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Many different people can find the value in taking summer courses. These courses can help individuals gain basic knowledge in a subject or expand their understanding of certain concepts. Summer courses typically impart the same amount of core knowledge that courses offered during the regular school year provide, but they do it in less time. What is a summer course in design studies? It is a progra… Read more

Many different people can find the value in taking summer courses. These courses can help individuals gain basic knowledge in a subject or expand their understanding of certain concepts. Summer courses typically impart the same amount of core knowledge that courses offered during the regular school year provide, but they do it in less time.

What is a summer course in design studies? It is a program that was created to give individuals background knowledge required to complete a design degree or certification program. In these courses, participants learn the basics of design that are applicable to disciplines ranging from graphic design to fashion. Each comes with its own set of criteria and offerings, and upon completion students are prepared with a proper foundation to dig deeper into the design specialty of their choice.

This summer course provides a foundation that allows students to focus on sharpening their skills when they get into more advanced coursework, rather than having to learn the concepts as they go. This can help them to advance more quickly in their studies.

There are a few different factors that must be considered when establishing the price for this program. The location of the school, average cost of attendance and whether students study in person or online are all different factors that contribute to the price. As such, it can vary from person to person.

The summer course in design prepares students to pursue degrees and certifications in a variety of fields. Each concentration provides a path into a particular career. For example, a graphic design program can prepare individuals for careers in the IT field or business and marketing, while a fashion design program could help students in the arts and fashion. The foundational skills developed through this education have no limits as far as their possible applications.

A summer course in design can be very beneficial to your pursuit of a career in design, no matter what avenue you choose. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Summer Program Cosmetics Product Development at Sup’Biotech: 2020
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Sup’Biotech Paris
Villejuif, France

Sup'Biotech is a private engineering school located in the Paris metropolitan area, that is specialized in various emerging biotechnology-related fields. Sup'Biotech is part o ... +

Sup'Biotech is a private engineering school located in the Paris metropolitan area, that is specialized in various emerging biotechnology-related fields. Sup'Biotech is part of the IONIS Institute of Technology cluster. -
Summer courses
Full-time
3 weeks
English
06 Jul 2020
30 May 2020
Campus
 

Design Summer Camp
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SDS - The Sustainable Design School
Nice, France

Empower your drawing skill

Empower your drawing skill -
Summer courses
Full-time
2 weeks
French, English
15 Jun 2020
Campus
 

Change Management Through Design Summer Course
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Tokyo, Japan +1 More

Technology is changing our world faster than citizens, businesses and governments can respond, leading to uncertainty and increasingly negative outcomes. And, while organizati ... +

Technology is changing our world faster than citizens, businesses and governments can respond, leading to uncertainty and increasingly negative outcomes. And, while organizations of all types, sizes, and maturities are struggling to adapt — rethinking their external customer/citizen value propositions while simultaneously reinventing themselves internally — traditional change management schemes based on hierarchical models are proving less and less effective. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
03 Aug 2020
Campus
 

Summer program: Design Immersion Days
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SCI-Arc
Los Angeles, USA

Design Immersion Days (DID) is an immersive four-week summer program that introduces high school students to design and architecture. It is intended to inspire curiosity about ... +

Design Immersion Days (DID) is an immersive four-week summer program that introduces high school students to design and architecture. It is intended to inspire curiosity about the world of design, introduce basic design knowledge and critical thinking skills, and familiarize students with the expansive architecture and design culture of Los Angeles. -
Summer courses
Full-time
4 weeks
English
Campus
 

Graphic & Fashion Promotion Summer Course
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Istituto Modartech
Pontedera, Italy

An intensive two-week course to develop with a creative and laboratory approach, the basic skills and sector-specific knowledge to promote fashion products through graphic des ... +

An intensive two-week course to develop with a creative and laboratory approach, the basic skills and sector-specific knowledge to promote fashion products through graphic design and styling. The educational program, thought for learning the basics of visual communication and the capacity to develop a real aesthetical sensitivity, is for Italian and foreign students. -
Summer courses
Full-time
2 weeks
English, Italian
Jul 2020
Campus
 

Paris College of Art Summer Program
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Paris College Of Art
Paris, France

