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Summer Course: Italian Leather Design at IED Florence

Location: Italy: Florence

Term: Summer

Dates: July 2 - 27, 2012

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design

http://www.ied.edu/

Via Sciesa 4 Milan, 20135 Italy

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Phone: +39 02 55192963

Fax: +39 02 5468517

Description

Covers fundamental elements of leather design and color while developing an understanding of the various processes involved in the production of handcrafted leather goods. Under the guidance of a master craftsman, students learn about the development of the art and application of traditional techniques. Students will complete at least one complete piece as their final project.

Admission requirements: Introductory courses are intended for students at all levels of experience, including absolute beginners. No specific skills are required. Applicants should also show curiosity, passion and motivation.

Highlights

Topics covered: Leather creation, tanning techniques, different types and functions of leather, leather accessories, textile patterns for accessories, free-hand drawing, illustration and drawing techniques for leather accessories, use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in the design process, historical overview of leather traditions in Florence, preparation and production of patterns, pattern cutting and leather stitching techniques.

Level: Introductory

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Credit Available

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Independent living
  • Other

Participants Travel to Italy

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Other
  • 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

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