Study Abroad In Europe

Semester Abroad Program

This program is aimed at students wishing to design their own curriculum or students presently enrolled in a College/ University who wish to study abroad for one semester/year/summer session and transfer their credits back to their home Institution.

Students may select a maximum of 5 classes for Fall or Spring session of which one Italian Language course is required. Not all courses are available in the Semester Abroad Program; students must make selections only from the current schedule of classes. Internship are NOT available to the Semester Abroad Program students.

Benefits for Study Abroad Students: 

• Flexibility: Students can select to take classes in the morning or in the afternoon and studying abroad in Florence for full semester.

• Wide Stimulating curriculum: Each session at Florence University of the Arts opens up a rich academic offering in diverse areas of study

• Discovering Destinations:   The Educational Field Trips   department at Apicius offers an exciting array of trips throughout the program sessions. They are open to all enrolled students and include both Italian and European destinations such as Cinque Terre, Parma and Modena, Chianti, Munich, Sicily, Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Field Trips are optional and offered at an extra cost.

• Getting Involved:   Services and Opportunities for Students:   Full access to services created for student life and development as well as extracurricular activities tailored to integrating students to Italian culture. Program participants will have the support of Apicius' Student Services department for counseling, advising, emergency issues, and all matters pertaining to student life in Florence. Furthermore, the department organizes and coordinates extracurricular activities on every night of the week such as sports nights, music activities, journalism, connecting cultures and city walks to discover artisans' laboratories and specialty products.

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Accessory Design and Technology

The program provides the professional training necessary for designing and creating fashion products. Throughout the program, students receive individualized attention and support from professional faculty and visiting artists. The school provides students the opportunity to develop their skills by learning from a team of highly recognized academic faculty flanked by visiting fashion designers. The end of each year will culminate with the event of a runway fashion show organized by students, faculty and professional fashion designers supported by local business.

ONE YEAR PROGRAM ACCESORY DESING AND TECNOLOGY

SEMESTER I (Fall)

CORE COURSES

Italian Language (45 lecture hours) (*)

FT AD FW 315 Footwear Design and Construction I

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT AD HC 330 Handbag Construction Techniques I

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT AD SR 210 Sketching and Rendering Accessories (45 lecture hours)

FT FC FM 300 Fashion, Media and Culture (45 lecture hours)

DI PH PS 220 Introduction to Photoshop (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT FC CP 200 Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process

(15 lecture hours)

FT AD BC 335 Boot Construction Techniques (15 lecture hours)

FT AD BD 338 Belt Design and Construction (15 lecture hours)

FT AD FE 342 Feather and Experimental Materials (15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 350 Portfolio Development I (30 lecture hours)

SEMESTER II (Spring)

CORE COURSES

FT AD LB 360 Line Building for Accessories (45 lecture hours)

FT AD FW 380 Footwear Design and Construction II

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT AD HC 390 Handbag Construction Techniques II

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT FD AP 310 Cad for Fashion: Advanced Patternmaking

(45 lecture hours)

FT FC FF 280 Faces, Facts and Places in Italian Fashion (45 lecture hours)

PS SP AD 340 Special Project in Accessory Design (90 contact hours)

or Italian Language (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT AD AF 345 Athletic Footwear Design and Construction (15 lecture hours)

FT AD EH 346 Experimental Handbag Design and Technology

(15 lecture hours)

FT AD SW 347 Scarves, Shawls and Wraps Design (15 lecture hours)

DI PH FP 210 Introduction to Fashion Photography (15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 360 Portfolio Development II (30 lecture hours) 

SECOND YEAR PROGRAM ACCESORY DESING AND TECNOLOGY

SEMESTER III (Fall)

CORE COURSES

FT AD LD 370 Line Development for Accessories I (45 lecture hours)

FT AD AC 370 Accessories Collection Design and Production I
(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT AD AS 355 Accessories Studio I (45 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 380 Portfolio Development III
(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN TA 420 Teaching Assistant Internship (90 contact hours)

SEMINARS

FT AD TE 348 Traditional and Experimental Headwear (15 lecture hours)

FT AD SH 349 Straw Hats and Bags: a Florentine Dynasty (15 lecture hours)

FT AD LT 340 Leather Technology (30 lecture hours)

SEMESTER IV (Spring)

CORE COURSES

FT AD LD 400 Line Development for Accessories II (45 lecture hours)

FT AD AC 410 Accessories Collection Design and Production II
(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT AD AS 365 Accessories Studio II (45 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 400 Portfolio Development IV
(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN IN 450 Internship (150 Contact hours)

(*) All students enrolled in Certificate Programs are required to take a three
week course of Italian Language before the start of the Certificate
Program.

