A Bachelor’s degree must have been successfully completed in either an arts- or science-based study programme. Admission is decided upon after receipt of a written application. This is possible at any time and contains alongside credentials, work samples

Location:

Dusseldorf, Germany

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master’s Degree programmes combine acquired knowledge of the subject Fashion Design with new and innovative approaches. The objective is to merge practice-oriented education with a conceptional methodology so as to expand their capabilities and career prospects. This study programme enables students to develop and promote their individual identities during the respective major study course. MA. Graduates at FDI are educated to have an understanding of contemporary fashion trends and their practical realisation, based on the sound expertise of the relevant context and the available marketing opportunities. To ensure an international focus, FDI offers three major study courses within the Master’s programme. In the major study courses, the respective projects are planned and executed both within the group, as well as in joint cross-thematic workshops. This provides the students with an insight into the fashion world and therefore encourages the creative process in all three areas.

A Bachelor’s degree must have been successfully completed in either an arts- or science-based study programme. Admission is decided upon after receipt of a written application. This is possible at any time and contains alongside credentials, work samples and a “Letter of motivation”. Language skills: English, fluent (spoken and written) PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: excellent perceptive faculties spatial sense creativity drawing talent personal initiative teamwork skills an interest in fashion

The MA. study programme PR & Fashion Styling is aimed at students who have competed their fashion design studies. The PR & Fashion Styling course introduces methods on how to identify fashion trends as well as their visual realisation regarding the presentation of fashion. The means of theoretical research to generate ideas and an understanding of conceptional contexts form the basis of the practical work. During the MA. study programme, the individual identity of each student along with his/her distinctive style is promoted through practical projects. This study programme aims to present fashion visually in an internationally intelligible way and thereby guide and clarify the design concepts of the students.

Setting Description:

The selection process at our institute deviates from that of state-run universities. We place emphasis on individual assistance and accept students all year round. In addition to his/her abilities and motivation, we also consider the personality of each applicant, therefore the personal interview takes centre stage alongside the submission of a creative portfolio and completion of a questionnaire. APPLICATION: A detailed application and the successful participation in a personal interview decide on the admission. The written application contains: letter of motivation CV (including photo) creative portfolio all diplomas and certificates relevant to the application Please send your documents either along with the signed admission form as pdf files, or a download link or by post.

Cost:

DURATION: 12 months full-time studies with 120 ECTS credit points COSTS: 10.000 Euro for FDI-students 11.000 Euro for EU-students 14.000 Euro for all other students 600 Euro Application fee Payable for EU students and students of all other countries in one installment. All fees are to be paid before the start of the Master?s studies. LAUNCHDATE: each year in January