Fashion Art Direction

In partnership with Vogue Italia

Fashion Art Direction

In partnership with Vogue Italia

Key information
  • Level:Master
  • Duration:32 weeks
  • Cost:28.000,00 €
  • Language:English
Editions
  • October
    Start: October 13, 2025
    End: June 6, 2026

Course

The Master in Fashion Art Direction, operated in partnership with Vogue Italia, forms a multi-dimensional professional who is skilled in the world of magazine media, graphic design and typography.

The Art Director of a magazine is the über-talented professional behind an issue’s every detail and the mastermind responsible for creating innovative layouts with breakthrough typefaces, design elements and photography. They tell the stories that impact nearly every aspect of the readership’s life, gripping its attention from cover to cover. This is a person fueled by a never-ending and intense desire to produce content based on originality of thought, expression and vision with a primary concern: to inspire and guide the team towards the creation of an ironclad editorial project.

An Art Director’s day is full of visual meetings with editors, run-throughs with the fashion department, set days to give directions to still-life photographers and prop stylists, and, of course, actually sitting down to conceive and design layouts. This role also requires a number of managerial aspects such as sticking to deadlines and budgets with graphic designers, copywriters, journalists, editors, influencers, advertising professionals and media buyers.

Lessons are organized with teachers from the industry as well as guest lectures with outstanding professionals from the fashion system who will be invited to talk, inspire and empower our students.

This unique and hands-on learning experience includes workshops, applied or in-company projects, field trips, 3 different projects. These projects will become an important asset of the student’s portfolio.

The course includes a total of 700 hours of instructional activities and grants 80 Polimoda credits. The acquisition of credits is contingent upon passing individual subjects.

Upon concluding the course, students have the opportunity to solidify their acquired blend of creative and practical skills through an internship in fashion brands, fashion agencies, or media brands and magazines.

Partnership

Vogue Italia

Vogue Italia, published for the first time in 1964, has created a style of its own while making space for new ways of expression. Following 28 years under the direction of Franca Sozzani, Francesca Ragazzi took over, directing Vogue Italia since September 2021.

Vogue Italia is the reference point of fashion. It transformed fashion into media, interpreting it as an engine of cultural and economic development.

The image, Vogue’s most crucial element, is recognized in Italy and worldwide and is the language that makes this magazine universal. Additionally, the quality of the written content is possible thanks to the involvement of talented collaborators and major international brands.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the course includes a range of subjects that will help students develop their skills and knowledge in the field. Some of the key topics covered include:

  • Fashion Foundations
  • Art Direction
  • Fashion Communications
  • Set & Productions

Requirements

In order to be eligible for this course, you will need to be selected after the admission process.

During the application you are required to upload a Portfolio including an overview of your previous work with samples and photos.

Basic requirements are:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with motivation letter
  • English language proficiency
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or professional work experience in a related field

Careers

Endowed with an imaginative but strong character, Fashion Art Direction graduates can lead the way and create a shared vision for Magazines and Publications, Full-Service Communication Agencies and Luxury and Fashion Companies, both offline and online. Another career path could involve launching a Fashion Studio, taking on the role of a storyteller and ultimately creating an exciting and balanced 360° sensory experience.

Student works

Contacts

For more information on this course, our Orientation team has you covered. We’re available from Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm CET.

Contact us via the live chat or the request information form, call us at +39 055 2750628 or register for our next Open Day.

We’re happy to help in the way that works best for you.

Fashion Art Direction

In partnership with Vogue Italia

Key information
  • Level:Master
  • Duration:32 weeks
  • Cost:28.000,00 €
  • Language:English
Editions
  • October
    Start: October 13, 2025
    End: June 6, 2026