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2 NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano 4 Laureate International Universities 5 Milan 6 NABA Summer Courses fashion design courses 12 fashion management courses 18 product design courses 26 interior design courses 32 visual & digital arts courses 38 italian culture and lifestyle courses 46 media design courses with Media Design School, New Zealand 52 london milan dual city courses with Central Saint Martins, UK 58 Useful Information 62

3 NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano, founded in Milan in 1980, is the first and private academy accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR). Its first and second level academic degrees are legally recognized in Europe and over the world. NABA offers academic diplomas equivalent to first and second level university degrees in the fields of design, fashion design, graphic design, multimedia, visual arts, and scenography. The Academy establishes numerous collaborations and projects with Italian and international companies and institutions to give students hands-on workplace opportunities. With a dedicated team NABA has placed students and graduates in leading companies in the fields of art, design, fashion, graphics, communication, editing, and media. NABA was selected by Frame and included in the Masterclass Frame Guide to the 30 World s Leading Graduate Design, Architecture and Fashion Schools, as well as by Domus Magazine as one of Europe s Top 100 schools of Architecture and Design. LAUREATE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano, Domus Academy, Media Design School and NewSchool of Architecture & Design are part of Laureate International Universities network, a trusted global leader in providing access to high quality, innovative institutions of higher education. The Laureate International Universities network includes 75 accredited campus-based and online universities. Our more than 900,000 students are part of an academic community that spans 29 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Laureate universities offer hundreds of undergraduate, master s and doctoral degree programs in fields including architecture, art, business, culinary arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, hospitality management, information technology, law and medicine. President William J. Clinton, 42 nd President of the United States, serves as the Honorary Chancellor of the Laureate International Universities network, offering advice on social responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education. For more information, visit 4

4 MILAN Milan is the city of architects, designers, fashion stylists, entrepreneurs, fashion designers, graphic designers, creative minds and publishers. In Milan you will be immersed in a stimulating creative culture and a thriving commercial design industry. Milan is the worldwide capital for fashion and design where you can always find innovative and creative people, boutiques of emerging labels and chic concept stores. Milan s center is full of all the most important flagship stores of fashion and design. Milan is vibrant with life. Every year it hosts the Milan Design Week, that besides being the most important event in this sector at an international level, is also the occasion for a unique global business, communication and image exchange. Milan puts you in the center of thrilling cultural and artistic events, a thriving contemporary art scene, world-class fashion studios, architecture firms, and communication and media production companies. How to get there BY PLANE Milan has three airports: Malpensa [MXP], Linate [LIN], and Orio al Serio (Bergamo) [BGY]. Buses and trains leave from the airports to Milano city centre, to Milano Cardona Station or Milano Central Station. BY TRAIN Getting to Milan by train is convenient as the city has direct links with all major cities in Italy as well as several destinations in Western Europe. Most of the trains arrive at Milano Central Station. Two underground lines as well as several tram and bus lines link the station to many main points of interest in Milan. Public Transportation Milan s efficient public transport system is run by ATM ( The metro consists of five underground lines (red MM1, green MM2, yellow MM3, lilac MM5 and blue Passante Ferroviario), which run from 6am to midnight. taniavolobueva / Shutterstock.com 5

5 NABA Summer Courses 2015 NABA Summer School proposes a wide and updated synthesis of NABA know-how, giving a view of the most significant trends of the market, of industrial creation processes, of artistic and social expression together with the opportunity to experiment with a topical project theme. NABA Summer courses are 2-week intensive research and project experiences in 7 thematic areas distributed along 5 summer sessions. They include: introduction level courses intended for students without any academic background in a specific subject area and to students attending their first year of university studies in Art & Design. intermediate level courses for students with some background in that specific subject area and to students attending or having completed one or two years of their university studies in Art & Design who are keen on building upon this through hands-on training experience advanced level courses for final year university students or those with some initial working experience in the field willing to explore new opportunities combining strategy and creativity knowledge level courses for university students in non-related fields willing to acquire awareness and understanding of Art & Design subjects from a business perspective experience level courses for people of all ages and abilities willing to explore their passion in a new creative environment while experiencing Milan, World s Capital of Fashion & Design Selected visits to museums, companies, production sites and design studios during the courses expose students to the creative and cultural environment in Italy. This year Milano will host Expo Milano 2015 the World Exhibition dedicated to the theme of Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, on the challenges our planet faces to feed its population in this new millennium. For six months, from May to October, the Expo will host over 130 participant countries in a giant exhibition site, covering one million square meters, where a majestic temporary city will be built for the Expo. Moreover, the Expo will flow through the real city along its canals with events, exhibitions and performances that will enrich this unforgettable event. 7