Fashion Design and Technology

Two Year Certificate Program Fashion Design and Technology

Program Overview
Fashion designers are among the most influential and adulated individuals in modern society. What’s in a name? What’s in a brand? What makes a designer become a highly prized asset of a fashion house?

FAST offers professional certificate programs for who is seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment.

This two-year program in Fashion Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the fashion industry through direct experience and experimentation thereby gaining the knowledge of the historical and cultural traditions that provides the foundations to today’s innovation in the world of fashion. 

SEMESTER I (Fall)

CORE COURSES

Italian Language (45 lecture hours) (*)

FT FD FD 230 Fashion Design Studio I

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT FD DR 240 Draping (45 lecture hours)

FT FD SC 315 Sewing and Construction Techniques I

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT FC FM 300 Fashion, Media and Culture(45 lecture hours)

DI PH PS 220 Introduction to Photoshop (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT FC CP 200 Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process

(15 lecture hours)

FT FD KW 270 Knitwear I (15 lecture hours)

FT FD PM 260 Pattern Making (15 lecture hours)

FT AD FE 342 Feathers and Experimental Materials (15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 350 Portfolio Development I (30 lecture hours)

SEMESTER II (Spring)

CORE COURSES

FT FD DF 370 Fashion Design Studio II

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT FD AP 310 Cad for Fashion: Advanced Patternmaking

(45 lecture hours)

FT FD SC 380 Sewing and Construction Techniques II

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FT FD AD 320 Apparel Design (45 lecture hours)

FT FC FF 280 Faces, Facts and Places in Italian Fashion

(45 lecture hours)

PS SP FD 340 Special Project in Fashion Design (90 Contact hours)

or Italian Language (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT FD ES 280 Eco-Sustainable Fabrics and Fashion Design

(15 lecture hours)

FT FD SS 330 Sport and Swimwear Design (15 lecture hours)

FT AD SW 347 Scarves, Shawls and Wraps Design (15 lecture hours)

FT FD KW 360 Knitwear II (15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 360 Portfolio Development II (30 lecture hours) 

Eco-Sustainable Design

Two Year Professional Certificate Program

Program Overview

The two year Professional Certificate Program in Eco-Sustainable Design prepares the student to enter the world of sustainable design and acquire the skills necessary to create interior architectural environments. Emphasis is placed on the development of creative skills and problem-solving strategies for designing within constructed environments with a sustainable approach. The institution encourages a philosophy of practicum-supported learning in which students integrate theory and practice in all of their studies in order to increase professional personal growth, self-confidence, interpersonal skills, an understanding of self and diversity when designing, and a heightened sense of ethical standards. Please note, all students enrolled in Certificate Programs are required to take a three week course of Italian language before the start of the Certificate Program. 

CORE COURSES

Italian Language (45 lecture hours) (*)

DI ES PS 330 Project for a Sustainable Interior Design I

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC CG 150 Introduction to Computer Graphics (45 lecture hours)

DI ES DN 310 Design by Nature I (45 lecture hours)

DI ID TD 160 Technical Drawing and CAD

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI PH PS 220 Introduction to Photoshop (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT FC CP 200 Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process

(15 lecture hours)

DI ES DP 280 Design Principles for Sustainability (15 lecture hours)

DI ES GR 325 Global Recycling Policies (15 lecture hours)

DI ES SF 300 Sustainable Future: Historical and Critical Contexts

(15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 350 Portfolio Development I (30 Lecture hours)

SEMESTER II (Spring)

CORE COURSES

DI ES PS 330 Project for a Sustainable Interior Design I (90 hours: 45 lecture

hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI ES SL 355 Sustainable Life Cycle (45 lecture hours)

DI ID CD 280 3D Computer Design and Rendering (90 hours: 45 lecture

hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI ES DN 380 Design by Nature II (45 Lecture hours)

DI ES GP 340 Green Packaging Design (45 Lecture hours)

PS SP ES 340 Special Project in Eco-Sustainable Design (90 Contact

hours) or Italian Language (45 Lecture hours)

SEMINARS

DI ID IL 270 Introduction to Lighting (15 lecture hours)

DI ES LS 320 Sustainable Life Strategies (15 lecture hours)

DI ES SC 315 Creating a Sustainable Career (15 lecture hours)

DI ES MM 345 Materials and Methods for Green Printing (15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 360 Portfolio Development II (30 Lecture hours)

YEAr 2

SEMESTER III (Fall)

CORE COURSES

DI ES MD 335 Marketing and Design for a Sustainable Lifestyle

(45 lecture hours)

