Fundamental Techniques for the Shoe Designer
| COURSE DURATION |
10 Weeks Attendance is mandatory |
| START DATE |
March; October |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE |
EU Citizen: 10 February; 10 September NON-EU Citizen: 10 January; 15 July |
| COST | € 3000,00 +VAT March 2013 edition € 4000,00 +VAT starting from October 2013 Only NON-EU students: €. 200,00 Registration Fee for Student Visa |
| DEPARTMENT | Design & Technology |
| LANGUAGE | Italian / English |
The 10-week course addresses the basic techniques used in the manufacture of footwear and leather goods, an essential background for those who have training or professional experience in Fashion Design and want to approach Footwear and Leather Design.
Designed for those who need to expand their knowledge of techniques preparatory to admission to the undergraduate course in Footwear & Accessories Design or the Master course Shoe & Bag Collection Design.
An overview of the basic techniques and know-how fundamental to the design of footwear and leather goods, addressing crucial subjects such as Design, CAD, Pattern Making, Prototyping, Assemblage Techniques and Leather Technology and Design.
The course of study will be completed by field trips and visits to trade fairs.
Pattern Making
Prototyping
Sewing and Assemblage Techniques
CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Leather Technology
Drawing Techniques
Free Laboratory
Field Trips/Trade Fairs
eligibility
The course is open to school-leavers, graduates, undergraduates and professionals with experience in the world of Fashion and Design who intend to master the basic techniques so that they can go on to specialise in the Footwear and Accessories sector.
how to apply
Interview with the Head of Design Department.
At Villa Favard, a series of seminars with illustrious guests and experts for a direct evidence from the Fashion System.
More information
Information Request
Admission Request
Enrollment Fees 2012/2013 (PDF)
Enrollment Fees 2013/2014 (PDF)
Admission Exams (PDF)
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