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->Cost: 10.800 Euro
->Duration: 20 Weeks
->Language: English
->Modalities: Monday to Friday
->Locations: Florence, Italy
->Starting in: February / September

– No previous experience is needed –

This innovative design course will provide you with all the technical skills, the sensitivity and the vision needed to create and bring to life a perfectly conceived shoe collection.

You will get a 360° expertise about the shoe design process with a concrete, comprehensive and modern approach to product, which is creative, technical and business-oriented.

You will learn about shoe design principles, experimenting trend research, materials, color theory, proportions, balance, silhouettes and different types of shoe constructions.

On parallel, you will learn about crucial steps needed to plan and build a Fashion collection: merchandising plans, benchmark and competitors’ analysis.

This intensive design path will be paired with strong foundations in shoe making techniques that will unlock your creativity, allowing you to experiment new ideas directly on your products.

->Cost: 10.800 Euro
->Duration: 20 Weeks
->Language: English
->Modalities: Monday to Friday
->Locations: Florence, Italy
->Starting in: February / September

– No previous experience is needed –

The program covers the following key aspects:

Fashion Shoe History and Contemporary Trends: You will explore the world of Footwear, covering both historical perspectives and modern trends. You will discover the history of shoes, the origins and significance of notable designs and classic silhouettes, as well as renowned shoe designers and brands who have made and actually make a mark in the fashion industry.

Drawing Fundamentals: You will learn how to develop and communicate fashion shoe design by using different methods of illustration.

Fashion Software Tools: Course will provide you with a deep technical expertise in all the most renowned softwares used for Fashion Shoe Design, such as Adobe Suite and Procreate.

Materials and Hardware Selection: Discover how to source and use all the materials and accessories needed to bring to life your ideas.

Planning & Building a Collection: Understand the market – through benchmark and merchandising plan activities – and fashion trends and learn how to translate them into a cohesive and up-to date shoe collection.

Fundamentals of Pattern Making: Within the course you will study the pattern making development of the main shoe models (loafer, derby, décolleté, boot, sandal), considering the style, design and materials.

Shoe Making Techniques: You will learn how to cut, skive and sew leather, how to create the upper and all other shoe elements and pieces, how to assemble them, attach the hardware and other embellishments.

This innovative design course will provide you with all the technical skills, the sensitivity and the vision needed to create and bring to life a perfectly conceived shoe collection.

You will get a 360° expertise about the shoe design process with a concrete, comprehensive and modern approach to product, which is creative, technical and business-oriented.

You will learn about shoe design principles, experimenting trend research, materials, color theory, proportions, balance, silhouettes and different types of shoe constructions.

On parallel, you will learn about crucial steps needed to plan and build a Fashion collection: merchandising plans, benchmark and competitors’ analysis.

This intensive design path will be paired with strong foundations in shoe making techniques that will unlock your creativity, allowing you to experiment new ideas directly on your products.

 

The program covers the following key aspects:

Fashion Shoe History and Contemporary Trends: You will explore the world of Footwear, covering both historical perspectives and modern trends. You will discover the history of shoes, the origins and significance of notable designs and classic silhouettes, as well as renowned shoe designers and brands who have made and actually make a mark in the fashion industry.

Drawing Fundamentals: You will learn how to develop and communicate fashion shoe design by using different methods of illustration.

Fashion Software Tools: Course will provide you with a deep technical expertise in all the most renowned softwares used for Fashion Shoe Design, such as Adobe Suite and Procreate.

Materials and Hardware Selection: Discover how to source and use all the materials and accessories needed to bring to life your ideas.

Planning & Building a Collection: Understand the market – through benchmark and merchandising plan activities – and fashion trends and learn how to translate them into a cohesive and up-to date shoe collection.

Fundamentals of Pattern Making: Within the course you will study the pattern making development of the main shoe models (loafer, derby, décolleté, boot, sandal), considering the style, design and materials.

Shoe Making Techniques: You will learn how to cut, skive and sew leather, how to create the upper and all other shoe elements and pieces, how to assemble them, attach the hardware and other embellishments.

