One-Year Fashion Design Program at Istituto Marangoni Miami
The Fashion Design One Year Vocational Program allows aspiring fashion designers to make their dream a reality. Through an intensive and fast-paced curriculum, Design students are able to delve into the fundamentals of the field learning fashion illustration, pattern cutting, fabrics and materials and history of dress. As the program progresses, design alumnus acquire a deep knowledge in garment construction, usage of digital design tools and ultimately creating their own fashion collection. Our One Year Vocational program intricately shapes an accelerated and hands-on learning journey, nurturing growth and expertise across four progressive levels, each extending over 11 weeks.
Why Should I Attend the One-Year Fashion Design Program at Istituto Marangoni Miami?
The goal of the One Year Vocational Program in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni Miami is to grant students with a comprehensive understanding of the key techniques and skills in order to create menswear or womenswear all within the ever-changing needs, trends, and influences of the fashion and luxury world. Students will receive a diploma proving their completion at the end of the program. The Fashion Design One-Year Program also opens the door to network with other students and faculty, plus collaborate and develop projects with top name brands. Ranging in four different levels, the Fashion Design One-Year Program offers introductory concepts and gradually advances into more experienced topics. The program curriculum is arranged in a series of four levels that span over 11 weeks each in order to cater a flexible learning experience for students based on personal progress, achievement, and knowledge. The class sizes in these courses are limited to a maximum of 15 students for more intimate and personalized teaching methods.This program enables students to elevate their continuing education by furnishing them with professional skills in their chosen fashion field, while also affording them invaluable industry experience.
Structure of Fashion Design One-Year Program
Consisting of inspiring creative ideas from new trends both in clothing and fabric development, the fashion design classes create an understanding of design, art, fashion and the role of creativity among it all while applying the knowledge of materials and fabrics. In preparation for future professional settings, our courses under fashion designing cover a wide umbrella of ideas from introductory lectures to advanced techniques.
LEVEL 1: FASHION DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION
The students approach the fashion system through analysis of the international fashion industry and the analysis of basic garment construction while learning the fundamentals of fashion illustration. Students’ journey will range from understanding trends and markets while discovering the fundamental foundation for designing fashion and designing skills used today.
LEVEL 2: FASHION DESIGN COLLECTION
Students will explore simple garments such as shirts and dresses and develop an understanding of construction and cut techniques to create one fabric calico. Students also develop skills to design fashion collections based on the influence of art and culture and analysis of body proportion, plus concepts like types of fabrics, garment construction, and marketing of ideas. Primary and secondary research from a variety of sources will be taught and fed into their collection development.
LEVEL 3: CUT & CONSTRUCTION
In this unit students will explore their own design and collections, applying know-how and knowledge progressively gained. They will investigate the contemporary visual aesthetics to achieve a sensibility to trends and the market. Students will demonstrate skills of 3D construction and silhouette development.
LEVEL 4: FINAL DESIGN PROJECT
Students will work on their final project to create a collection based on a contemporary fashion analysis, developing 3 outfits each for a final show catwalk presentation. In this unit they will apply their pattern cutting knowledge to independently construct garments.
Potential Careers with the One-Year Fashion Design Program
The One-Year fashion design program allows students to learn fashion in the roles of both creativity and business perspectives through researching trends and influences of the fashion and luxury industries, plus the role of creativity based on an understanding of art, fashion, and design. Combining the vital skills that are needed to be successful, the fashion design classes can branch into the following roles:
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Illustrator
- Pattern Maker
- Trend Forecaster
- Costume Designer
How Can I Apply for the One-Year Fashion Design Program?
Submit your application before the deadline of the start date you’d like to enroll in – January, April, July, or October – to start the process of becoming a student in the one-year fashion design program at Istituto Marangoni Miami.
Registration
To begin your application process, kindly navigate to the Registration page and select the option that aligns with your desired program of study. If you are enthusiastic about enrolling in our comprehensive One Year Vocational Program, please choose ‘One-Year Vocational Programs’ from the menu. This is our flagship offering, encompassing all four progressive levels over the span of a year. Alternatively, if you’re interested in a shorter approach and wish to complete a single level, you can opt for the ’11-Week Level’ and potentially seek to complete the One Year Vocational Program. We’re dedicated to providing flexibility in your educational journey. Whether you’re pursuing the entire One Year Vocational Program or opting for a shorter level, our application process is designed to cater to your individual goals and aspirations.
Price
The cost of the Fashion Design One-Year Program is $38,000 USD. Each level of the program has a different rate, which are the following:
- Level 1: $12,000 USD
- Level 2: $10,000 USD
- Level 3: $8,000 USD
- Level 4: $8,000 USD
As you fill your registration, students will need to fulfill a non-refundable fee of $3,112 USD, saving their spot in class. If you wish to apply to a Stand-Alone level, your registration fee will be $1,037 USD. This is deducted from the total price of tuition. A flexible payment plan can be expertly organized to ensure a seamless financial experience.
Documents
To complete your registration the following documents are needed:
- Copy of your ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
- Resume (CV)
Visa
If you require a student visa, the following documents are needed to issue your M1 student visa:
- Copy of Passport
- International address
- Bank extract with at least double the amount of the program cost
- English Language Proficiency Test
If the submitted bank extract belongs to a family member, a sponsor letter is needed from the bank stating financial responsibility for the student during their time enrolled at Marangoni. Once the visa documents have been submitted and an M1 student visa form has been received, you must complete the following steps to issue the visa:
- Make an appointment with the embassy
- Pay the I-901 fee and take the receipt to the embassy
- Go to your appointment – the M1 Student Visa will either be accepted or denied
Note: If you are applying as an international student, you are required to take an English test. There is a maximum of two free attempts for a passing score, afterwards the program will require payment for additional attempts. The English test results should be emailed to the representative who has been or will be in contact with you.
