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Program Terms
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Academic
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Program
Participants
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Graduate
(College)
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Adults
Subject Areas
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Art/Fine Arts
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Design
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Fashion
Design
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Furniture
Design
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Graphic
Design
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Interior
Design
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Quick Look
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Location:
Florence - Italy
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Language of Instruction: Italian / English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Masters Course in the heart of Florence is a program designed for graduate level artists in pursuit of higher artistic development. Tailored, hands-on instruction and extensive practice is provided by our highly qualified faculty of leading Florentine artists, all of whom are equipped with the most rare, traditional, and latest ultramodern skills, techniques and trends, and posessing close ties with their respective fields. Classes are kept small in order to maintain a close student-teacher relationship, and enhance the intensive, creative learning process, focusing on the development of each student's originality and quality of work.
FEATURED MAJORS:
Jewelry, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Leather Art, Shoe Design and/or Making, Bag Design and/or Making, Drawing and Painting, Painting Restoration, Ceramics, Glass Art, Professional Italian Interpretation, Masters' Apprenticeship Programs(Fresco Paintings / Painting / Drawing / Restration of Paintings / Jewelry / Paper Art / Restoration of Furniture / Furniture Making / Woodcarving)
LOCATION:
Accademia Riaci is located in the historical center of Florence, strategically situated between the Duomo and the Church of St. Lorenzo, and within a 3 min. walk from the Central Station. From the upper floors of the 15th century campus, you can see the Duomo as you hear the bells of St.Lorenzo.
Outside of class, students may easily walk to the major museums posessing world class master-pieces by artists like Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli, admire astonishing modern interiors of cafe's and boutiques set in 15th century builings, or spend a weekend at the crystal-clear medditerrenean beaches.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
School Diploma in Master
Eligibility
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of Riaci's Basic and/or One - Year course;
- Graduates of 4 year colleges in design; Equivalent working / training exerience in a specific field, and desires to pursue their studies in a further advanced level.
-A qualification exam including a 12 piece portfolio that best represents the student's work style is required for admission.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Apartment / Flat
Accademia Riaci has several "Student Flats" (shared apartments) reserved for the academy's students. Flats come with one or several rooms per apartment, and one room may be shared by students of the same sex, or reserve for a single student.
Location: They are located in either a walkable distance or within a 10 - 15 min. bus ride away from the school campus, and may come with or without a host family. The definite location of the flat will be communicated to each student upon enrollment, by a week prior to the course commencement date.
Facilities: Bathrooms and kitchens will be shared with your flat mates. Basic cutlery, pots, pans will be available for student use.
Stay:
Students are allowed to stay at the Student Flats up to 3 months. If their course exceeds this period (Basic, One-year, Semester, and Master Courses), the school will assist students to find a local apartment according to their likings and budget, while they stay at the Student Flats.
Program Costs
Non EU citizens: 14,000 Euro
EU citizens: 12,000 Euro
Costs
Include: Enrollment and tuition fees
Financial Aid
Yes.
Financial aid have been available from private educational loan companies to past students. You may also apply for scholarship directly from Accademia Riaci. SCHOLARSHIP BY ACCADEMIA RIACI: Students may apply for scholarship from anywhere in the world. They may be eligiable to recieve coverage of the whole tuition or partially,depending on his/her artistic level. To apply, please send the following items to theadmission office or your nearest information center. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: *Accademia Riaci Application form *1-2 pages statement objectives (Italian or English) *Portfolio of 12 art works (prefferably on CD-ROM) *A portfolio description sheet listing each piece by number, size, medium and the date completed. *2-3 recommendation letters from faculty, work supervisor, or any authority with a close relationship. N.B. You MUST write which course you are applying for. In case you don't write course name, your documents cannot be sent to the selection committee for scholarship.
DEADLINE: 3 months prior to the course commencment date.
Dates
16Oct, 2006 - 3 July, 2007
Deadlines
For international students, admission opens two months prior to the beginning of class. For EU students, admission opens a week prior to the beginning of class.
Contact
Accademia Riaci
Via de Conti 4 - 50123
Florence, Florence
ITALIA
Tel:
+39(055)289831
Fax:
+39(055)212791
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