SCHOLARSHIPS A.Y. 2015/2016 Regulations & Application Form

SCHOLARSHIPS A.Y. 2015/2016 Regulations & Application Form

ACM Scholarships A.Y. 2015-16 Accademia Costume & Moda (ACM) scholarships for Academic Year 2015-2016 are available for the following courses: Bachelor s Degree 3 academic years - Costume & Fashion (1st Level Academic Diploma, 180 credits ECTS) - Design dell Accessorio: Fashion Accessory Design - Made in Italy - Comunicazione di Moda: Fashion Editor Styling & Communication Master s Degree (60 credits ECTS) 1 academic year - Art and Craft of the Costume Designer for Opera and Ballet - Alta Moda, Fashion Design - Maglieria, Creative Knitwear Design - Accessories Design: Leather Goods, Footwear, Eyewear - Fashion Jewellery Design Vocational Courses (Participation Certificate) 9 months - Fashion Design - Fashion Communication - Fashion Accessories design Choose the appropriate level and then the course that most interests you, from the list above, read the brief carefully and develop your application project! 2

Project brief Fashion and Costume can be considered two expressions of the same art. We like to think of them as part of Human's Culture and Nature. This is probably why society has always communicated its style through this Art as its meaningful and symbolic character. Custom and costume become the combination of the ever changing world of Fashion and the endless evolution of human life, marking the level of sensitivity of each era and culture. Rosana Pistolese, Founder of Accademia Costume & Moda, founded in 1964. "We consider Costume and Fashion two essential pillars of our culture. That's why we chose to focus on both issues combining them with the surrounding worlds of design, culture, research, tradition, innovation, craftsmanship, product making, shaping future professionals geared for the ever demanding industry. Favoured by a one-and-only opportunity offered by our exceptional location that has hosted us for the last 50 years: Rome." Fiamma Lanzara, President of Accademia Costume & Moda, since 1990. Use the above statements as the initial source of inspiration for your application project. The project can be presented in any form whatsoever, visual, video, audio or another original format of your choosing. 3

1. FOREWORD Accademia Costume & Moda (ACM), through the international competition, aims to offer interested students the opportunity to obtain scholarships for the following courses: Bachelor s Degree - 3 academic years: (1) Costume & Fashion Design (1st Level Academic Diploma, 180 credits ECTS); (2) Fashion Accessory Design - Made in Italy; (3) Fashion Editor Styling and Communication. Master s Degree (60 Credits ECTS) 1 academic year: (1) Art and Craft of the Costume Designer for Opera and Ballet; (2) Alta Moda, Fashion Design; (3) Maglieria, Creative Knitwear Design; (4) Fashion Accessories Design. Leather Goods, Footwear, Eyewear; (5) Fashion Jewellery Design. Vocational (Participation Certificate) 9 months: (1) Fashion Design; (2) Fashion Communication; (3) Fashion Accessories Design. - For 3-year Bachelor s Degrees, ACM will award up to 3 scholarships for each Bachelor course, equal to 100%, 50% and 25% of the tuition fee, respectively. The enrolment fee is excluded from the scholarship and will still be payable by the student. - For 1-year Master s Degrees, ACM will award up to 2 scholarships for each Master s Course. The first, will be equal to 100% of the enrolment fee; the second, will be equal to 50% of the tuition fee. - For Vocational courses, ACM will award 1 scholarship for each vocational course and will be equal to 50% of the tuition fee. The enrolment fee is excluded from the scholarship and will still be payable by the student. 4

