ArtEZ Fashion Masters

at Kortestraat 27, Arnhem , 6811 EP Netherlands

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ArtEZ Fashion Masters offers two unique, fully accredited Masters: the Master Fashion Design and the Master Fashion Strategy. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, these fulltime, two-year curricula rely on English as language of instruction.

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ArtEZ Fashion Masters We offer two unique, fully accredited Masters: the Master Fashion Design and the Master Fashion Strategy. Together they cover the vast variety of subjects of the contemporary fashion sector. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, these fulltime, two-year curricula rely on English as language of instruction. Our mission Our aim is to educate fashion professionals who from a personal fascination critically interrogate the current mainstream fashion system and seek out the boundaries of the prevailing fashion discourse through research and design. Innovation The capacity to innovate is the most important skill to master. The student knows how to combine social, artistic and intellectual skills for completing innovative projects and/or collections. We expect students to do this in a personal and authentic way and in relation to the spirit of time and to new developments in the field of fashion. Personal approach We offer a personal approach and individual supervision within the framework of a research community. We aim to attract talented professionals who experiment and do not refrain from interdisciplinary collaboration, who develop a clear perspective on their own role within the fashion field and are capable of adjusting their course, if relevant. Based on intensive coaching students learn to reflect critically on their work and themselves, as well as to position themselves in the professional, international world of fashion. Design research By pursuing theoretical and design research our graduates will master an authentic and relevant approach to the fashion field. Students learn to design and execute collections according to the design (research) cycle, which consists of conceptualisation, experiment & prototyping, positioning and dissemination. At the Fashion Masters, we do not conceive of research as merely about some (design) topic or as merely a theoretical activity, but also as exploration and/or experiment by means of design (research-through-design). We thus train inquisitive, research-minded fashion professionals. Our graduates are capable of critically reflecting in their work on the current and ongoing discourse in the fashion world and of creating innovative collections, products and/or services which contribute to the development of the fashion system. Our lecturer in Research Methodology and Cultural Studies is Dr. Bibi Straatman. Theory programme In the first year, students of Fashion and Shoe Design follow the theory programme together with students of Fashion Strategy, and they are stimulated to collaborate. José Teunissen who is professor in Fashion Theory at ArtEZ is in charge of the content of this theory programme. In addition, Teunissen is visiting professor at the University of the Arts, London, trailblazer NWO Next Fashion innovation agenda and member of the Dutch Creative Industries Council, while also being active as freelance curator and publicist at a national and international level. Another lecturer within this programme is the renowned Dutch fashion journalist Milou van Rossum (NRC Handelsblad). Professional guidance Apart from our academic staff, a number of leading experts from the international field of fashion and interrelated creative sectors offer supervision to our master students, such as Lilian Driessen (MARIA LUX), Mark van Vorstenbos (youasme measyou) and Martin van Dusseldorp (Viktor & Rolf). In the Master Fashion Strategy, professionals such as David Shah (View Publications), Judith ter Haar (Jones Arnhem) and Sam Colijn (Out Of Office) share their expertise. Shoe Design students receive guidance from renowned experts, such as Olivier Amiot (Céline), Kristel Peters (Bottega Veneta and Dries van Noten) and the famous Dutch shoe designer Jan Jansen. This also allows students to develop an international network of their own. Furthermore, alumni from both curricula play a major role as (guest) instructor, including Maaike Feitsma, Hanka van der Voet and Oscar Raaijmakers. Structure of the programme The academic year starts in the week of September 1st. The study consists of 4 semesters (Orientation, Reflection, Creation, Presentation) which each last twenty-one weeks. The focus in each semester is on three different domains: the Artistic, Theoretical and Professional Domain. Other major elements of the curriculum are workshops, lectures and an international exchange project to New York. Students are also encouraged to join external projects and participate in international fairs and contests. Master Fashion Strategy In 1990 the Master Fashion Strategy, which evolved from the bachelor programme in Fashion Design, was developed for students who want to explore the context and meaning of fashion as a cultural phenomenon in order to use this knowledge in a range of sectors across the creative industries, such as journalism, curation, retail, branding, performance art and fine arts. Every year the graduation projects are presented to a group of major experts from these various sectors within the broad field of fashion. Starting from both theory and practice, students focus on articulating an original strategic vision. They learn how to develop and communicate research-based concepts relevant to today’s multi-disciplinary fashion industry as part of the creative industries. To allow students to position themselves better in the field of fashion, part of the first-year curriculum involves a three-month, so-called In Company Project. Both the choice and research results of this project potentially have much influence on the kind of graduation research developed by the student in his or her second year. Master Fashion Design In 1998 this one-year