Founded in 1964, Headquartered in Rome has opened its New Campus in Milan, just a few steps from Piazza Cinque Giornate, Corso di Porta Vittoria and from the most important headquarters of the international fashion houses.
Accademia Costume & Moda (ACM) is ranked among the Top 3 Fashion Schools in the world (Source: The Business of Fashion - BoF “The Best Fashion Schools in the World 2019” report) for the combined Undergraduate and Graduate Fashion Design categories.
Bachelor and Master courses are accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR)
In more than 50 years of activity ACM has developed a strong relationship with the Fashion and Entertainment Industry to design Academic Programs aimed at providing an all-round Educational Experience, with the final objective of Career Placement and development of a Personal Creative Identity.
Today, some of the most important professionals in the world, Creative Directors, Illustrators, Head Designers, Academy Award winners are alumni of ACM such as Alessandro Michele and Frida Giannini, Former Creative Directors of Gucci, Marco Mastroianni Responsable Crèation Matières chez Louis Vuitton, (Costume Designer for Cirque du Soleil, Illustrator and close collaborator of Thierry Mugler on various projects) or professionals who have worked for celebrities like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez (Vrettos Vrettakos) and many more.
ACM's placement ratio for their programs reaches 85% of their total student population with brands like GUCCI, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, FENDI, Alexander McQueen, Salvatore Ferragamo, MaxMara, Benetton, Emilio Pucci, Ermanno Scervino, Roberto Cavalli and many more. Alumni include Creative Directors, Celebrity Stylists, Fashion Editors and Costume Designers.
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1-Year Masters offered at Milan Campus
(Having 3 Different Specialization)
Fashion Communication &
Art Direction
1-Year Master Degree Course (English Taught)
Intake November | Location: Milan
This Course is addressed to Graduates and Professionals who wish to undertake a course that offers an opportunity to explore Cultural Insight and Practical Experience within this sector.
This Masters is built on a Cultural and Curatorial approach as well as Technological. Likewise, Styling, Fashion Filmmaking, Digital Graphic Communication as well as the Written Narrative, The Art of Writing and Storytelling that is effective in a world that will become more and more Virtual and more and more Analog based.
At the end of the Master, you will be able to pursue a professional career in the Fashion and Creative Industries as Digital Manager, Communication & MKTG Manager, Event Manager, Stylist, Journalists, Creative Directors, and Image Consultants.
Fashion Sustainability &
Industry Evolution
1-Year Master Degree Course (English Taught)
Intake November | Location: Milan
This Course is addressed to Graduates and Professionals who wish to specialize in Responsible Innovation Processes across the Economic, Environmental and Social Fields.
The Master in Fashion Sustainability & Industry Evolution integrates Cultural and Design Disciplines, examining the entire Production Cycle, the Business Models, Legal Areas, Communication and Scientific Study areas that are in Continuous Evolution.
At the end of the Master, you will be able to pursue a professional career in Fashion Companies in CSR, Supply Chain and Operate as Innovation Consultants on a Global Level.
Style & Management for the
Music Industry
1-Year Master Degree Course (Italian Taught)
Intake November | Location: Milan
This Course is addressed to Graduates and/or Professionals who wish to experience a curriculum based on the Development of the Creative and Economic Potential of an Artist, a Festival, a Record Label.
The course provides competences on Strategic, Innovative and Creative Development of the Record Industry by including also Music Publishing.
At the end of the Master, you will be able to pursue a professional career within Art Agencies, Record Companies, Cultural Institutions and Audiovisual Production Houses, as well as in Marketing Departments, Communication Offices for Theatres, Festivals and Concert Halls by working as Image Consultants/Stylists.
1-Year Foundation Course
FOUNDATION COURSE
(For International Students)
1-Year Intake September/November
(Italian Taught) Location: Rome/Milan
Preparatory course to the Bachelor Degree programs in Costume & Fashion, Fashion Communication : Fashion Editor, Styling & Communication and Fashion Design Management to achieve the minimum language requirements and years of schooling needed to access Italian Universities or Academies.
3-Years Bachelor Degree (Having 4 Different Specialization)
Costume & Fashion
3-Years Bachelor Degree Course (Italian Taught) 180 ECTS | Intake October | Location: Rome
A unique Undergraduate Program in which the subject areas of Costume, Fashion and Accessories Design are perfectly combined and balanced within the same educational path. The course prepares students to apply the Theoretical and Practical Culture acquired for the purpose of continuous updating in sectors in constant evolution.
By successfully completing the Bachelor of Arts in Costume and Fashion yon can operate in the sector as: Fashion Designer, Accessories Designer, Costume Designer, Product Manager, Textile Designer, Fashion Illustrator, Merchandiser, Research and Development Manager.
Fashion Management:
Fashion Product System
3-Years Bachelor Degree Course (Italian Taught) Intake October | Location: Rome/Milan
This Course has a Double Meaning : Design in that the sense of a creative company revolves around Design, Process, Methodologies and the realization of products to be communicated and distributed on the Markets. Management because the Training Objective of this course concerns the Construction of Innovative Managerial Figures. You can be placed in Marketing, Merchandising, Strategic Communication, Sales, Showroom Offices and work in Concert with Designers and Creatives in the Construction of New Brands and Products in the Fashion Area.
