Learn English & Arts & Literature in USA

In addition to the morning lessons in General English lessons, students on this course will have 8 specialized lessons per week related to fashion, art and design. Classroom topics include: the evolution of fashion, fashion and consumerism, style and spending, art history, fine art, photography, and print and design. Two educational visits are organised per 4-week course to related landmarks, museums and institutions in NYC. This course is perfect for students who want to combine English lessons with an experience of New York's trend-setting fashion, art and design scenes. It includes classroom-based instruction as well as two accompanied visits to a fashion-related museum, institution or landmark. Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) per week of General English 8 lessons (6 hours) per week Fashion, Art and Design Specialized fashion, art and design lessons Classroom based lessons will focus on areas such as fashion theory, art history, architecture, and photography. You will develop your: - English language skills - Reflective writing skills - Presentation skills - Appreciation of fashion, art and design through the lens of New York Sample topics include: - Evolution of fashion in the US: 100 years of fashion for men and women - Fashion and consumerism: style and spending; personal shopping habits - Art history: the origins of art - Fine art: 20 iconic works of art from around the world - Photography: photoshop manipulation – ethical or creative? - Architecture, landscape and interior design Educational visits: - Visits (2 every 4 weeks) will be to New York's world-renowned museums and galleries, such as The Museum of FIT, the MET and/or instrumental fashion areas such as the Garment District or 7th Avenue. - At certain times of year there may be opportunities to participate in NYC’s popular art, fashion, and design events, such as New York Fashion Week.