The Paris College of Art Summer Program offers an exciting set of courses with a modern edge in the historically and artistically rich city of Paris. In these two-week long co ... +

The Paris College of Art Summer Program offers an exciting set of courses with a modern edge in the historically and artistically rich city of Paris. In these two-week long courses, introductory through advanced level students will explore art, design, culture, and language. -
Summer courses
Full-time
2 weeks
English
15 Jun 2020
Campus
 

Course: Design for Additive Manufacturing
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ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering
Barcelona, Spain

Creativity and innovation are conventionally limited by the possibilities of traditional production methods. In recent years, new technologies have modified different approach ... +

Creativity and innovation are conventionally limited by the possibilities of traditional production methods. In recent years, new technologies have modified different approaches within design. As part of this summer school, we explore new ways to bring aesthetic innovations to life while expanding knowledge about new production tools. You will understand the advantages of different additive manufacturing technologies and learn how to use them, taking advantage of their full potential in the field of design. Let your project be designed sustainably for the future instead of redesigning the past. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
13 Jul 2020
Campus
 

Intro to Interaction Design Summer Course
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Tokyo, Japan +1 More

Explore the nature and aesthetics of interaction design. Practice creativity in a hands-on studio environment.

Explore the nature and aesthetics of interaction design. Practice creativity in a hands-on studio environment. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
13 Jul 2020
Campus
 

Designing Interactive Spaces Summer Course
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
San José, Costa Rica +2 More

Digital technology continues to fuse with our physical environment allowing for spatial, tactile and multi-sensory experiences. In this workshop you will explore tools to desi ... +

Digital technology continues to fuse with our physical environment allowing for spatial, tactile and multi-sensory experiences. In this workshop you will explore tools to design and prototype Interactive Spaces. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
20 Apr 2020
Campus
 

Service Design Summer School
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Tokyo, Japan +1 More

Acquire the fundamental tools and mindset of a service designer in this one-week intensive hands-on workshop.

Acquire the fundamental tools and mindset of a service designer in this one-week intensive hands-on workshop. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
20 Jul 2020
Campus
 

Designing for Climate Adaptation Summer School
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
San José, Costa Rica +1 More

As the natural ecology on which we depend shifts due to climate change, how do we adapt? How do we map and explore possible pathways for action in order to bridge the recent p ... +

As the natural ecology on which we depend shifts due to climate change, how do we adapt? How do we map and explore possible pathways for action in order to bridge the recent past, ongoing changes, and projected futures? -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
27 Apr 2020
Campus
 

People-Centered Research Summer Course
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Tokyo, Japan +1 More

Learn the process and methods to uncover people’s needs, opinions, and behaviors, and apply them to drive the development of successful products and services.

Learn the process and methods to uncover people’s needs, opinions, and behaviors, and apply them to drive the development of successful products and services. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
13 Jul 2020
Campus
 

Design for Impact & Inclusion Summer Course (Tokyo)
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Tokyo, Japan

As designers, we solve problems for a diverse set of human needs to design meaningful experiences, which requires understanding many dimensions of diversity—such as gender, et ... +

As designers, we solve problems for a diverse set of human needs to design meaningful experiences, which requires understanding many dimensions of diversity—such as gender, ethnicity, physical ability, socio-economic background, education, and more. This course will guide you through the process of experience design with a focus on designing for social impact while integrating solutions that are equitable and inclusive. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
Campus
 

Design for Impact & Inclusion Summer Course
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Tokyo, Japan +1 More

Learn to identify and design experiences focused on social good in this hands-on and immersive workshop.

Learn to identify and design experiences focused on social good in this hands-on and immersive workshop. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
27 Jul 2020
Campus
 

Change Management Through Design (Tokyo)
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Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Tokyo, Japan

Technology is changing our world faster than citizens, businesses and governments can respond, leading to uncertainty and increasingly negative outcomes. And, while organizati ... +

Technology is changing our world faster than citizens, businesses and governments can respond, leading to uncertainty and increasingly negative outcomes. And, while organizations of all types, sizes, and maturities are struggling to adapt — rethinking their external customer/citizen value propositions while simultaneously reinventing themselves internally — traditional change management schemes based on hierarchical models are proving less and less effective. -
Summer courses
Full-time
5 days
English
Campus
 

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