Costume & Fashion

• Fashion Designer
• Accessories Designer
• Costume Designer
• Product Manager
• Textile Designer
• Fashion Illustrator
• Merchandiser
• Research and Development Manager

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 the access to first-cycle academic courses in the foreign education system of reference.

In order to maintain the high quality of the study experience, the Bachelor of Arts in Costume & Fashion observes a limited-enrolment policy. Applicants are required to pass an admission test aimed at evaluating the interest and attitude towards the subject areas of the course of choice.

1^ST YEAR – CULTURE & METHOD

The 1^st Academic Year is characterized by the introduction to subjects such as the knowledge of the body and human anatomy drawing, drawing techniques and design method, illustration, textile typology in support to creativity and development in Fashion and Costume Design.

2^nd YEAR – DEVELOPMENT

The 2^nd Academic Year further explores cultural knowledge combined with a direct interaction with design for Fashion and Costume. During the course, various areas of product, costumes for theatre and cinema will be analyzed, developed and designed together with their graphic communication. Also exploring, technical competence of construction in laboratory and the implementation of the knowledge of fabrics. Students will investigate for the first time the world of Fashion Accessories: bags, shoes and small leather goods from the initial creative ideas to the acquisition of a method through geometrical patterns, detail design plan and material technology.

3^rd YEAR – IDENTITY

The 3^rd Academic Year is focused on the completion of a personal creative identity developed through the cultural knowledge conveyed and acquired. This is the year in which the fashion collections and costumes for theatre/cinema are developed with teachers and industry in partnership with Accademia Costume & Moda. The interpretation of the brand codes in respect of the identity of the customer is expressed in a personal and contemporary vision along with the exploration and analysis of the brand positioning and the identification of the market rules related to the product. Visits to national and international fairs and Italian manufacturing companies are supported by lectures with famous Creative Directors, Head and Senior Designers, Film and Theatre Directors, actors and entrepreneurs. A special attention is also reserved to the selection of the Final Work and the development of a personal awareness and responsibility as starting points for job placement.