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Overview

The Fashion Art & Event Director Master’s program is a two year program that trains versatile professionals capable of designing unique brand universes while orchestrating high
impact creative and event projects. Combining art direction, marketing, and experiential communication, this program develops the creativity, strategic vision, and operational skills essential for careers in the fashion, luxury, and events industries.

This dual-skill program—artistic and strategic—prepares students to imagine, coordinate and promote 360° fashion & lifestyle projects, combining visual culture, aesthetic requirements and business performance.

Terms and conditions

Diplomas and professional certification

Diploma :

  • Each academic year aims for 60 ECTS credits.
  • The 2nd year of the Master’s degree aims for EIDM establishment diploma “Mastère Fashion Art & Event Director”, 120 ECTS credits (equivalent to 300 ETCS after the BAC), issued by ACE EDUCATION.

Certification :

  • The Master’s degree allows you to prepare for a level 7 professional certification registered with the RNCP.
Prerequisites
  • 1st year: hold a French Baccalaureate +3 or an equivalent level 6 qualification in a field directly or indirectly linked to the fashion industry (fashion/styling)
  • 2nd year: hold a French Baccalaureate +3 or an equivalent level 6 qualification in a field directly or indirectly linked to the fashion industry (fashion/styling) and have validated 60 ECTS credits at the end of a 1st year of master’s degree in a field directly or indirectly linked to the fashion industry (fashion/styling)

Exemption possible upon decision of the admissions jury.
For holders of a foreign diploma, official ENIC-NARIC recognition of equivalence will be required.
Mandatory digital upgrade for any parallel admission.

Training methods
  • Initial, e-learning and work-study (in person or e-learning).
  • Mandatory internship in the 1st and 2nd years (initial).
Start dates

Next intake:

  • September 2026
Duration
  • The program takes place over 2 academic years on one of our campuses in France and online (or at a partner university abroad in the 1st year).
Training Objectives
  • Conceptualize and stage a product
  • Propose a new product offer taking into account the trends and brand positioning
  • Design a visual communication strategy
  • Assert your creative uniqueness

And at the end of the 2nd year, student should be able to:

  • Design an innovative, responsible and inclusive event projet
  • Marketing an international event project
  • Managing and coordinating an event project
  • Implementing a QSE approach as part of an eventproject
Evaluation methods

Students are assessed throughout the academic year through continuous assessment (written assignments, case studies, projects, presentations, etc.) and exam sessions.

In the second year of the Master’s programme, the university diploma is awarded upon completion of 120 ECTS credits throughout the course. Obtaining the RNCP Level 7 professional certification is conditional upon validation of the skill sets that comprise it (dedicated certification tests).

Further studies

Upon completion of the diploma, the Master’s degree allows immediate entry into professional life.

Carrières
Job Opportunities

Artistic Director
Communication Manager
Brand Manager
Strategic Planner
Product Manager
Event Project Manager…

Admission requirements

EIDM selects its future students based on their application. This involves a review of the application file and an online admission interview.

 

Accessibility

EIDM is committed to an inclusive diversity policy by establishing a network of stakeholders and resource people to facilitate the integration, academic support, and employability of its students. This is why EIDM is particularly attentive to the integration of students with disabilities.

Designated contacts on each campus will be available to guide, support, and assist you.

Book a call

Schedule your information call now according to your availability on the EIDM admissions team calendar.

Training program*

Fashion culture and market trends
Sociology of Marketing fashion and luxury
Fashion in emerging countries
Trends
Fashion & Cinema
History of Art & Luxury
*The program is not exhaustive; there may be course variations or changes in terminology depending on the year.
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Fashion communication & production
Event strategy
Sponsorship & patronage
English
Fashion photography
Infographics for fashion
Film production
*The program is not exhaustive; there may be course variations or changes in terminology depending on the year
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Marketing
Event marketing
Fashion brand strategy
Brand digital
*The program is not exhaustive; there may be course variations or changes in terminology depending on the year.
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Implementation of creative projects
Creative & design thinking
Fashion styling
Collection development
Fashion art direction
Scenography
Team management
*The program is not exhaustive; there may be course variations or changes in terminology depending on the year.
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Admissions open

Discover our admissions process and submit your application now!

Learning by Doing

Each year, EIDM students undertake a major professional project: organizing a fashion show, creating a magazine, opening a pop-up store, launching a brand, managing an event… A high-level professional experience that emphasizes creativity, imagination, and commitment. A chance to give your best!

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Success Story

We showcase the career paths of our alumni on an internal platform that lists all our graduates and current students, enabling a direct link between all members of the EIDM community: access to online job postings, student recruitment, organization of career presentations, and participation in thesis defense panels.

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Campuses

Témoignages étudiants

Interview with Juliette: End-of-study work placement
Juliette, a student on the Master's 2 Fashion Art & Event Director course, tells us all about her work placement with Van Cleef & Arpels as a Visual Merchandising Project Manager.
Interview Lisa E-learning programme
Lisa, a student in the first year of the Fashion Art Direction & Styling Master's degree, shares her experience of E-learning at EIDM.