ISTITUTO MARANGONI 12
THE SCHOOL NUMBER 12 WHICH IS 100% DIGITAL.
What is the added value of studying in virtual reality?
The learning experience is completely reimagined: participants enter an environment where they can interact naturally not only with tutors and classmates, but also with 3D objects and materials. A virtual space that expands the possibilities of reality, enabling activities, exchanges, and experiments that would not be possible in a traditional online setting.
Another key advantage is flexibility. The courses blend on‑demand asynchronous content with live synchronous sessions, allowing students to structure their academic journey effectively and adapt it to personal rhythms or professional commitments.
This flexibility also represents a valuable opportunity for those who cannot physically reach the schools but still wish to experience Istituto Marangoni’s teaching methodology and educational approach—wherever they are in the world.
In virtual labs, students can:
- create environments and import 3D assets for projects and presentations;
- deconstruct fashion and design pieces to study their structure and techniques;
- take part in virtual exhibitions and present their work to a global audience;
- design photosets by testing lighting and settings in real time, refining both technical skills and artistic vision.
Students work in an immersive laboratory environment where, through AI‑curated software, they create images for fashion editorials and campaigns by combining real-world styling elements with digital assets such as 3D garments and materials. The platform enables the creation of visually coherent compositions tailored to specific moods and targets, the customization of avatars and scenes, and the rapid exploration of multiple creative variations. This process transforms aesthetic research into professional visual outputs, strengthening both an individual authorial sensibility and a design methodology aligned with industry standards.
Students who attended the Foundation course in the 2024/2025 Academic Year responded with great enthusiasm to the new delivery model, an immersive format that clearly stands apart from traditional online courses. Designed to combine advanced technology with real interaction, the experience allowed participants to engage with learning in a more dynamic, engaging way, closely reflecting the everyday life of a physical campus.
"We had been learning and watching all things metaverse in our other classes, conventionally, at the same time as we were getting inside of it. To explain the excitement of finally getting to experience the so-called future — outside of Roblox I mean — and by that, becoming a part of it, is impossible." - Lorena Alves da Silvia
"We also learned about those people fighting the system to create a much more inclusive use of AI and the metaverse. I believe Istituto Marangoni would fit into this description." - Sofia Beatriz Pages Romero
Live lessons recreate a dynamic virtual classroom in which participants play an active role in the learning process, engaging with both faculty and peers through exercises, lab sessions, critiques, and real-time discussions.
Live sessions hosted within the virtual spaces of Istituto Marangoni 12 are designed to foster experimentation, creativity, and the development of a personal style. Guided by an international Faculty, participants deepen their skills in Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital processes, benefiting from ongoing guidance to strengthen and refine their creative identity.
On‑demand modules provide the essential foundations for approaching the programme with awareness and confidence. These contents support flexible, personalised learning, enabling students to consolidate core principles through a rich audiovisual library that underpins and enhances their project‑based activities.
Depending on the selected course, participants may complete their educational journey through on‑campus experiential weeks at one of Istituto Marangoni’s schools, where they engage with Industry professionals and apply acquired knowledge in real-world contexts. Selected programmes also offer access to a personalised 1‑to‑1 career advising path, designed to support participants in defining and developing their professional trajectory.