Certification Attained

Istituto Marangoni Certificate

Short Course: Level / Category

• Undergraduate Level Course – Course for Teenagers
• Online Option (3 weeks online)

Course Duration

3 weeks online

Week 1 – Photoshop tools, Digital Print Design, Fabrics & Embellishment, Prints & Illustrations, History of T-Shirt

The course in T-shirt design starts with basic hand illustration skills via e-workshops. Participants will learn how to explore, explain and propose their print ideas through simple illustration techniques. They will also learn the basics of visual research, and understand how to edit their individual ideas, inspiration, and creativity. They will have the opportunity to create personal mood boards and a basic sketchbook, exploring the world of print and T-shirt design for the very first time. Furthermore, a basic history of T-shirt design will provide an insight into the stories behind some of the most iconic designs of the past, and will further assist participants in the overall appreciation of this creative approach.

Week 2 – Prints & Illustrations, Creative Research, Digital Print Design, Fabrics & Embellishment, History of T-Shirt

The course continues towards the final project, with participants starting to develop their first print proposals. At the same time they will take a step into the vast world of fibres, fabrics and their intrinsic values. An overview is proposed, giving participants a first insight into possible technical issues, challenges and solutions for their final T-shirt collection. During the week they will be shown different printing and embroidery techniques to experiment with and are asked to apply these inputs to their own ideas and designs. Mood boards become clear and personal. During this week, participants will start to elaborate their prints with the help of computers, with an introduction into the fundamentals of specialised applications, such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

Week 3 – Final Project finalization, Prints & Illustrations, Print Design, Colors and Fabrics palette, Digital Presentation, External Visit

During this week participants are able to finalise their design proposals. They are guided into making creative decisions and to detailing and finishing. In order to be able to propose their own project, participants are shown how to elaborate basic flat and technical drawings for the production of T-shirts, prints or embroideries, and their correct placement. At the end of the week they will be able to present their final designs, and creative materials, as a mini-portfolio of an individual T-shirt collection.

Learning Activities

Online Short Courses are taught via:

• Online Workshops / Seminars
• Online lessons
• Online Practical Exercises

Outcomes

Upon completion of this short course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to:

An individual t-shirt project; a collection of 3 to 5 T-shirt (digital designs) including the following elements developed in digital format:

• Mood boards;
• Materials and colour charts;
• Basic Illustrations;
• Flat drawings.

Course materials

• Adobe Creative Suite (temporary license provided by the School)

Student Support Strategy

Istituto Marangoni’s departmental policies ensure that various mechanisms are in place to enhance the student experience:

1. The use of online resources (where available), to reach the skills and knowledge expected on the course;
2. Tutors guide students during their studies.

Student & Academic Services

Istituto Marangoni provides Student & Academic Services, who act as the first point of contact for students.

The Student Support Officers help students in:

– managing their time;

– getting the best from their course;

– understanding and applying the School’s rules for online programmes;

– anything else the officers can advise on.

Student Feedback

Student feedback is essential for future course development and improvement.

Student comments are used to evaluate and enhance both the successful management of their study experience and course contents.

Upon completion of the short course, Istituto Marangoni collects feedback through an online questionnaire where students will be invited to reflect on their overall experience at the School.