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Intake
OctoberDuration
3 YearsCredits
180 ECTSLanguage
ItalianLocation
RomeThe Bachelor of Arts in Costume & Fashion is a unique Undegraduate Programme in which the subject areas of Costume, Fashion and Accessories Design are perfectly combined and balanced within the same educational path. This provides students with a solid cultural, stylistic and design preparation in all the fields related to the development, positioning and commercialization of the fashion product. Every discipline supports the student in the acquisition of drawing, design and technical competences, thanks to an approach linked to design and product through culture, research, experimentation and practice.
The course objectives ensure the acquisition of subject-specific and professional skills in order to provide students with knowledge and design methodologies within the context of experimenting with new expressive narratives with particular reference to Fashion and Costume design. This course prepares students to operate in different areas and to apply the theoretical and practical skills and culture acquired with the purpose and ability to reflect on the constantly evolving sectors.
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Costume & Fashion students will be able to direct their careers towards: Fashion Designers, Accessories Designers, Costume Designers, Product Managers, Textile Designers, Fashion Illustrators, Merchandisers, Research and Development Managers
The Bachelor of Arts in Costume & Fashion is addressed to students with a minimum B2 level of knowledge of Italian language and holding a secondary school diploma or other equivalent study title obtained after at least 12 years of education and allowing access to first-cycle academic courses in the international education system of reference.
In order to maintain the high quality of the learning experience, the Bachelor of Arts in Costume & Fashion observes a limited-enrolment policy. Applicants are required to pass an admission test and interview aimed at evaluating the interest and aptitude towards the subject areas of the course of choice.
1ST YEAR – CULTURE & METHOD
The 1st Academic Year is characterized by theoretical subjects that represent the cultural basis of the design processes and by subjects such as knowledge of the body and human anatomy, design and design methodology, illustration and knowledge of the different textile typology to support creativity and development of an idea in both Fashion and Costume Design.
2nd YEAR – DEVELOPMENT
The 2nd Academic Year sees the deepening of cultural knowledge, accompanied by a more direct interaction with the design for Fashion and Costume. The development of fashion collections and costumes for performance is supported in the design development by studio practice, the graphic and digital illustration subjects and the technical competence through the knowledge of the fabric. In addition, students are introduced for the first time with the world of accessories: bags, shoes and small leather goods, through the perpendicular study of experimentation, material technology, creative idea development and the acquisition of design method.
3rd YEAR – IDENTITY
The 3rd Academic Year is characterized by the development of a personal creative identity, established through the acquisition of cultural skills. It is the year in which industry projects are developed in collaboration with the institutions and partner companies of Accademia. Interpreting the design codes in compliance with the identity of the client, through a personal and current vision, along with the study of positioning and brand analysis and market sectors. Visits to national and international fairs and opportunities to meet and discuss with some of the most important creatives, Directors, Heads and Senior Designers as well as with Italian manufacturing companies and directors, actors and entrepreneurs of the performance arts complete the itinerary. The development of Final Work is the definitive awareness and responsibility to prepare the student for the professional environment.
Junior Accessories Designer
Givenchy
A/A 2018/2019
Leather Goods Assistant
Chloè
A/A 2019/2020
Fashion Designer Internship
Chloè
A/A 2019/2020
Embroidery Design Intern
Gucci
A/A 2019/2020
Woman eathergoods Design Assistant
Louis Vuitton
A/A 2019/2020
Design Intern
Olmare & Mirta
A/A 2019/2020
Leathergoods Design Intern
Furla
A/A 2019/2020
Woman eathergoods Design Assistant
Louis Vuitton
A/A 2019/2020
Upcycled Denim Special Project Designer
Project srl
A/A 2019/2020
Leathergoods Design Intern
Max Mara Fashion Group
A/A 2019/2020
Costume Design Assistant
A/A 2019/2020
Product Development Men/Women
Ann Demeulemeester
A/A 2018/2019
Menswear Product Development
Versace
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Accessories Designer
Campo Marzio
A/A 2018/2019
Assistant Accessories Designer
Etro
A/A 2018/2019
Assistant Designer
TL- 180
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Designer Internship
Gentryportofino
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Designer Internship
Gentryportofino
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Design Intern
Iris van Herpen
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Design Intern
Iris van Herpen
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Men's Leathergoods Designer
Bottega Veneta
A/A 2018/2019
Junior designer Leather Goods
Giorgio Armani
A/A 2018/2019
Men's Leather Goods Assistant Designer
Berluti
A/A 2018/2019
Accessories and Shoes development Internship
Ann Demeulemeester
A/A 2018/2019
Shoes Designer Assistant
Balmain
A/A 2018/2019
Junior womenswear designer
Museum
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Accessories Designer
Mario Valentino
A/A 2018/2019
Designer Maroquinerie Femme Exotique
Louis Vuitton
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Designer
Brioni
A/A 2018/2019
Founder & Owner
LCR
A/A 2018/2019
Associate, R&D and Designer Support
Ralph Lauren
A/A 2017/2018
Junior Graphic Designer
Valentino
A/A 2017/2018
Denim Designer assistant
Gucci
A/A 2017/2018
Accessories Designer
Fendi
A/A 2017/2018
Women's Footwear Design Assistant
Valentino
A/A 2017/2018
JR men's outerwear designer
Woolrich
A/A 2017/2018
Accessories Designer
CIS Napoli Sneakers
A/A 2017/2018
Menswear Product Assistant
Valentino
A/A 2017/2018
Junior Designer
Gucci
A/A 2017/2018
Freelance Stylist
The Walkman Magazine
A/A 2017/2018
Fashion Designer Intern
Diesel
A/A 2017/2018
Junior Designer
Gucci
A/A 2017/2018
Graphic Designer Junior
Fendi
A/A 2017/2018
Designer Junior
Max Mara Fashion Group
A/A 2017/2018
fabrcs Research & Deveopment Speciaist
Gucci
A/A 2016/2017
Woman Ready To Wear Designer
Salvatore Ferragamo
A/A 2016/2017
Junior Footwear Product Designer
PARIS TEXAS SRL
A/A 2016/2017
llustration, Graphic Designer and Back Office Assistant
Valentino
A/A 2016/2017
Design Studio Intern presso Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
A/A 2016/2017
Textile designer
SET - SOCIETA EUROPA TESSILE S.P.A.