6 NABA SUMMER COURSES st session June 23 - July 3 2 nd session July rd session July th session August th session August fashion design fashion management PRODUCT design INTERIOR design 1 st session June 23 - July 3 Fashion Design I* Fashion Image & Styling I* Fashion Marketing & Communication Product Design I* Interior Design I* 2 nd session July 7-17 Fashion Design II Accessories Design Fashion Image & Styling II Fashion Trend Scouting Product Design II Interior Design II 3 rd session July Menswear Fashion Design I* Visual Merchandising Fashion Image & Styling I* Lighting Design Product Design I* Interior Design for Hotels Interior Design I* legenda Courses that can be combined in a full path of study Introduction level courses are scheduled both in the 1 st session and in the 3 rd session Introduction level Intermediate level Advanced level Knowledge level Experience level media design ITALIAN CULTURE & LIFESTYLE VISUAL & DIGITAL ARTS London Milan Dual City Digital Photography I* Hand Illustration* Game Design Art Direction for Fashion london session July 6-10 milan session July Storytelling Photography Digital Illustration Character Animation Visual Effects Fashion Design: Portfolio Building london session July 6-16 milan session July Studio Photography Storyboarding Digital Photography I* Hand Illustration* Design the Expo Cultural Tour of the Best in Design in Milan Cultural Tour of the Best in Fashion in Milan Food Design Drawing & Painting Motion Graphics Fashion Styling and Image Creation london session July 6-16 milan session July Fashion Trends in Europe london session July 6-16 milan session July In partnership with In partnership with 9 10

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8 your fashion design path 1st session June 23 - July 3 Fashion Design I* 2nd session July 7-17 Fashion Design II Accessories Design 3rd session July Menswear Design Fashion Design I* Fashion Design I is available both in 1 st and 3 rd session Introduction level courses dedicated to students without any academic background in a specific subject area and to students attending their first year of university studies in Art & Design Intermediate level courses suitable for students with some background in that specific subject area and to students attending or having completed one or two years of their universities studies in Art & Design Advanced level courses designed for final year university students or those with some initial working experience in the field willing to explore new opportunities combining strategy and creativity Knowledge courses conceived for university students in non-related fields willing to acquire awareness and understanding of Art & Design subjects from a business perspective Courses that can be combined in a full path of study 13 summer courses 2015 fashion design courses 14

9 Fashion Design I introduction level first session: june 23 - july 3 THIRD SESSION: july An inspiring exploration of the Italian Fashion pipeline with lectures by experienced professionals and visits to Milan s best fashion zones and showrooms. Students will be given an overview of the Italian Fashion System and will learn to do fashion sketches, to carry out researches and to use them to develop a fashion collection. Fashion Design II intermediate LEVel second SESSION: July 7-17 In this course students will create a small coordinated collection. Concepts, moods and themes will be conceived and developed to provide inspiration for clothing, color and shape. Students will experiment studio and workshop practice and work on the realization of a prototype with handcraft tailoring methods. Accessories Design knowledge LEVel second SESSION: July 7-17 This course is focused on the exploration of the fundamentals of luxury accessories brand collections, Made in Italy shoes and bags. Students will acquire the basic skills needed to coordinate and develop a new luxury accessories brand and will get acquainted with the technical methodology to make shoes. Menswear advanced level THIRD SESSION: july Guided by experts students will combine their creativity with design techniques and contemporary industry trends to develop their own vision on menswear fashion industry. Students will broad their knowledge while developing their original work and acquiring a competitive edge to succeed in this specialized, fast-changing, evolving market. 15 summer courses 2015 fashion design courses 16

