SLEM - International Footwear Education Centre: SLEM is an international innovation and education institute for footwear. The name is an acronym that stands for Shoes, Leather, Education, Museum. We are providing a unique full-time Master program for Footwear Innovators and a wide range of short courses and workshops for both students and professionals.
master of footwear innovation Duration: 9 months This 9 month program is taught by industry experts and guest lecturers from around the world. It is the only footwear course that combines forecasting, design, business and technology and turns students into entrepreneurs and consultants. We expect students to either have a bachelor/master degree and/or experience in the industry.
Classes take place in Europe and China, combining the best of both worlds. During the first six months, students will be taught on different important subjects in the footwear industry, that are imporant for now and in the future.
You get to collaborate with innovative companies, not just in footwear, to broaden your scope. The final three months are fully focussed on graduation, after which you will graduate with a business plan (individually or with fellow students) or even a start-up company. Short courses - creating better lasts (1 week) - in-depth 3D design & 3D printing (1 week) - wearable technology (1 week) - creating a sustainable business model (1 week) - creating an innovative business model (1 week)
SLEMinars On April 19th and 20th 2016 we are organizing two international SLEMinars with our partner Jakajima. The subjects are Footwear Health Technology and Future Footwear Materials. Our previous editions attracted footwear professionals from all over the world, including big delegations from the innovation departments of renowned brands like Nike and Gortex.
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A program divided into 6 separate modules covering life drawing & painting skills, each serving as the foundation for the next.
Alternatively, you can choose to take any module as a stand-alone course, from one week to a month or longer.
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