Fashion Revolution is a global movement that aims to promote transparency, sustainability, and ethical practices in the fashion industry. It was founded in response to the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013, which claimed the lives of 1,138 garment workers.
Fashion Revolution seeks to raise awareness about the social and environmental impact of fashion production and consumption, and advocates for a more responsible and sustainable fashion industry. The movement encourages consumers to ask “Who Made My Clothes?” and to demand transparency and accountability from fashion brands and retailers.
Fashion Revolution also works with fashion industry stakeholders, including designers, manufacturers, policymakers, and NGOs, to promote sustainable and ethical practices in fashion production. The movement provides resources and tools to help industry stakeholders improve their sustainability and social responsibility practices.

FINAL PROJECT

The final project consists in the realization of a capsule collection: trend analysis, moodboard, design of the collection, choice of materials and colors, technical and artistic drawing, making of the samples.

This will be the common thread of the course and will lead you to acquire the skills and the knowledge to put your ideas into practice. You will be encouraged to think and develop the essential elements of your own design identity, starting to define your personal aesthetic vision while commencing to think about possible brand building strategies.

CAREER

The skills and vision acquired during the course give students the opportunity to start or enrich a professional career as:

-Shoe Designers

-Product Development Managers

-Fashion Entrepreneurs

-Technical Consultants

Fashion Revolution is a global movement that aims to promote transparency, sustainability, and ethical practices in the fashion industry. It was founded in response to the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013, which claimed the lives of 1,138 garment workers.
Fashion Revolution seeks to raise awareness about the social and environmental impact of fashion production and consumption, and advocates for a more responsible and sustainable fashion industry. The movement encourages consumers to ask “Who Made My Clothes?” and to demand transparency and accountability from fashion brands and retailers.
Fashion Revolution also works with fashion industry stakeholders, including designers, manufacturers, policymakers, and NGOs, to promote sustainable and ethical practices in fashion production. The movement provides resources and tools to help industry stakeholders improve their sustainability and social responsibility practices.

FINAL PROJECT

The final project consists in the realization of a capsule collection: design of the collection, moodboard, choice of materials and colors, trend analysis, technical and artistic drawing.

This will be the common thread of the course and will lead you to acquire the skills and the knowledge to put your ideas into practice.  You will be encouraged to think and develop the essential elements of your own design identity, starting to define your personal aesthetic vision while commencing to think about possible brand building strategies.

CAREER

The skills and vision acquired during the course give students the opportunity to start or enrich a professional career as:

-Shoe Designers

-Product Development Managers

-Fashion Entrepreneurs

-Technical Consultants

INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

-> HOW TO ENROLL

Each applicant will be interviewed by the school’s staff in order to verify language skills and motivations. First enrollment fee of €2500 is requested to move forward with the application process. To start the enrollment process, please fill out the contact form.

-> PARTICIPANTS

There are no prerequisites. Personal motivation and vision will be the main aspects that will be taken into consideration and evaluated in order to be accepted into this program.

-> REQUIREMENT

High school diploma; a high-intermediate level of English or Italian language sufficient to understand and to participate in lessons; 18 years of age at the time of application.

-> ATTENDANCE

Attendance is mandatory. Classes and workshops are held from Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 5:30 pm.

-> INTAKES

The next Intake will begin in September 2023.

-> HOUSING

The school will support students in finding an accommodation during the length of the course. The costs of living are not included in the tuition fee.

INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

-> HOW TO ENROLL

Each applicant will be interviewed by the school’s staff in order to verify language skills and motivations. First enrollment fee of €2500 is requested to move forward with the application process. To start the enrollment process, please fill out the contact form.

-> PARTICIPANTS

There are no prerequisites. Personal motivation and vision will be the main aspects that will be taken into consideration and evaluated in order to be accepted into this program.

-> REQUIREMENT

High school diploma; a high-intermediate level of English or Italian language sufficient to understand and to participate in lessons; 18 years of age at the time of application.

-> ATTENDANCE

Attendance is mandatory. Classes and workshops are held from Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 5:30 pm.

-> INTAKES

The next Intake will begin in September 2023.

-> HOUSING

The school will support students in finding an accommodation during the length of the course. The costs of living are not included in the tuition fee.

CONTACTS

TELEPHONE

10:00-13:00 AM / 14:00-18:00 PM (CET)

+[39] 055/8895660

EMAIL

info@schola.academy

LOCATION

Florence (Italy)

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