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Accessories one year diploma

Perfect for those aiming to master technical and creative skills, this internationally recognized course features exclusive access to in-house bag and shoe sample rooms, equipping you with the expertise demanded by top brands and professionals worldwide.

The syllabus of the Accessories one year diploma covers all the topics of the Shoe One Year Diploma and of the Bag One Year Diploma. We suggest that you give a look at both of those programs to understand all the subjects that we have included in this comprehensive course.

Key features of the Accessories one-year diploma

  • Practical Learning: Focus on real-world applications and product-based education.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering design, technical skills, and market positioning.
  • Final Project: Create a unique accessories collection that showcases your creativity and technical expertise.

Course overview

Our 68-week Accessories one-year diploma in Milan combines fashion, technical mastery, and design for footwear and bag creation. The journey includes:

Shoe and bag design classes – 15 weeks each

The course covers essential skills like hand sketching of shoes, bags, soles and bag metal hardware and use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to convert your creative ideas in clear and professional drawings. You’ll learn to build a complete shoe and bag collection, research materials, and create a brand with strong values and marketing foundations. Students will learn how to get inspiration from trends, convey their concepts effectively, source materials and shapes, and transform their creativity into innovative projects.

hands that draw bag

Shoe pattern making classes – 15 weeks

Develop crucial skills in pattern making for various footwear styles, from women’s pumps to men’s moccasins and finishing with sneakers. The classes include a strong 2D CAD integration, hands-on sewing activities, and pattern drafting for various shoe models in our one-of-a-kind footwear lab inside the school.

hands drawing on a shoe made of microfibre to do the pattern making

Bag pattern making classes – 15 weeks

Gain technical skills to design and prototype diverse bags, from traditional to digital pattern making. Highlights include sample room practice, extensive use of 2D CAD for precision, and developing prototypes for styles like totes, hobos, backpacks, and clutches.

hands gluing the different pieces of microfibre together to make the pattern making

Final project – 8 weeks

At the end of these 60 weeks of intensive design and technical training, you will spend 8 weeks developing your own shoe and bag prototypes inb our shoe and bag sample rooms. With the expert guidance of Arsutoria teachers, you will select materials from our extensive network of Italian suppliers, and will refine your construction for a market-ready product. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ provides a hands-on learning environment with top-tier facilities and skilled instructors, fostering aspiring shoe and bag designers’ growth.

students holding their prototypes: shoes, sandals, handbags, bags, etc.

Want more details on each one of the classes?

The syllabus of the Accessories one-year diploma covers all the topics of the Shoe one-year diploma and of the Bag one-year Diploma. We suggest that you give a look at both of those programs to understand all the subjects that we have included in this comprehensive course:

student presenting his sneaker as a final project of the shoe One Year diploma

Shoe one year diploma

Created to offer an in-depth, complete and integrated educational program for every aspect of the product, from design to making, the shoe one-year diploma offers a unique and prestigious career path in the footwear industry.

student presenting her bag as a final project for the shoe One Year diploma

Bag one year diploma

Tradition and innovation, rules of know-how and design methodology, artisanal techniques, advanced digital tools, and design culture that opens the mind to the future. A path that ends with the development of a final project of a bag.

Testimonials

  • An incredible institution, which provides both technicalÌý²¹²Ô»å creative support for the students to materialize their visions in the best way. From pattern makingÌý³Ù´Ç 3D to collection development: Arsutoria enables students to have a 360 view of how theFootwear Industry works and prepares them for their own diverse paths. It was a pleasure going through the 1,5 years Accessories program

    Mikaela Topalian

    Accessories one-year diploma graduate

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