About Course

• 9 Months
• Full-time  

• This course will also provide an in-depth study of production techniques and materials, trend forecasting, merchandising strategy and collection planning, forming the knitwear designers of the future with strong and forward-thinking creative direction.

  Throughout the 9 month program, students will develop a collection project, to be presented as both the midterm (capsule collection) and the final project (main collection), equally valid as a personal portfolio. Furthermore, a brand-specific project will be developed in collaboration with Missoni.

  During the Master, Missoni will host students in their headquarters, located in Sumirago (VA), for field experience. The students will understand how collections are conceived and will have the opportunity to join Missoni’s design team and work with in-house production.

  This intensive specialization program is taught by resident teachers from the industry and international guests. It also features field trips to production sites renowned for yarns,  material transformations and finished products.

  Lessons take place from January to September and amount to a total of 700 contact hours. Thereafter, there is the possibility of completing the course with an industry internship leading to the overall obtainment of 80 credits. English language proficiency and attendance are required. Candidates are eligible and selected after the admission process. . Additional prerequisites include previous studies in areas related to Fashion Design with previous courses in Knitwear or professional experience in the business.

  Depending on previous experience and academic achievements, employment can be found within any brand – particularly focused on knitwear – as a Knitwear Designer, Product Manager, Fashion Coordinator, Freelance Designer or Production Manager.