The Foundation Course at Accademia Costume & Moda is a one-year preparatory programme designed for those who want to enter the world of fashion, explore its different languages and discover which direction to take in their academic journey. One year to explore, research and design, constantly bringing theory and practice into dialogue to understand the fashion system in all its complexity: from design and communication to management.
Through cultural and project-based subjects, workshops and practical activities, you will become familiar with industry tools and methodologies and begin to develop your own way of looking at and designing fashion. Anthropology, History of Photography, Phenomenology of Contemporary Arts, Cultural Marketing, Fashion Design, Anatomical Drawing and Fashion Styling and Setting become starting points for exploring your interests, developing your skills and recognising your strengths.
The Foundation Course is designed to turn uncertainty into awareness: you do not need to know which path to choose yet; you need the space to discover it. Throughout the year, you can explore the different areas of study offered at ACM and approach the choice of your three-year programme with greater preparation, a clearer direction and a concrete vision of what you want to become.
At the end of the programme, students who meet the eligibility requirements can gain direct access to the Bachelor of Arts Diploma programmes at Accademia Costume & Moda. For international students, the Foundation Course also includes an Italian language module aimed at reaching B2 level, which is a requirement for admission to academic programmes.
Have you finished secondary school and know you want to work in fashion, but still haven’t figured out where to start? The Foundation Course is a year to try things out, change your mind, follow a curiosity and see where it takes you. A way to discover the different worlds of fashion before choosing your three-year programme.
If you have completed 11 years of schooling, the Foundation Course can be the year you need to complete your twelfth year and meet the requirements for admission to an academic or university programme.
If you are coming from abroad, you can also use this year to become more familiar with the Italian language, study methods and the Italian academic environment. Because sometimes, before starting a new journey, you simply need to find the right words to tell your story.
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No. The Foundation Course is not compulsory for admission to the three-year programmes at Accademia Costume & Moda. It is a preparatory programme designed for those who want to prepare for academic study, explore different areas of fashion and approach the choice of their three-year programme with greater awareness. It is also designed for students who need to complete their secondary education or strengthen their Italian language skills in order to access academic education in Italy.
The Foundation Course lasts one academic year. Teaching activities generally take place from November to June. If you also need to attend the Italian language module, the language programme begins in September.
No. You do not need to take an admissions test to join the Foundation Course. The course has a limited number of places, but no entrance examination is required.
Yes. If you complete the Foundation Course and meet the eligibility requirements, you can gain direct access to the First-Level Academic Diploma programmes at Accademia Costume & Moda, subject to the applicable enrolment requirements. The Foundation Course can therefore be the first step towards your three-year programme at ACM: one year to explore, experiment and approach your choice of course with a clearer sense of direction.
