Kent State Fashion School Launches Summer Academy for High Schoolers The Fashion School at Kent State University is currently accepting applications for the Summer Fashion School Academy, a one-week program that introduces high school students to key areas in fashion design and merchandising. "The Fashion School Academy will allow creative, motivated teens to explore their passion for fashion in a pre-college, summer residence program," says academy coordinator Marji Wachowiak. "Our mission is to inspire creative and resourceful fashion leaders." The Summer Fashion School Academy is intended for students aged 16-18 who have completed sophomore year of high school and are interested in exploring careers in the $4 billion fashion industry. The 2015 academy session will take place June 14-20, with applications and payment due May 17. The program offers a carefully curated series of lessons and activities that approach fashion from multiple angles, examining both the design and business aspects. Students will work individually and in teams to complete a variety of creative projects, including: creating a finished garment from an original design; using the digitally equipped TechStyleLAB to design an accessory; and producing a cumulative fashion show at the end of the week. "The Summer Fashion School Academy will be a unique opportunity for teens interested in fashion careers to explore the underlying mechanisms and processes of the fashion world," says Wachowiak. "Furthermore, the academy offers students a true preview of the college experience, preparing teens for the expectations, rigors and opportunities of college life." For more information and to download an application, visit www.kent.edu/fashion/academy<applewebdata://FF9837EE-A813-40C9-96EF-D922AF949C61/www.kent.edu/fashion/academy>. The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising at Kent State University offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is consistently rated among the best fashion schools in the nation and worldwide. For more information on the Fashion School, visit www.fashionschool.kent.edu<applewebdata://FF9837EE-A813-40C9-96EF-D922AF949C61/www.fashionschool.kent.edu>. Contact: Marji Wachowiak, 330-672-0194, mwachowi@kent.edu<mailto:mwachowi@kent.edu>