WHEN 6 weeks, July 23 - August 27 Chats Wednesdays, 8-9 pm ET WHERE Online. Click here for more information. LEVEL Intro PRICE $425 ($400 for ) more info

Course Details

This class will teach you about the inner workings of the fashion industry, whether it's working at a magazine, newspaper, or for a fashion television show. You will get the inside scoop on the variety of jobs available to you at every level, how to break in, and succeed as a professional. By providing insight into the different jobs, their descriptions, and using profiles of the successful professionals who have made their mark, you will be inspired and better informed when making a decision about what is more suited to your skills and interests. Throughout the class you will work on your portfolio, gathering spec work, generating ideas for pitches, and using the Internet to present yourself at every experience level. You will learn how to create blogs, podcasts, and even your own online magazine.

The online classroom has several interactive components:

• Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
• Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
• Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
• Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.
  
  

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Instructor Bio

Sally Lourenco's Courses

Sally Lourenco has been a fashion editor and writer for over 7 years, working in the fashion editorial departments at Vogue Deutsche, Marie Claire, In Style, Vogue Italia/ L'Uomo Vogue, Elle Girl, and Surface -- doing everything from photo shoot production, styling, section editing, and reporting. She has worked for several years as a correspondent and contributing fashion and beauty writer for The Financial Times, Vogue Paris online, Look, Nylon, Style Maven, Zink, and Mademoiselle. She is an Ed2010 mentor, Vault contributor, and regular freelance correspondent and consultant for start-up fashion magazines.

In addition, Sally is the director of Imaginas Creativo, her boutique creative agency that specializes in indie film development, specialty book, and fashion magazine production and provides grants and seed funding to those who wish to make their mark in the worlds of fashion, beauty and new media. She is currently completing her first novel and screenplay.

Testimonials

Sally was so generous with her knowledge of the industry, and her willingness to offer advice, critiques, and outlets to help us create and write. -- Sarah Corsello

"Enrolling in the class has been by far the best career move and decision of my life. Though the course was 6 weeks, it has prepared me to kick-start my passion for fashion into a viable profession. Sally Lourenco is an amazing inspiration and cracked the whip that I will continue to use to motivate myself further. Per her advice, I secured an internship in fashion writing and am well on my way to having a career of my dreams." -- Fajr Muhammad