Master of Arts in Fashion and Costume Design
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-10-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Fashion and Costume Design at Rome's Design and Applied Arts Department offers a two-year program that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students explore fashion and costume design through experimentation, material exploration, and cultural studies, culminating in final projects that showcase their mastery of research, drawing, prototyping, and representation methodologies. The program provides opportunities for study abroad and internships with leading fashion houses.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Master of Arts in Fashion and Costume Design
This program equips students with the skills to handle experimental design, laboratory, and cultural projects related to fashion and costume design.
- Develop professionalism through entrepreneurial skills, creativity, motivation, self-sufficiency, and effective communication.
Outline:
The program adopts a didactic approach that blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience and workshops.
First Year:
- Exploration and Research: Students explore individual inclinations in fashion and costume design, experimenting with traditional and intuitive methods through courses like Historical pattern making, Sartorial pattern making, Draping and Moulage.
- Material Experimentation: Textile design delves into material exploration.
- Cultural Studies: Students engage in-depth study of historical and cultural themes related to style, art history, costume, and the Phenomenology of styles.
Second Year:
- Final Projects: Students focus on their visions and translate them into final fashion and costume design projects.
- Tailoring Lab: Gaining proficiency in the Tailoring Lab, coupled with knowledge acquired in Visual communication and Multimedia languages, allows students to showcase mastery of research, drawing, prototyping, and representation methodologies.
Other:
- Duration: 2 years
- Starting Dates: October 2024 and February 2025
- Languages: Italian and English
- Location: Rome
- Department: Design and Applied Arts
- Credits: 120 CFA
- Title Awarded: Second Level Academic Degree in Fashion and Textile Design
Additional Notes:
- The program offers opportunities for study abroad through partnerships with universities and offers internships with leading fashion houses.
Conclusion:
The Master of Arts in Fashion and Costume Design provides a comprehensive, hands-on experience that equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the fashion and costume design field.
Entry Requirements
EU home students:
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Portfolio of recent work demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and understanding of fashion and costume design
- Letter of motivation outlining your interest in the program and your career goals
- English language proficiency (if applicable)
International overseas students outside the EU:
- High school diploma (or equivalent) that meets the requirements for university entrance in the student's home country
- Portfolio of recent work demonstrating creativity, technical skills, and understanding of fashion and costume design
- Letter of motivation outlining your interest in the program and your career goals
- English language proficiency (required for all non-native English speakers)
Specific requirements for international students:
- Certified translation of academic transcripts and diploma
- Proof of financial resources to cover tuition and living expenses
- Student visa (if required)
Additional notes:
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.
Language Proficiency Requirements
English language proficiency:
- Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a minimum score on one of the following tests:
- TOEFL: 88 (internet-based)
- IELTS: 6.5
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Grade C
- Duolingo English Test: 115
Italian language proficiency:
- While not mandatory, proficiency in Italian is highly recommended for students who wish to fully immerse themselves in the Italian culture and fashion scene.
- The application deadline for the fall semester is July 31.
- Tuition fees for the Master of Arts in Fashion and Costume Design are €14,000 per year.