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11 your fashion management path 1st session June 23 - July 3 Fashion Image & Styling I* Fashion Marketing & Communication 2nd session July 7-17 Fashion Image & Styling II Fashion Trend Scouting 3rd session July Visual Merchandising Fashion Image & Styling I* Fashion Image & Styling I is available both in 1 st and 3 rd session Introduction level courses dedicated to students without any academic background in a specific subject area and to students attending their first year of university studies in Art & Design Intermediate level courses suitable for students with some background in that specific subject area and to students attending or having completed one or two years of their universities studies in Art & Design Advanced level courses designed for final year university students or those with some initial working experience in the field willing to explore new opportunities combining strategy and creativity Knowledge courses conceived for university students in non-related fields willing to acquire awareness and understanding of Art & Design subjects from a business perspective Courses that can be combined in a full path of study 19 summer courses 2015 Fashion Management courses 20

12 Fashion Image & Styling I introduction level Fashion Image & Styling II intermediate LEVel second SESSION: July 7-17 Visual Merchandising advanced level third session: july Fashion Marketing & Communication knowledge level first session: june 23 - july 3 third session: july first session: june 23 - july 3 Students will develop understanding and experience in styles hunting and image styling as foundations of fashion and project approach. They will be given an overview of the Italian Fashion System and will be stimulated to develop their ideas and their potential to the full. They will learn how to innovatively apply trend skills to interpret the personality of a client and his/her lifestyle, create a style for a collection look for a fashion magazine and propose a new image through clothing, accessories, photos and location combinations. Students will have specific technical training in the field of fashion styling to enable them to create a new image for a body and its clothes encompassing make-up techniques, hair shapes, location, light, photography. Students will experience the excitement of making a photo-shooting in a real working environment: with live models, on location and in a professional studio. Personal research and observation will be used to analyze contemporary advertising vehicles for the promotion of a fashion product for a targeted consumer. The analysis of visual merchandising strategies for showrooms, concept stores, mono-brand stores and department stores will be the key element of the course along with the understanding of the tools to create a strategic language for a fashion brand. Students will develop a theoretical, analytical and critical approach through guided tours to the most relevant concept stores in Milan. At the end of the course they will be asked to develop an individual project. The course focuses on fashion industry through a business and management perspective. It will provide students the necessary tools to understand the dynamic context of the fashion business in Italy and abroad. Students will be introduced to fundamentals such as fashion industry sourcing, the supply chain, and fashion buying cycle; vendor selection and fashion buying decision criteria; retail brand marketing in the fashion industry; internationalization of fashion retailing; international branding and flagship stores. 21 summer courses 2015 Fashion Management courses 22

13 Trend Scouting knowledge level second SESSION: July 7-17 Trend scouting is key to the development of a creative and innovative personal fashion collection. Cool Hunting as research methodology is based on the observation of what is really going on in the streets of the world. What people really do, think and wear is a powerful tool to create a new vision of Fashion. Students will learn and implement the observation, research and analysis techniques related to cool hunting specifically focusing on Milan. Eugenio Marongiu / Shutterstock.com 23 summer courses 2015 Fashion Management courses 24

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15 your product design path 1st session June 23 - July 3 Product Design I* 2nd session July 7-17 Product Design II 3rd session July Lighting Design Product Design I* Product Design I is available both in 1 st and 3 rd session Introduction level courses dedicated to students without any academic background in a specific subject area and to students attending their first year of university studies in Art & Design Intermediate level courses suitable for students with some background in that specific subject area and to students attending or having completed one or two years of their universities studies in Art & Design Advanced level courses designed for final year university students or those with some initial working experience in the field willing to explore new opportunities combining strategy and creativity Courses that can be combined in a full path of study 27 summer courses 2015 product design courses 28

