Fashion Summer Programs in Florence, Italy

IED Florence:
Located in the heart of beautiful Florence, Northern Italy, IED Florence is an international design school that provides 4-week fashion summer programs taught through English. Our courses are a perfect solution for those who desire to combine their spare time during holidays with a stimulating new experience in fashion and design. Following a precise methodology and guided by professors, who are all professionals from the chosen field, students will experience the development of a project specific to their interests.

4-week Fashion & Design Summer Courses (taught in English)

Italian Leather Design
Covers fundamental elements of leather design and color while developing an understanding of the various processes involved in the production of handcrafted leather goods. Under the guidance of a master craftsman, students learn about the development of the art and application of traditional techniques. Students will complete at least one complete piece as their final project.

Topics covered:
- Leather creation
- Tanning techniques
- Different types and functions of leather
- Leather accessories
- Textile patterns for accessories
- Free-hand drawing
- Illustration and drawing techniques for leather accessories...

Fashion Events and Public Relations
This program focuses on the basic skills and methodologies employed in developing and producing successful events specifically for the fashion industry. Students will divide their time between traditional classroom lecture with their instructors and site visits to Italian fashion retailers and museums. Students are expected to work outside of class in small groups and individually both for regular assignments as well as the final project.

Topics covered:
- Principles of public relations
- Fashion communication and writing
- Event planning and management
- Branding use of public relations via press kits
- Corporate sponsorship...

Graphic Design and Portfolio
Introduces the development of Italian graphic design utilizing lectures, case studies and site visits to design studios, exhibitions and workshops with industry professionals. Topics include basics of design, image management, layout and animation using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, which prepare students for a final project that conceptualizes a future “ imaginary” Florence.

Topics covered:
- Semiotics
- Historical background of graphics and design
- Introduction to typography and page layout
- Color analysis and management
- Fundamentals of Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Use of layers, colors, text tools,