You will be able to pursue a career as Product Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Brand Manager and in all areas that collaborate with the Style Office and elaborate Brand Strategies.
Fashion Editor, Styling & Communication
3-Years Bachelor Degree Course (Italian Taught) 180 ECTS | Intake October | Location: Rome/Milan
This Course has been developed to respond to the growing demand of the industry for professionals able to work in the areas of Product and Brand Narratives in terms of Editing, Styling & Communication.
You will be able to pursue a career as Fashion Editors, Fashion Stylists, Image Coordinators, Event Managers, Communication Managers, Digital Communication Managers, Social Media Managers.
Pattern Cutting, Tailoring, Prototyping for Fashion & Performing Arts
3-Years Bachelor Degree Course (Italian Taught) 180 ECTS | Intake October | Location: Rome
This Course aims to fill the lack of professional figures in the High-Level Product Manufacturing area which are today crucial for the purposes of Maintenance, Development and the Innovation in the Fashion and Costume Supply Chain.
You will be able to pursue a career as a Professional in one of the two reference areas (Fashion, Costume) according to your vocation for Companies and Tailors or operate as Consultants, establish your Own Company or work along side with Designers and Creatives in the construction of New Brands and Products in the Fashion Area.
1-Year Masters offered at Rome Campus
(Having 6 Different Specialization)
Accessories Design
1-Year Master Degree Course (English Taught through consecutive translation from Italian)
60 ECTS | Intake November | Location: Rome
This Course is addressed to Graduates who wish to complete or to enhance their Cultural and Professional experience in Accessories Design.
The course is in collaboration with luxury brands and manufacturers representing the excellence of Made in Italy.
You will be able to pursue a career as Designers inside the Creative Studios, Product Studios or Design Studios and to cover the various professional roles in Fashion such as Research and Development of Materials to Product Managers, up to the creation of their Own Business.
Alta Moda, Fashion Design
1-Year Master Degree Course (English Taught through consecutive translation from Italian)
60 ECTS | Intake November | Location: Rome
This Course is addressed to students who wish to enhance their Cultural and Professional Experience in Alta Moda, a unique and exclusive field within Fashion Design.
Traditionally, Alta Moda or Haute Couture is the creation of unique Tailor-Made Garments made mainly by Hand using High Quality Fabrics, Decorations, Applications and Embroideries with extreme attention to details.
You will be able to pursue a career as Designers inside the Creative Offices of Haute Couture ateliers and in leading companies or to work as Product Office Managers and to cover various professional roles in Fashion: From the Design of a Collection to Textile and Print Design, Embellishment up to the creation of your own business.
Creative Knitwear Design
1-Year Master Degree Course (English Taught through consecutive translation from Italian)
60 ECTS | Intake February
Location: Reggio Emilia/Rome
This Course is addressed to Graduates and Professionals who wish to complete and enhance their Cultural and Professional experience in Knitwear, from Design to Implementation in a sector of excellence of Made in Italy.
In collaboration with Modateca Deanna and and numerous other prestigious Italian manufactures, the course takes you inside the heart of the Italian knitwear district.
You will be able to pursue a career as Fashion Designers with specific skills related to the Design of Knitwear and Jersey collections.
Fabrics Innovation Design
1-Year Master Degree Course (English Taught through consecutive translation from Italian)
60 ECTS | Intake November | Location: Rome
This Course is addressed to Graduates who wish to enhance their Career Prospects with a professional study path based on Culture, Creativity, Research and most importantly Innovation In Fabric Development (Textile Design), one of the most challenging and rapidly evolving fields within the entire Fashion Industry.
You will be able to pursue a career as Fabrics Designers in Textile and Materials (Design, Printing and Manipulations) or to cover Professional Roles in support of the Creative Direction in the Design of a collection.
The Art & Craft of the Costume Designer
1-Year Master Degree Course (English Taught through consecutive translation from Italian)
60 ECTS | Intake November | Location: Rome
This Course is addressed to students who intend to deepen their Cultural and Professional education in the field of Costume, from Design to its Realization.
The Master course is in collaboration with Costumier Tailors, Shoe Factories, Make-up and Wig Workshops and Roman Millineries, representative of the highest interpretative and craft skills in the world, recognized for competence, creativity, and workmanship at the service of the most important international productions.
You will be able to pursue a career as Assistant Costume Designer, Costume Designer Consultant, Professional Costume Designer able to work in National and International Theater/Cinema Productions.
2-Years Master Degree (Having 1 Specialization)
Costume Design & Alta Moda - Couture Design
2-Years Master Degree Course (English Taught through consecutive translation from Italian)
120 ECTS | Intake February | Location: Rome
This Course is addressed to Graduates, Professionals who intend to complete or deepen their Cultural and Professional preparation in the Fashion Sector with respect to Costume and Alta Moda or Couture Design.
You will be able to pursue a career in Theatre or Cinema Productions, Creative Studios, Product or Design Studios, and cover the various Professional Roles in the Fashion System, from Research and Material Development to Design and Product Management, starting their Own Business or working for Companies, Productions and Ateliers in Italy and Abroad.
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