16 Product Design I introduction level first session: june 23 - july 3 third session: july Students will be introduced and exposed to the design process in order to understand what is living behind a product. They will have the opportunity to delve into intensive project work geared towards creative thinking and exploring form and function. Students will work in small groups, in an open discussion environment, developing their creative process from the idea to a final presentation. The final result will be presented, simulating a small exhibition, with a model and a short story in digital format. Product Design II intermediate level second session: july 7-17 Students will develop a coordinated product line using hand or digital drawing as well as a prototype product model. The project will be carried out in groups as a studio work, under the supervision of an established designer in an open discussion. Specific workshops focused on materials, history of design and on the biography of an object will expose students to multiple possible approaches. Lighting Design advanced level third session: july The course gives an overall vision of the art of lighting and its related functions from a technical and stylistic point of view. It will provide students with the tools to carry out a lighting project in a wide variety of different spaces. Lectures will deal with the subject of light and design both in theory and in practical terms. The students will be expected to produce sketches and technical drawings. 29 summer courses 2015 product design courses 30

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18 your interior design path 1st session June 23 - July 3 Interior Design I* 2nd session July 7-17 Interior Design II 3rd session July Interior Design for Hotels Interior Design I* Interior Design I is available both in 1 st and 3 rd session Introduction level courses dedicated to students without any academic background in a specific subject area and to students attending their first year of university studies in Art & Design Intermediate level courses suitable for students with some background in that specific subject area and to students attending or having completed one or two years of their universities studies in Art & Design Advanced level courses designed for final year university students or those with some initial working experience in the field willing to explore new opportunities combining strategy and creativity Courses that can be combined in a full path of study 33 summer courses 2015 interior design courses 34

19 Interior Design I introduction level first session: june 23 - july 3 third session: july A full immersion course that will provide students with an overview of the Italian design methodology. Students will be introduced to the analysis of the elements of the space, and will have the opportunity to focus specifically on interior design, and delve into intensive project works. Lifestyle, art and design research in Milan will be used by students to develop an interior space plan. Interior Design II intermediate level second session: july 7-17 This course is intended for students with background understanding and experience in Interior Design. Students will have the chance to analyze contemporary interior spaces through observation based on personal research. They will develop a professional designer s attitude searching for materials as a source for inspiration through the city exploration. The project work will be geared toward the creation of a physical model of interior layout, using only regenerated or discarded materials. Interior Design for Hotels advanced level third session: july The course will enable participants to understand the combination of aesthetics, functional and operational aspects to design successful hotels. Students will experience a deep analysis of the contemporary hotel typologies, the latest hotel design trends and information regarding materials, furniture, and lighting. The course offers a deep exploration of the extensive and complex field of Interior Design within the hospitality industry and the way it is changing and evolving. 35 summer courses 2015 interior design courses 36

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21 your visual & digital arts path 1st session June 23 - July 3 Digital Photography I* Hand Illustration* 2nd session July 7-17 Storytelling Photography Digital Illustration 3rd session July Studio Photography Storyboarding Digital Photography I and Hand Illustration are available both in 1 st and 3 rd session Introduction level courses dedicated to students without any academic background in a specific subject area and to students attending their first year of university studies in Art & Design Intermediate level courses suitable for students with some background in that specific subject area and to students attending or having completed one or two years of their universities studies in Art & Design Advanced level courses designed for final year university students or those with some initial working experience in the field willing to explore new opportunities combining strategy and creativity Digital Photography I* Hand Illustration* Courses that can be combined in a full path of study 39 summer courses 2015 visual & digital arts courses 40

22 Hand Illustration introduction level first session: june 23 - july 3 third session: july Students will learn to create effective and powerful images, interesting illustrations, applicable to different professional areas. Alternating theory and practice, the course will show different techniques, processes and approaches. Digital Illustration intermediate level second session: july 7-17 The course will teach how to get the most out of your digital camera learning a methodology to fully develop a personal technique. It will also explore the artistic side of photography covering topics such as light, composition, point of view and subject placement. The course will not focus on Photoshop or Illustrator but on the expressive use of the digital means. Storyboarding advanced level third session: july This course covers techniques for visual storytelling, methods and exercises to help students generate ideas and learn tips and tricks. In this class, students will build a starter portfolio for story boarding and learn the basics for creating their own stories. After all, there s a good story woven into every successful project! 41 summer courses 2015 visual & digital arts courses 42

