London-Milan 2010: The Dual City Summer Sessions in Design

Online, November 17, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Now in its fifth successful year, this unique collaboration between Central Saint Martins in London and Domus Academy and NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan enables students to study in two of Europe's most inspiring cities taking complementary courses in the fields of Fashion Design and Styling, Interior Design and Product Design. Last year over 200 students from 40 different countries joined these dynamic short courses and came away with fresh ideas, new creative energies and new friends.

All Courses are in English and suitable for all ages (18+) and abilities

The starter courses run 5 - 30 July 2010 and are hands-on practical courses suitable for beginners and portfolio builders, perfect for anyone planning on applying for further studies or trying something new. Each subject area requires studying in London and Milan.

London: 5-15 July 2010 and Milan: 20-30 July 2010

Fashion Design for Beginners
Fashion Styling for Beginners
Interior Design for Beginners
Product Design for Beginners

All other courses assume previous degree-level education (at least two-years completed) in the subject and are aimed at people wishing to refresh existing skills, learn a new approach to current work or simply a chance to network with like-minded people. Courses in Cultural Tours and Cool Hunting are open to people at all levels of ability. Students can attend a course in London or Milan, or take a course in each city in either a complimentary subject or subjects that are completely different.

London: 5-15 July 2010
Cool Hunting
Cultural Tour of the Best in Design
Creating a Fashion Collection
Interior Design for Retail
Design for Consumer Electronics

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Milan: 20-30 July 2010

Cool Hunting
Cultural Tour of the Best in Design
Creating a Fashion Collection
Interior Design for Hotels
Global Wellness Design

The Colleges

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London
From the iconic design of London's red Routemaster buses and the chopper bike to exquisite fashion at Dior and Chloe, Central Saint Martins' alumni have made a profound impact on our lives. CSM staff and students continue to build on past successes by pushing the boundaries of the education and practice of art and design. In 2009 Central Saint Martins welcomed over 5,000 students on to more than 400 art, design and performance summer courses, in addition to 6,000 term time short course students and 4,500 undergraduates and postgraduates. Central Saint Martins is the complete arts college, providing unrivalled opportunities to enable students to realise their potential and make a significant contribution to the 21st century.

Domus Academy, Milan
Founded in Milan, Italy in 1982 as an open project constructed around Italian experiences in Design and Fashion, Domus Academy has developed two major areas of specialisation, each enriched by exchange and synergies with the other: on the one hand, the institution has established itself as an international centre for postgraduate training; on the other, it has become an important landmark for research and consulting for themes including innovation and design. Training is conducted through nine, one-year master courses in Milan, realised with the collaboration and support of premiere companies. The school's master degrees are recognised by the University of Wales and valued at a total of 180 credits. An extensive range of intensive short courses, preparatory programmes and semester abroad programmes are also available.

NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti), Milan
NABA, a renowned academy of fine arts and design, was formed in 1980 by a group of artists, with the intention of challenging the rigid academic traditions of the time by introducing new visions and languages closer to contemporary artistic practice and the creative professions. NABA training programs are based on a cross-disciplinary method aimed at developing artistic-professional skills and profiles in the fields of art, design, fashion, media and graphic design. NABA is an international institution, which integrates students of 48 different nationalities in its educational programs and promotes intensive educational exchanges with Art and Design universities in Europe, USA, Latin America and Asia. NABA is committed to promoting critical thinking, effective communication skills and competence in new technologies in an open and tolerant environment, with the participation of inspiring faculty and lecturers from leading national and international practices. NABA extensive campus is located in the Navigli (canals) area, one of the liveliest districts of the city.

London Milan Courses 2010