their body shape and dress size. This revolutionary app allowed me to use my skills in marketing, advertising and graphic design. Internships // Iroquois PR
DIMITRA MITROPOULOU www.artsthread.com/profile/dimitra-mitropoulou/ DIMITRA_MB@LIVE.CO.UK 07530199991
07867386319 shannonanneobrien@live.co.uk
Shannon O’Brien
artsthread.com/profile/shannonobrien @visual_magazine
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator // Final Cut Pro // Photography // Graphics // Styling // Trend forecasting
For my final major project I’m creating a trend-forecasting publication called Visual. This publication is graphic inspired with influences of geometries, fashion and architecture. Internships // Closer Magazine // Reveal Magazine // Bliss magazine
SHANNON O’BRIE www.artsthread.com/profile/shannonobri shannonanneobrien@live.co. 07867 38631
07740303929 eoladeru@gmail.com
Ebun Oladeru
artsthread.com/profile/ebunoladeru birdsofpreyvintage.co.uk
Creative Direction // Styling // Photomontage // Event Management
Creative direction is an area I’m most enthusiastic about, as the co-owner, stylist & art director for my online vintage store Birds Of Prey I immerse myself in a world of 90’s hip hop & seapunk creative aesthetics. My work can best be described as hyper realistic & psychedelic throughout my styling, photography & moving images. Collaborating with like minded people is something I feel very strongly about, particularly with myself as it broadens my creativity to impeccable levels. Internships // Roberto Piqueras // Ruth Higginbotham Stylist
07717811864 ellie_pearson@hotmail.co.uk
Ellie Pearson
artsthread.com/profile/elliepearson @ellieclairepearson
Styling and art direction // Design development // Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator // Final Cut
Inspired by old school gangster rap and hip hop, the ‘high life’ in Ibiza and the never ending desire for designer vintage, I have created an online store which stocks clothing, footwear and ‘styling packs’. My final major project showcases my buying, branding, photography, styling and trend forecasting skills. My musical preferences, love of Versace and Ibiza encapsulate and galvanise my ideas, proving that the intertwining industries of music and fashion are an illumination for my work aesthetic. Internships // Dazed and Confused // University of Brighton // Pukka Up
07762113514 hphipps02@gmail.com artsthread.com/profile/holliephipps
Hollie Phipps Organisation // Work Effective Under Pressure // Excellent Communication // CAD Design using Adobe Software Inc. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator // Film Production // Video Editing // Photography // Creative Craft Skills
Creating “Sandy Toes”, a woman’s beachwear website for the final major project, allowed me to demonstrate my expertise, and ability in filming and editing. Combining art direction and photography for the design of the digital platform, reflects my strength in communication, and in the learning of new skills. Internships // Online Advertiser for Johnny Loves June // Social Media Intern for The O Zone
079695 53448 thisisbryony@live.co.uk
Bryony Reynolds Styling and art direction // Photography
For my final major project, I have set up my own brand called Glitter and Gem that sells unique handcrafted jewellery. It has allowed me to use my skills in styling, photography, graphic design, marketing and social media. I wish to pursue a career in digital marketing and social media where I can also incorporate my styling and photography skills. Internships // Ottoman Hands // Spark Media Communications
artsthread.com/profile/bryonyreynolds glitterandgem.co.uk
07983542009 07983542009 emmaslatergould1992@gmail.com
Emma Louise Slater-Gould
artsthread.com/profile/insideaplasticword thedamsel.co.uk @gouldzyslater
Design development // Styling and photography // Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator // Filmmaking using I-Movie // Fashion Knowledge
Inspired by my love for food, fashion, travel and all aspects of lifestyle I have created a new and upcoming website. I strive to push the promotion of lifestyle and products . I allow myself to interact and collaborate with others from the industry. I present my skills by using my personality with video included. This project has enabled me to use a variety of skills such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Working with others has been a valuable life lesson as it has taught me to work in a team and how to shape ideas independently. Internships // Unison (Media and Publications)
07875415401 laurensmith941@icloud.com artsthread.com/profile/laurensmith-1
Lauren Smith Art Direction // Marketing & PR // Graphics // Design Development
Inspired by my averageness I created a diversity driven magazine series called ‘The Average Girl’. My final major project has produced a platform that intends to educate and appreciate other young females through the format of photography, illustrations and articles. This venture was the perfect showcase for both my creative versatility and capacity to direct work with realistic outcomes. Internships // Irregular Choice // Next // Marks and Spencer
LAUREN SMITH artsthread.com/profile/laurensmith-1 laurensmith941@icloud.com 07875415401
07772624463 sophiewells@gmail.com
Sophie Wells
artsthread.com/profile/sophiewells minimlmagazine.uk @minimlmagazine
Graphic Design // Marketing/PR // Adobe Photoshop & InDesign // Photography/Filmmaking and editing using Final Cut Pro
Creating my minimalist fashion and lifestyle publication, MINIMÂąL, has enabled me to demonstrate my skills in graphic design, marketing and creative direction whilst showcasing my ability to create a strong and professional brand identity. I have built connections with designers, photographers and established bloggers to form the content of my publication which has also aided me to pursue a career in Marketing and PR. Internships // Marios Schwab
www.minimlmagazine.uk
+44 (0) 7772624463
“Too much good taste can be very boring. Independent style, on the other hand, can be very inspiring.” Diana Vreeland
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FMP Graduates brochure design by Jason Pye
Last Word Here at Northbrook College, we subscribe to Vreeland’s philosophies on fashion and style. We are a boutique-sized course and students choose us for our small numbers and personalized approach to education. Our students regularly achieve national recognition in the field. Graduate Helena Lester-Card is part of a group of female creatives confetticrowd.blogspot.co.uk and currently the face of Nike’s ‘Look of the City’ campaign northbrook.ac.uk/news/nike. Student Emma Stevens was a finalist of the Elle Talent Contest 2014 Writing competition. Consequently, the graduates of 2015 are a determined, talented, bunch of individuals. Embracing both new technology and lo-fi methods of working, their studies are backed up by extensive awareness of market forces, lifestyle, music, sub-culture and trend. Their skills in fashion communication are second to none. They can spot an emerging trend at fifty paces and are willing to go the extra mile within the creative industries. If you want PR, if you need to style a lookbook, if you require a stylist, are looking for editorial staff, need to organize an event or require a fashion film – this cohort can deliver. Aside from learning and developing their skills, this years graduates have already made their mark in industry whilst on placement with brands such as asos.com, Burberry, Dazed and Confused, i-D, and Topshop. Northbrook produces graduates who have entrepreneurial spirit and canny business acumen. An example is the urban street wear website www.bythelevel.com – a Brighton based creative team providing a specialized service and online platform focusing on skate and street fashion. There are many people behind the scenes who facilitate our students’ successes. The students and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the academic, technical staff and management team in the art, design and media department for their support. Without them, we would not have the diversity and quality of work presented this year. Finally, congratulations to the graduates of 2015, we wish you every success in your future careers. Go forth and conquer… Bianca Donnelly Course Leader BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion
#Northbrook #FMPtalent #RoseanneAlexander #MarielleBacarro #SarahClark #RebeccaCocks #DanielleDyer #HarleyEllisWatson #LaurynEmbleton #EvangelineFletcherKilbey #ShazedaHamid #KerryMcCauley #LaurenMcNeil #CharlotteMillard #DimitraMitropoulou #ShannonOBrien #EbunOladeru #EleanorPearson #HolliePhipps #BryonyReynolds #EmmaSlaterGould #LaurenSmith #SophieWells
www.northbrook.ac.uk/fashion