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Art Direction for the Fashion Industry

A course by Manuel Ridocci , Art Director

Art Director. Madrid, Spain.
Joined May 2009

Discover the creative process of art direction by creating a proposal for a fashion campaign or editorial and planning a photoshoot

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97% positive reviews (156)
6,129 students
Audio: English
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Discover the creative process of art direction by creating a proposal for a fashion campaign or editorial and planning a photoshoot

Being able to tell a story through images is at the heart of any successful fashion campaign or editorial. This is carried out by an art director whose job is to maintain the storytelling element in every step of the process. Art director Manuel Ridocci is here to teach you how to effectively plan a photo shoot and design your project’s proposal presentation.

Explore the world of art direction and discover the creative process behind iconic fashion campaigns and editorials. Learn how to unravel your ideas and implement them into your briefs for potential clients.

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What will you learn in this online course?

11 lessons & 14 downloads

The Role of the Art Director
4 minutes, 59 seconds
Fashion Trends Analysis
3 minutes, 54 seconds
Target, Context and Storytelling
12 minutes, 15 seconds
Mood Board Creation
3 minutes, 1 second
Planning Your Shots 1
8 minutes, 11 seconds
Planning Your Shots 2
9 minutes, 15 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (156)
  • 6,129 students
  • 11 lessons (1h 0m)
  • 14 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a proposal for a campaign or editorial that visually communicates your ideas.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in learning about art direction or how to effectively plan a photo shoot.

Requirements and materials

To take this course, you will need a computer and a presentation software such as PowerPoint or Keynote.


Reviews

6,129 Students
156 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

Manuel Ridocci

A course by Manuel Ridocci

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Art Director

Manuel Ridocci is a Madrid-based art director and founder of Studio Ridocci. He studied Graphic Design in Escuela Superior de Diseño in Madrid and has a master’s in Advertising and Fashion Photography from EFTI. He also studied Art Direction at Central Saint Martins in London.

He has worked with clients such as Nike, Adidas, Stella McCartney, Matadero Madrid, Burberry, Converse, Uniqlo, Nestlé, El Corte Inglés, Mango, Marion May Lingerie, Vice, Rolls-Royce, Amnesty International, and Sony, among others. When he’s not directing, he teaches Contemporary Typography, Art Direction and Design and Art Direction for Fashion at IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) and Miami Ad School in Madrid.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Basics of Art Direction for Fashion

    • The Role of the Art Director
    • Fashion Trends Analysis
  • U3

    Ideation

    • Target, Context and Storytelling
    • Mood Board Creation
  • U4

    How to Create Your Presentation

    • Planning Your Shots 1
    • Planning Your Shots 2
    • Your Dream Team
  • U5

    Post-Production

    • Final Document Overview
    • Tips and Tricks for a Successful Campaign
  • FP

    Final project

    • Art Direction for the Fashion Industry

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Art Direction for the Fashion Industry. Fashion course by Manuel Ridocci Best seller

Art Direction for the Fashion Industry

A course by Manuel Ridocci
Art Director. Madrid, Spain.
Joined May 2009
  • 97% positive reviews (156)
  • 6,129 students