Fashion Design Annual Course
Fashion Design 1 Year
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About this Courses
The Annual Intensive Fashion Design Course allows students to acquire, in just one year, the main theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary to become a Fashion Designer.
Compared to the two-year Fashion Design course, this intensive version is ideal for those who wish to quickly learn the essential fashion culture required for this profession, along with the fundamental practical techniques to be applied in the field.
The course is available in Albanian and English. It is perfect for those who want to work in the fashion industry as Fashion Designers or for professionals already in the sector looking to advance their careers. It is designed to turn a dream into a profession, providing the necessary skills to even create one’s own fashion brand.
Details:
Duration: 1 academic year
Date: October – July
Language of Instruction: Albanian and English
Location: Street Sami Frashëri, Metropol Center, Tirana, Albania
Program
What You Will Learn
With our Intensive Fashion Design Course, you will study and develop skills in:
- Understanding the fashion design process
- Finding and developing your own brand identity
- Sketching techniques for female and male fashion figures
- Developing mood boards and color palettes with Pantone codes
- Creative research and fashion trend analysis
- Study of materials, fabrics, accessories, and their applications
- Pattern design and garment construction
- Designing men’s and women’s fashion collections for different markets and styles, including: creative research, color palettes, mood boards, fashion illustrations, and technical sheets for each piece
- Fashion marketing, brand protection, logo creation, and CV development
- Analysis of international fashion trends and fashion history
- Digital fashion illustration using Photoshop and Illustrator, with an introduction to 3D design
- Creating a portfolio, a fashion brand with a logo, and a final collection (to be presented at Milan Fashion Week)
Career Opportunities
What Can You Become?
By enrolling in the Intensive Fashion Design Course, you will have the opportunity to work in different areas and pursue your dream career. Some of the professional opportunities include:
- Creating your own fashion brand
- Designing capsule collections for other brands and developing all-over fabric graphics
- Working as a Fashion Designer for major fashion brands
- Working as a TV costume designer
- Becoming a stylist for major fashion retailers
Admission Requirements
Who is Our Ideal Candidate?
The course is open to high school graduates who wish to develop their talent and learn the profession of Fashion Designer. It is suitable for those with previous experience in the fashion industry, as well as for beginners looking to turn their passion into a career.
It is also ideal for individuals with sewing experience or self-taught fashion skills who want to improve their expertise, stay updated on the latest trends, and receive a structured, comprehensive education.
Admission Process
The course has limited enrollment. Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
- High school diploma or vocational qualification
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Orientation interview (by phone call or in person)
Tuition Fees & Payment Options
The total cost of the Intensive Fashion Design Course includes the following:
- Registration fee: €350
- Tuition fee: €3,500
- Installment options available at zero interest through Union Bank financing
Exams & Certification
Exams:
Exams will be conducted in different formats depending on the subject:
- Written reports and project work in specific study areas
- Practical tests for creative, design, and laboratory subjects
- Final Exam with a presentation of an outfit
The intensive course includes exams at the end of each academic module and a final exam session.
At the end of the course, students must present a final thesis before a panel of internal and external faculty members in Tirana and Milan, earning a dual diploma.
Certification:
The issued diploma is accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation of Albania. It is recognized in the job market. The dual certificate, issued by MKS after a professional qualification exam taken at the MKS headquarters in Milan, is recognized in the job market and the fashion industry.
How to Access the Orientation Interview
To find out if the course you have chosen includes the content, duration, and training that meets your expectations and to learn more details about our school, fill out the form, and we will contact you as soon as possible to answer your questions or to schedule an introductory interview where we can advise you on the course best suited to you.
