Modeling

Introduction

modelingModeling is the world of glitz, fame, glamour and money. “Modeling” and acting both are co-related. Modeling is the easiest way to get the entry in movies as an actor. But an entry in only modeling is so hard.

Every young man and women of the world show interest in this career if asked. Who does not wants to become famous across the national limits? But, there is a query in one’s heart that “how to become a model”. Generally, they do not know about the career and the courses in this field.

“Modeling” is a type of creative and performing art.

But more than art as it is a talent. In India, there is a huge demand of fresh model. The companies require the model for launch and ads of their products in the market. It is a field of handsome money and experience.

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The types of modeling are as the following:

  • Glamour modeling
  • High fashion modeling
  • Petite modeling
  • Teen modeling
  • Plus size modeling
  • Mature modeling
  • Character modeling
  • Body part modeling

As a model you may get the chance to meet people from different walk of life. You may find the opportunity to travel across various countries to be in this field. Modeling field is not as simple as it looks. It is the field with the work full of stress, no time schedule, cut-throat competition, irregular work and many more.

If you wish to become a model, you need to have required the follow skills:

  • No hesitation
  • No problem for facing camera
  • Pleasing personality
  • Attractive face
  • You must be bold
  • Smiling face
  • Good physique
  • Good communication skill
  • English proficiency

Courses

There are not specified professional degree courses in the field of modeling, beside some short time training or capsule courses offer by the few institutions in India. Various famous models have been established their own institutions or coaching to train the young boy and girls in the field of modeling.

To get the best position in this field and to make your stability in this field for a ling, you must go to the UG degree programme in creative art and design after the completion of your 12th class with any subjects like science, commerce & arts.

To become a model you may go for the below courses:

  • UG Degree leading to the B.A in Creative Arts and Design for the duration of 3-4 yrs
  • Diploma in Creative Arts and Design for the duration of 1 yr
  • Diploma in Fashion Styling with the duration of one year.
  • Certificate course in modeling for the duration of 6 months from private institutions
  • Advance Certificate Course in Modeling has one year duration.
  • Training programme in modeling for the duration of 1 month to 3 months from private institutions.

In the course curriculum, the students are taught about the creativity, design, type of modelling, arts, posing, camera technology, physical education and personality development. Candidates can appear in the FTII entrance 2024 & NSD 2024 to get admission in various courses offered by FTII & NSD.

You just need to make your portfolio, and handing this to the fashion house and ad agencies. You must have the good connection with model or fashion world to get a good start or platform.

Some colleges where you can pursue modeling courses are listed here:

  • Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
  • National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi
  • Zee Institute of Media Arts, Mumbai
  • Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT), New Delhi
  • Northeast Institute of Fashion Technology, Guwahati
  • National Institute of Film and Fine Arts, Kolkata
  • Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida

Career & Jobs

The modeling is a very competitive field. You need to be ready ever to get the chance. Otherwise, another one will loot the opportunity which was for you. For being in lime light you need to be physically and mentally fit. Scams are the shadow of every model. Always try to avoid the scam in your career.

To become a model, one needs to research the type of modelling you like to do, practice posing in front of the camera, understand the strengths & beauty of your own body, take photos to put together a model portfolio and also & send applications & visit casting calls.

It is not assured that you will walk over the ramp. The Models are in heavy demand as per the organizer or the company. May be that you have to give the pose while you are at your bed or while bath. It depends upon the usage of the product.

Various areas where you can find jobs in modeling field are:

  • Film Industry
  • Fashion companies
  • TV and Medical
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Government & Private Companies.

Some types of modeling as per the work are as the following:

  • Runway modeling
  • Showroom modeling
  • Catalog modeling
  • Fit modeling
  • Television & Videos modeling
  • Promotional modeling
  • Editorial modeling
  • Print advertisements modeling

You may get the offer by the international fashion agency and you may get the chance to walk on the red carpet in Cannes film festival.

Recruiters

After the completion of this course, you can get the job opportunity in:

  • Face 1
  • Catwalk
  • Ozone Models Management
  • Platinum Models
  • May rose Management Services in Mumbai
  • Glitz, the Ramp
  • The Tina Factor
  • Aditi Modelling Service
  • The Bridge
  • Passion EC 191
  • Profiles Est.

Salary

The salary in this field is not fixed. It fluctuates as per the estimation of the show. A low-budget fashion show pays to its model around Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10,000 per show.

An established model charges is Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000 per show. The magazines pay 15 – 20 thousand per edition and the ad print pays as per the photograph printed.

Books & Study Materials

Here we have listed some books of modeling, which have been compiled by our experts after analyzing the other books available in the market:

  • Show Biz Bible: The authoritative book on Modeling & Acting by Sabena Basch
  • The Model’s Bible & Global Modeling Agency Contact List – An Insider’s Guide on How to Break into the Fashion Modeling Industry by R.C. Lane
  • The Professional’s Guide to Modeling Kindle Edition by Roger Talley
  • How to Become a Model: The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Modeling Career as a Professional Model by Liza Jo Laney
  • How to Be a Model – The Ultimate Guide to Become a Model by Alexandre Ahlberg

For any other queries related to Modeling, you may leave your queries below in the comment box.

