Course Details
Location: Milan
Duration: 3 academic years
Start: October 2024
Credits: 180 CF
Class size: max 15 students
Language: Italian
Become a professional in the fashion design sector capable of conceptualizing and creating a fashion collection, clothing, and accessories that reflect and enhance your artistic and aesthetic sensitivity.
The course is designed for those who wish to express their creativity, bring new trends to life in response to consumer demand, and produce a finished product from initial design. Meet professors with strong academic and professional experience gained in the most important fashion houses, capable of imparting knowledge and research methodologies, analysis, and design in line with current industry standards to maximize your creative and design potential.
Main topics
Fashion
Fundamentals
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Trend Analysis
- Fashion Drawing and Illustration
Presentation
and Communication
- Portfolio Production
- Visual Communication
- Contemporary Fashion
Creative
Development
- Fashion Collection
- Fashion Show and Events
- Creative Laboratory
Materials
and Techniques
- Textile Innovation
- Patternmaking
- Tailoring
Discover the Fashion Designer profession
The Fashion Designer is a versatile professional with fundamental skills to design and create a fashion collection, including garments or accessories. They play a leading role within their team, taking on the responsibility of coordinating and supervising every phase of the process, from the initial design phase to the realization of the finished product. Thanks to their innate creativity and aesthetic sensitivity, the Fashion Designer is not only able to predict trends but also to create new ones, in order to meet the ever-changing needs of a continuously evolving market.
Target audience
The course is designed for all students passionate about fashion and creativity, eager to transform their passion into a successful career. Aimed at aspiring designers, students from any high school background, fashion enthusiasts with creative inclinations, the course aims to provide practical skills and in-depth knowledge.
Educational aim
The course aims to ensure adequate mastery of artistic methods and techniques, as well as the acquisition of specific disciplinary and professional skills, to provide students with design and expressive knowledge and methodologies in the use of representation tools and artistic practices, with particular attention to fashion. The fundamental objectives in the education of graduates in Fashion Design concern the knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of the fashion system, in Italy and globally, as well as the acquisition of methodological and technical-instrumental skills necessary for the design of products in the fashion sector supply chain, including textile products, clothing, and accessories.
Admission requirements
Italian students
- High school diploma or another degree obtained abroad confirming 12 years of schooling.
- Official translation of the diploma and transcripts (if not already in Italian or English).
- Passing the admission tests.
- Motivational letter.
Students holding a five-year IPSIA diploma with a fashion specialization or artistic maturity are exempt from admission tests and have direct access to the course*.
International students
- High school diploma or another degree obtained abroad confirming 12 years of schooling, recognized through a “Dichiarazione di Valore (DV)”.
- Official translation of the diploma and transcripts (if not already in Italian or English).
- Italian language certification B2 – students without a language certification will be supported before the start of the course to acquire the required certification.
- Passing the admission tests.
- Residence permit/application for a residence permit, to be submitted to the orientation office within 8 working days of arrival in Italy.
- Motivational letter.
Career prospects
The course in Design della moda can open doors to multiple career opportunities including:
Fashion Designer
You will have the opportunity to express your creativity through the design and creation of fashionable clothing, footwear, and accessories. You will collaborate with dynamic teams to develop unique pieces that reflect current market trends, contributing to the success of the brand’s product line.
Fashion Brand Founder
You will have the opportunity to establish your own brand, design your personal collections or for third parties, and develop its commercial identity in the fashion sector.
Creative Director
You will be the main creator of the creative vision and artistic identity of the company. You will lead the creative process, collaborating with designers, photographers, and marketers to ensure consistency and innovation in projects.
Product Designer
You will have the opportunity to shape the future of a brand’s products, combining form, function, and aesthetics. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and marketing managers, to create products that stand out for their quality and innovative design.
Design Director
You will oversee the entire design process within the company. You will manage design teams, implement creative strategies, and supervise the overall visual aesthetics of the brand to maintain a high standard of design in all company products.
Cool Hunter
You will analyze emerging trends in society, focusing on lifestyles, fashion, and popular culture. You will provide valuable insights to business decisions, helping to anticipate future market directions and remain competitive in the industry.
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