Sample Questions: Professionalism and Ethics in Modelling

A. Knowledge / Theory Questions

1. Define professionalism in the context of fashion modelling.

2. List three characteristics of a professional model.

3. Why is punctuality important in the fashion industry?

4. What is the difference between professionalism and ethics?

5. Identify two unethical practices that models should avoid.

B. Practical / Scenario-Based Questions

6. You arrive late to a fashion show rehearsal. How should you handle the situation professionally?

7. A photographer asks you to pose in a way that makes you uncomfortable. What is the ethical response?

8. During a backstage event, you notice a fellow model struggling with wardrobe malfunctions. How should you respond?

9. You are offered two contracts: one from your agency and one directly from a client who wants to bypass the agency. What is the ethical choice, and why?

10. Demonstrate how you would greet a casting director politely and professionally during an audition.

C. Reflection / Critical Thinking Questions

11. Why do you think reputation is considered a “model’s currency” in the fashion industry?

12. How can social media affect a model’s professional image, both positively and negatively?

13. What challenges do new models face when trying to uphold professionalism in a competitive industry?

14. In your opinion, which is more difficult to maintain in modelling—professionalism or ethics? Why?

15. Describe a situation where a lack of ethics could damage not only a model’s career but also the reputation of a fashion brand.