A/A 2016/2017
Advertising Assistant
Christian Dior Couture
A/A 2017/2018
Junior Accessories Designer
Givenchy
A/A 2018/2019
Leather Goods Assistant
Chloè
A/A 2019/2020
Fashion Designer Internship
Chloè
A/A 2019/2020
Embroidery Design Intern
Gucci
A/A 2019/2020
Woman eathergoods Design Assistant
Louis Vuitton
A/A 2019/2020
Design Intern
Olmare & Mirta
A/A 2019/2020
Leathergoods Design Intern
Furla
A/A 2019/2020
Woman eathergoods Design Assistant
Louis Vuitton
A/A 2019/2020
Upcycled Denim Special Project Designer
Project srl
A/A 2019/2020
Leathergoods Design Intern
Max Mara Fashion Group
A/A 2019/2020
Costume Design Assistant
A/A 2019/2020
Product Development Men/Women
Ann Demeulemeester
A/A 2018/2019
Menswear Product Development
Versace
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Accessories Designer
Campo Marzio
A/A 2018/2019
Assistant Accessories Designer
Etro
A/A 2018/2019
Assistant Designer
TL- 180
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Designer Internship
Gentryportofino
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Designer Internship
Gentryportofino
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Design Intern
Iris van Herpen
A/A 2018/2019
Fashion Design Intern
Iris van Herpen
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Men's Leathergoods Designer
Bottega Veneta
A/A 2018/2019
Junior designer Leather Goods
Giorgio Armani
A/A 2018/2019
Men's Leather Goods Assistant Designer
Berluti
A/A 2018/2019
Accessories and Shoes development Internship
Ann Demeulemeester
A/A 2018/2019
Shoes Designer Assistant
Balmain
A/A 2018/2019
Junior womenswear designer
Museum
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Accessories Designer
Mario Valentino
A/A 2018/2019
Designer Maroquinerie Femme Exotique
Louis Vuitton
A/A 2018/2019
Junior Designer
Brioni
A/A 2018/2019
Founder & Owner
LCR
A/A 2018/2019
Associate, R&D and Designer Support
Ralph Lauren
A/A 2017/2018
Junior Graphic Designer
Valentino
A/A 2017/2018
Denim Designer assistant
Gucci
A/A 2017/2018
Accessories Designer
Fendi
A/A 2017/2018
Women's Footwear Design Assistant
Valentino
A/A 2017/2018
JR men's outerwear designer
Woolrich
A/A 2017/2018
Accessories Designer
CIS Napoli Sneakers
A/A 2017/2018
Menswear Product Assistant
Valentino
A/A 2017/2018
Junior Designer
Gucci
A/A 2017/2018
Freelance Stylist
The Walkman Magazine
A/A 2017/2018
Fashion Designer Intern
Diesel
A/A 2017/2018
Junior Designer
Gucci
A/A 2017/2018
Graphic Designer Junior
Fendi
A/A 2017/2018
Designer Junior
Max Mara Fashion Group
A/A 2017/2018
fabrcs Research & Deveopment Speciaist
Gucci
A/A 2016/2017
Woman Ready To Wear Designer
Salvatore Ferragamo
A/A 2016/2017
Junior Footwear Product Designer
PARIS TEXAS SRL
A/A 2016/2017
llustration, Graphic Designer and Back Office Assistant
Valentino
A/A 2016/2017
Design Studio Intern presso Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta
A/A 2016/2017
Textile designer
SET - SOCIETA EUROPA TESSILE S.P.A.
A/A 2016/2017
Advertising Assistant
Christian Dior Couture
A/A 2017/2018
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