Program Overview

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Foundation Year

Overview

The Foundation Year at Accademia del Lusso Milan is a specially designed course to support students' growth and development onto undergraduate studies in fashion, design, and beyond. It also helps international students adjust to life in another country.

Objectives

The course is designed to introduce students to a range of essential knowledge, skills, and methods, preparing them for specialist degrees in fashion, art, and design. The extensive curriculum will widen students' understanding of the fashion sector and provide many opportunities for putting their knowledge into practice through interactive practical workshops and guided trips to key fashion locations.

Certificate

Certificate awarded by Accademia del Lusso upon successful completion of the course.

Entry Requirements

• Secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent
• Suitable level of English

Who is the Foundation Course for?

The Foundation Year is ideal for students who:

• Don't currently meet the entry requirements for studying a degree
• Want to learn more about fashion and develop skills in this area, as well as learn Italian, either for personal/professional growth or to be ready to embark on a longer-term fashion course

Teaching Method

At Accademia del Lusso, students will be taught by working professionals who have a wealth of knowledge and experience. The exclusive teaching method is dynamic and interdisciplinary, combining lectures with practical workshops and field trips to important industry locations.

Curriculum

DESIGN AND CULTURE

• Italian culture & history (80 hours)
  • Essential background knowledge of key moments in contemporary history and a special focus on Italian culture
• Design history (50 hours)
  • A study of past and contemporary design techniques
• History of ancient and modern art (50 hours)
  • An overview of the main ancient and modern artists beginning with the first recognised work of art up until the 18th century
• Drawing techniques (50 hours)
  • Essential skills for visual representation and communication

ITALIAN LANGUAGE

• Italian language course (200 hours)
  • Opportunity to learn the Italian language within a fashion-focused environment, bringing students up to a B1/2 level (CEFR) of Italian

WORKSHOPS

• Graphic design basic (50 hours)
  • Covers the main software used for image manipulation and vector design
• Interactive visits (20 hours)
  • Guided visits to important fashion and design locations

Careers and Further Study

This course will set students up for a variety of careers in the fashion and design industry and beyond. The pre-degree course is designed as an entry route towards further undergraduate study in fashion and design in Italy and elsewhere.

Tuition Fees

€12,500

Attendance

Online or Blended

Duration

1 Academic year

Language

English

Locations

Milan

Start Date

October

Enrolment

Open enrolment

Class Size

Max 15 students

Contact

For more information, please contact Accademia del Lusso.