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 COURSES

· Babies and Toddlers
· Children's Modeling / TV
· Personal Development (Silver)
· Professional Modeling (Gold)
· Professional Modeling (Platinum)
· Modeling and Acting (Diamond)
· TV/Film Acting (Silver)
· TV/Film Acting (Gold)
· TV/Film Acting (Platinum)
· Adult Professional Modeling

Professional Modeling - Platinum Level
The platinum level of the professional modeling division is for the serious potential model. This level is designed to assist potential models to begin a committed career and provide advanced professional training and provide important industry tools with additional agency exposure. This level is a 72-hour training that lasts 36 weeks.

This program includes:

Julie Nation
Professional Modeling Division Gold Level
(24 Weeks)

And Your Choice of

A) Julie Nation Personal Development- Silver Level (12 Weeks)

OR

B) Julie Nation TV & Film Acting (Silver Level) (12 Weeks)
  • One Year of Career Express web posting of photos for exposure to agents and casting directors (length of time can be extended for $15.00 a month)
  • Year-round special events, opportunities and marketing to local employers for potential employment

Brief Course Description:

Professional Modeling (24 Weeks)

  • Personality Development
  • Health, Fitness & Figure Control
  • Skin Care Analysis & Techniques
  • Professional Cosmetic Techniques
  • Hair care & Styling
  • Wardrobe & Styling
  • Professional Attitudes & Responsibilities
  • The Art of Communication, Social Success, and Etiquette
  • Visual Poise & High Fashion Runway Modeling
  • Trunk Shows & Retail Modeling
  • Promotional Modeling
  • Portfolio Preparation & Development Shoot
  • Photo Posing Techniques
  • Agency Procedures
  • Television Commercial Workshops
  • Auditions & Go-sees
  • In-House Fashion Show

Personal Development (12 Weeks):

  • Personality Development
  • Self Esteem & Confidence
  • Visual Poise
  • Communication & Vocal Expression
  • Social Awareness
  • Personal Leadership Skills
  • Professional Attitudes & Agency Procedures
  • Etiquette
  • Skin Care Analysis
  • Professional Cosmetic Techniques
  • Hair Care and Styling
  • Wardrobe & Styling
  • Health and Fitness

TV & Film Acting (12 weeks):

  • On-camera Acting Techniques for TV Commercials
  • Auditioning and Interview Techniques
  • Voice-Over Development
  • Use of Props/ Visual Presentation
  • Advanced Auditioning Techniques
  • Wardrobe/ Make-up/ Hair Workshop
  • Professional Tools for Career Building
  • Posture and Visual Presentation
  • Resume Development




Professional Modeling - Platinum Level (24 weeks)
In-Depth Course Description


PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
More practice of building of one’s self-image and confidence is the key of these sessions. Self-acceptance, positive thinking and increased self-confidence will still be used as cornerstones to these sessions.

HEALTH, FITNESS & FIGURE CONTROL
More tips for a healthy life style will be discussed. An exercise class will occur to show fun, quick and easy exercises anyone can do!

SKIN CARE ANALYSIS & TECHNIQUES
Skin regimes will be practiced and discussed. More techniques and tips will be given to the students.

PROFESSIONAL COSMETIC TECHNIQUES
Application of cosmetics and their appropriate uses are the objectives of these workshops. Make-up appropriate for photography (both black and white and color) and runway appearances is covered. Students will practice these many areas of make-up so they feel confident to do their own make-up when needed.

HAIR CARE AND STYLING
These sessions are taught keeping job interviews, runway, and photography “looks” in mind. This section also includes exploration and mastery of a variety of current casual, daytime, and business styles as well as formal styles. These areas are all described in great depth and practiced multiple times.

WARDROBE & STYLING
Different moods of fashion will be discussed. The various themes of the clothing in a fashion show and how it relates to the runway style will be discussed.

PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional behavior and other areas such as the use of composites, portfolios, resumes, personality, modeling interviews, on-the-job behavior, and knowledge of the field and job opportunities will be discussed in a greater depth.

THE ART OF COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL SUCCESS AND ETIQETTE
Communication skills are emphasized as they apply to successful professional presentations. The tools of good speech and etiquette are studied.