23 Digital Photography I introduction level first session: june 23 - july 3 third session: july Storytelling Photography intermediate level second session: july 7-17 Studio Photography advanced level third session: july Throughout this intensive course students having an elementary knowledge of photography will be introduced to a higher level in use of techniques and materials. The course will range from the basics of optics and light (aperture, shutter speed, exposure), working procedures and photographic methods to a more in depth journey through the language (composition techniques). Also image processing in Photoshop and output techniques will be covered during the course. This course is focused on Storytelling Photography as the art of creating a visual narrative. Students who have acquired good knowledge of the basics of photography will be taken to a further level involving a more creative use of their skills. They will learn how to research and choose a subject and the best way to document it. Students will be taught to organize their shots following the main theoretical and practical rules to create a visual story as an effective way of communication. An advanced use of Photoshop CS6 and camera raw will also be covered during the course. Studio photography is typically photography done within a controlled environment, indoors, under lighting conditions - artificial, but easily manipulated. This course is aimed at giving students professional tips to get the best out of their creativity. It is a course intended for people having already good basis in photography and focused on complex camera techniques and creative aspects of photography. The course follows a hands-on approach plenty of practical training and projects. 43 summer courses 2015 visual & digital arts courses 44

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25 Drawing & Painting available in each of the 5 sessions experience level Cultural Tour of the Best in Design in Milan available in each of the 5 sessions Cultural Tour of the Best in Fashion in Milan available in each of the 5 sessions Food Design available in each of the 5 sessions experience level experience level experience level The course will start with very simple exercises of copying from still life and photography using various exercises to develop the skill of seeing. As the students will gain confidence in their practice, they will start going around Milan with the teacher to take sketches from street markets and public buildings. Visits to art galleries are also included in the program to allow students practice copying from the old masters. Different tools will be explored, from the simple pencil and color pencils, to comtè crayon, china, pen, charcoal, and so on. This course aims at demonstrating how the idea of design is closely connected with the core of Italian creativity. These aspects will be examined by considering several cultural, social, artistic and industrial elements. The course will dig down to the heart of Italian design values, alternating lectures with visits. Students will be able to explore and analyze the unique reality of design in Milano (features, history, and outlook) and present it properly through a personal project. Geared to those who wish to approach the world of Italian fashion, this creative experience is a path guiding students through the uniqueness of Italian taste for fashion. The course will alternate lectures with visits to the best of fashion spots located in Milan: showrooms, fashion exhibitions, flagship and concept stores, cult places for cool hunters. It will provide an absorbing experience helping students develop passion, curiosity and a broad vision of the fashion world. Students will be able to explore and analyze the unique reality of fashion in Milan and present it properly through a personal project. Food Design is the pre-ordination of everything having to do with food, in terms of design, style and planning. It is tied both to industrial production and classic design (packaging, shape, colour of the food), as well as to a cultural and visual element. Students will analyze food from an aesthetic, communicative and representative point of view through forms, colours and combinations of flavours and smells. The course will consist of lectures, visits to concept stores and brief design workshops. Participants will be asked to create a final project. Experience level courses intended for people of all ages and abilities willing to explore a new creative environment while experiencing Milan 47 summer courses 2015 Italian Culture and Lifestyle courses 48

26 Design the Expo available in each of the 5 sessions experience level Expo Milano 2015 is the World Exhibition in Milan dedicated to the theme Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. It will deal with the wide range of issues associated with human nutrition, both in terms of the quality of food and the supply of food for everyone. From May to October, the Expo will host over 130 participant countries in a giant exhibition site, covering one million square meters. The temporary Pavilions will create a temporary city designed by the most important designers in the world. Design the Expo will be a unique journey around the majestic temporary city and the real city to discover the most advanced concepts of urban living displayed around the city for this unforgettable event. 49 summer courses 2015 Italian Culture and Lifestyle courses 50

27 naba and media design school Media Design School, part of Laureate Design Universities, is internationally acclaimed for its specialized qualifications for emerging creative industries including 3D animation and visual effects; game art and game programming; and interactive online and media design. Media Design School is distinguished by its high-profile industry collaborations, immersive learning environment and award-winning student work. Media Design School is collaborating with NABA to offer an innovative range of Summer Courses in Milan, Italy for summer courses 2015 MEDIA design courses 52

