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Learn how to become a model. From the people who book them.

Sixteen modules taught by the casting director, the agent, the runway producer and the photographer who decide who gets booked. Lifetime access, from any device, from the moment you enrol.

$299 AUD, once. Pay in full or in four with Afterpay. Seven-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.

What you get

  • 16 modules, 81 lessons, from your first digitals to contracts and usage rights
  • 12 working mentors on video: agents, casting directors, a runway producer, a photographer whose work runs in Italian Vogue
  • Knowledge tests after every module, and a certificate of completion
  • Model Talk, the private student community
  • Lifetime access, including every future update
The Online Model Academy course open on an iPad, showing the runway module

Also included

Insider Connections Directory. Agencies and contacts across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US.
Runway Technical guide. Ten technical notes on your walk, from Jack Bedwani's module.
Modelling Glossary. Every term you will hear in a casting room, explained.

The three included guides: Insider Connections directory, Runway Technical, and the Modelling Glossary

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Who is teaching you

Danielle Ragenard, former Vice President and Managing Director of IMG Models Australia, who helped launch Miranda Kerr and Gemma Ward. Antonia Murphy, who has cast over 30,000 actors and models. Jack Bedwani, who choreographs runway shows for Calvin Klein, Coach and Charlotte Tilbury. Jez Smith, whose photographs have run in Italian Vogue and Harper's BAZAAR. Hannah Millward, seventeen years placing child and teen talent with Bonds, Huggies and David Jones. And seven more, every one of them working right now.

What students say

"Within weeks of updating my portfolio using techniques from the course, I secured three agency interviews."

Marcus B.  Commercial model

"The confidence I gained from the runway training has been invaluable. I booked my first fashion week show."

Olivia L.  Runway model

Marcus and Olivia were given early access to the course at no cost and asked for their honest feedback.

This industry has always run on who you know, and most people starting out don't know anyone. We built this so that you would. Everything in here is what we tell the models we book ourselves, and nothing in here costs more than it should.

Taryn, Josh, Jez, Nat, Simone, Jess, Danielle and the OMA mentor team

Online Model Academy - Full Course

  1. 1. Welcome to Professional Modeling

    4 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Find Your Modeling Path
    2. LESSON 2 - What The Job Is Really Like
    3. LESSON 3 - Mental Preparation
    4. Session Quiz

  2. 2. Building Your Portfolio

    6 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - What Makes A Great Headshot
    2. LESSON 2 - Curating A Diverse Book
    3. LESSON 3 - Why Variety Matters
    4. LESSON 4 - Special Skills Imagery
    5. LESSON 5 - Updating Your Portfolio
    6. Session Quiz

  3. 3. Mastering The Runway

    7 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Runway Casting Expectations
    2. LESSON 2 - Preparing for Show Day
    3. LESSON 3 - Adapt Your Walk
    4. LESSON 4 - Posture, Gaze & Timing
    5. LESSON 5 - Practice Your Walk Like A Pro
    6. LESSON 6 - How To Bounce Back
    7. Session Quiz

  4. 4 How to Get an Agent

    6 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Do Your Research
    2. LESSON 2 - Apply To Agencies
    3. LESSON 3 - How to Follow Up
    4. LESSON 4 - Meeting with an Agency
    5. LESSON 5 - Power Of The Right Partnership
    6. Session Quiz

  5. 5. The Casting Process

    7 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - What Casting Directors Do
    2. LESSON 2 - Self-Test Basics
    3. LESSON 3 - Why Distinct Takes Matter
    4. LESSON 4 - Submit Early & Stand Out
    5. LESSON 5 - Recalls & Studio Etiquette
    6. LESSON 6 - Wardrobe & Props That Win
    7. Session Quiz

  6. 6. Rejection & Mental Health

    5 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Understanding Rejection
    2. LESSON 2 - Deal With Rejection
    3. LESSON 3 - Build Long-Term Resilience
    4. LESSON 4 - Diversity, Identify & Self Worth
    5. Session Quiz

  7. 7. Nailing Your Shoot

    7 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Decoding The Casting Pipeline
    2. LESSON 2 - What Photographers Look For
    3. LESSON 3 - Work With Photographers
    4. LESSON 4 - On-Set Spacial Awareness
    5. LESSON 5 - How To Approach Test Shoots
    6. LESSON 6 - Photos That Launch Careers
    7. Session Quiz

  8. 8. How Production Works

    5 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Understanding Production
    2. LESSON 2 - Your On-Set Reputation
    3. LESSON 3 - What Casting Directors Ask Makeup Artists
    4. LESSON 4 - Professional Communication & Conduct
    5. Session Quiz

  9. 9. Build Your Professional Skills

    5 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - How To Behave On Set
    2. LESSON 2 - Building Client Trust
    3. LESSON 3 - Boundaries On-Set
    4. LESSON 4 - Build Your Reputation That Books
    5. Session Quiz

  10. 10. Build Your Personal Brand

    7 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Build Your Personal Brand
    2. LESSON 2 - Curate and Keep It Real
    3. LESSON 3 - Trends & Stand-Outs
    4. LESSON 4 - Communicate Your Unique Value
    5. LESSON 5 - Social Workflow
    6. LESSON 6 - Pitfalls & Reputation Management
    7. Session Quiz

  11. 11. Usage, Contracts & Payments

    5 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Contracts & Fees
    2. LESSON 2 - Understanding Usage Rights
    3. LESSON 3 - Avoid Scams & Red Flags
    4. LESSON 4 - Managing Your Money
    5. Session Quiz

  12. 12. Professional Grooming & Makeup

    9 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Getting To Know Your Face
    2. LESSON 2 - How to Prepare For Casting Vs. Digitals
    3. LESSON 3 - Male Vs. Female Foundations
    4. LESSON 4 - How To Prepare Skin & Hair
    5. LESSON 5 - The Minimal Model Kit
    6. LESSON 6 - Making The Right Choices
    7. LESSON 7 - Working with the Hair & Makeup Team
    8. LESSON 8 - Professional Presence & Growth
    9. Session Quiz

  13. 13. Wellness & Physical Health

    5 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Why Wellness Matters In Modeling
    2. LESSON 2 - Positive Body Image
    3. LESSON 3 - Health & Fitness Basics
    4. LESSON 4 - Balancing Life & Modeling
    5. Session Quiz

  14. 14. Getting Work & Growing Your Career

    6 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - What Makes a Great Model
    2. LESSON 2 - Be the Model Everyone Rebooks
    3. LESSON 3 - Freelance & Pitch to Brands
    4. LESSON 4 - Network & Build Relationships
    5. LESSON 5 - Global Opportunities
    6. Session Quiz

  15. 15. Curve & Diversity Modelling

    6 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Understanding Curve Modeling
    2. LESSON 2 - Practical Considerations
    3. LESSON 3 - Building Confidence
    4. LESSON 4 - Navigate The Industry
    5. LESSON 5 - Handle Body Image Pressures
    6. Session Quiz

  16. 16. Child & Teen Modeling

    7 lessons
    1. LESSON 1 - Age & Opportunity
    2. LESSON 2 - Jobs, Casting & Legal Limits
    3. LESSON 3 - Parent Commitment & Expectations
    4. LESSON 4 - Safety & Legal Rules
    5. LESSON 5 - Getting Booked: Performance & Behaviour
    6. LESSON 6 - Money, Fee's & Choosing An Agency
    7. Session Quiz