Fashions of Florence - Introduction to Fashion Design and Business

The precollege fashion program at Polimoda will immerse students in the world of fashion through visits to artisan workshops, fashion ateliers, manufacturing factories and course work. Participants will join like-minded students to learn first hand what to expect when pursuing a degree in fashion. Students will have 40 hours of college level fashion courses taught by industry leaders in their field, visits to various fashion related museums and companies. Students will gain valuable insight into the real world life of fashion industry professionals, employment prospects for fashion degrees and fashion curriculums. The precollege program will give students a head start on planning for a future in fashion.

Course leader

Danielle Moscou- Program Coordinator

Target group

16-19 y.o, interested in the fashion industry

Course aim

Provide a comprehensive introduction to the fashion industry, fashion higher education and Italian fashion houses, brands, factories and history.

Fee info

USD 6150: Double Room Occupancy ( twin beds)
Includes:
Resident Advisor in house for the duration of the program with 24/7 support
Program Director in Florence for the duration of the program
Transportation from the Florence Airport to Hotel on arrival and departure days
Twelve nights hotel accommodation in Florence (The Student Hotel)
One night accommodation in Milan
Program Orientation
Public transportation tickets in Florence and Milan
Round Trip Train Ticket to Milan
Breakfast & dinner each night at local restaurant or at the hotel restaurant
Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Admission to Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
Admission to Palazzo Pitti Costume Museum
Class field visits ( Luisa Via Roma and Gucci Garden Museum)
Visit to the Florence Duomo
Admission to the Uffizi Gallery
Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
Florence Artisan Tour
Milan Fashion Tour
Visit to Como Silk Company
Visit to Lake Como
Trip delay and medical insurance coverage up to $50,000 per person
USD 6830: Single Room Occupancy
Includes:
Resident Advisor in house for the duration of the program with 24/7 support
Program Director in Florence for the duration of the program
Transportation from the Florence Airport to Hotel on arrival and departure days
Twelve nights hotel accommodation in Florence (The Student Hotel)
One night accommodation in Milan
Program Orientation
Public transportation tickets in Florence and Milan
Round Trip Train Ticket to Milan
Breakfast & dinner each night at local restaurant or at the hotel restaurant
Visit to Piazza della Signoria
Admission to Salvatore Ferragamo Museum
Admission to Palazzo Pitti Costume Museum
Class field visits ( Luisa Via Roma and Gucci Garden Museum)
Visit to the Florence Duomo
Admission to the Uffizi Gallery
Visit to Piazzale Michelangelo
Florence Artisan Tour
Milan Fashion Tour
Visit to Como Silk Company
Visit to Lake Como
Trip delay and medical insurance coverage up to $50,000 per person

Scholarships

Not available/flexible payment plans