2. COMPETITION AIMS AND AVAILABILITY OF SCHOLARSHIPS The main aim of the international competition is to award up to a maximum of 22 student scholarships. A Commission (see articles 8 and 9) will evaluate the application projects and will award, according to its undisputed judgement, the scholarships based on merit and quality. The scholarships will NOT be awarded in the event of unsatisfactory quality of work presented and/or a minimum of course participants not reached by the competition deadline. On this last point, for the scholarships to be awarded, the minimum of course participants required will be: - A minimum of 30 first year new starts for each 3-year Bachelor s for 1 scholarship award equal to 100% of the tuition fee; - A minimum of 40 first year new starts for each 3-year Bachelor s for 1 scholarship award equal to 50% of the tuition fee; - A minimum of 50 first year new starts for each 3-year Bachelor s for 1 scholarship award equal to 25% of the tuition fee; - At least 10 for each 1-year Master s (MA1) for 1 scholarship award equal to 100% of the enrolment fee; - At least 12 for each 1-year Master s (MA1) for 1 scholarship award equal to 50% of the tuition fee; - At least 12 for each Vocational course for 1 scholarship award equal to 50% of the tuition fee. For the 3-year Bachelor s Degree scholarships, scholarship students will be required to achieve a minimum average grade of 27/30 and a course attendance rate of at least 80% for the scholarship to be confirmed for the subsequent academic year. Should the scholarship student fall short of both specified minimum requirements above, he/she will lose the right to the scholarship and will be liable to pay the tuition fee in full in order to continue their studies. 5

3. COMPETITION TIMELINE APPLICATION PROJECT DEADLINES Participants are required to present their application project work during the admission tests sessions 2015/2016 publicized on the ACM website (www.accademiacostumeemoda.it). For projects to be considered, ACM will need to receive applications and related projects no later than 31 August 2015 for 3-year Bachelor s and no later than 30 September 2015 for Master s and Vocational courses. ACM reserves the right to modify the length of the competition, in which case a new deadline would be promptly communicated. 4. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS For 3-year Bachelor s Degree, participation is open to all those who have successfully completed a recognized Secondary High School Diploma or equivalent, achieved both nationally and internationally. For 1-year Master s Degree (MA1), participation is open to all those who have achieved a 3- year Bachelor s Degree award, equivalent of 180 credits ECTS, recognized by the Italian Education Ministry. For Vocational courses, participation is open to all those who have successfully completed a recognized Secondary High School Diploma or equivalent, achieved both nationally and internationally. 6

5. COMPETITION PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE Participants are required to complete in full the Participation Form (included in this document) and to send it in one of the following ways: - By e-mail (scholarships@accademiacostumeemoda.it); or - By hand to the Registrar s Office of the Accademia; or - By post to: Scholarships, Accademia Costume & Moda, via della Rondinella 2, 00186 Rome. The Participation Form, together with the candidate s Project, will have to be received by ACM NO LATER than 31 August 2015 for 3-year Bachelor s and no later than 30 September 2015 for Master s and Vocational courses. The Participation Form, attached in this document, is also available on the Accademia website (www.accademiacostumeemoda.it) and/or by requesting it by telephone at +39-06-6864132 or by sending an e-mail to scholarships@accademiacostumeemoda.it. 6. ADMISSION CRITERIA Incomplete or incorrectly compiled Participation Forms, as well as those received after the deadlines stated in articles 3 and 5 of the Regulations, will not be taken into consideration. Presented projects will need to respect the project brief illustrated on page 3 and the Competition Regulations. The Scholarship Commission, has the right not to accept projects according to its undisputed judgement. Therefore, should the Scholarships Commission deem the projects of insufficient quality and/or should the number of the course participants be below the minimum requirements illustrated in article 2 of the Regulations, the Scholarships will not be awarded. 7

7. GENERAL PARTICIPATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS The participant declares under his/her responsibility to be the sole originator and owner of the presented project and that the information contained are not to be considered as confidential, are not covered by intellectual property rights and/or third party utilization rights, and are not in violation of any copyright and/or any other relevant third party right. The participant agrees upfront to renounce any legal or non-legal action, claim and/or initiative against ACM and relieves it from any responsibility, of any sort, in the event of: - Loss, delay, damage, incompleteness, non-legibility, unsuccessful delivery of the projects and/or eventual related material and/or prototypes; - Malfunctioning of participation forms, software, hardware, internet and any other electronic platforms that may be utilized; - Delays, incompleteness of data transmitted by PC, e-mail and/or via the internet; - Any event, not attributable to ACM, that may cause the interruption or variation of the discussed initiative; - Any loss or damage deriving from the participation to the discussed initiative; - Any possible spelling or typing or printing mistake related to the initiative being discussed. Each participant agrees to consider ACM exempted from any direct or indirect responsibility resulting from events related to the initiative, that may cause prejudice and/or bias to the participant. Each participant, gives his/her consent, in accordance with the law, to utilise his/her name, his/ her image, his/her voice, and for the purpose of promoting the initiative, renounces to any form of compensation and/or request and/or claim. 8

