Summer Course in Fashion Design

Discover the world of fashion Design
In this course, starting from free hand drawing, one will study all the aspects of a fashion collection: colour charts, fabrics, accessories, the number of outfits in a collection, as well as relevant economic and commercial considerations.

Week 1
Fashion Drawing and Illustration; Developing personal style of illustration. In this Summer Course in Fashion Design you will be analysing image strategies of leading pret-a-porter designers, the fashion market and positioning a collection.

Week 2
Conducting research for a personal collection, developing and coordinating designs for a collection as a result of a personal inspiration, choices of fabrics and colours. Research, exercises for creativity development. Trends: how they originate and analysis on trends. Fashion Marketing seminar.

Week 3
Designing a collection based on individual theme with technical drawings and working on presentation skills. Discussion and final evaluation of the students' collections.

Duration of the course
You will receive a total of 80 hours of lessons, with full-day classes held from Monday to Friday.

Who can apply?
We want people who have a feeling for fashion, design and creativity. You do not need a portfolio, you just need a vivid desire to develop your creativity.

Tell me more about the fee
Your payment of the Full Package or Tuition-only fee must accompany your application form. Your fees do not include air fares, transportation, personal expenses, art supplies or meals. For these expenses, students should budget an extra USD 1000 / EUR 700 per month.

What if I cancel?
If you cancel 60 days before the date of the beginning of the course you'll get a full refund. If you cancel 59-30 days before the course's starting date you'll get a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued if you cancel within 29 days or less from the beginning of the course.

Do I Need a VISA?
Check at your Italian, French or British Embassy/Consulate whether you need an entry visa for a three-weeks stay in Italy, France or UK. If you do, we will provide you with the relevant documents to obtain your visa.

Milan
· July 4-22 2011 (Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese)
· July 18 - August 5 2011 (Italian, English)
· September 5-23 2011 (Italian, English)

Paris
· July 4-22 2011 (French, English, Portuguese)
· August 22 - September 9 2011 (French, English)
· September 5-23 2011 (French, English)

London
· July 4-22 2011 (English)
· August 1-19 2011 (English)
· September 5-23 2011 (English)

Full Package: Euro 4900
The full package includes tuition, translation services and accommodation in a Residence or in a flat for two people, complete with double-occupancy bedroom and kitchen, for the duration of the course. You'll receive detailed information regarding housing, school location, check in and procedures at least 6 weeks before the course begins.

Tuition-only Fee: Euro 3500
This covers tuition and translation services only.