Summer Programs

PROGRAM COSTS
Summer I 2012 (4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses): April 22, 2012
Summer II 2012 (4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses): May 9, 2012
Summer III 2012 (6 Weeks/9 Credits: 3 Courses): April 22, 2012
Summer IV 2012 (London Milan Program: 4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses): April 24, 2012
Summer V 2012 (London Milan Program: 4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses): May 7, 2012

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

MILAN PROGRAMS

NABA offers 3, four or six week summer programs in Milan. Students will earn 6 – 9 US credits per term. The Summer Courses present a wide and updated synthesis of NABA know-how, giving a view of the most significant trends of the market, of industrial creation processes, of artistic and social expression, of Design, Fashion, Graphic and Communication, together with the opportunity to experiment with a topical project theme, under the guidance of renowned professionals and in cooperation with big companies.

MILAN/LONDON PROGRAMS

During the summer, SAI also offers a London/Milan Dual City Program. Now in its seventh successful year, this unique collaboration between Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (CSM) & Chelsea College of Art and Design (CCAD) in London and Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA) in Milan enables students to study in two of Europe’s most inspiring cities taking complementary courses in the fields of Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Marketing and Retail Design and Communication. Last year, nearly 200 students from 40 different countries joined these career boosting short courses and came away with fresh ideas, new creative energies and a network of future business contacts.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
  • 4 to 6 weeks of study in Milan (and London for Dual City students)
  • Tuition
  • US academic credit (if applicable) for up to 9 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
  • One month of online Italian Language instruction

On-Site Services

  • Housing within walking distance to the school
  • 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
  • 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
  • Alumni network

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Personal expenses
  • Art supplies (if applicable)
  • Return shuttle to airport upon departure
PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Summer I 2012 (4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses)

Students choose one course from the following:

  • IN NB 255 Introduction to Interior Design
  • PD NB 280 Introduction to Product Design
  • FD NB 260 Introduction to Fashion Design
  • FS NB 265 Introduction to Fashion Styling
  • FM NB 255 Introduction to Fashion Management: Principles of Fashion Marketing and Retail Management
  • GD NB 275 Introduction to Graphic Design
  • ID NB 265 Introduction to Video games Design: the Age of Video games
  • AR NB 255 Introduction to Drawing and Italian Art
  • TH NB 255 Introduction to Music and Theater: Opera in Milano

Students choose one course from the following:

  • CT NB 300 Cultural Tours of the Best in Design in Milano: A Journey through the Italian Design Landscape.
  • PD NB 300 Intermediate Product Design Workshop
  • IN NB 305 Intermediate Interior Design Workshop
  • GD NB 305 Intermediate Interaction Design Workshop
  • FC NB 300 Intermediate Fashion Communication Workshop
  • FD NB 310 Intermediate Fashion Design Workshop 1
  • FM NB 305 Intermediate Fashion Management Workshop
  • FS NB 300 Intermediate Fashion Styling Workshop
  • GD NB 300 Intermediate Visual Design Workshop: Editorial Graphic Design and Illustration
  • ID NB 365 Intermediate Videogame Design Workshop
  • ID NB 355 Intermediate Sound Design Workshop
  • AR NB 355 The Artist and the Model: School of Nude Painting
  • AR NB 300 Discovering the Best of Contemporary Art in Italy. An artistic Journey through Lombardy, Tuscany and Piedmont
  • FD NB 322 Intermediate Theater Costume Workshop

For course descriptions, please click on “class schedules” to the left.

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Summer II 2012 (4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses)

Students choose one course from the following:

  • CT NB 300 Cultural Tours of the Best in Design in Milano: A Journey through the Italian Design Landscape.
  • PD NB 300 Intermediate Product Design Workshop
  • IN NB 305 Intermediate Interior Design Workshop
  • GD NB 305 Intermediate Interaction Design Workshop
  • FC NB 300 Intermediate Fashion Communication Workshop
  • FD NB 310 Intermediate Fashion Design Workshop 1
  • FM NB 305 Intermediate Fashion Management Workshop
  • FS NB 300 Intermediate Fashion Styling Workshop
  • GD NB 300 Intermediate Visual Design Workshop: Editorial Graphic Design and Illustration
  • ID NB 365 Intermediate Videogame Design Workshop
  • ID NB 355 Intermediate Sound Design Workshop
  • AR NB 355 The Artist and the Model: School of Nude Painting
  • AR NB 300 Discovering the Best of Contemporary Art in Italy. An artistic Journey through Lombardy, Tuscany and Piedmont
  • FD NB 322 Intermediate Theater Costume Workshop

Students choose one course from the following:

    • FD NB 315 Intermediate Fashion Design Workshop 2
    • FD NB 305 Intermediate/Advanced Fashion Accessories Design
    • AR NB 360 Intermediate/Advanced How to Make an Art Exhibition
    • FD NB 360 Intermediate/Advanced Fashion Textile Design
    • RD NB 350 Intermediate/Advanced Fashion Retail Management
    • IN NB 350 Intermediate/Advanced Interior Design
    • PD NB 350 Intermediate/Advanced Product Design
    • MK NB 360 My Personal Corporate
    • GD NB 361 The WordPress Prevalence, Your Next Free CSM Environment

      For course descriptions, please click on “class schedules” to the left.

