INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MODELING
CLASSIFICATION OF MODELS/ MODELLING
in our present world today modelling has been classified in many ways and such numerous classification has led to many false classifications and meaning
First we gonna look at the classification of models. Under that, let’s first consider the categories of models.
Models are of two categories namely:
Outlook models: these are models who are still paving their way in the MODELING industry, they are acquiring skills, knowledge and experience in the cycle, about 80% of today’s models are under the category.
Supermodel: these are set of models who might have gotten large scale of modeling acumen and are globally recognized in the system, such models are KNOWN as international model icons cause they are recognized nationally and internationally, in our cycle today, we barely have few supermodels, reasons that most models find it hard to invest in their CAREER as a model. Being a Supermodel calls for publicity in the side of the model and the ability to keep forging ahead despite the ills in the industry.
Haven categorized models, now let’s look at the types of models. There are three main types of models.. These are the:
Runway models: runway models are set of models who basic career is to aid in showcase mostly on runway shows and its equivalent. The models are high trained personals who understands the skills and ethics of the runway. Many might have said that for one to be a runway model, you need to get to a specific height, that stand to be false cause of the introduction of kid model, that has created an opportunity for both chubby and average height models to fit in, in this section of modeling.
Here are the sub class of the runway models
1. Runway coach
2. Runway experts
3. Runway facilitators
4. Runway models
Commercial models: they are many sub classes under this class of models. Commercial models are models who indulge in all kind of media form of modeling, this is said to be the largest class of models cause it anchors other class and still one of the most paid class of models.
Here are the sub classes of the commercial models
1. Fashion models
2. Editorial models
3. Presentational models
4. Photo models
5. Print models
6. Swimsuit models
7. Glamour models
8. Promotional models
9. Part models
10. Facial models
11. Advert models
Subsidiary models: this is new to the modeling lifestyle and its an additional class or type, this is basically introduced cause of the kid models and other models like model coach and consultants. Subsidiary models are class of models that help facilitate other classes of models or that complement other classes of models. This is the second most largest class of models.
Here are the sub classes of the subsidiary models.
1. Kid models
2. Plus size models
3. Fitness models
4. Ambassadorial models
5. Ushering models
6. Hostesses
7. Coach/ consultant models
8. Pageant models
9. Conceptual models
Let consider the classification of modeling. Modeling haven’t been a vast career has been put together in to two categories for better understanding. This means that. Modeling is made up of two genre, types or categories.... Which ever you wanna call it.. These include :
Pure modeling: This is a branch of modeling that is done for its own sake and not for serving any other branch of modeling, in further explanation, Pure modeling is a aspect of modeling done for only its entity, it can also be referred to as self modeling. The classes of modeling under this branch are:
1. Runway expertise
2. Runway modeling
3. Fashion modeling
4. Editorial modeling
5. Presentational modeling
6. Photo modeling
7. Print modelling
8. Swimsuit modeling
9. Glamour modeling
10. Part modeling
11. Promotional modeling
12. Facial modeling
13. Advert modeling
14. Pageant modeling
15. Conceptual modeling
16. Fitness modeling
17. Plus size modeling
18. Kid modeling
Applied modeling: this is a branch of modeling that serve other part of modeling, such branch serve as a compliment to other branch and thereby helps facilitate them.
The classes of modeling under this branch are:
1. Runway facilitators
2. Runway coaching
3. Ambassadorial modeling
4. Ushering modeling.
5. Scripting modeling
6. Management modeling
7. Directing modeling
8. Consultancy modeling
9. Hostesses