Displaying 39 Comments
  1. NELLY BABYBLUE says:

    I am a 20-year-old historic, symbolic young growing woman, whose very organized, nurturing, passionate about modelling and beauty pageants looking forward on being an inspiration for women who have marginalized and underrepresented.

  2. Mercy Danjuma says:

    What are the subject for a model and the course which model is under

  3. Snehal says:

    I want to be a model but i can’t understand which type of modelling i can do

  4. Aisha says:

    I am just 14 years old and want to do modelling for kid fashion..

  5. Tanu says:

    How to make carrier in modelling

  6. Olesedi Papasha says:

    I want to be a model

  7. Siya says:

    Can I become a runway model if I’m short? I wanna be a Victoria secret model. Also can I be 14 and doing modelling?

  8. modelfact says:

    nice article. please upload more post

  9. Naveen says:

    Sir iam Naveen from Kerala I want to become a model don’t knw wt I do to become model

  10. PRI YOGI says:

    Hi , my name is Pri yogi from Punjab India . I am 26 years old and I am interested to become a model . May I get more information about the courses ?

  11. Anuj kumar says:

    I really want to make my life extraordinary and through modeling, I want to do achieve, I really very fascinated to go in the field of modeling, I need a proper guidelines to go in this field, so please help me

  12. Meghana says:

    Hii sir
    I want to do modeling for 1to3 months plss tell me the address of institute in Hyderabad

  13. R.ch. Laxman Chandra kiran says:

    Hi sir I am in ap in Vizag I want to do 6 months modeling course to get certificate so can you say some institutes names in ap and sir I wanna ask a question that a perfect fair skin is needed to become a model sir

  14. Nithya says:

    I’m interested in modeling my age 20 I’m also pretty looking

  15. Sweekriti says:

    Can you please let me know bout the angents and how the process begins to the end ?
    I’d be grateful.

  16. Genevive says:

    Good day Sir,
    Am Genevive by name and i have interest in Modelling..i want to pursue my career to becoming a Model, i don’t know if i have all it takes to be a model but i am willing and ready to learn from you or anyother source.I promise to comply with all your rules and regulations..Please!i really need this,i promise to be loyal.Thanks
    I will be looking forward for your anticipated corporation.

  17. Dipak says:

    Need modeling classes in nagpur

  18. Aliya says:

    Hiii…m aliya nd I want to become a model.now m doing graduation but I don’t knw wt I do to become model.modeling is my dream from childhood..

  19. Nupoor says:

    I have completed 10+2 and want to become an runway model how can I apply to colleges and what are the needs to become a model.

  20. Kshama says:

    I completed my 10+2 now I am doing fashion designing being a model is my dream

  21. Chandan says:

    Recently l have passed 12 th class I want to become a modle.. Plz sir tell me something about modeling field

  22. Vrinda says:

    I am good looking and wants to be a model. Please guide.

  23. abdulla farhath says:

    Iam here after 12th.my aim is to be a model not to be act in movies but to be like an add model.i dont know what to do next

  24. SAREEN says:

    I am also a teenage girl,i have more intrest to become a model and i want to do modelling to build my future and also i am very attractive to look like and i am with smiling face so pls requesting u that u can think of me

  25. Ritik Singh says:

    Mai modelling karna chah raha hu

  26. ALKA MARIA MARTIN says:

    Modeling is my dream and I want to walk internationally .Does it have an age limit? How do I get into it?

  27. BbABbY says:

    Hello,sir
    I am a instagram and facebook model but want to some tips of yours

  28. Jais roy says:

    Please give me more details

  29. Suzan charles says:

    Hi…am 20 years old and I want to be a model what should I do?? I have all qualities of being a model

  30. Taru says:

    Hello,
    Sir or Madam
    I really wanted to be a model in my life it is my dream to be a model .I am just 15 years old . I really wanted to know that which u have given us all courses name that i have to do all or only just one course only . i am collecting all information of modeling that why i only wanted to know .
    So can u help me by telling .
    Thank you.

  31. NIDHI GIRI says:

    He’ll sir, good evening sir I am NIDHI giri and I interested in modeling then you can help me how to go ,I modeling and what ,I do help me thank you sir

  32. falguni deshpande says:

    Please guide me how to make carrier in modelling / actors

  33. pawansuntha says:

    Plzz guide me how to make carrier in modelling….

  34. sonam sharma says:

    im sonam good looking girl want to do 1 to 3 mounths duration modeling p/z send me name and address of delhi and mumbai …..

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      Search top modeling institutions in your desired location though internet. Beside this IIFT delhi is one of the premium institute for such courses.

  35. sourabh sharma says:

    I am good looking boy want to do 1 to 3 months duration modeling plz send me name and address of institutes in mumbai and jaipur

  36. Suraj Dj says:

    I am good looking boy want to do 1 to 3 months duration modeling plz send me name and address of institutes in mumbai and pune

  37. shri says:

    Em 10+3 suggest m smthng wd ths courses

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