Passionate about art, current affairs, culture and the environment. Sasha Halsey works as a Lecturer in Fashion at Solent University, previously studying an MA in Creative Direction for Fashion and Beauty and graduated with a BA (Hons) Fashion Styling Degree (First Class Honours) from Southampton Solent University in 2015. Sasha is a media and communication professional with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel, fashion and beauty industry. Skilled in fashion styling, make-up artistry, creative direction and art. Committed to pushing boundaries within the industry, expanding society’s idealistic approach to beauty.
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Lecturer in FashionSouthampton Solent University
Southampton, United KingdomFull Time
Sasha Halsey works as a lecturer in fashion at Solent University, working primarily on BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Creative Direction and BA (Hons) Fashion Photography courses as part of the core team; teaching in the School of Art, Design and Fashion for four years across levels four, five and six.
During this time Sasha has worked both as an associate lecturer and lecturer in fashion, helping to bridge the gap between theory and practice whilst teaching across several undergraduate degrees including; BA (Hons) Beauty Promotion, BA (Hons) Make-Up and Hair Design, BA (Hons) Fashion Photography and BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Marketing. Sasha also achieved an associate fellowship with the Higher Education Academy in 2019.
Sasha has a demonstrated history of running workshops for international students and exchange programmes that focus on designing interactive and creative spaces to engage with fashion and beauty topics.
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EditorAnonStyle Digital magazine
Southampton, United KingdomPart Time
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- Creative Direction
- Art Direction
- Fashion Styling
- Higher Education
- Academia
- Art
- Photography
- Magazine Design
- Digital Branding
- Design Research
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Masters of ArtsSouthampton Solent University
- Southampton, United Kingdom
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Course Representative
Studying a Masters Degree in Creative Direction for Fashion and Beauty has provided strong links with industry, working with experienced academics and industry professionals whilst building a structured professional development plan, important research skills whilst freelancing as an academic and stylist.
Working with the university on several projects including;
- The Face of Innovation at K2016 with The Dow Chemical Company in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Fashion Editor of AnonStyle Magazine.
- Co-Editor of Anon Magazine, Solent's annual publication for the Art, Design and Fashion School.
- Working with IBM on a project focused around developing concepts for IoT in Fashion and Beauty.
- Presenting the IoT concepts project with IBM at the Research and Innovation Conference in May, 2017.
- Shanghai Institute of Technology Summer Programme, Fashion & Beauty workshop.
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Southampton Solent University
- Southampton, United Kingdom
Grade: First Class Honours
Activities and societies: Course Representative.
Producing a vast portfolio featuring fashion styling, make-up and hair, photography, post production editorial writing and adobe suite skills.
This course has provided a thorough understanding of how stylists work across different media in magazines, advertising, design, catwalk shows, digital media and e-commerce. Underpinning practical work with study of relevant academic theory, helping the develop a comprehensive, innovative and appropriate visual language informed by a strong understanding of styling’s historical and contemporary contexts.
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