8. COMMISSION AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSIGNMENT The Scholarship Commission will examine and evaluate the single projects according to its unquestionable professional judgement. The projects and related material received by ACM in the participation to the competition will not be returned to the participant. By sending the participation material the candidate agrees to fully and unconditionally accept the Regulations herein described. 9. NOTIFICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE The winners will be notified of the scholarship award by e-mail or by telephone by the Accademia. The scholarship will only be effectively granted after the formal acceptance by the winner by email (scholarships@accademiacostumeemoda.it) within 7 days of notification by the Accademia. The scholarship winners will also have to pay the enrolment fee due within 7 days of acceptance. The winners are not obliged to accept the scholarship award and are entitled not to accept the scholarship. The failure to formally accept the award and/or the failure to pay the enrolment fee within the specified dates will determine the loss of the assigned scholarship. In this instance, the Scholarship Commission reserves the right to assign the Scholarship to other participants. 9

10. TREATMENT OF PERSONAL DATA By participating in the competition candidates agree that personal data communicated to the Accademia (Accademia di Costume e di Moda srl) for the purpose of their participation will be treated according to Law Decree n.196 of 30/06/2003, it being understood that in any event candidates withhold the right to exercise the rights contained in article 7 of the aforementioned law. 11. DISPUTES Any dispute related to the present Regulations and to the Competition will be deferred to the decision of a unique arbitrator, jointly nominated by the parties, or in the event of disagreement, nominated by the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Craftsmanship of Rome. The non-ritual arbitration, will be domiciled and discussed in Rome and the arbitrator will find a resolution in fairness within 60 (sixty) days. The parties agree to accept with immediate effect the arbitrator s resolution, which is from now accepted as expression of contractual will. Rome, / / The Candidate Name and Surname: Legible signature: 10

Participation Form A.Y. 2015/2016 Name: Surname: Date of birth: / / Place of birth: Nationality: Address: City: Province: Postal code: Nation: E-mail: Home tel.: Mobile phone: Name of School/University/Academy last attended and qualification achieved: City: Nation: How did I first hear of Accademia Costume & Moda? - Internet - Student fair - Orientation at my School/University/Academy - Friends - Outdoor advertising, radio, newspaper - Word of mouth - Other (please specify) 11

Participation Form A.Y. 2015/2016 Indicate the area of interest for which the application project is being presented: Bachelor s Degree 3 academic years - Costume & Fashion (1st Level Academic Diploma, 180 credits ECTS) - Design dell Accessorio: Fashion Accessory Design - Made in Italy - Comunicazione di Moda: Fashion Editor Styling & Communication Master s Degree (60 credits ECTS) 1 academic year - Art and Craft of the Costume Designer for Opera and Ballet - Alta Moda, Fashion Design - Maglieria, Creative Knitwear Design - Accessories Design. Leather Goods, Footwear, Eyewear - Fashion Jewellery Design Vocational courses (Participation Certificate) 9 months - Fashion Design - Fashion Communication - Fashion Accessories design 12

Participation Form A.Y. 2015/2016 According to Italian law, and specifically to articles 1341 and 1342 of the civil code, I hereby acknowledge and accept the content of the clauses and articles listed below which regulate the Scholarship Competition promoted by the Accademia di Costume e di Moda Srl for the 2015/2016 academic year: 1. Foreword; 2. Competition aims and availability of scholarships; 3. Competition timeline Application Project Deadlines; 4. Participation Requirements; 5. Competition Participation Procedure; 6. Admission Criteria; 7. General Participation Terms and Conditions; 8. Commission and Scholarship Assignment; 9. Notification of Scholarship Assignment and Acceptance; 10. Treatment of Personal Data; 11. Disputes. Date: Signature: According to Italian law, and specifically to art. 13 of Law Decree n.196/2003, I hereby authorise Accademia di Costume e di Moda Srl to include my personal data in their mailing lists for the receipt of possible information, advertising or promotional material. Date: Signature: 13