Description : Italian + art, design, photo in Accademia Costume & Moda

Bachelor of Arts (Foundation Course)

1. Age of participants: from 17 years

2. Duration of studies: 2 semesters

3. Beginning of studies: November

4. Type of education: full-time

5. Language level: B1

6. Level of education: high school diploma

7. Language of instruction: English, Italian.

Accademia Costume & Moda offers students from around the world a special bachelor’s degree program. The course is necessary in several cases:

• To bring the level of their knowledge and skills in accordance with the requirements of the university
• Increase the level of Italian
• To fill the 12th grade of the school curriculum (which is absent in many countries, including Russia)
• Get basic knowledge in design, fashion and costume.

The program includes theoretical courses, classes in drawing, prototyping, fashion design, design methodologies. Classes are held three to five times a week in the afternoons; theoretical and practical classes are held in a comfortable atmosphere, teachers help students to get used to lifestyle and educational standards. The course begins in November and ends in May - usually after completion, participants immediately enter the undergraduate programs for the chosen specialty.

Undergraduate Program in English

1. Age of participants: from 18 years

2. Length of study: 3 years

3. Classes start: October

4. Type of training: full-time

5. Level of English: B2

6. Level of education: high school diploma

7. Language of instruction: English.

The department of baccalaureate Accademia Costume & Moda offers students to get a quality education in the direction of "Fashion editor - style and communication." The course was developed with the active participation of companies that are in dire need of specialists in this field. The activities of a fashion editor include a huge number of areas and require extensive knowledge and skills. At the end of the three-year study period, students complete and defend a thesis, and after receiving a diploma, you can start working or enroll in graduate programs.

Tuition: from 13000 € / year.

Undergraduate Program in Italian

1. Age of participants: from 18 years

2. Length of study: 3 years

3. Classes start: October

4. Type of education: full-time

5. Language level: B2

6. Level of education: high school diploma

7. Language of instruction: Italian.

Accademia Costume & Moda conducts professional and high-quality undergraduate programs in Italian in several areas:

• Costume & Fashion
• Cinema and filmmaking: media design and multimedia arts (Cinema and Filmaking: Media Design & Multimedia Arts)
• Fashion editor - style and communication (Fashion Editor - Styling & Communication).

Studying at the academy combines the experience of the past and the most advanced technologies of the present and future. The educational institution is a real forge of talents, where each student finds his own particular style and has the opportunity to show himself. More than 85% of graduate bachelors are employed immediately after receiving a diploma.

Tuition: from 13000 € / year.

Master's Program in English

1. Age of participants: from 20 years

2. Duration of training: 1-2 years

3. Beginning of studies: November

4. Type of training: full-time

5. Level of English: B2

6. Level of education: bachelor's degree

7. Language of instruction: English.

The extensive English-speaking Department of Magistracy at Accademia Costume & Moda is represented by quality and in-demand programs in several areas:

• High fashion, clothing design (Alta Moda, Fashion Design)
• Fashion Jewelry
• Accessory design - leather goods, shoes and glasses (Accessory Design - leather goods, shoes and eyewear)
• Creative knitwear design (Creative Knitwear Design)
• The art and craft of costume designer for opera and ballet (The Art of Craft of the Costume Designer for Opera and Ballet).

The training is very intensive: students spend a lot of time on practical work, participate in group projects, create professional prototypes. Not only highly qualified teachers work with students, but also invited experts and specialists, and the Career and Employment Center assists in finding a suitable company, preparing a resume, passing an interview and all other stages.

Cost of education:

• Annual programs: from 21,500 € / year
• 2-year programs: from € 17,200 / year.

Master's Program in Italian

1. Age of participants: from 20 years

2. Duration of eduaction: 1-2 years

3. Beginning of studies: November

4. Type of education: full-time

5. Possession level: B2

6. Level of education: bachelor's degree

7. Language of instruction: Italian.

Accademia Costume & Moda's Italian-speaking Department of Magistracy offers professional programs:

• High fashion, fashion design
• Fashion Jewelry
• Accessory Design - Leather, Shoes and Eyewear
• Creative knitwear design
• The art and craft of costume designer for opera and ballet.