DI ES SG 385 Sustainable Graphic Design for a Contemporary Green

World (90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI ES HS 370 History of Sustainability: A Look to the Past for a Future Vision

(45 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 380 Portfolio Development III

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN TA 420 Teaching Assistant Internship (90 Contact hours)

SEMINARS

DI ES ME 380 Marketing Ethical Strategies (15 lecture hours)

DI ES BE 390 Built Environment Influence on the Human Life (15 lecture

hours)

DI ES ST 360 Systems Thinking Design (30 lecture hours)

SEMESTER IV (Spring)

CORE COURSES

DI ES SC 350 Sustainable Community: a Way of Life (45 lecture hours)

DI ES HL 365 Holistic Living and Permaculture Design (45 lecture hours)

DI ES BN 375 Biomimicry: Nature as Inspiration for Designers

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS PD PO 400 Portfolio Development IV

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN IN 450 Internship (150 contact hours)

(*) All students enrolled in Certificate Programs are required to take a

three week course of Italian Language before the start of the Certificate

Program. 

Visual Communication

Two Years Profecional Certificate Visual Comunication

Program Overview
Visual Communication is the process of designing and delivering cultural messages and stories to diverse audiences through film, video, or newer digital technologies which are not simply techniques, but, more broadly, the defining elements of our culture and society.

This Professional Certificate Program is designed to offer students a flexible set of interdisciplinary theory core courses and practice seminars sequences seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment.

This two-year program in Visual Communications gives students the opportunity to enter the global world of communications.
In the quickly developing sector of visual communications, technologies are constantly evolving and continue to offer a wide variety of creative outlets. Digital medias, beyond the traditional ones, promote the development of new and unique visual languages which translate into alternative communication fields.

YEAR 1

CORE COURSES

Italian Language (45 lecture hours) (*)

DI PH ID 180 Introduction to Digital Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC CG 150 Introduction to Computer Graphics (45 lecture hours)

CP PU MP 320 Magazine Editing and Publishing

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC DF 190 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio I

(45 lecture hours)

DI PH PS 220 Introduction to Photoshop (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT FC CP 200 Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process

(15 lecture hours)

DI VC PM 220 Presentation Media (15 lecture hours)

DI ES SG 385 Sustainable Graphic Design for a Contemporary Green

World (15 lecture hours)

DI VC CB 310 Commercial and Business Advertising (15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 350 Portfolio Development I (30 lecture hours)

SEMESTER II (Spring)

CORE COURSES

DI PH ID 300 Intermediate Digital Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC DF 250 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio II

(45 lecture hours)

FT FC FM 350 Fashion Magazine Project I (45 lecture hours)

DI VC WD 200 Web Design (45 lecture hours)

DI DM RM 260 Introduction to Rich Media: Podcast Production

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC SP 420 Special Project in Visual Communication and Publishing

(90 contact hours) or Italian Language (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

DI VC II 225 Introduction to Interface (15 lecture hours)

DI VC DI 270 Digital Imagery (15 lecture hours)

DI VC GI 210 Digital Graphic Illustration (15 lecture hours)

DI VC VB 280 Visual Communication Business (15 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 360 Portfolio Development II (30 lecture hours)

YEAR 2

SEMESTER I II (Fall)

CORE COURSES

DI VP CV 200 Introduction to Creative Videomaking

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC DF 300 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio III

(45 lecture hours)

DI VC MM 340 Multimedia Studio I (45 lecture hours)

PS PD PO 380 Portfolio Development III

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN TA 420 Teaching Assistant Internship (90 contact hours)

SEMINARS

DI VC AD 330 Introduction to Art Direction (15 lecture hours)

DI VC PP 312 Professional Practices (15 lecture hours)

DI VC CC 325 Creative Communication for the Third Sector

(15 lecture hours)

SEMESTER IV (Spring)

CORE COURSES

DI VC DF 350 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio IV

(45 lecture hours)

DI VC MM 380 Multimedia Studio II (45 lecture hours)

DI VP VE 380 Digital Video Editing

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS PD PO 400 Portfolio Development IV

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN IN 450 Internship (150 contact hours)

(*) All students enrolled in Certificate Programs are required to take a

three week course of Italian Language before the start of the Certificate

Program. 

