Description

In Collaboration with Scuola del Cuoio.

Main objective of the course is to Teach traditional Florentine leather craft techniques to enable participants to think creatively and customize their work.

The students are able to work on a variety of simple projects which could include simple bags, purses, laptop cases, iPod cases, make-up/coin purses, pencil cases, belts, purses, tablemats and coasters.

The course involves creating at least one finished piece for a capsule collection, plus a sketchbook of ideas.

Highlights

Syllabus:

* Components preparation
* Differentiating leathers, their qualities, uses and suitability
* Fashion illustration
* Introduction to CAD Design
* Leather needlecraft
* Pattern-cutting techniques
* Shoe & Bag design
* Standard and sectional pattern production
* Technology of Color and Materials
* Tours to craft studios and leather shops in and around Florence
* Workshops with master craftsmen in the Scuola del Cuoio

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Fashion Design And Merchandising

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more information about costs.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Resume
• Written Application

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design's Mission Statement

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a design school that attracts students from over 90 different countries to its one and three year/four undergraduate, masters courses and advanced training. The school was born in 1966 to the intuition of its President Francesco Morelli. Through time, it has become a 100% Made in Italy international network of excellence, operating in the fields of training and research, in the disciplines of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management. The school is spread around twelve cities: (Milan, Turin, Venice,Cagliari, Florence, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing and Shanghai). Every year more than 1800 foreign students enroll in its courses, mainly coming from Europe, Central and South America and East Asia. The school offers more than 500 courses in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Year Founded

1966