Chinese Language & Fashion Foundation
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Chinese Language & Culture (1 year)
One Program = Basic Chinese + Fashion Chinese + Culture Course
Through this integrated program, learners can improve their language skills, cultural understanding, and fashion awareness in one complete learning experience.
This course is designed for learners who wish to study Chinese Language while gaining a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture and contemporary fashion. Differing from general Chinese language courses offered by other universities, Shanghai International Fashion Education Center (SIFEC) draws on its strong fashion industry background to offer a distinctive 「Fashion Chinese」 module, allowing students to naturally acquire commonly used terminology and expressions from the fashion industry while learning the language; The 「Culture Course」 module builds on traditional Chinese arts such as calligraphy and painting, while also incorporating textile- and fashion-themed handicraft activities that reflect SIFEC’s distinctive educational approach.
Fashion Foundation Course
Study Fashion Design & Marketing with Istituto Marangoni Shanghai School, and access the best of both worlds: top-notch creative courses, industry-standard facilities, and a pathway to continue your degree in European campuses!
With global faculty, SIFEC’s industry connections, and Marangoni’s worldwide network, you’ll be prepared for a dynamic career in fashion. Start in Shanghai, finish abroad, and launch your career with the international experience that sets you apart.
Foundation Programs
Join at any Chinese level and work toward HSK 4
Pathway 1: Direct entry into SIFEC UG programs
Pathway 2: Recommendation to partner universities
Short Term Course
Showcasing 3 Projects
Fashion Styling (2 weeks)
Neo-Chinese Fashion Styling Course
Where Chinese aesthetics meet contemporary fashion.
Explore traditional culture through modern styling, from inspiration to creation.
Hands-on practice, cultural immersion, and a final fashion editorial—crafted in Shanghai at SIFEC.
Fashion Design (3 weeks)
Learn fashion design and explore Chinese fashion culture
Gain skills, immerse in heritage, and connect globally — all in Shanghai, the fashion capital of China, with exclusive access to Shanghai Fashion Week
Welcoming teens and adults from China and around the world
AI Integrated Design Workshop (5 days)
Designed specifically for university students, this course integrates the full AI-assisted design process — from inspiration gathering to collection presentation — enabling digital management of design assets and efficient creative transformation.
Knitwear Design Course I (7 days)
Computerized Flat Knitting Machine Course
Basic knitting principles, various knitting techniques and creative patterns, hands-on machine operation, knitting process calculation, garment programming, sewing, washing, and finishing.
Knitwear Design Course II (6 days)
Domestic & Double bed Knitting Machine Course
Basic knitting principles, creative knit structures (techniques), understanding knitting processes, and hands-on machine operation