Programs - Summer Programs

NABA Summer Courses are articulated into 2 levels: Introduction and Intermediate courses in the fields of Design, Fashion, Graphic Design and Contemporary Art.

Introduction Level
An in-depth research process will be developed during this 2-week period. Seminars will help students interact with other students from the various courses offered. External visits relating to the course will enable students to connect with the active fashion & design trends within the environment around Milan. These could include either a fashion or design company, a showroom, a gallery or museum, or a particular exhibition of interest. Students will create an individual sketch-book/personal journal using methods of research that will be taught in the first week. During the second week students will complete this preparation, including a mood & color board that will also be used as the final presentation to the two-week course. Students wishing to remain for the Design Studio block (15th – 25th July) will use their Research Studio development to begin their Design Studio work. These courses will concentrate on experimentation within the creative design process.

Intermediate level
An in-depth design process will develop during this 2-week period. In general the quality of education should be equivalent or superior to a second year of college studies (BA) in design. Seminars will help students interact with other students from the various courses offered. External visits relating to the course will enable students to connect with the active fashion & design within the environment around Milan. These could include either a fashion or design company, a showroom, a gallery, or an exhibition of interest. Students will create an individual portfolio using methods of design developing from individual research. Students that have participated in the Introduction level (June 30th – 11th July) will be able to use their work to start this course. Students directly enrolling onto the Intermediate level should already have a basic knowledge in how to collect research and understand trends with Fashion and Design in mind. Students will be expected to present a portfolio of work that will be used as the final presentation to the two week course. These courses will concentrate on experimentation within the creative design process.

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