Program Overview
The MADE Program's "The Wardrobe Spa | LOTTOZERO Textile Designers" workshop fosters critical thinking and creativity in fashion. Through textile experimentation, participants analyze the fashion system's impact and develop innovative solutions. The workshop covers techniques like dyeing, needle punching, and printing, culminating in an upcycled capsule collection. It prepares participants for careers in fashion design, textile art, and sustainability consulting.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Title: The Wardrobe Spa | LOTTOZERO Textile designers
- Type: Workshop
- Objectives:
- Analyze the contemporary fashion system and its impact on people and the environment.
- Identify and analyze critical points within the fashion system.
- Create an up-cycled capsule collection of fabrics or fashion through textile experimentation.
- Learn various textile techniques like dyeing, needle punching, and printing.
Outline:
- Duration: 5 days
- Content:
- Day 1: Introduction to the fashion system, impact, and case studies; visit to a textile company and a wool recycling company.
- Day 2: Design brief introduction; visit to a "cenciaolo" for material collection; introduction to textile labs and techniques; heat press and application techniques.
- Day 3: Dyeing workshop (tie dye, dip dye, shade dyeing); needle punching workshop.
- Day 4: Design and sample creation using learned techniques.
- Unique Approaches: Focus on upcycling, textile experimentation, and critical thinking within the fashion system.
Careers:
- Potential Career Paths: Fashion designer, textile artist, upcycling specialist, sustainability consultant within the fashion industry.
- Opportunities:
- Develop innovative and sustainable fashion solutions.
- Work with ethical and environmentally conscious brands.
- Contribute to a more circular and responsible fashion industry.
Other:
- Location: MADE - Mediterranean Arts & Design Program.
- The program encourages participants to analyze and propose solutions for contemporary fashion problems.
Accademia di Belle Arti (MADE Program)
Overview:
Accademia di Belle Arti, also known as the MADE Program (Mediterranean Arts & Design Program), is a legally recognized, degree-granting Academy of Fine Arts in Siracusa, Italy. It is the first of its kind in Italy, aiming to bridge the gap between design, art, traditional crafts, and local culture.
Services Offered:
The MADE Program offers a range of services to students, including:
Internship & placement:
Assisting students in finding internships and placements in the field.ERASMUS+:
Providing opportunities for students to study abroad through the ERASMUS+ program.Company services:
Connecting students with companies and organizations for potential collaborations and career opportunities.Support MADE:
Offering support and resources to students throughout their academic journey.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Innovative Programs:
The MADE Program offers innovative programs that combine traditional art and design with contemporary practices.International Focus:
The program has a strong international focus, attracting students from all over the world.Experienced Faculty:
The faculty is composed of experienced artists and professionals who are actively working in the field.Location:
The academy is located in Siracusa, a beautiful and historic city in Sicily, offering a unique cultural experience.Academic Programs:
The MADE Program offers a variety of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs, including:
DESIGN:
A comprehensive design program covering various disciplines.VISUAL ARTS:
A program focusing on traditional and contemporary visual arts practices.ANIMATION & CGI:
A program specializing in animation and computer-generated imagery.TEXTILE & FASHION DESIGN:
A program dedicated to textile and fashion design.The program also offers:
Other:
The MADE Program is legally recognized by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and issues academic titles that are legally recognized both in Italy and abroad.
