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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
College Portfolio Fashion Prep is a 10-week, on-campus Saturday experience created specifically for high school students who are preparing competitive portfolios for college admissions in fashion and art-related fields.
This immersive pre-college program provides students with the opportunity to develop both their technical skills and conceptual thinking in a structured and inspiring environment.
Guided by Istituto Marangoni Miami’s expert faculty, participants explore key areas including fashion design, visual storytelling, sketching, creative research, and portfolio presentation.
Through hands-on workshops and portfolio-focused projects, students strengthen their creative foundations, refine their artistic voice, and gain valuable insight into the expectations of leading fashion and art schools. By the end of the program, students will have developed a professional portfolio that showcases their creativity, skills, and readiness for higher education in the creative industries.
The program is ideal for students interested in pursuing Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Business, Interior Design, and other creative disciplines at the college level, while reinforcing Istituto Marangoni Miami’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and preparing the next generation of creative leaders.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
PROGRAM NAME:
College Portfolio Fashion Prep
TARGET AUDIENCE:
High School Students (Grades 9–12)
DURATION:
10 Weeks | Saturdays
TUITION:
$1,300 per student
DATES:
September 19 – November 21, 2026
TIME:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DEPOSIT:
A deposit is required to secure a student's spot and will be applied toward the total program cost upon
LOCATION:
Istituto Marangoni Miami Campus
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 13, 2026
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the program, students will:
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- Develop a strong foundation in fashion illustration and design
- Create portfolio-ready projects that showcase creativity and technical skills
- Explore the relationship between fashion, culture, and emerging trends
- Learn textile experimentation and garment transformation techniques
- Build visual storytelling and presentation skills
- Gain insight into college-level fashion education and portfolio expectations
SCHEDULE
| WEEK | LECTURES |
| Week 1 | Discovering Your Creative Voice – Storytelling & Cover Letter Development |
| Week 2 | Research & Inspiration – Mood Boards and Research Methods |
| Week 3 | Thematic Development – Completing 3–5 Mood Boards and Portfolio Cover Page |
| Week 4 | Design Process – Fashion Illustration and Sketching Fundamentals |
| Week 5 | Refining Fashion Sketches – Front and Back Views with Details |
| Week 6 | Fabric Manipulation – Color Stories and Textile Swatches |
| Week 7 | Pattern Making Basics – Tutorial and Hands-On Workshop |
| Week 8 | Technical Drawings – Portfolio Layout and Organization |
| Week 9 | Portfolio Assembly – Photographing and Curating Final Work |
| Week 10 | Final Portfolio Presentation |
| WEEK | LECTURES |
| Week 1 | Discovering Your Creative Voice – Storytelling & Cover Letter Development |
| Week 2 | Research & Inspiration – Mood Boards and Research Methods |
| Week 3 | Thematic Development – Completing 3–5 Mood Boards and Portfolio Cover Page |
| Week 4 | Design Process – Fashion Illustration and Sketching Fundamentals |
| Week 5 | Refining Fashion Sketches – Front and Back Views with Details |
| Week 6 | Fabric Manipulation – Color Stories and Textile Swatches |
| Week 7 | Pattern Making Basics – Tutorial and Hands-On Workshop |
| Week 8 | Technical Drawings – Portfolio Layout and Organization |
| Week 9 | Portfolio Assembly – Photographing and Curating Final Work |
| Week 10 | Final Portfolio Presentation |
FINAL PROJECT
Students will complete a curated portfolio showcasing original design concepts, illustrations, photography, textile experimentation, and creative research suitable for future college applications and admissions portfolios.
