AEF SUMMER PROGRAMS 2024

Please be aware that students wishing to attend this course, must have the following required equipment:

 - digital SLR or mirrorless camera with a mid-range zoom (e.g., 18-55, 18-70 for APS-C, or 28-80 for Full Frame cameras) or with prime lenses (wide-angle, normal, telephoto lenses) + battery charger; bridge compact cameras with zoom lens and full manual controls are admitted for the course, automatic-only cameras or smartphones are not suitable;

- personal laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed and at least 50 Gb of free storage memory (otherwise an external extra memory is required);

- if not available on the computer: memory card reader or data transfer cable (camera to pc).

- solid tripod suitable to hold firmly the camera standing up (Tripods may also be rented from AEF)

The course introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of fashion accessory photography in studio and in location.
The first week is dedicated to introducing the basics of photography technique, together with digital images management and elaboration using Adobe Lightroom Classic.
Since the second week the course will concentrate on product photography, alternating shooting sessions (6, out of which 4 in studio and 2 in location) with postproduction and digital elaboration classes.
The final part of the course will be dedicated to the production of an individual portfolio with the best images realized during the course; the portfolio will be presented during the last class and will count as the final course evaluation.

Please be aware that students wishing to attend this course, must have the following required equipment:

- digital SLR or mirrorless camera with a long-range zoom lens (e.g., 55-200mm for APS-C, or 70-200mm for full-frame cameras) or with prime lenses (normal and telephoto lenses) + battery charger; bridge compact cameras with zoom lens and full manual controls are admitted for the course, automatic only cameras or smartphones are not suitable;

- extension tube for macro photography (or macro lens, if possible)

- solid tripod suitable to hold firmly the camera standing up (also rentable from AEF);

- personal laptop with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop installed and at least 50 Gb of free storage memory (otherwise and external extra memory is required);

- if not available on the computer: memory card reader or data transfer cable (camera to pc).

This course provides students with the knowledge of basic principles of fashion design and fashion drawing. Students will learn how to prepare
a collection project, from inspiration and research to moodboard, silhouette choice and fashion sketch, reaching a final personal capsule collection
(mini collection).

This course offers an introductory exploration of the principles and practices of footwear styling and design. With a focus on footwear, students
will embark on a creative journey, from drawing inspiration to crafting fashion sketches. Students have the opportunity to explore their
creative ideas and develop graphic projects for bags and shoes.
The following key steps will be covered in a concise manner:
Fashion Trends & Inspirations; Specific Shapes, Features, and Techniques for Accessories Making; Research, Moodboard Creation; Silhouette
Design; Color Palette Selection; Material Swatches Evaluation; Sketching Techniques

This is a theorical/practical course in fabric manipulation develop student awareness of design concepts, fashion trends, and new textile lines,
through the use of different textile techniques. To learn how to manipulate and modify surface designs using techniques such as dyeing, painting,
screen-printing, and digital printing. Besides, learning how to apply a range of unique surface treatments including embroidery, beading, and
appliqué. Students will learn how to combine these techniques in a creative way, which can often be used in upcycling, so to contribute to
sustainability.
Students shall improve their communication skills through the presentation of concept development, trend research, and mood boards. Moreover,
shall learn how to create a digital portfolio to illustrate the diverse techniques mastered and how they are integrated into the design of original
textiles.

Four weeks dancing, creating, and artistically exploring Florence, Italy! This in-depth class includes learning, creating, and performing original site-specific choreography that is informed by the art, culture, history, and architecture of Florence. Students will gain professional performance and choreographic experience by performing throughout the city as well as participating in the Florence Dance Festival.

An introduction to improvising music in the jazz and related traditions, including diatonic and chromatic harmony, extended chords, modes, and jazz scales. Exercises in basic aspects of the blues and in the styles of be-bop and modern jazz.  Studetns also engage in studies of improvisation in other idioms and styles - genres which play a part in the formation and development of American styles of improvisation including folk, rock.            

This course explores the art of songwriting through the lens of American popular music. Students examine landmark songs from multiple eras and create their own original songs in a variety of styles from the precursors of American music to folk, rock, pop, rhythm and blues, Broadway, and a cappella. The course materials include applied popular music theory while examining the musical languages of each genre. Through composing and arranging, listening and analysis, students gain insight into the sonic structure and cultural significance of popular music. The course also responds to students' individual interests and performance backgrounds, offering opportunities to write music for vocal ensembles, singer-songwriter formats, bands and electronic media. Traditional composition and contemporary production practices are examined in detail as students learn to critically listen and find their personal musical styles.