FLC Study Guide - Rev. 12/04 1 First Level Certification Study Guide 2005-2006 Study Guide Contents 1. Introduction 2. Core knowledge 3. Exam sections 4. Sample questions 5. Reading List 6. Glossary 1. Introduction The exam is for all image consultants who wish to obtain universally accepted certification to increase integrity within the industry. Achieving FLC will present your credibility to the world – documenting that you possess the minimum required level of standards and knowledge. All image consultants are required to pass this exam before applying for Certified Image Professional (CIP). The FLC exam will address the three major fields of image consulting: -visual appearance -verbal communication -non-verbal communication The exam will also cover information regarding business ethics practices and professional image presentation. The exam will cover questions addressing men as well as women. Please keep in mind that we are not asking for information pertaining to any one specific philosophy or approach. The questions shall be fundamental in nature and will cover universal information and concepts that are readily acceptable worldwide. To increase your professional skills and knowledge, we strongly recommend regular study via books, registering for credible training and most importantly direct experience in the field. The combination of these three elements will facilitate your success in achieving First Level Certification. FLC Study Guide - Rev. 12/04 2 2. Core Knowledge The following is a list of topics and categories that will be covered in the exam. Business of being an Image Consultant -Professional ethics as stated in the AICI Code of Ethics Obligations to the Public Obligations to the Client Obligations to the Profession and the Association Obligations to Colleagues -Focus of Business Objective -Interaction and communication with Client -Ultimate 30-second message -How to ask for what you want -Compensation guidelines -How to be professional at all times -Goal Setting -Marketing and Maintaining your Business -Skills needed to be an image consultant -Promoting your Business Color -Understanding of properties of color: Temperature (warm/cool) Value (dark to light) Intensity (high to low) Chroma Saturation Color harmony patterns (monochromatic, neutral, analogous, complimentary, triadic), Color Quality/Resonance (pure, washed, tinted, shaded, toasted, muted) Hue identification (color wheel) Harmony (neutral, monochromatic, analogous, complimentary, triadic) -Psychological effect and communication messages of colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet -Personal Color: basic harmonies found in personal coloring all neutral monochromatic analogous complimentary triadic -Seasonal coloring spring summer autumn winter -Multi-ethnic coloring color variation (value difference) in light to dark skins Body/Figure Analysis: Women -Art principles as they relate to the human body: line shape proportion |
