Fashion and Style are a billion-dollar a year industry. The field includes designers, models, photographers and fashion journalists. Fashion journalists cover designers, styles, trends and the news of the industry. Learn about the behind the scenes aspects of fashion journalism and all that it involves. The newspaper’s Style section has long been the go-to resource for all things fashion, hype and self-care. From fashion trends to widespread public discourse on sustainable clothing, the world of style is constantly evolving to meet the needs and desires of our society. How do editors choose what is published in this section? How do Journalists write about the world of Fashion? How has it changed to reflect our current times? Does any of it matter? We will investigate these topics by speaking with industry professionals who edit, write, and photograph coverage about style. Students will develop their own sense of style while building solid journalistic skills and learning to analyze and write about Fashion. Summer Academy enables students to dive deep into a course of study, sharpening skills for their academic and professional futures. Each course is carefully designed to suit student interests and encourage intellectual curiosity. - Key influences on fashion and trends, trend analysis, influences and mood boards. - Fashion writing and journalism, including PR and social media. - The role of the editor and the publisher. - Explore a studio-based shoot and learn the role of photographers and other creative professionals in Fashion Journalism.