Publishing

One Year Certificate Program in Publishing

Program Overview

The certificate in Publishing unites the creative forces of Apicius, FUA, and

FAST in a single program of study in the publishing field. The year long

program begins with the fundamentals and proceeds with the advanced

skills necessary to design, edit, produce, publish and market published

media. Particular focus is given to the magazine and book forms of

published media and the unique structuring of the course allows students

to partake in ongoing publishing projects of Ingorda for Florence Campus

Publishing. Students must choose one of three concentrations offered in

this certificate: publishing in the art world, gastronomy, and fashion. The

final project is a student and faculty produced book that will make its way

into mainstream and specialized markets. A semesterly lifestyle magazine

is also produced in house with the collaboration of students.

Fall Semester

CORE COURSES

Italian Language (45 lecture hours) (*)

DI PH ID 180 Introduction to Digital Photography (90 hours: 45 lecture hours

+ 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC CG 150 Introduction to Computer Graphics (45 lecture hours)

CP PU FE 300 Fundamentals of Publishing and Editing (45 lecture hours)

LA CW CW 300 Creative Writing (45 lecture hours)

CP PU LM 330 Lifestyle Magazine Project I (90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45

studio hours with T.A.)

SEMINARS

FT FC CP 200 Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process

(15 lecture hours)

IS IS MI 250 Made in Italy (30 lecture hours)

Food Concentration

CP FC FW 380 Professional Food Writing I (15 lecture hours)

FW CA SC 300 Local Restaurants and Wine Bars: Signature Chefs and

Sommeliers (15 lecture hours)

FW WC IW 300 Leading Italian Winemakers (15 lecture hours)

Fashion Concentration

FT FC WF 310 Writing for the Fashion Industry I (15 lecture hours)

FT FC GS 270 Glamour and Style: the Pitti Fashion Shows Pitti Shows

(15 lecture hours)

FT FC PF 280 Faces, Facts and Places in Italian Fashion (15 lecture hours)

Art Concentration

LA CW WA 320 Writing for the Arts I (15 lecture hours)

DI PH FA 290 Fine Art Digital Printing (15 lecture hours)

DI PH LA 230 Landscape and Architectural Photography (15 lecture hours)

(*) All students enrolled in Certificate Programs are required to take a three

week course of Italian Language before the start of the Certificate

Program.

Spring Semester

CORE COURSES

DI PH ID 300 Intermediate Digital Photography (90 hours: 45 lecture hours +

45 studio hours with T.A.)

CP PU PB 310 Professional Book Production (45 lecture hours)

CP PU PR 350 Public Relations, Communications and Marketing in Publishing

(45 lecture hours)

CP PU LM 430 Lifestyle Magazine Project II (90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45

studio hours with T.A.)

PS SP BP 510 Special Project in Book Publishing (140 contact hours)

SEMINARS

Food concentration

CP FC FS 340 Food Styling I (15 lecture hours)

CP FC FP 320 Food Photography I (15 lecture hours)

CP FC FW 480 Professional Food Writing II (30 lecture hours)

FW WC PF 335 Pairing Food and Wine (15 lecture hours)

HP FB MS 370 Food and Wine Marketing Strategies (15 lecture hours)

Fashion concentration

DI PH FP 210 Introduction to Fashion Photography (15 lecture hours)

FT FC CS 355 Case Study in Fashion (30 lecture hours)

FT FC CM 345 Consumer Motivation in Fashion Communication

(15 lecture hours)

FT FC FM 330 Fashion Marketing and Promotion (15 lecture hours)

FT FC WF 310 Writing for the Fashion Industry (15 lecture hours)

Art concentration

DI VC AD 330 Introduction to Art Direction (15 lecture hours)

LA CW WA 420 Writing for the Arts II (30 lecture hours)

DI PH PD 250 Introduction to Illustration Photography and Design

(15 lecture hours)

BU MK MA 315 Marketing Strategy for the Arts (15 lecture hours)

DI PH BC 300 Book and Catalogue Photography (15 lecture hours) 

Photography

Two Years Certificate Program in Photography

Program Overview

This  program in Photography represents a unique and exciting opportunity for students from all over the world who want to be challenged in photography.

This professional certificate program is for motivated students seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment.

Exploring the possibilities of the photographic medium, students will learn contemporary, traditional and digital image-making skills while examining the creative and critical aspects of the medium,developing their image-making practice and acquiring the practical and conceptual tools to evolve a more effective and individual visual language.

