Highlights
Tuition fee
940 EUR / module
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Tuition fee
940 EUR / module
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Duration
14 days
Duration
14 days
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Zlín, Czech Republic
Campus location
Zlín, Czech Republic
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Within the TBU Summer School you have a great opportunity to gain more knowledge and practical experience in shoe design, but also have fun in the multicultural environment. Faculty of Multimedia Communication organises TBU Summer School 2015 focused on Shoe Design. The first summer school is focused on Shoe Design. Within two challenging and exciting weeks you will gain valuable knowledge and also practical experience in shoe design. With nearly 20 years of professional experience, from Denmark to Singapore from the UK to New Zealand, the award winning designer, Mrs. Jana Buch will impart a plethora of essential skills consolidated within a considered holistic approach.

Overview

Initially studying how to build thematic consistency and design integrity within a collection; you‘ll then be introduced to current trends and trend analysis. This theoretical study will be underpinned by a strong skills training in sketching; colour, form and proportion, which will be extended with CAD work. You will be introduced to pattern and last making, and on a more academic theme exposed to the bio-mechanics of movement and health issues relating to feet. There will also be a short introduction to materials, their qualities and how best to manipulate them. At the end of the course, your newly developed skills and experience will be consolidated with practical prototype making. The pace of the course will be adjusted to suit your personal and the group needs. There will also be, if interest requires, the opportunity to visit a working last modellers, shoes manufacturers, and tannery. Participants obtain 4 ECTS each.

During the TBU Summer Schools 2015 students can use modern facilities to advance their personal development and skills. Participants can meet and discuss with the finest academic minds and experts in the field of their interest.

In addition, participants are also provided with very interesting programme including cultural events, introduction to Czech culture and traditions, discovering Zlín and its beautiful surroundings.

Programme Structure

Shoe Design Summer Workshop

  • Trends and trend analysis
  • Visual communication skills
  • Practical material crafting skills
  • Bio-mechanics of the foot
  • Basic health issues of the foot

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 14 days

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

15 August

Language

English

Credits

4 ECTS

Campus Location

  • Zlín, Czech Republic

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Interest in shoe design
  • English proficiency
  • Submit application form before deadline

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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    940 EUR / module
    940 EUR / module

Additional Details

Shoe Design Summer Workshop

  • Early bird deadline: 30 April 2015, fee:EUR 890
  • Application deadline: 31 May 2015 fee: EUR 940
Fee includes:
  • Administration fee
  • Course fee
  • Course materials
  • Accommodation in the University Halls of Residence including Wi-Fi connection and breakfast
  • Cultural programme (15 August – 29 August)
  • Welcome Dinner, Farewell Evening, Orientation Walk
  • Discount for meals in the University Refectory and Restaurant
  • Access to the University Library
  • Internet connection in University campus
  • Guided tours of the Czech companies
  • Certificate
  • CD with photos
  • Guides provided by Czech students

Funding

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