Fashion Choreography

Fashion Choreography

Introduction:

Fashion choreographers (or catwalk choreographers) play a crucial role in the cadence, theme, feel and design of fashion runway shows. It is the role of the fashion choreographer to teach the models how to walk to best display the clothing. Sometimes, models will have to wear long dresses, very high heels or heavy, elaborate accessories, all of which can make walking gracefully difficult. Fashion choreographers will coach the models on how to best walk for the particular collection. A successful fashion choreographer can teach models to display the collection confidently and gracefully without being distracting or too theatrical. Eligibility Criteria: The minimum eligibility criterion to pursue a career in Fashion Choreography is the successful completion of 10+2 in any discipline. The basic requirement to be in this field is creative talent. There are no such specific courses to enter this field. One can make a start in this field by assisting a choreographer who is already established in the industry. However if you're interested in a career in fashion choreography, a bachelor's or master's degree in Fashion is likely to be very helpful. Personality: The fashion industry is exploding and everyone, it seems, is vying for a part in the action. To get ahead in the business and sit with the ranks of Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein, you as an aspiring designer should have some of the same qualities as the world’s top designers. Here are some of the qualities you'll need to succeed as a designer:

1. Strong Business Sense A great fashion designer has excellent business skills. You understand budgets, marketing, and sales concepts that are vital to getting designs produced and sold.
2. Good Communication A number of people are involved in the creation of a garment, and as designer, you must be able to effectively communicate to everyone involved what he or she expects.
3. Sense of Competition You continually strive to do better than your peers to come up with quality innovative designs quickly.
4. Highly Creative You have a great sense of style and are constantly coming up with new ideas for fashions.
5. Strong Drawing Skills Excellent drawing skills mean you can easily sketch your ideas onto paper to start the production process.
6. Good Eye for Materials You have an eye for the materials of a garment, as well as the elements that make it unique, such as color and fabric.
7. Strong Sewing Skills You can construct the garments you design. You understand what materials work best in the designs you are developing.
8. Team Player Great fashion designers work well as part of a team. Designing a garment for production involves the work of many, from pattern making to sewing to shipping. As designer, you must be able to work well with all involved.
9. Knowledgeable of Current Fashion Trends You follows trends and have a good eye for anticipating what your audience will respond to next.
10. Strong Visualization Abilities Good fashion designers can visualize a garment before ever putting an idea on paper. You can see the finished product well before production and can put your ideas into words and onto paper so others can grasp the idea as well.

Remuneration:
Starting as a Fashion Choreographer is a bit difficult, your work and your words are not taken seriously. The pay is not very attractive in the starting of your career. You can get somewhere around 5000 INR per assignment, working as an assistant to a professional choreographer. Monthly remuneration entirely depends on the number of shows you have choreographed. However as your name gets reputation and fame, you can charge hefty amounts from the designers, stylists and show organizers, afterall it is the Fashion Choreographer who is the director of the show. Designers are very keen to hire talented and creative, one who can think out of the box, choreographers for their shows and events because they are aware of the fact that a choreographer is mandatory to make a show successful by making it aesthetically prim and proper. Once you gain popularity, you can be a choreographer for a particular celebrity icon, which can in turn, pay you in lacs per assignment.

Duration: 
Courses Available Eligibility Duration Diploma in Fashion Designing 10+2 (min 50%) 3 yrs Certificate in Production Technology 10+2 1 yr Diploma in Accessory Design 10+2 (min 50%) 3 yrs Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology Graduation 2 yrs

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