YEAR 1

CORE COURSES

Italian Language (45 lecture hours) (*)

DI PH ID 180 Introduction to Digital Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FA CL IC 140 Introduction to Classic Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC WD 200 Web Design (45 lecture hours)

DI VC DF 190 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio I

(45 lecture hours)

DI PH PS 220 Introduction to Photoshop (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT FC CP 200 Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process

(15 lecture hours)

DI PH FA 290 Fine Art Digital Printing (15 lecture hours)

DI PH OC 260 On Camera and Studio Flash Photography

(15 lecture hours)

FA CL PP 270 Pinhole Photography (15 lecture hours)

DI PH VD 280 Visual Diary (30 lecture hours)

SEMESTER II (Spring)

CORE COURSES

DI PH ID 300 Intermediate Digital Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

FA CL IC 240 Intermediate Classic Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI VC AW 300 Advanced Web Design (45 lecture hours)

LA AH HP 310 History of Photography (45 lecture hours)

DI DM RM 260 Introduction to Rich Media: Podcast Production

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS SP DP 340 Special Project in Digital Photography (90 contact hours)

or Italian Language (45 lecture hours)

SEMINARS

FT FC PE 235 Introduction to Picture Editing (15 lecture hours)

DI PH FP 210 Introduction to Fashion Photography (15 lecture hours)

DI PH PJ 240 Introduction to Photojournalism (15 lecture hours)

FA CL HP 350 Non Silver Halide Photography (15 lecture hours)

CP FC FP 320 Food Photography I (15 lecture hours)

YEAR 2

CORE COURSES

LA AH TC 355 Art Theory and Criticism (45 lecture hours)

DI PH AD 400 Advanced Digital Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI PH LF 310 Light in Florence and Tuscany (45 lecture hours)

DI VP CV 200 Introduction to Creative Videomaking

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN TA 420 Teaching Assistant Internship (90 contact hours)

SEMINARS

DI PH SP 300 Stock Photography Illustration and Video (15 lecture hours)

FA CL ML 360 Medium and Large Format (15 lecture hours)

DI PH LA 300 Landscape and Architectural Photography

(30 lecture hours)

SEMESTER IV (Spring)

CORE COURSES

DI VP AV 350 Advanced Videomaking and Post-production

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

DI PH SE 550 Solo Exhibit and Publication of Solo Work (45 lecture hours)

DI PH SP 420 Special Project in Exploratory Digital Photography

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS PD PO 400 Portfolio Development IV

(90 hours: 45 lecture hours + 45 studio hours with T.A.)

PS IN IN 450 Internship (150 contact hours)

(*) All students enrolled in Certificate Programs are required to take a three

week course of Italian Language before the start of the Certificate Program. 

Academic Summer 2020 Programs

ACADEMIC SUMMER 2020 DATES

3 week sessions – classes are held Monday through Friday

3 Credits - $ 4,250

6 Credits - $ 6,050

SUMMER I 2020

6 week sessions - Classes are held MON, TUE,WED & THU

3 Credits - $ 5,150

6 Credits - $ 6,550

9 Credits - $ 8,050 

PLEASE NOTE: Students can also select classes from 3-week schedule (Monday
through Friday)

SUMMER A 2020

High School Summer 2020 Program in Florence, Italy

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
FUA-Florence University of the Arts is offering a unique opportunity for high school students to participate in its cultural and academic offering. Students may selectfrom an exciting range of courses and participate in weeklong cultural explorations in locations such as Rome, Sicily, and Florence as well as supervised afternoon activities such as sports and discovering the city of Florence. Courses are designed to prepare students for college entrance and the transfer of credits. Subjects include areas such as Italian language, food culture, digital photography, drawing, fashion design, art history, and the world of professional Italian soccer. Please keep reading for detailed descriptions of offered courses.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES OFFERED

Food, Culture and Society
Fashion Design
Introduction to Digital Photography
Florence Sketchbook
Italian Language
Introduction to Art History - From the Romanesque to Mannerism.
The Italian Soccer Experience

ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING AT FUA SUMMER SESSIONS
Live-in Resident Assistant for counseling and assistance
Field Trips
Afternoon Extracurricular Activities such as sports and discovering Florence
Culinary Exploration of Florence

SUMMER 2020 DATES

PROGRAM COST:  $ 5,650
It includes:
• Education
• Accommodation
• 2 meals per day
• Afternoon Activities
• Field Trips
• Lab Contribution
• Museum Pass
• Orientation session
• Information/Orientation Folder
• Cell phones for students (outgoing calls will be charged individually)
• Free Internet Access in School facilities in Florence
• Counseling service
Does not include: airfare

ABOUT ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
Courses are designed to prepare students for college entrance and the transfer of credits.
Subjects include areas such as Italian language, food culture, digital photography, drawing,
fashion design, art history, and the world of professional Italian soccer. Please keep reading
for detailed descriptions of offered courses. This program is aimed at students wishing to
design their own curriculum prior their enrollment in a College/University and transfer their
credits. FUA offers full credits for US Universities for all coursework completed at an extra
cost.