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      Summer III 2012 (6 Weeks/9 Credits: 3 Courses)

      Students choose one course from the following:

      • IN NB 255 Introduction to Interior Design
      • PD NB 280 Introduction to Product Design
      • FD NB 260 Introduction to Fashion Design
      • FS NB 265 Introduction to Fashion Styling
      • FM NB 255 Introduction to Fashion Management: Principles of Fashion Marketing and Retail Management
      • GD NB 275 Introduction to Graphic Design
      • ID NB 265 Introduction to Video games Design: the Age of Video games
      • AR NB 255 Introduction to Drawing and Italian Art
      • TH NB 255 Introduction to Music and Theater: Opera in Milano

      Students choose one course from the following:

      • CT NB 300 Cultural Tours of the Best in Design in Milano: A Journey through the Italian Design Landscape.
      • PD NB 300 Intermediate Product Design Workshop
      • IN NB 305 Intermediate Interior Design Workshop
      • GD NB 305 Intermediate Interaction Design Workshop
      • FC NB 300 Intermediate Fashion Communication Workshop
      • FD NB 310 Intermediate Fashion Design Workshop 1
      • FM NB 305 Intermediate Fashion Management Workshop
      • FS NB 300 Intermediate Fashion Styling Workshop
      • GD NB 300 Intermediate Visual Design Workshop: Editorial Graphic Design and Illustration
      • ID NB 365 Intermediate Videogame Design Workshop
      • ID NB 355 Intermediate Sound Design Workshop
      • AR NB 355 The Artist and the Model: School of Nude Painting
      • AR NB 300 Discovering the Best of Contemporary Art in Italy. An artistic Journey through Lombardy, Tuscany and Piedmont
      • FD NB 322 Intermediate Theater Costume Workshop

      Students choose one course from the following:

      • FD NB 315 Intermediate Fashion Design Workshop 2
      • FD NB 305 Intermediate/Advanced Fashion Accessories Design
      • AR NB 360 Intermediate/Advanced How to Make an Art Exhibition
      • FD NB 360 Intermediate/Advanced Fashion Textile Design
      • RD NB 350 Intermediate/Advanced Fashion Retail Management
      • IN NB 350 Intermediate/Advanced Interior Design
      • PD NB 350 Intermediate/Advanced Product Design
      • MK NB 360 My Personal Corporate
      • GD NB 361 The WordPress Prevalence, Your Next Free CSM Environment

      For course descriptions, please click on “class schedules” to the left.

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      Summer IV 2012 (London Milan Dual City Program 4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses)

      Students choose one course from the following:

      • FS NB 268 Fashion Styling and Image Creation: London (CSM)
      • FS NB 269 Fashion Styling and Image Creation: Milan (NABA)
      • FC NB 268 Fashion and Culture in London (CSM)
      • FC NB 269 Fashion and Culture in Milan (NABA)
      • FD NB 268 Portfolio Building for your Fashion Career: London (CSM)
      • FD NB 269 Portfolio Building for your Fashion Career: Milan (NABA)
      • IN NB 256 The Principles of Interior Design – London (CCAD)
      • IN NB 301 Intermediate Interior Design Workshop – Milan (NABA)
      • IN NB 356 Intermediate Commercial Interior Design – London (CCAD)
      • IN NB 357 Advanced Interior Design – Milan (NABA)
      • CT NB 256 Cultural Tour: A Journey through the Design Landscape in London: Architecture & Interior Design (CCAD)
      • CT NB 257 Cultural Tours of the Best in Milan: A Journey through the Italian Landscape (NABA)
      • TH NB 300 Theater Costume Workshop – London (CCAD)
      • TH NB 301 Theater Costume Workshop – Milan (NABA)

      These programs are hands-on, practical courses suitable for beginner, intermediate students, perfect for anyone planning on applying for further studies or trying something new. Each subject area requires studying in London (CSM or CCAD) and Milan (NABA). (9 course days, 45 hours in each city).

      For course descriptions, please click on “class schedules” to the left.

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      Summer V 2012 (London Milan Dual City Program 4 Weeks/6 Credits: 2 Courses)

      Students choose one course from the following:

      • FM NB 268 Fashion Business, Branding and Marketing: London (CSM)
      • FM NB 269 Fashion Business, Branding and Marketing: Milan (NABA)
      • FI NB 268 Fashion Illustration Techniques: London (CSM)
      • FI NB 269 Fashion Illustration Techniques: Milan (NABA)

      These programs are hands-on, practical courses suitable for beginners and portfolio builders, perfect for anyone planning on applying for further studies or trying something new. Each subject area requires studying in London (CSM) and Milan (NABA). 9 course days, 45 hours in each city.

      For course descriptions, please click on “class schedules” to the left.

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