Level 1
Fashion Design & Illustration

Tailored for those seeking a shorter but comprehensive educational experience, our 11-Week Level courses in Fashion Design at Istituto Marangoni Miami offer a focused curriculum in Fashion Design disciplines. Ideal for individuals aiming to kickstart their career journey in a shorter time frame, these fashion design training courses provide the fundamental knowledge and skills the industry demands.

Our 11-Week programs, divided into four levels, are carefully crafted to give students the fundamental abilities and business understanding required to succeed in the fashion industry. Project-based learning, industrial partnerships, and interactive workshops facilitate students’ engagement in real-world projects that foster creativity, critical thinking, and practical application.

Our industry-driven curriculum gives students a competitive edge in the market by keeping them up to date on the most recent techniques and developments in the area. Thanks to the state-of-the-art facilities and resources available to them, including the newest tools and technologies utilized in the fashion industry, students are equipped to fully realize their creative potential and start a fulfilling career path toward becoming industry leaders.

The Fashion Design Level 1 courses, known as the Fashion Design and Illustration level, allow students to understand the fundamentals of sketching, pattern cutting, and the history of dress. Students enhance their sketching skills, learning to precisely capture fabric textures, facial characteristics, and body proportions. Students gain fundamental skills in garment construction through practical pattern-cutting practice, and their comprehension of the history and societal influence of fashion is enhanced by studying the historical and cultural backgrounds of fashion during the 20th century. Students get the knowledge, abilities, and insights necessary to succeed in the fast-paced world of fashion design through these immersive learning experiences.

At Istituto Marangoni Miami, we place a high value on interacting with the fashion industry in order to give students access to career growth opportunities and priceless real-world experience. Our 11-Week Level fashion design courses are designed to provide students a thorough understanding of market dynamics and prepare them for industry demands. Students can experience real-world scenarios, collaborate with industry professionals, and enhance their classroom learning through a network of over 80 luxury houses in the Miami Design District and beyond. Students gain practical knowledge and hands-on experiences that propel them towards success through industry-focused assignments, fashion design competitions, luxury brand runway styling projects, business proposal development, and brand partnerships. With the help of our committed Career Services staff, students receive individualized guidance in résumé development, mock interviews, and job applications, ensuring they are well-prepared to seize opportunities beyond the classroom and excel in their careers upon graduation.

In the heart of the Design District, our campus at Istituto Marangoni Miami is housed in a state-of-the-art, seven-story facility. Every level is designed to accommodate our student’s diverse requirements and provide an environment that encourages learning and creativity. Among our many tools are theory classrooms, a photography studio equipped with cameras and props, an atelier for hands-on design work, computer labs with industry-standard software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Clo3D for digital design. In addition, many tools are available to students to aid their professional and academic growth. Among these is an extensive virtual and physical library filled with research materials and necessary references. To learn more about our facilities and resources, visit our Miami campus or schedule a virtual tour to get to know us better.

If you are interested in applying to our 11-Week Level Courses in Fashion Design, the first step you should take is the Online Application. Once completed, a detailed email will be sent with instructions on how to proceed with your registration, document submission, and visa application, if applicable. International students will have further assistance throughout their visa solicitation process with our Designated School Official (DSO). Once your registration has been completed, you will receive instructions about housing options, orientation, and more.