Miranda Anthistle
A&E Reporter
The fashion arts program will offer 30 Humber students the chance to experience a professional photo shoot and receive high resolution images for their personal modeling portfolio.
This year’s final assignment is dubbed Humber’s Next Top Model, a title inspired by the popular television series America’s Next Top Model, said second-year fashion arts student Jasmine Davis.
However, she said that unlike the television show, the project is not a competition.
“I thought the title would create a buzz and generate interest. We want people with fresh faces who have little experience, but who would like to build their portfolios,” said Davis.
The models chosen are assigned to a group of students who are designated as art directors, makeup and hair stylists, prop and set designers and wardrobe stylists.
The models are chosen from a look-book filled with photos of the potential models, said second-year fashion arts student Kayla Arseneau.
For those interested in taking part in the photo shoot, Arseneau said she created the Facebook group, Humber College Model Search 2010, which lists all the necessary contact information to participate.
The group already has more than 150 members and is open to all aspiring models, not just Humber students.
First-year fashion arts student, Ashley Ellis, said she decided to try out for the project because it would be a good experience to add to her existing portfolio.
“I’ve done some modeling outside of school, but I never thought I’d do it in school so I’m really excited about this chance,” said Ellis.
The project gives both parties a opportunity to not only network with industry experts, but to also expand their respective portfolios.
The photo shoot takes place March 27-29 and April 3.
Submissions are accepted until all 30 models are chosen.
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