VISUAL POISE & HIGH FASHION RUNWAY MODELING
Practicing runway and learning more intricate choreography will be the basis of these sessions. Students are expected to incorporate this knowledge into a coordinated fashion show to be presented at the conclusion of the course.

TRUNK SHOWS & RETAIL MODELING
In these situations the model must both show the garment and communicate information about the garment in a store, showroom, or tearoom on a one-on-one basis. This requires general and specific knowledge about clothing and effective communications, both of which are emphasized in our classes.

PROMOTIONAL MODELING
Students are taught how to display products or ideas at events such as trade shows, conventions, sales meetings, or other similar occasions. They must be able to communicate effectively as well as choose a wardrobe, hairstyle, and make-up that represents the product professionally.

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION & DEVELOPMENT
Students will be taught techniques on how to put together a working portfolio. The use of live photographic test shots and the results are incorporated into a portfolio for use in interviewing with agencies and/or potential clients.

PHOTO POSING TECHNIQUES
Students will demonstrate a mastery of a variety of poses portraying different moods; standing and with sitting props; body and facial movement and alignment. Two complete changes (including hair, make-up and clothes) used for a practice photo shoot will be brought to class. This will create ideas for looks and give the student the confidence needed to shoot with a professional photographer.

AGENCY PROCEDURES
A more in depth understanding of agencies and all of the business aspects of modeling will be discussed. Any questions from students will be answered.

TELEVISION COMMERCIAL WORKSHOPS
On-camera performances and critiques prepare the model with introduction to script reading and audition skills. The student uses actual TV commercials, and voice development skills are reviewed.

AUDITIONS & GO-SEES
The students will be taught how to handle an audition. The importance of good communication, being prepared and properly dressed will be analyzed.

IN-HOUSE FASHION SHOW
Models demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have learned by planning, organizing and performing in a fashion show to which their families and friends are invited. The show will prepare them for fashion shows they will be invited to perform in year-round. Some of these events are mall shows and our annual Julie Nation Academy Search. This is also excellent to list on the student’s resume for agents’ review.



Personal Development (12 Weeks)
In-Depth Course Description


PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
The building of one’s self-image and confidence is the key of these sessions. Self-acceptance, positive thinking and increased self-confidence are cornerstones to the entire program experience. The use of creative visualizations as a reference tool is often used.

SELF ESTEEM & CONFIDENCE
The Julie Nation Personal Development Program’s most important purpose is to honor and assist each student’s inner beauty and strength as an individual. In encouraging an attitude of believing in oneself, and loving oneself, we support each student’s growth in knowing that personal goals and dreams can be achieved. The power of self-confidence is the philosophy followed in each class session. Although formal religion classes are not taught, we acknowledge the value of the students choosing a spiritual path meaningful to them.

VISUAL POISE WORKSHOPS
Posture and body language is taught for each student to apply to personal life as well as professional situations. In addition to creating healthy posture habits, effective body language communication is taught for job interviews, stage and sales presentations. Techniques are presented in keeping with current trends and include pivots and turns, arm and head movement, coat/accessory techniques, expressions, terminology, visual poise, and use of props.

COMMUNICATION & VOCAL EXPRESSION
Communication skills are emphasized as they apply to successful personal as well as professional self-expressions. The tools of good speech are studied; breathing techniques, pronunciation, inflection, gestures, facial expression, vocabulary choices and emotion projection are included. Students prepare a dramatic reading and their presentation is taped for self-evaluation along with the instructor’s recommendations for improvement.

SOCIAL AWARENESS
This session focuses on the value of self-respect and consideration. Peer group pressure, establishing one’s value system, confidence in being an individual, and making one’s own decisions are topics also discussed. Our individual sense of responsibility towards daily habits that contribute to the well being of our environment and world-at-large is included. Etiquette is very important in any business and in life. Your personality and manners are reviewed, that can help you excel in any career.

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS
The attributes of developing and practicing leadership skills are identified and demonstrated in real-life social and employment situations. The pride of standing on one’s own feet, and creating one’s own unique path to achieve self-chosen goals, rather than following the crowd is emphasized. The obstacles present in our culture to personal success are also discusses, as well as how to overcome these obstacles.

PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES & AGNECY PROCEDURES
The three P’s: Professionalism, Pride, and Performance are reviewed. Students chart their own evaluations and goals, envisioning the picture of their ideal self attributes assigned to their personal vision. Also, to advance one’s career in modeling, a thorough understanding of agency registration and procedures is needed. Model’s release forms and contracts are reviewed. The composition of the resume is accomplished. Students in class perform mock agency interviews with an agency director. ETTIQUETTE
The skills needed to be confident and present oneself in a wide variety of social situations are reviewed and demonstrated. This included dining out, self-introductions, parties for all age groups, etiquette for weddings, funerals and special events. Travel courtesies and world-side customs, and the diplomacy appreciated by citizens of other countries are taught. For age-appropriate students, dating etiquette is also taught.

SKIN CARE ANALYSIS
Skin types are analyzed and an appropriate cleansing program recommended. Biology of the skin and comparison of products included. An appreciation of nutrition and health as an irreplaceable element in one’s beauty program is emphasized, and personal plans are suggested.

PROFESSIONAL COSMETIC TECHNIQUES
Application of cosmetics and their appropriate uses are the objectives of these workshops. The sessions include color analysis for skin types, foundation, rouge, contouring, highlighting, mascara, eye shadow, lip line, manicuring, as well as understanding the use of application tools. Both color and black & white photography make-up are taught. Make-up appropriate for photography and runway appearances is covered. Students are expected to be able to learn the appropriate techniques to achieve either formal or informal result.

HAIR CARE AND STYLING
The condition and type of each student’s hair is evaluated and daily care recommendations are made. Hair products are described in relation to their purpose and best use. Each student has his or her face shape defined, and their hairstyles recommended accordingly for both current and future styling decisions. These sessions are taught keeping job interviews, runway, and photography “looks” in mind. This section also includes exploration and mastery of a variety of current casual, daytime, and business styles as well as formal styles. Flexibility in look is stressed along with suitability for particular moods and fashion.

WARDROBE & STYLING
This session begins with finding the right colors and tones of clothes for the student, which depends on their skin and hair color. A variety of current casual, daytime, business and formal styles are explored. Particular moods of fashion are also discussed and studied. Current fashion trends will be analyzed and put into perspective in relation to each individual’s body types.

HEALTH AND FITNESS
Knowledge of nutrition and figure control is vital to good health, self-confidence, dignity and grace. Exercise and healthy eating is the primary way to achieve any figure goal.

The academy’s aim is to compare and contrast different nutritionist’s theories, hence compiling a personal philosophy suited to each individual. Exercises and aerobic workshops are included.



TV & Film Commercial Acting Division- Silver Level
In-Depth Course Description


On-camera Acting Techniques for TV Commercials
On-camera performances prepare the student with introduction to script reading and auditioning skills. The student uses actual TV commercials, and is taped on camera to be critiqued by the student and the instructor.

Auditioning and Interview Techniques
This will give the student a basic understanding of what an audition and interview will be like. Tips and techniques will be given to the student to help them be confident in their interview and auditioning skills.

Voice-Over Development
The tools of good speech are studied; breathing techniques, pronunciation, inflection, vocabulary choices, and emotion projection are all included. These will all be mastered in order to help develop voice-over skills.

Use of Props/Visual Presentation
Props are often used in acting and an understanding of the proper way to use them will be discussed and practiced. Having the knowledge of using props is a great skill to have.

Advanced Auditioning Techniques
A more in-depth practice and understanding of auditioning techniques will be reviewed, as an audition will decide whether or not you are right for the part.

Wardrobe/Make-up/Hair Workshop
The proper make-up, hair and clothing choices will be discussed for the different types of auditions and interviews. How you present your self can be a important factor in auditioning.

Professional Tools for Career Building
Tips and Tools for building your acting tools from your instructor will be given. This knowledge of how to get ahead will be a very helpful and useful tool that the student will be able to use. Posture and Visual Poise
Posture and body language is taught for each student to apply to their personal life as well as professional situations. In addition to creating healthy posture habits, effective body language communication is taught for job interviews, auditions, and stage presentations.

Resume Development
A sample resume will be given to the student. The student is then given the chance to go home and develop their resume to be reviewed in class.


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