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Fashion Experience - Los Angeles 14 Days
After clicking “Enroll Now” you will be redirected to enroll on the “Pre-College Enrichment Los Angeles – on the Campus of UCLA” program, as this career experience is the full-day Fashion course. Contact us if you have questions.
For teens who love all aspects of fashion and dream of living in Los Angeles… The Fashion Experience will bring dreams to life as participants get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the world of fashion. Otis College and Westcoast Connection Teen Summer Programs have collaborated in Los Angeles to provide an exceptional fashion career experience for you – the next generation of industry professionals
From learning how to forecast fashion trends, to exploring the LA fashion district and making your own garment, this Fashion Experience for teens will bring your runway dreams to life. Get inspired as you learn the ins and outs of the business of fashion from industry professionals who will be leading your sessions. Capitalize on the opportunity to network, learn about career opportunities, and explore the prevalence of sustainability within the fashion industry.
Explore your interest in the fashion industry and enjoy exciting city highlights. The perfect balance of learning, career exploration, and unforgettable summer fun.
Receive a letter certifying the completion of the program. Letters of recommendation are also available.
Meet experienced industry professionals who are ready to share their knowledge with you.
Stay on-campus at UCLA.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily. Enjoy a variety of great options at the dining hall and local restaurants.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Private motorcoach, van, or schoolbus.
Up to 20 participants.
Available for students who don’t require accommodations. Contact us for details.
Facilitated by instructors with decades of experience, this two-week, immersive program allows high school students to experience the business and design of fashion. Learn the most current fashion and business practices through interactive sessions covering merchandising, retailing, budgets, sustainability, and trend forecasting! Create lifelong connections through group projects and small-group discussions with industry experts.
On this program, you will:
Two-Week Schedule:
Introduction to the Fashion Business: Students are introduced to the broad scope of the business of fashion, which includes the areas of fashion merchandising and marketing, fashion design, and entrepreneurship.
The Business of Fashion Merchandising and Trend Forecasting: Understanding trends is the foundation of a successful fashion brand. Learn how to analyze and interpret upcoming fashion trends and understand what trend forecasters and fashion merchandisers do daily.
Fashion Design: Learn how to develop, design and produce your very own creation. Working with a professional fashion designer, create a mood board and color palette, then translate your fashion idea into a product you can call your own.
College Admission 101 & Tips on Developing a Winning Portfolio: Students will spend time with an Otis Admissions counselor to explore fashion and related majors and discover tips and tricks that stand out in the college application and admissions process. A portfolio review with an Admissions Specialist will also be available for anyone that would like feedback and support regarding their work and presentation.
Fashion Styling: Students will explore the role of a stylist as well as how to make a visually impactful fashion campaign. Students will work together to style an actual photoshoot with a professional model and photographer.
An Insider's View of Fashion Branding: Learn how to develop a fashion brand, get key marketing tips from an expert who has worked on major brands in fashion and merchandising, and design your own brand strategy.
Influencing Style: Students will visit iconic fashion businesses in trendsetting locations such as Beverly Hills or the LA Fashion District to explore how experts influence fashion and style.
*Some topics will only be covered in the 3-week program
Established in 1918 as Los Angeles' first professional school of the arts, Otis College of Art and Design is a national leader in art education and places a large emphasis on the connection between real-world experience and academic study. Otis College’s close-knit community connects students with alumni, industry partners, and professional networks, preparing them for lifelong success in the dynamics of the fashion industry and its many related careers.
The Otis Fashion Design BFA program is recognized for quality, relevance, and innovation. The program emphasis is on developing capable, innovative, and professional fashion designers with comprehensive knowledge of both moderate and designer markets. The cornerstone of the department’s curriculum is in providing students the opportunity to learn by working with successful industry professionals. Our students receive an abundance of guidance from faculty in a resource-rich environment that encourages collaboration. The department has cultivated strong relationships with leaders in the fashion industry and prides itself with being on the cutting edge of innovation by embracing technological advances and a think-tank approach to industry trends. With both the Junior and the Senior classes presenting their work at the acclaimed annual Scholarship Benefit and Fashion Show and showcased in the Neiman Marcus windows in Beverly Hills, our students are known for producing the highest caliber of work.
Students will visit iconic fashion businesses in trendsetting locations such as Beverly Hills or the LA Fashion District to explore how experts influence fashion and style.
8:00 AM Wake Up
8:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morning Fashion Session
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Afternoon Fashion Session
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Dinner Out in One of LA’s Most Famous Neighborhoods or at the UCLA Dining Hall
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Evening Activity
UCLA Residence
Stay on campus in a UCLA residence close to multiple dining halls, the Sports and Rec Center, pools, classrooms, and more.
Positive Social Experience
Just like in college, you will be part of a larger group of students and explore life away from home. Our summer leaders are skilled in establishing an inclusive culture. We take great care in crafting an environment that prepares you for life as a college student and a professional in the world of fashion.
Flight to Los Angeles
As a participant on our Fashion Experience program, you may fly to Los Angeles and be greeted upon arrival and enjoy complimentary transfer (for flights in designated times) from the airport to our hotel. For those requiring, we are happy to assist you with arranging flights to and from the program. If you prefer, you may be dropped off directly at our hotel and meet your staff there.
Return Flight Home from Los Angeles
For your return from Los Angeles for flights in designated times, we provide airport transfer and our leaders help you to check in and remain in the airport until flights have departed.
Food & Meals
A big part of your success depends on how well you eat. We are proud of the fact that year after year we are complimented for our quality, quantity, and choice of food! Breakfasts on this program are served at the UCLA dining hall or grab and go café at Café 1919. For lunch, you enjoy the choice of eating in smaller groups and choosing from small restaurants if you are off campus or the UCLA dining hall or local Westwood restaurant if you are on campus. Dinner is either at the UCLA dining hall or at restaurants. Food options are varied and plentiful. The UCLA dining hall is terrific and features a different menu every night, with staples always available including a fresh salad bar, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, and pizza.
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
Laundry
You will only need one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure. We have the opportunity to do laundry at your convenience in our residence hall.
What’s Included
Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, recreation & entertainment listed, day and weekend excursions, application fee, use of UCLA athletic facilities, Wi-Fi in residence, campus identification fee, the fashion course, airport transfers in designated times, gratuities & taxes.
Not included is transportation to and from the program, lunches, snacks, personal spending money for souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.
Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!
Available for students who don’t require accommodations. Commuter students join for 7 weekdays from approximately 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM for the fashion component. Exact schedule varies depending on the day.
Commuter Tuition – $2,399
Class Schedule:
Note: Lunch is not included.
Upon completion of the program, additional benefits include:
Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
What if I need to contact my teen during the program?
Participants may bring their cell phones so parents may call and message their kids directly. You may also contact our Communication Centers which serve as the official link between programs on the road and parents. We are staffed every day during the summer and have somebody on call for after hours emergencies ready to assist you 24/7.
Will attending one of your programs help me get into college?
Attending a summer program is an incredible opportunity to learn and grow into a more well-rounded, mature individual. No matter what type of program you choose, the personal development and experience gained over the course of the summer are valuable resources that could help you with your college essays and applications. If your goal for the summer is to get a head start on college prep, a Career Experience or Pre-College Enrichment program could be just what you need. So while attending any particular summer program will not necessarily get you into your choice school, what you get from it can make a difference!
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