28 your media design path Game Design Introduction level Character Animation Introduction level First session: June 23 - July 3 During the course students will witness rapid 2D art production and how these illustrations are developed into professional 3D game assets using Z Brush. Learn why light plays an important role in how we view the world and how an idea is transformed into a 3D sculpture. Students will be also introduced to concept art and show, how traditional art informs all aspects of digital art production. Better still, instructor will provide insights from the games industry and expertise that will inspire your future design ambitions. Second session: July 7-17 Students will be introduced to 3D Animation. Aim of the course is to learn the principals of animation and some industry techniques that can bring creativity to life. Students will also get hands-on experience using animation programmes under expert guidance. The course will give students a real taste for the processes and skills involved in this dynamic design specialty. 1st session June 23 - July 3 Game Design 2nd session July 7-17 Character Animation Visual Effects 3rd session July Motion Graphics Introduction level courses dedicated to students without any academic background in a specific subject area and to students attending their first year of university studies in Art & Design Courses that can be combined in a full path of study 53 summer courses 2015 MEDIA design courses 54

29 Visual Effects Introduction level Second session: July 7-17 To introduce students to visual effects for film and television. This course is designed to give absolute beginners with a passion for design a taste of the sheer power Visual Effects can unleash on film. Students will gain an understanding of areas such as photo realism, color grading, 2D tracking, compositing, digital environments, special effects and green screen shooting as well as the theory behind this dynamic design specialty. Motion Graphics Introduction level third session: july Students will be introduced to Motion Graphics and will gain an understanding of both theory and practical components for after effects including compositing and layering; 3D effects using 2D elements and digital image manipulation. This course is designed to give beginners with a basic understanding of after effects the skills to deliver design solutions and bring their idea to life for television, websites, film or events. 55 summer courses 2015 MEDIA design courses 56

30 naba with central saint martins NABA is pleased to enter the tenth year of collaboration with Central Saint Martins, part of the University of the Arts London, Europe s largest university for art, design, communication, fashion and performance. London and Milan are synonymous with great art and design. When people talk of cities that have generated the most famous creative people and innovative work, London and Milan appear at the top of the list. Both cities have some of the best fashion, art and retail experiences, exceptional architecture and are home to some of the world s top design companies. The Dual City Summer Courses are a range of practical fashion, design and art courses spread over two sessions with one at Central Saint Martins in London and the other at partner colleges in either Milan, New York, Paris, Barcelona, Istanbul or Copenhagen. Students studying on the Dual City courses can build a portfolio, experience the atmosphere of working design schools and make new friends and business contacts from around the world. For Summer 2015, there is a range of exciting and inspiring London Milan Dual City, four-week courses in Fashion Styling, Fashion Trends in Europe and Fashion Design and a two-week course in Art Direction for Fashion. Enrol on a Dual City course and experience a journey through two cities, two cultures and two different methods of teaching all in one simple package. For more information and bookings for these courses, please visit our website: Search: CSM Dual City 57 summer courses 2015 London Milan Dual City Courses 58

31 Art Direction for Fashion London (6 July - 10 July) Milan (13 July - 17 July) Fashion Design: Portfolio Building London (6 July - 16 July) Fashion Styling and Image Creation London (6 July - 16 July) Fashion Trends in Europe London (6 July - 16 July) Milan (21 July - 31 July) Milan (21 July - 31 July) Milan (21 July - 31 July) Art Direction is no longer the preserve of the fashion magazine. Brands have to succeed in a range of digital media - the web, apps, blogs and mobile devices produce a kaleidoscope of imagery that forces the brand s aesthetic to evolve and adapt to remain current. This course will introduce students to the world of traditional Art Direction conceived for promoting brands in London, whilst in Milan it will force you to explore the potential and challenges offered by technological developments across new media and platforms. This course involves creating a small coordinated collection and inventing and constructing a wearable fashion item. You will be given a topical theme or trend to research and develop, then be shown how to present and illustrate your ideas to maximum effect. Those who are not so confident about their drawing or sewing skills will be helped to show off their concepts to the best of their potential. Outside class times you will be encouraged to make the most of being in two of the world s fashion capitals with lists of places to go and see to gain inspiration such as fashion zones, shops, exhibitions and markets. The work you produce during the course can then be used as part of your portfolio when applying for fashion degrees, or for job interviews. The course will give you an overview of the elements that need to be considered when creating a photoshoot for a fashion magazine. You will develop the overall concept for your shoot and then work down into the fine detail of styling, audience, location and props. Your aim is to understand how to create a shoot that will attract attention and reflect the style ambitions of your consumers. The course will introduce you to you a range of different skills a stylist must be aware of from identifying trends, makeup techniques, location scouting, and photography in order to successfully coordinate a fashion shoot. The course will culminate in you creating your own concept and realising it in a live styling project that will give you a miniportfolio of images from your own shoot. London and Milan, along with Paris, hold two fashion weeks annually that preview the forthcoming fashion trends - the Spring/Summer shows and the Autumn/ Winter shows. Comprising some of the most talented designers in the world, European fashion shows and trends influence the fashion industry worldwide. Even within Europe fashion isn t homogenous - every region has its own fashion trends, influenced by the history, attitude of the people and climate. In this course you will learn and implement observation, research and analysis techniques related to cool hunting specifically focusing on European countries as a research hub for emerging trends. You will be shown how translate cultural, artistic, social and fashionable trends into marketable ideas. 59 summer courses 2015 London Milan Dual City Courses 60

