IED | Italy and Spain | TaF.tc Study Abroad

About the Programme

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) was founded in 1966 in Milan and today is the only Higher Education network in the creative field to have maintained a completely Italian identity over time. IED is an internationally recognised network with campuses in Italy - Milan, Cagliari, Como, Florence, Rome, Turin and Venice - in Spain - Barcelona and Madrid - and in Brazil. Every year IED launches innovative training projects in the fields of Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, Communication and Art.

IED is ranked among the 30 best design schools around the globe: 3rd best graduate programme of the world by Business of Fashion 2019, and 29th best fashion school in the world by CEO World Magazine in 2020

TaF.tc graduates of the will enjoy a 15% discounted tuition fee for fashion courses held in Italy and Spain.

“I am constantly reminded of the wonderful opportunities IED provided me. A few that standout include having my designs shown during London Fashion Week, Vogue Sposa Bella, Swarovski crystal exhibition, and a tribute to Milan fashion show in Bologna."

- Paul Vasileff, IED Alumna

Admissions

In order to be accepted directly into the second-year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design programme, you would need to fulfill the following criteria:

Diploma Certificate of Enrolment (Registration or graduate award certification from Taf.tc)
Verification of school record
Language Test (for candidates applying for courses taught in a language other than their mother tongue)
Presentation of a piece of work
Admission Interview

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Fundamentals of Footwear

These short, half-day courses are a must for shoe enthusiasts that want to learn the essentials of shoemaking: great materials, great technique, and great fit.

Courses include:

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Footwear Design and Sketching

Learn how to design your own footwear digitally and on paper with our pattern making, sketching, and digital design courses. Discover new softwares like Adobe Illustrator to design your shoes!

Courses include:

Footwear Pattern-making (Basic & Intermediate)
Digital Footwear Design
Footwear Design Sketching

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Footwear Business Essentials

Whether you’re creating your own footwear brand or working at a footwear company, knowing how to plan a costing and buying strategy like the back of your hand will help you go far in the industry.

Courses include:

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On-Campus
Shoe-Making Workshops

Master the art of shoemaking with our signature hands-on courses. Learn to create your very own women's shoes, sneakers, and derby shoes with the use of our industry standard equipment at our footwear lab*.
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Courses include:

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Footwear Capstone Project

Having completed the previous 14 modules, you will be put to the test of creating your own footwear collection in this final capstone project. From the creation of mood boards to the final technical package, create your final footwear collection which you can add to your portfolio and use to apply for jobs after graduation!
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Courses include:

Footwear Design Collection

Total Payable Fee

TaF.tc has secured these special rates exclusively for our alumni:

2022/2023	Tuition Fees (15% discounted for TaF.tc's Graduates)
Undergraduate Courses – Diplomas	Enrolment fee: 2,500 EUR (3,655* SGD) Tuition fee: 15,700 EUR (22,950* SGD)
Semester and Academic Year	13,200 to 17,200 EUR (21,333.93* to 27,798.75* SGD)
Master Programs	15,400 to 24,500 EUR (24,889.58* to 39,597.06 SGD)
Master of Arts	1,250 to 3,100 EUR (2,020.26* to 5,010.24 SGD)
Other Postgraduate Courses	8,100 EUR (13,091.27* SGD)
Specialization Courses	11,900 to 14,000 EUR (19,232.86* to 22,626.89* SGD) e

*Currency conversion is done in 2022, and might not reflect accurate exchange rates as displayed.
*Subject to change without prior notice.

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Practical Industry Knowledge

Our trainers are practitioners in the fashion industry today - so if they're teaching it, they've experienced it too. Everything you learn at TaF.tc can be applied to your professional life in fashion and will be taught through interactive workshops, whether online or in TaF.tc's Footwear and Bags Lab.

Global Network of Entrepreneurs and Experts

As the industry becomes more interconnected, so does our network. Our partners, contacts, and advisors are as close to home as Thailand or Japan and as far as Italy or the UK. Tap into a professional community built over decades of industry immersion.

Post-Graduate Career Support

We are committed to preparing you for success in the industry. Our career support connects you to jobs available on the market, opportunities for further studies, and resources to help you start your own brand. Whether you've just started your programme or just graduated, we're here for you.

Sergio Franco Aniorte

CEO at Sample Room & Teacher at Arsutoria School

Having been exposed to the Footwear industry through his family’s business in Spain and completing his studies at Arsutoria, Sergio has years of experience in the industry from working as a pattern maker for Manolo Blahnik, a product manager at H.H. Brown, and as a teacher at his alma mater. Sergio also founded Sample Room in 2014 where he offers services from design inception to production and continues to work with brands in Europe, South America, and Asia.

Richard Siccardi

CEO at Arise.S & Teacher at Arsutoria School

Always in love with shoes, Richard Siccardi started as a pattern maker in an Italian factory that was producing luxury ladies footwear. He then became a teacher at Arsutoria and specialized in providing skills to the next generation of shoe designers. He also started his own company Arise.S to help start-ups and established brands in the shoe business.

Vrinda Gupta

Founder of TEAL, Designer & Consultant

Vrinda has been in the footwear industry for over 12 years now with experience in retail, buying, brand creation, and consulting for upcoming footwear brands. Her label TEAL is a one stop shop for handcrafted, exquisite shoes and includes services like designing, prototype making, brand management, and consulting.

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FAQs

Do I need any background knowledge about the Fashion Industry?

Not at all! You can enrol for our Diploma programme without any prior experience, as long as you have a passion for fashion!

Where will the Diploma be held?

The Diploma will be done both online via Zoom, and offline at our Thye Hong Campus (near Redhill MRT).

How much is the full Diploma programme?

The cost of the Footwear Diploma is S$7,151.32 for Singaporeans and PRs, and S$2,824.32 for Singaporeans above 40 years old.

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Will TaF.tc support me with my Fashion career after graduating?

Yes we will! Whether it's through promoting your brand on our alumni portal THE LABEL SG, or providing mentorships and consultations to further your studies, we’ve got your back! Talk to us to find out more!

Will I get a certificate upon completion?

Most definitely! Upon completion of your Diploma programme, you will be awarded a hardcopy WSQ Diploma certificate from us, and you can also access the softcopy via your MySkillsFuture portal!

Is TaF.tc's Diploma recognised?

As an Edutrust and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) certified training centre, with 11 top fashion schools recognising our Diplomas for accreditation programmes like Paris College Of Art and Atelier Chardon Savard, TaF.tc continues to stay in line with leading national and international fashion industry standards.

How are the courses conducted and assessed?

The courses are conducted in the form of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, and hands-on activities. You will then be assessed on the work you have done with a final evaluation at the end of every course.

What will the Diploma cover?

The Footwear Diploma will be split into 5 main categories which will cover the fundamentals of footwear, design & sketching, business modules, shoemaking, and a final capstone project to wrap up everything you’ve learnt in the Diploma.
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Are there any pre-requisites?

You can join our Diploma programme if you’re aged 16 years and above and have either: at least 3 GCE 'O' Level credits with a minimum of C6 including English and Mathematics, or ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above, or an Advanced Certificate from TaF.tc.
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Academic Foundation Courses	1 year
Undergraduate Courses – 3-year diploma	3 years
Undergraduate Courses – 4-year diploma	4 years
Semester and Academic Year	1 year
Master Programs	1 year
Master of Arts	2 years
Other Postgraduate Courses	Depending on the course
Specialization Courses	Depending on the course
Summer Courses	1 month

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