programme (at the time) was launched as Fashion Institute Arnhem (FIA). The curriculum aimed to bridge the gap between fashion training and the international fashion industry. Today we still aim to attract talented fashion designers who after their bachelor training have the aspiration to develop their skills and better position themselves in the international high-end fashion industry. Our students are expected to be capable of conceptual thinking, a feature for which fashion training in Arnhem is known, and subsequently to translate their self-developed concepts in relevant collections. To graduate, our students design a garment or shoe collection, write a thesis and put together an extensive portfolio. Further, they are encouraged to reflect on alternative presentation and dissemination formats such as film and expositions. Each year the graduation collections are presented to an international audience in a show, film or exhibition. Shoe Design Shoe Design is a recently established specialisation within the Master Fashion Design, aimed at designers who want to develop their personal signature and improve their conceptual skills and craftsmanship, and position themselves as a professional shoe designer in the fashion industry. In addition to design classes students follow an extensive module on traditional shoemaking. Graduates Master Fashion Design and Shoe Design students will graduate from ArtEZ with a Master's degree in Fashion Design (MFD). Students from the Master Fashion Strategy will earn a Master's degree in Fashion Strategy (MFS). Graduates of the Master Fashion Strategy find a position as strategic concept designer, fashion journalist, trend forecaster, fashion curator but also as ‘retail innovator’, ‘brand builder’, ‘fashion researcher’ and so on. They work for world-renowned studios and companies, such as Philips Design, ELLE, O'Neill and Design Bridge. Other graduates have chosen to explore their personal vision by forming their own company, such as Andrea Wiegman of Second Sight. Some graduates join or initiate hybrid, interdisciplinary projects with the aim to create crossovers between fashion, art, film, performance, etc., thus creating new professions, as is the case with Maria Druganova, who launched a career as a fashion activist. Our graduates may also find jobs in the public creative sector, such as Methap Gungormez who works at Het Nieuwe Instituut. Graduates of the Master Fashion Design mostly end up as fashion or shoe designer, as head of design, creative director or senior stylist of design teams of well-known international fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Viktor & Rolf and United Nude. Other graduates set up a successful fashion label of their own, such as Jan Taminiau, Spijkers & Spijkers and Monique van Heist, or they position themselves as designer within the interdisciplinary field of fashion, technology and innovation, such as Pauline van Dongen, who calls herself a fashion innovator. Location & Facilities Our building is located in the city centre of Arnhem and it is open 7 days a week from 8:00 am till 1:00 am. We share this location with the master programme in Fine Art; Dutch Art Institute (DAI). All students have their own studio workspace in a well-equipped atelier. Furthermore there is a computer room with scan and print facilities, several seminar rooms and a kitchen for communal lunches. All facilities of ArtEZ Institute of the Arts are available to our master students, such as a knitting room, photography workshop, print workshop, silkscreen workshop, library, etc. Application & Admission In order to be admitted to the Fashion Strategy programme a relevant bachelor degree is required, such as a degree in fashion- or product design, media or cultural studies, art history or journalism. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate their particular interest in fashion in relation to visual culture. Students who have a bachelor's degree in Fashion Design are eligible to apply for the Master Fashion Design. Candidates who want to apply for the specialisation Shoe Design must have a bachelor of Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Product Design or 3D Design. Applicants have to register at Studielink.nl. Subsequently they will be asked to submit a digital portfolio, a resume (C.V.) and a short letter of motivation. Based on this an initial selection will be made. Selected applicants will be sent an admission assignment. If the result of the assignment is satisfactory, they will be invited for an interview before an admission committee. Upon admission, fluency in English at a minimum level of IELTS 6 is required. Application deadline: May 1st, 2014 Admission links: http://www.artez.nl/fashion/Fashion_Design_(M)/Admission http://www.artez.nl/fashion/Fashion_Strategy_(M)/Admission Tuition fees For the 2013-2014 academic year the tuition fees for EER-students* are € 1.835,-. The institutional tuition fees for NON EER-students* are € 8.780,-. * There are exceptions: please visit our website for full information. Scholarships ArtEZ-scholarships for Non-EU applicants are available on a competitive basis. Each year the Fashion Masters nominates outstanding students for the Huygens scholarship. ArtEZ Institute of the Arts The Fashion Masters are part of the acclaimed ArtEZ Institute of the Arts. This is one of the leading arts educational institutes in the Netherlands. It comprises a broad range of bachelor and master courses in fashion, design, fine arts, architecture, music, dance and drama and offers ample opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. For decades, ArtEZ has been known for its high-level fashion curriculum in particular. This year the bachelor programme in Fashion Design, which has generated many well-known alumni such as Viktor & Rolf and Iris van Herpen, celebrates its 60th anniversary.

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ArtEZ Fashion Masters is Arnhem based place and this enity listed in College & University category. Located at Kortestraat 27 6811 EP. Contact phone number of ArtEZ Fashion Masters: 0031 (0) 26 3530910