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33 SUMMER SESSIONS»» First session: from June 23 rd to July 3 rd 2015»» Second session: from July 7 th to July 17 th 2015»» Third session: from July 21 st to July 31 st 2015»» Fourth session: from August 4 th to August 14 th 2015»» Fifth session: from August 18 th to August 28 th 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINES Applications to NABA Summer Courses 2015 must be sent to NABA Summer Courses Office via at [email protected] and must be sent within and not later than three weeks prior to the course session beginning. HOW TO APPLY You can choose among:»» on line application: visit the website and follow the steps to book and pay on line.»» standard application: download the application form from the website fill it out and send it to [email protected]. You will be contacted by to finalise your booking. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS»» All classes are held in English, so a fluent understanding of the English language is required.»» Please carefully read the course descriptions before applying to a course as NABA will not take any responsibility for the students choice of a course level that is not suitable to their background and skills.»» NABA can accept bookings from students from 18 years of age. In case of applicants who are 17 but show a strong motivation to NABA Introduction level or Experience level courses, NABA will take their applications into account, on condition that a written declaration of responsibility is sent by their parents or legal guardians.»» We strongly suggest students to bring their personal equipment, as indicated prior to the course beginning. TUITION FEES»» 1,595 EUR tuition fee for a 2-week session (45 hours of lesson over 9 days)»» 2,795 EUR tuition fee for a 4-week session (90 hours of lesson over 18 days)»» 3,995 EUR tuition fee for a 6-week session (135 hours of lesson over 27 days) The fees include: class work, lectures and guided visits included in the program. The fees do not include: travel expenses, accommodation, local transportation and meals. Total fees are due by the start date of the course and under no circumstances students who have not finalized the payment will be admitted into class. Please note that NABA Summer Courses 2015 have a limited number of places that will be therefore assigned on a first come first accepted basis. CREDITS NABA will award ECTS credits for its Summer Courses, so it will be easier for students to transfer their credits to other Universities and Academies that use or acknowledge the ECTS system. Upon successful completion of each two-week summer course (45 hours of classes), NABA will issue 3 ECTS credits that can be transferred at the option of each student s home university. Interested students should require NABA ECTS course syllabus to NABA Summer 63 summer courses 2015 useful information 64

34 Courses Office at and submit it to their home universities in order to verify the possibility of having the ECTS credits issued by NABA for the summer courses recognized in their study curriculum. HOUSING OPTIONS NABA helps international students find accommodation in Milan. Students can choose among a number of single and shared room at Campus walking distance, in apartments managed by the school. Furthermore, NABA has developed agreements with a certain number of real estate agencies that have a variety selection of apartments in different area of the city and, at the same time, has developed contacts with private landlords that rent out apartments close to the Campus and in various area of Milan. NABA has also special deals with hostels, residence and hotels. For further information, please contact NABA Housing Office via at [email protected] or via phone at INFORMATION & REGISTRATION CENTER NABA Summer Courses Office [email protected] Tel: Fax: summer courses 2015 useful information 66

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