 ORT Technology College Students Graduate at Ceremony in Renowned Moscow Fashion House |
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(London, 17th July 2003) ORT's Technology College in Moscow marked 10 years
since the establishment of its design diploma, an experimental programme established
in the 1990's, at the graduation ceremony of its design faculty. The ceremony took
place at Slava Zaitsev's Fashion House, compered [sic] by one of the most renowned Russian
designers, Slava Zaitsev; and with the participation of the vice-president of the
Moscow Union of Designers, representatives of the Russian Ministry of Education,
representatives of the Russian Jewish Congress and international Jewish
organisations, the President of ORT Russia, Prof. Alexander Asmolov; Director of ORT
Russia, Miron Lahat; graduates, and students. The ORT Technology College in Moscow uses the most advanced technology available to educate its over 500 students. Using its wide knowledge and expertise, the College has developed its design faculty and offers its students the opportunity to gain considerable experience in fashion design by studying the complete process from the first rough sketch through dress making to the creation of an entire collection. Students at the ORT College have already gained acclaim at a number of professional competitions for young fashion designers. As part of the ceremony, a fashion show took place illustrating the collections of 19 graduates. The show demonstrated unique and bold designs heralding a new generation of Russian designers. During the ceremony, prizes were presented by a leading Moscow clothing company to outstanding graduates: Arevik Simonian, Anna Shaforostova, and Zhenia Kondrashova, and it was announced that graduate Nastia Neroeva has become a member of the Moscow Union of Designers. In praising the work of the 140 graduates, the President of ORT Russia, Prof. Alexander Asmolov said, "I am stunned by what I have seen. We were not shown secondary vocational education but one of a very high professional standard. Thank you for this feast of art." Source: Lisa Oren, Public Relations and Communications Officer, World ORT |