Classes are held – Monday to Thursday
9:00AM – 11:300AM
3:00PM – 5:30PM
Students are required to select 2 courses from the offered curriculum:
Total Academic Workload 90 hours (45 hours each course)
Add/Drop – Students are allowed to add/drop one of the selected classes by the 2nd day of
classes
Courses will be activated with a minimum of 8 students. Students are requested to indicate an
alternative
Please note: A defined schedule of classes will be determined by January 15th 2017

ACCOMMODATION
Student accommodation (half board) is located in the city center, a few steps from the
Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzi facilities. Students enrolled in our program are offered a
safe and relaxing accommodation, fully equipped and monitored 24/7 by their live-in RAs
(counselor). In some cases, depending on enrollment numbers, housing in hotels may be an
option.

DINNERS
Students will alternate in groups to join some of the best restaurants in Florence exploring the
culinary culture of Tuscany.

COUNSELING SERVICE
FUA will provide for Summer High School students with counseling service through live-in
Resident Assistant. On rotation, Counselors will be on call 24/7 for heal and safety
emergencies, but also for counseling and general assistance.
 

FIELD TRIPS:
Venice ( 2 days )
Visiting Venice- the most romantic city in the world. You will be spending 2 days walking around the hundreds of islands and enjoy the beauty of the nature.

Rome (2 days)

This legendary capital of the Roman Empire and current political capital of Italy is one of the
most visited cities in the world. Students will visit the Coliseum, Spanish Steps, the Forum,
the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.

COURSES OFFERED
SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINE STUDIES: Food, Culture and Society
This course is targeted towards students with an interest in Italian food traditions, society, and
culture. The main focus consists of what is generally defined as “made in Italy” culture and
style in post-war Italy. Also covered are the relationships between Italian traditions, folklore
and contemporary Italian society drawing from examples including festivals, food, tourism and
economy, and the influence of foreign civilizations. Students will be asked to regard the
subject of food outside of the context of ingredients and the procedures used to create a dish;
we will instead examine a large scale context in which food is either featured as a main
component or an integral element in cultural situations. Thus the student is asked first and
fore- most to observe the presented material across an anthropologic lens that roves over the
entire Italian peninsula.

SCHOOL OF FASHION, ACCESSORY STUDIES AND TECHNOLOGY: Fashion Design
This course is an introduction to creative design development and fashion design skills.
Topics include: de- sign processes of trend research, storyboard compiling, color story, fabric
selection, draping design concepts, design innovation and the 2-D to 3-D development of
creative ideas. There will be assigned projects in all of these areas. Students will also be
introduced to the basics of fashion illustration. Students prepare for their design collections by
exploring the roles of research, design development, and editing in the fashion design
process. Emphasis is placed on the application of design development, and editing in the
fashion design process. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge of key fashion categories,
markets, and price points.

SCHOOL OF DIGITAL IMAGING AND VISUAL ART: Introduction to Digital Photography
This course will introduce students to the digital photography world with particular focus on
updated tech- niques and how they can be incorporated into classic fine art photography. The
course will explore the use of state-of-the-art computer software and techniques. The
instructor will guide the student in learning to master photo computer software and how to
control the scanning of a picture, transparency and neg- ative to make a good quality digital
print. Elements of photo composition and graphic design, photo his- tory, and relationships
with other art mediums will also be addressed during the course. FUA’s Digital Laboratory is
equipped with the most updated computers, software and peripherals. Prerequisites: There
are no mandatory prerequisites. Basic photography experience will be helpful. A digital
camera of at least 3.0 mega pixels with an optical zoom lens 3X or more is required.

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS: Florence Sketchbook
This course is designed to take full advantage of the student’s unique experiences living and
studying in the city of Florence. With on-site inspiration channeled into artistic creativity,
students will draw on location at sites of historical significant and visual interest ranging from
architectural masterpieces, landscape vistas and medieval streets to formal gardens, street
markets and Renaissance fountains. . Slide lectures will document the rich history of how
Florence and its environs have attracted and inspired visiting artists for centuries. Students
will develop individual sketchbooks with the aim of building up source material for fu- ture
projects.

SCHOOL OF ITALIAN STUDIES AND LINGUISTICS: Italian Language Beginning
This course develops basic conversation, reading and writing skills. Equal focus will be given
to grammatical structures, vocabulary and conversation skills. Students will develop a
vocabulary that will enable them to engage in simple but useful everyday conversations, thus
enhancing and supporting their Italian experience. Emphasis will be given to oral expression
of practical vocabulary and newly acquired grammar structures. This level is for absolute
beginner students who have never studied Italian before.

