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NABA launches "The Olympic Competit ion"Summer Courses Competit ionCal l for Entr ies 2012

NABA wants to motivate young International talents eager to undertake an intensive summer study experience in Milano, the cutting edge of creativity, by offering 10 full scholarships covering the full tuition fee for one of the 2-week NABA Summer Courses 2012The Summer Courses propose a wide and updated synthesis of NABA know-how, giving a view of the most significant trends of the market, of industrial creation processes, of artistic and social expression, of Interior and Product Design, Fashion Design, Styling, Accessories, Textiles, Communication and Marketing, as well as Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Theatre Design and Media Design, together with the opportunity to experiment with a topical project theme, under the guidance of renowned professionals that will help students to delve into a design environment simulating a professional studio, gaining profound insight into the technical components of the design process.With students from almost 50 different countries, NABA community benefits from a broad diversity of cultures and ideas. Here in Milan, a thriving metropolis with an international dimension, the city of architects, designers, fashion stylists, entrepreneurs, graphic designers, creative minds and publishers, students will have an unequalled opportunity not just to learn design, fashion and communication, but also to immerse themselves in a vibrant, stimulating creative culture that will be an asset to their education and professional experience.

NABA Summer Courses 2012

- First Session from June 25th to July 6th 2012- Second Session from July 10th to July 20th 2012- Third Session from July 24th to August 3rd 2012Please see calendar about starting dates for the course of your interest.NABA will award ECTS credits for its Summer Programs to university students.

Competition Brief

The city of London has been elected host city of the XXX Olympic Summer Games in 2012.Taking inspiration from the Olympic values, applicants must submit a creative project (to be developed with any tool that the applicant is familiar with: e.g. sketches, illustrations, computer graphics, collage, …).Please notice that the chosen technique must be related to the field of the course for which applicants are ap-plying to (e.g.: an applicant selecting “Fashion Accessories Workshop” should submit a project related to fashion accessories).

Audience

NABA Summer Competition 2012 is addressed to anyone with a passion for design, fashion, interior & architecture, visual and graphic design or any related field that have an inquisitive mind and an attitude for critical thinking and investigation.

Submission

Applicants must submit:- Personal CV- A letter of motivation (max. 1 A4 page)- NABA Summer Programs Application Form 2012- The creative project on the Competition’s brief, ‘The Olympic Competition’

Materials required

The project must be presented in maximum three A4 pages in jpg format, resolution 150 dpi

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DeadlineAll material must be sent via e-mail to summer@naba.it indicating in the subject ‘The Olympic Competition’ by and not later than April 30th 2012

Candidates will be informed about the results of the competition via email by May 14th 2012 Prizes

10 full scholarships covering the full tuition fee for one of the 2-week NABA Summer Courses 2012. Please note that the350 € contribution for the field trip to Tuscany of the "Discovering the best of contemporary Art in Italy" course is not included in the scholarship. Eligibility CriteriaAge: from 17 years of age* All classes at NABA are held in English, so you will be required to have a fluent understanding of the English language.

Please note that in order to submit the application for a specific course, you need to meet the specific admission requirements as indicated in the course descriptions. As a general rule:

- Introduction level courses at NABA are intended for students without any academic background in a spe cific subject area and offering a unique opportunity to explore a new creative environment.

- Workshops (project research) at NABA are particularly suitable for students with some background in that specific subject area who are keen on building upon this through hands-on training experience.

- Advanced level courses at NABA are intensive skills enhancement programs addressed to final year students or those with some initial working experience in the sector willing to explore new opportunities combining strategy and creativity.

*Students who are 17 and show a strong motivation towards art and design can apply for Introduction level and No level courses only and must complete their application with a release of responsibility signed by their parents or legal guardians.

Property Rights

Intellectual property rights, including copyright to all entered works, belong to the author. Therefore, protecting these rights is the responsibility of each candidate. Rights concerning the exhibition, publication and broadcasting of winners’ works belong both to participants and NABA.

Info

Email: summer@naba.itWebsite: http://www.design-summer-courses.com

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NABA Summer Courses 2012 Calendar

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Introduction to Design. Interior & Product Design

Introduction to Graphic Design

Cultural Tours of the Best in Design in Milano

Visual Design WorkshopEditorial Graphic Design and Illustration

Product Design Workshop

My Personal Corporate

Interior Design Workshop

The WordPress Prevalence, your next free CMS Environment

Interaction Design Workshop

Introduction to Videogames DesignThe Age of Videogames

Product Design Advanced

Sound Design Workshop

Interior Design Advanced

Videogame Design Workshop

Introduction to Fashion DesignFashion Design & Fashion Styling

Introduction to Fashion Design

Introduction to Drawing. The Practice of Drawing:Drawing Italian Art and the City of Milan

Introduction to Fashion Management

The Artist and the Model: School of Nude Painting

Fashion Communication Workshop

Discovering the Best of Contemporary Art in Italy

Fashion Design Workshop 1

Fashion Design Workshop 2

How to make an Art Exhibition

Fashion Management Workshop

Introduction to Music and TheatreOpera in Milano

Fashion Styling Workshop

Theatre Costume Workshop

Fashion Accessories Design

Fashion Textile Design

Fashion Retail Management