Foundation in design Preparatory course

Studying in the foundation in design undergraduate’s program at the Marangoni institute Milan

The foundation courses prepare participants for entry into any of the three-year** undergraduate degree programs, or three year courses, in the fashion or design fields. Over this course, participants are offered exciting new challenges that will improve their creative thinking, develop their broader fashion, design & art skills, and help them to identify where their true passion lies. Additionally participants will develop a solid introduction into  Marangoni institute’s teaching and learning methods and experience the intensive learning approach that is required in order to successfully progress onto one of the full-time fashion or design undergraduate programs.

Necessary information

Duration: One year

Degree awarded by: Marangoni institute

Admission criteria: high school diploma

Language of instruction: English.italian

Tuition fee : €13,500

Enrolment fee : €4,000

Curriculum:

The Foundation in design Course is a full time one-year programme and is divided into two semesters.The program focuses on visual design and provides students with a basic visual literacy to approach the creative design industry; with an introduction to the main tools employed in the field they will learn how to structure visual presentations and prepare graphic design works.Moving on, they will discover macrotrends currently influencing creative production all over the world, and develop a critical approach to contemporary issues in the design industry. Moreover, participants will engage and experiment in product design projects via methods of research and concept definition. They will gain knowledge of the main vocabulary used in the field of product design, and will also investigate the cultural heritage and influence that Milan holds as the world capital of design. During the programme students will also have the opportunity to visit Milan Design Week, the ‘Salone del Mobile’ held each year in April, the most important design fair in the international design calendar.

Semester 1:

Language S1

Visual Design Workshop

Design Methods

Global Culture & Contextual Studies

Product Design Workshop

Language Skills S2

Semester 2:

Language S2

Visual Presentation

Interior Design Experience

Interior Design Project Workshop

Italian Creative Culture

Language Skills S2

Career opportunity:

On successful completion of their course of study students will be able to:

express visual ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT;
understand theoretical conceptualization and knowledge associated with the subject/area of study;
demonstrate creative thinking skills characterized by experimentation, initiative, creativity, motivation and self – management;
apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts;
find, evaluate, synthesize and use information from a variety of sources;
develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives;
articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field;
manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action;
equip students with the knowledge, ability and skills to become independent learners and progress to UG study;
develop the student’s English/Italian language and study skills ability, in line with the requirements of the Istituto Marangoni

Application requirements:

1 passport size photo
Photocopy of high school diploma and school certificates
Signed personal statement
Photocopy of passport
Photocopy of bank transfer of enrolment fee

English language requirements:

Students must have a minimum language knowledge equal to b1 CEFR level.

Language test	Overall score
CEFR	B1

Deadlines and intakes:

25 Sep 2023 – 28 Jun 2024