Programs

ACADEMIC DEGREES (IN ITALIAN)

NABA offers a wide range of academic degrees, valid in all European countries and in all countries outside Europe that have a bilateral agreement with Italy on recognition of academic qualifications. Each program is linked to a specific numberof European University Credits (CFU). All of the Academy's three-year courses are fully legally recognised by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR). At the end of the academic course, having passed all the necessary exams and having presented a thesis, students are awarded the "Academic Diploma", legally valid (for state exams, teaching and some professional exams). The Academic Diploma is equivalent in all EU countries to the diploma of HIGHER EDUCATION and to the BACHELOR OF ARTS Honours and gives graduates right of access to the European Degree Courses for the diploma of Master of Arts (M.A. Honours) and also qualifies them to do a PhD in Arts Universities across Europe and in countries outside Europe which have a bilateral agreement with Italy on recognition of academic qualifications.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (BA HONS) IN ITALIAN
Bachelor of Arts Hons Degree Programs (3-year program, 180 CFU):
Design (Industrial, Interior)
Fashion and Textile Design
Graphic Design and Art Direction
Media Design
Theatre Design
Visual Arts.

Starting date: October
Starting date of preparatory language course for international students: September

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES
Art and Design university students wishing to complete their education degree in Italy may be eligible to be accepted directly into the 2nd year of any Bachelor of Arts degree program at NABA if they fulfil the transfer requirements. The International Relations office will provide assistance for these cases.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN ITALIAN
Starting date: January

MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS
(2-year program, 120 CFU)
Multimedia Communication Design
Textile and New Materials Design
Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies

ONE YEAR-MASTER PROGRAMS
(1-year intensive program, 60 CFU)
Photography and Visual Design
(in collaboration with Forma. Centro Internazionale di Fotografia di Milano www.formafoto.it)
Digital Environment Design
Action Marketing and Visual Communication*
Landscape Design - Extraordinary Landscapes**
(in collaboration with Politecnico di Milano)
Sound Design and Drama

Detailed programs can be found on:
www.master-naba.com
* starting date: October
** starting date: May

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
International undergraduate students interested in gaining an educational experience in Italy, but not full enrolment on the three-year degree program, are offered other opportunities.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
(1/2/3 year Undergraduate Programs)
This program offers an opportunity to talented students not in possess of a high school diploma valid for entering the Italian University System and whishing to attend NABA BA Hons degree programs. Students will follow the same BA curriculum, but will receive a final certificate non equivalent to the BA degree. Transfer students can be admitted to the Diploma program in the 2nd or 3rd year upon submission of a cv and portfolio.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (IN ENGLISH)
NABA has developed a set of programs in English specifically designed for international students. These programs include semester abroad courses, summer courses and one-year master programs. The structure of the one-year master programs follows the indications of the Italian Ministry of University (MIUR) and therefore issues 60 European Credits, while summer and semester programs follow the structure of the US university system.

SEMESTER/YEAR ABROAD PROGRAMS
Starting dates: September and January
Intermediate level (open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students enrolled in International Universities, subject to the fulfilment of set prerequisites). These programs are developed in cooperation with a network of international universities and aim to respond to the educational needs of students who wish to spend a semester or a year in Italy to study, in English, in the areas of Fashion, Design, Visual Arts, and Communication. They follow specific syllabi defined in cooperation with the University concerned and change every year. US college/university students can obtain US transfer credits delivered by the concerned US university. (One semester corresponds to 15 US university credits).

Detailed programs can be found at:
www.academic-studies-italy.com

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY/NABA CENTER FOR DESIGN
In conjunction with Philadelphia University (USA), NABA offers a unique semester abroad program specifically designed to fill the needs of Design and Fashion Management students who wish to receive a US university credit transfer in the following ways:

1) To develop an understanding of design culture in Italy.
2) To permit students to come to understand the rise of Milan as a principal design, and design marketing/managing capital, pursuing their studies in English.
3) To use Milan as an open laboratory and permit access to its many resources, facilitating the ability of students to think about design - and to function as designers and design managers - in a more international manner. Majors of study presently include: Fashion Merchandising/Fashion Industry Management; Graphic Design; and Industrial/Product Design. A program in Interior Design is under development; please inquire. In addition to courses in the above majors, students may also take courses in Italian Language, Contemporary Italian Society, and History of Italian Design. For a complete program description, contact the NABA International Relations office or visit:
www.philau.edu/coopsa/Study_abroad.htm

SUMMER PROGRAMS
(2 or 4 week-programs)
NABA offers a wide range of summer programs in the areas of Visual Arts, Design, Fashion and Communication open to high school graduates or to first and second year university students. The Introduction level programs (30th June - 11th July) are aimed at students without academic background on a specific subject area and offer a unique opportunity to explore a new creative environment. Students will learn from experienced and skilled professionals and will be taught how to research and present a creative idea. The intermediate level programs (15th - 25th July) meet the needs of students possessing previous knowledge on the subject area and keen to build upon this, through an intensive and specialised training experience. Students participate in a design environment simulating a professional studio, gaining profound insight into the technical components of the design process. Selected visits to museums, companies, production sites and design studios during the programs expose students to the creative and cultural environment in Italy. NABA strongly recommends students to combine the two week modules into a four week-program meeting specific training needs and especially in order to gain a more profound Italian design experience.

INTRODUCTION LEVEL
Introduction to Fashion Design
Introduction to Fashion Marketing
Introduction to Interior Design
Introduction to Product Design
Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Contemporary Art

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Fashion Design Studio
Fashion Merchandising Studio
Fashion Journalism Studio
Fashion Styling Studio
Fashion Textile and Fibres Studio
Graphic Design Studio
Interior Design Studio
Product Design Studio
Benessere: Design, Production and Marketing of lifestyles
Contemporary Art and Curatorial Studies
Shoe Design (June 30th - July 25th)
Detailed programs can be found at:
www.design-summer-courses.com

THE DUAL CITY SUMMER SESSION
In collaboration with Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (London), NABA offers a wide range of four week courses for beginners and portfolio builders in the fields of Fashion, Interiors, Product and Graphic Design which take place in July starting with 2 weeks in London, then continuing to Milan for the second two weeks of the course.
For further information about "London-Milan 2008: The Dual City Summer Sessions" please see our dedicated website for secure online booking:
www.london-milan-courses.com

ONE YEAR- MASTER PROGRAMS in English
Starting date: January

INTERIOR DESIGN - NEW DOMESTIC LANDSCAPES
This master contains two distinctive areas of activity: the first involves a series of theoretical and cultural seminars with contemporary historians, journalists, anthropologists, sociologists and artists who will help to trace the boundaries of domestic living in a variety of international scenarios. The second involves a series of project workshops with interior designers, light designers and experts in innovative and ecological materials who will help students build new design project scenarios. Each project will be executed as a real-life simulation in which the master program partners' technical experts and managers will involve the students and work together to create experimental design scenarios.

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