Education requirements for modeling

Answer 1

- Self starter

- Disciplined

- Great communicator

- Well organized

- Roster of photographers, bookers, makeup artists, hair stylist, wardrobe stylists, models

- Rolodex of clients

- Extensive knowledge of the modeling industry, including fashion, runway, commercial, print, catalog, designers, markets, management, advertising, marketing, etc.

Answer 2

The qualification for modeling depend upon the field of modeling you wish to pursue.

If you are 5'8" or taller, you are ideal for fashion and runway. If you are shorter, then you are best suited for commercial/print (5'5"-5'7"). Petite models typically are between 4'11"-5'4", while plus size models are still requireed to be 5'8" and taller. The ideal measurements across the board for models is 34-24-34 (bust, waist, hips in inches).

Aside from height requirements, models are required to have good skin (not perfect but free of blemishes), great teeth, nice smile, healthy hair, and must be well groomed. Models must also be highly photogenic, able to do a variety of poses and expressions and take direction well.

It is possible to have some blemishes, stretch marks or skin conditions but as long as you are able to keep it under control, such issues can be worked around using Photoshop. However, the clearer your complexion is, the better.

Answer 3

Actually it's not quite sure what exactly his meant here. One could either work at a modelling agency as a so-called "model agent": these agents are scouting potentials models and thus need to have for example a basic understanding on what kind of models companies currently searching for. Besides that one could also work as "model" for a modelling agency and as model one need totally different qualifications, for example a special look, ability to work in front of a camera, some kind of acting etc.