The Master in Creative Knitwear Design is a highly specialised programme, unique within fashion education: more than 50 partners, including yarn manufacturers, companies, brands and specialist workshops, contribute to students’ education, creating a direct bridge between the Academy and industry.
The Master’s programme offers an immersive experience in the world of Knitwear Design, from yarn and knitwear technique research to the design and development of collections, combining design culture, experimentation, technical expertise and an understanding of the production supply chain.
The programme is delivered in collaboration with Modateca Deanna, an international fashion documentation centre that preserves a unique heritage dedicated to the history of fashion and knitwear. Its archive, comprising more than 60,000 knitwear garments and accessories, together with yarns, samples, prototypes and technical documentation, allows students to study first-hand the evolution of materials, techniques and languages within Knitwear Design.
At Modateca, research goes beyond the concept: students engage directly with historical and contemporary garments, materials and design references, developing a practical understanding of products and their evolution in connection with the culture, technical expertise and innovation of the supply chain.
At the heart of the Master’s programme is a network of leading industry partners specialising in knitwear, jersey, embellishment, industrial technology and craftsmanship, as well as international brands involved in teaching activities. Through Industry Projects, workshops, research and experimentation, students work on real briefs and engage directly with professionals and companies.
A learning model that brings creativity, research and industry together, giving students the opportunity to develop specialised skills, shape their own design identity and build a professional network while still studying at the Accademia.
The Master prepares professionals to work across the entire Knitwear Design supply chain, connecting creative research, technical expertise and knowledge of production processes.
The programme enables students to work closely with designers, companies, spinning mills, manufacturers and brands, transforming knowledge of materials and knitwear techniques into tangible projects.
Potential career paths include:
The skills developed can also lead to further roles across design, product development, research, production and the preservation and interpretation of knitwear heritage, including: Creative Knitwear Designer, Fashion Designer, Product Developer, Fashion Product Specialist, Collection Developer, Knitwear Consultant, Head of Product Development, Supply Chain Specialist, Yarn & Knitwear Curator, Research Curator, Knitwear Textile Designer, Knitwear Archivist, Quality Control Specialist.
The Master’s programme is aimed at graduates in Fashion Design who want to complete or deepen their cultural, creative and professional education in the specific field of knitwear and Knitwear Design.
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Bachelor Degree meeting the entry requirements of the course, or another qualification obtained abroad and recognised as suitable by Accademia Costume & Moda, in accordance with current legislation and international agreements;
Minimum B2 level of language proficiency.
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Deferred payments: the tuition fee can be paid in 2, 5 or 8 instalments without a loan, or in a greater number of instalments with an interest-free loan.
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Yes. The Master’s programme does not start from the basics of Fashion Design, but is designed to specialise your skills in the specific field of knitwear and Knitwear Design.
The programme is full-time and lasts 12 months, for a total of 1,500 hours including lectures, company visits, Industry Projects, a curricular internship and a final project.
Industry Projects are special projects developed in collaboration with companies within the fashion industry as part of the academic programme. This experience allows students to engage directly with real briefs, production requirements and professionals across the supply chain, applying the skills acquired throughout the programme.
The Master’s programme has a network of more than 50 partners, including yarn manufacturers, companies, brands and specialist workshops. Recent editions have included collaborations with Musei Civici, Max Mara, Brunello Cucinelli, Marras, Falconeri, Iceberg and Etro.
Modateca Deanna is a partner of the Master’s programme and gives students access to an important heritage dedicated to the history of fashion and knitwear, including more than 60,000 knitwear garments and accessories, as well as yarns, samples, prototypes and technical documentation. The archive therefore becomes a practical research tool for analysing the evolution of materials, techniques, manufacturing processes and languages within Knitwear Design.
Yes. The Master’s programme is recognised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) as Academic Master and awards 60 CFA.
