Model Usage | Tips & Guides
Check out some of the below resources to help you navigate model systems, policies & procedures!
These guides are for protocols and best practices - for submitting requests for models, please review the guide here!
It's critical that all faculty using models view our
Understanding Model Allocations
The first step to bringing models into the classroom is understanding your model allocations for the semester! Make sure that you are starting off from a place of knowledge.
Your School Dean will know exactly how many hours per class are allocated for model usage! At the beginning of each semester, make sure you're checking in to learn how many hours you have been allocated for your course.
Photography & Release Forms Policy
NOTE: ANY AND ALL MODEL PHOTOGRAPHY NEEDS TO BE NOTIFIED TO NEW SCHOOL MODELS PRIOR TO YOUR BOOKING. Models must have advanced notice to consent to photography, as well as sign and return model photography release forms. Release forms then must be shared with NewSchoolModels in advance of your booking.
It is forbidden to take photographs in any digital media of the models by the faculty or students without the expressed consent of the model, unless the class is an appointed photography class in the roster for the semester. Only photos of models that agree to pose for photography classes will be used. For Fit models all uses of imagery on social media should be communicated and approved with the model and with proper credit. Students may need to take photos of the garments on the model regarding their studies, but this should only be for their reference, not for displaying on social media. If a model suspects that an illegal photograph has been taken, they may ask to see the drive (or film) and to delete the photo or video.
- The university requires individuals to sign a model release form when they are photographed. As a general guide, if you’re taking a picture of a single person or a small group and they’re the main focus of your shot, have them complete and sign a model release form
See as well the Academic Communications Photo Relase card here!
Planning Model Usage & Tracking Hours
planning
Once you have an idea of how many hours you are able to use for the semester, we advise that you determine all of your model hours for the semester in advance! If possible, nail down a number of days and times you would like to schedule models, and submit them at the start of the semester (as soon as NewSchoolModels opens up requests).
By doing this, you ensure that your requests are being seen to early and have ample time to be adjusted, accounted for unexpected changes, and are being used in accordance with your curricular goals and desired outcomes.
Tracking hours
We've created a template for tracking model usage here! In order to use this template, please make a copy of the document and keep it for your own use in your personal Google Drive. We advise you use this to keep track of requests, status of requests, model assignments, and feedback/assessment. Otherwise, you may use whichever method works best for you to ensure that you are accounting for hours used throughout the semester.
If you are unsure of your hours tracking, you may also email newschoolmodels@newschool.edu and we can assist you verify your hours!
Communicating with Your Model
NOTE: Any bookings coordinated outside of the NewSchoolModels Request process cannot and will not be honored or paid for by TNS funds. You should only communicate directly with your model if they are late to a booking or there's been a last-minute change to your location. Any instance of booking extension/cancellation/rescheduling must be communicated and confirmed through NewSchoolModels.
Drawing Model Communications
If your model is not in the classroom 5 minutes after the appointed time please email them via the Google Calendar invite Immediately. If you need to communicate with your drawing model in advance of your booking, please loop in newschoolmodels@newschool.edu to assist in coordination.
FIT Model Communications
If a model does not show up at the designated start time of the booking, we ask that you contact them and New School Models immediately -- their phone numbers will be listed on the confirmation sheet.
Requesting a Heater for your Classroom
If you are expecting a model in your classroom and would like to request a heater for your booking, please reach out to your School's Associate Director! If you are unsure of the contact, please reference our Parsons Key Contacts page here.
Utilizing Models in Curriculum | Training Materials & Resources for Fit Models
School of Fashion leadership provide workshops in model usage each year beginning in the fall semester! The below resources are used in these workshops to train faculty in proper usage.
We are still populating this section, so please let us know if you have specific requests or recommendations!
See the below guides to using fit and drawing models in your curriculum: