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Program Terms
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Academic
Year
Program
Participants
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Undergraduate
(College)
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
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 COURSE DESCRIPTION: [Language of Instruction: Italian only]
The Basic Course is a 2 year curriculum designed for students with little or no basic knowledge of design or training. Mainly destined for students residing in Italy, it provides a complete two year training program to master basic and practical knowledge of design methods and techniques.
The highly quaifed faculty of leading Florentine artists offer hands-on, tailored instruction in small classes (2-20 students per class), focusing on the quality and development of originality in each student's work style, and equipped with the most traditional to the latest ultramodern techniques. The course issues a Diploma for students who pass the final exam.
FEATURED MAJORS:
Jewelry (Making and/or Design), Interior Design (Interior Design / Furniture Design / Interior Coordination), Industrial Design, Graphic Design (Graphic Design / Web Design), Fashion Design, Drawing and Painting, Painting Restoration, Ceramics, Glass Art
SETTING:
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. Students may easily walk to all major museums, or choose to spend a weekend at the crystal clear Medditerranean beaches in just an hour's train ride.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Official Diploma
Eligibility
High School Diploma (or its equivalent)
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
ANNUAL FEES:
Non EU citizens : 7,800 Euro
EU citizens: 6,800 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
16 Oct, 2006 - 3 July, 2008
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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