Description

Students will develop their creative abilities through experimental workshops in the following areas: fashion design, product design and graphic design.

This course will be taught in English.

Students: Individuals looking to complement and enrich their artistic education under the direction of experienced professionals, developing their creativity in a practical and intensive way through multidisciplinary projects.

Arnaud Maillard
* Educated in the Chambre Syndicale of Couture Parisienne
* 15 years as the right-hand man of Karl Lagerfeld, designer of collections for Chanel and Fendi
* Director of the Lagerfeld Gallery, Creative Director of Sybilla 2006
* He currently runs his own business in Madrid called Le Faubourg, a shop specializing in authentic pieces, jewelry created by the great masters and selected in Parisian auctions.
* Author of the book Merci Karl! (2007)

Hiroshi Tsunada
* He is one of the most talented young emerging designers on an international scale.
* Educated in the United States in the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, and basing his operations in Barcelona, he recently launched a new brand called Design Code.
* In addition to his eclectic influences, another of his greatest virtues is his great versatility, which allows him to successfully take on projects of industrial, graphic, product, furniture and lighting design.

Thomas Steinborn
* Multidisciplinary designer from Germany, specializing in the fields of graphic design, interior design/architecture, corporate identity and website development, with a degree in design from the Fachhochschule Darmstadt, University of Applied Studies (Germany)
* The following advertising and design agencies have entrusted him with their projects: the Oscar Marine graphic design studio (where he was the Art Director and Head of Studies), the headquarters of Ogilvy & Mather in Frankfurt, the Jung Von Matt agency in Offenbach and the Roland Dumke & Partner agency in Wuurzburg.

Objectives: Students will learn the design process methodology and how to use the tools necessary to carry out a multidisciplinary project, familiarizing themselves with the different steps of the multidisciplinary creative process.

Highlights

The courses will be conducted at our locations at Altamira Palace and the nearby Modernist Building at Calle Larra No.12, in the neighborhoods of Malasana and Gran Via, which cross through the heart of the city's historical center.

There are numerous cinemas, theaters, musical shows, discos, bars and restaurants, near one of the most important museum itineraries in the world: the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia Art Center and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

Our locations are in the cultural, artistic and design epicenter of Madrid, a vibrant city where European and Latin American art, leisure and business converge. And only five minutes away from the large park in Casa de Campo, with complete athletic facilities: open-air pools, tennis, a lake, etc.

The summer courses combine an academic experience in different areas of design and communications with the intense cultural and artistic life of the city of Madrid. The programs unite theory and practice, offering direct and exclusive access to industry professionals and an enriching personal experience that facilitates their access to the job market.

Complementary Activities
These activities are intended to demonstrate cultural, business and design realities in Spain, with special emphasis on the areas of each course. The programming includes visits to institutions, companies, industry fairs, events, conferences and cultural activities.

Accommodations
Accommodations (optional) consist of an individual room, private bathroom, air conditioning, kitchen access, cleaning service and Internet in the city center. Limited space available.

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Year Founded

1966