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS: Introduction to Art History - From the Romanesque to
Mannerism.
This introductory course is aimed at students who have little or no background in the history
of Western Art. Before examining the beginnings of Renaissance art which took hold in
Florence in the early years of the fifteenth century, students will be given a broad overview of
Greek and Roman art and architecture the emulation of which is fundamental to
understanding the cultural revolution of the Renaissance. Through on-site visits to medieval
churches and palaces in Florence, students will early on become be- come familiar with the
Romanesque and Gothic styles in which the first Renaissance painters, sculptors and
architects had their roots and from which they were dramatically to diverge. Since site-visits
are a sig- nificant part of this course, the focus will be on Florentine artists who will include:
Masaccio, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and
Michelangelo. By way of comparison consideration will also be given to other art centers in
Italy such as Venice, Siena and Ferrara. As well as analyzing the style and subject matter of
works of art, students will learn about the techniques of painting and sculpture and
comparisons will be made with techniques in other countries in the same period, for example
the use of oil paints in Flemish painting. Prerequisites: none

SCHOOL OF SPORTS AND HEALTH SCIENCES: The Italian Soccer Experience
Saul Steinberg famously observed that it is impossible to understand America without a
profound knowledge of baseball. The same could be said for Italy and soccer; for many
‘calcio’ and Italian society are inextricably intertwined and “the beautiful game” is never just a
game. This course traces the history of Italian soccer and the personalities - players, trainers
and managers - who have shaped the game. The technical aspects of Italian soccer - rules,
tactics, strategies, psychology, and training - will be explored during the training hours. A field
trip to the Coverciano museum of soccer and the world-renowned coaching school forms an
integral part of the course.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITES
Mondays - Wednesdays - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Sports: It’s already a proven fact that exercise is good for you on multiple levels. First and
most obvious is that physically challenging oneself leads to a healthier and fitter body. The
endorphins produced during a work-out is emotionally motivating. Isn’t it true that after the
burn and sweat you always feel happier and more energized? Participating in various sporting
activities can also help emotionally/spiritually. Taking the time to jog, swim, kick or jump
allows you to clear your mind. Focusing on the physical routine elimi- nates outside
distractions and cultivates an inner peace. We want to provide our students with a safe,
friendly, monitored environment. Volleyball, basketball or football (soccer) is offered as group
activities. For the solo athlete who wants to strap on his headsets and run like the wind, no
worries. There’s a traffic free zone for you.

Discover Florence: These tours are designed to broaden students’ Italian experience
through a wide range of cultural activities focusing on a variety of subjects that have shaped
historic and contemporary Italian culture. We are going to visit the hills around the city, but the
walks will include experiences on such topics as food, arts, ancient and ar- tisanal crafts and
historical parks of Florence. These activities, beyond providing fun and relaxing moments, will
deepen students’ understanding of the culture and physical surroundings they encounter
during their period of study in Italy. The first walk will start with a visit to an ice-cream lab in
the center of Florence, with the aim to educate students about the differences between good,
healthy ice-cream and the bad ones. Just to give and example, another walk will take
students to a goldsmith lab, where they will have the pos- sibility to admire the production of a
unique handmade ring and to learn the traditional techniques of pro- cessing gold. The walks
will extend to incredible journeys through Florence, unveiling the modernity and other secret
stories of the city. 

Housing & Student Life

Shared Student Apartments

All students are accommodated in a private apartments in the city center in a walking distance from the school. All apartments are fully equipped with furniture and kitchen utensils, where students can practice to cook and create their own recipe. Most of the bedrooms are double-occupancy rooms, a few are single-occupancy rooms. Kitchen and bathroom are usually to be shared with other students

Housing Fee (includes utilities and final cleaning)

Semester Fall/Spring

            Double Room                                                                                                               $ 3,750

            Single Room supplement fee (limited availability)                                                $ 1,000           

Summer Session Fee for 3 Week/ 6 Weeks

            Double Room                                                                                                             Included

            Single Room supplement fee (limited availability)                                      $ 350/ $ 700

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Travel Documents

PASSPORTS

All locations for our programs require that students have a passport. To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to go in person to one of 7,000 passport acceptance facilities located throughout the United States with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver's license.

•   Passport issuance and application info

VISAS

While each country has its own specific requirements, issuance of a student visa generally requires verification of enrollment in a foreign institution of learning, a financial statement guaranteeing the student will have access to adequate funds during their stay, and other forms or documents required by the consulate.

