Marbella Design Academy

Welcome to Marbella Design Academy!

Marbella Design Academy is located on the sunny coast of Spain. The academy is state recognised by the Ministry of Education in Spain.

Graduates have an employment rate near 100%. Graduates are awarded an official BA (Hons) Degree in Interior Architecture & Design, Graphic Design & Media or Fashion Design & Manufacture, by the University of Bedfordshire.

Students are taught using professional computer applications already from the first year of study. Advanced skills in these programs is a must for students to find employment.

With 24 years of experience and a young and a dynamic professional team of tutors, the academy has an academic level that competes with the best design schools in the world. All classes are instructed in English, and attract students from all over the world. 

The mission of Marbella Design Academy is to provide a stimulating and complete design education that lives up to the latest market demands. The design school aims to develop all the necessary skills needed for the students to solve a wide variety of real life design challenges faced by professional designers today.

Students are taught using industry standard computer applications such as: AutoCad, 3D Studio Max, PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro etc. Advanced skills in these programs is a necessary factor for students to find future employment.

Marbella Design Academy helps students present their projects as professionally as possible and prepare them with all of the skills needed to become among the world's top new designers. The aim is to support and develop individual creativity and nurture artistic skills. Students are also prepared for the increasing demands of the market with respect to quality of presentation, economics, style, aesthetics, and psychology relating to the design environment.

The academy also offers a 12 weeks Foundation Course every September and January, and several different intensive Summer Courses.

The Foundation Course is the perfect solution for those students that do not fullfil the entry requirements for the three-year Bachelor of Arts Validated programmes, or for those that are in doubt as to which Higher Education in Design programme to choose.

The Summer Courses are between 2 and 5 weeks, and are as follows for Summer 2019:

The atmosphere at Marbella Design Academy is energetic, creative, and inspiring. Students are encouraged to collaborate and experiment with their designs, in either smaller groups or with one to one tuition sessions with their tutor. All tutors are professionals within their respective design fields: architects, graphic designers, interior architects, furniture designers, fashion designers, photographers, web designers, product designers, multimedia designers, and artists.

The stunning location serves as the ideal atmosphere to inspire creativity and welcome relaxation. Students can enjoy the beach and sea on their weekends, and accommodation is easily found in rented apartments in Marbella or Monda. The academy will help you find accommodation in Monda. You can live comfortably for 200€ and 300€ per month. Spain is a beautiful with the best weather in Europe. The price levels are very affordable, and Monda is a safe place for students to live.