Master programs have a pronounced practical orientation: students spend a lot of time on independent and group work, creative projects. All students attend iconic events from the world of fashion, participate and win contests. Each program requires a mandatory professional internship.

Cost of education:

• Annual programs: from 21,500 € / year
• 2-year programs: from € 17,200 / year.

Professional courses (Vocational Courses) in Italian

1. Age of participants: from 18 years

2. Duration of training: 6/9 months (450 hours)

3. Beginning of studies: November

4. Type of training: full-time

5. Language level: B2

6. Level of education: bachelor’s or master’s degree

7. Language of instruction: Italian.

Accademia Costume & Moda conducts professional-language programs in Italian that have been developed to deepen knowledge and acquire new skills through intensive and carefully thought-out lessons, which are supported by the direct participation of representatives of the global fashion business.

Classes are held on Friday and Saturday from morning to evening, which allows students not to break away from their main activities, and also provides an opportunity to receive practical recommendations from specialists about their studies / work. Directions:

• "Fashion Design". Coordinator - Alessia Vitti; program: lectures, seminars, work projects, final project, portfolio replenishment
• "Communication in the field of fashion." The coordinator is Romina Toscano. Program: activities of a fashion editor, stylist, production manager, creative manager, director of photography and fashion, writing press releases, reviews, articles, interviews for magazines, newspapers, creating blogs, fashion events, presentations, fashion shows and much more. Participation in events, the final project.

Tuition for Vocational Courses: from 17080 € / full course.

Intensive Courses

1. Age of participants: from 18 years

2. Duration of training: 3 months (90 hours)

3. Classes start: February

4. Type of training: full-time

5. Language level: B2

6. Language of instruction: Italian, English.

Intensive courses are designed for those who want to specialize in well-defined areas in the areas of fashion, accessories or communication. Courses are developed as single modules and are conducted through the direct interaction of an expert and students, with the transfer of competence, experience and knowledge "from hand to hand." Directions:

• Visual Merchandising (Visual Merchandising)
• Jewelry Design (Jewelry and Bijou Design)
• 3D drapery (3D Draping)
• Fashion marketing and advertising (Fashion Marketing & Advertising)
• Design and prototyping for shoes and bags (Design and Prototyping for Shoes and Bags).

Tuition for intensive courses: from 4880 € / full course.

Summer Courses in English

1. Age of participants: from 16 years

2. Duration of education: 1-2 weeks

3. Classes start: July

4. Type of education: full-time

5. Language level: B2

6. Language of instruction: English.

Summer courses at Accademia Costume & Moda continue for 1-2 weeks and take 30-60 hours of work. Basically, they are designed for students who have just begun to be interested in the fashion industry and want to try their hand. Courses are also useful for applicants who plan to enter the academy and want to make sure that they choose the right specialty. Directions of programs:

• Introduction to fashion design and accessories (Intro to Fashion and Accessories Design)
• Introduction to Costume Design (Intro to Costume Design)
• Introduction to fashion communication and style (Intro to Fashion Communication and Styling)
• Students spend a lot of work and research - each course includes at least 10 topics and sections.

Tuition: from 1220 € / full course (1 week).

Summer Courses in Italian

1. Age of participants: from 16 years

2. Duration of training: 1-2 weeks

3. Classes start: July

4. Type of training: full-time

5. Language level: B2

6. Language of instruction: Italian.

Special programs of summer courses at Accademia Costume & Moda are intended for applicants who plan to enter the academy (they get learning experience here and get used to the training system) or for anyone interested in fashion trends without a learning experience in the fashion industry. The courses are quite intensive, but they have a well thought out structure so that students can relax, attend various events and just enjoy the beauty of the city. Three directions are available:

• Introduction to fashion design and accessories

Introduction to Costume Design

• Introduction to fashion communication and style.

Tuition: from 1220 € / full course (1 week).