The academy is a one-week program that introduces high school students to key areas in fashion design and merchandising. The Fashion Design Summer Academy will allow creative, motivated teens to explore their passion for fashion in a pre-college, summer residence program. Our mission is to inspire creative and resourceful fashion leaders.
The Academy is for students who:
- Have completed their first year of high school
- Are 14 to 18 years of age
- Are passionate about fashion
- Are interested in exploring careers in the $4 billion fashion industry
The Academy offers a carefully curated series of lessons and activities that approach fashion from multiple angles, examining both the design and business aspects. The program is every bit as fun as it is enriching. During the course of the week, students will work individually and in teams to complete a variety of creative projects.
In this 6-day camp, students will:- Create a three-dimensional design, from initial idea to developed concept to finished garment
- Use the digitally equipped facilities to design an accessory
- Explore the foundations of fashion design
- Learn about fashion’s history and the role fashion plays in our society
- Meet other students who share their passion for fashion
- Have access to the resources and instructors of a world-class fashion institution