In accordance with Italian law all students studying in Italy for MORE than 90 days are required to obtain a student visa. It is no longer necessary for US students studying for LESS than 90 days to obtain a visa. Our office will guide students through this process and direct them to the appropriate consular office. However, it is the responsibility of each individual student to obtain necessary visas. 

Obtaining a student visa may be a timely process therefore the application should be started as early as possible. Upon acceptance into the programs, each student should immediately print the Student Visa Application Guidelines and the Consulate Visa Application. Study Abroad Europe cannot intervene for students who do not acquire appropriate passports or visas

Non US Citizens and students not residing in the US should contact their nearest Italian Consulate and follow their directions for obtaining a student visa. Students may request the necessary documents from our office.

For visa information relating to your specific study abroad location, please refer to the required readings in your Study Abroad Europe account (you must have started an application)

OTHER INFORMATION

Getting the proper documents for travelling abroad is essential. Below are links from the US State Department website:

•   Country Specific Information
•   Registration with Embassies

Semester Program

Summer 2020 Program

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Questions & Answers

How do I apply to a program?

You can click on the red “Online Application” button on the upper right corner and start your application. If you would prefer to have Study Abroad Europe mail you an application package, please e-mail or call us to request a packet.

How many students will be at my study abroad course?

Study Abroad Europe school partners are creating true cultural immersion and offer personalized study programs. The number of students in a class varies from campus to campus; usually it is between 10 and 15 students per class.

Can I participate in a program if I have already graduated/am a graduate student?

Yes. We offer graduated management apprenticeship. Please contact the appropriate program manager to see if acceptance is possible. There will most likely be additional requirements for the application process.

My GPA does not meet the minimum requirement. Can I still apply?

 Exceptions may be made to the GPA requirements. An academic letter of recommendation and a statement of intent will be required of any student who does not meet the GPA requirement for most programs. Please contact the appropriate program manager for details. Please note that submitting these items does not guarantee admission to the program.

It is after the application deadline. Can I still apply?
We  may be able to accept applications after the application deadline. Please contact the appropriate program manager to see if this is possible. A $145 late fee will apply.

When are payments due?
Once you have been accepted to a program, a $500 non-refundable deposit is due within 2 weeks of your acceptance. This deposit is applied to the total program cost, and is necessary in order to secure your spot in the program. Additional payments and deposit deadlines will be outlined in your acceptance packet and program invoice. All funds must be received prior to your departure for the program abroad.

Can I use my financial aid to pay for my program?

Study Abroad Europe accepts most forms of financial aid as payment; however, we cannot issue or process financial aid. You must work with your home university's Financial Aid & Study Abroad Offices to coordinate the use of your financial aid award money.

How do I know if my university will allow me to use my financial aid?
You will need to speak with the study abroad office and/or financial aid office at your home institution for help in determining if your financial aid can be used.

If I withdraw, what kind of refund will I receive?
Please refer to the "Cancellation Policy" located on the program Application.

What type of transcript will I receive for my coursework abroad?

Included in the price of all programs is a transcript for your coursework abroad. For most programs, this transcript is one from the overseas university (included in the cost of the program).
For students whose home institutions will not accept credits reported on an overseas transcript, Study Abroad Europe can arrange for study abroad credits to be reported on a U.S. accredited transcript (for most programs this incurs an additional cost). Study Abroad Europe is proud to offer both options in order to ensure that all students will have an option that will allow for successful credit transfer to their home university. Please talk to a representative to ensure you receive the type of transcripts you need.

Do I need a passport?

All citizens of the United States are required to have a valid U.S. passport in order to enter a foreign country and to re-enter the U.S. Many countries also require that your passport be valid at least three months beyond the anticipated dates of your trip. You will also need a valid passport in order to obtain your visa, so it is important to apply for your passport early.

What is a visa?

A visa is a document that allows entry into and travel within a country, and is authorized by the government of your destination country. Please note that a visa does not take the place of a passport, but is needed in addition to a passport for most study abroad programs.

Do I need a visa?

Most programs require a visa to study abroad. You will receive detailed instructions in your acceptance packet outlining the requirements and procedures for obtaining your visa document.

Are courses offered in English, or do I need to know the language of the country abroad?

All programs offer courses in English. Some programs require students to enroll in one language course in order to facilitate a more authentic cultural immersion while taking English language electives. Full language immersion programs are available for students who have interest in gaining fluency while abroad.

I have more questions. How can I contact a representative?

There are many ways to reach a representative.
E-mail: info@studyabroadineurope.com
Phone:  718 710 0498
Times: Monday through Friday from 10AM - 5PM EST