Summer Programs

Students wishing to study design and art in London during the summer, may choose from three programs.

CENTRAL SAINT MARTINS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Summer I & II: 3 weeks/3 credits

CSM offers two summer terms geared towards beginning art and design students. No portfolio or prior experience is necessary. Students choose from an array of art and design courses. Please see class schedules for a complete list of courses.

Summer I Courses
Summer II Courses

LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
Summer III: 8 weeks/12 credits

LCF offers two programs during the summer: Fashion design & Merchandising or Footwear Design. Both summer programs include a trip to Paris. 

Fashion Design & Merchandising: This program is a perfect introduction to fashion design and fashion merchandising & communications. It is made up of six units which combine to create one program. The program is most suitable for beginners, includes a fashion & culture field trip to Paris and is composed of the following courses:

• Product development in the UK
• Fashion forecasting
• Fashion marketing in the UK
• Historical and contemporary fashion research studies
• Fashion styling
• The design process

Footwear Design: This program (in conjunction with Cordwainers College) combines traditional design principles with innovation & creativity, an overview of CAD technology & an opportunity to experience the traditional craft of shoemaking. From the start, students will gain a concentrated and superior knowledge of the footwear product, with a strong emphasis on design & inspiration, the use of CAD technology (an introduction to rapid prototyping & foot scanning) & product realization (students will make a basic court shoe). The program is most suitable for beginners, includes a fashion & culture field trip to Paris and is composed of the following courses:

• Design
• Making
• CAD
• Paris fashion and culture trip

Summer III Course Descriptions

CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
CAMBERWELL COLLEGE OF ARTS
WIMBLEDON COLLEGE OF ART
Summer IV: 3 weeks/3 credits

CCAD, CCA and WCA offers one summer term geared towards beginning art and design students. No portfolio or prior experience is necessary. Students choose from an array of art and design courses. Please see class schedules for a complete list of courses.

Summer IV Courses

• 3 to 8 weeks of study in London
• Tuition
• US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 12 credit hours

Pre-Departure Services

• Admission services from application to completion, with friendly, reliable advising
• Online student groups designed to acquaint students with other SAI students participating in the program
• Student Handbook delivered prior to your departure
• Support and assistance through SAI’s online “live chat” feature

On-Site Services

• Airport pick-up on check-in day
• Welcome reception and events
• Welcome bag upon arrival containing items to kick-start your experience abroad
• Health insurance
• Housing
• Orientation: comprehensive introduction to your city and program
• Cell phone
• 24 hour emergency support line
• Cultural activities throughout the term
• Farewell evening and reception

Re-Entry Services

• Registration fees for re-entry conferences
• Ambassador program

Not Included

• Airfare
• Personal expenses
• Art supplies (if applicable)