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Program Terms
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Summer
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Participants
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Undergraduate
(College)
Subject Areas
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Art/Fine Arts
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Culinary 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
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Quick Look
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Location:
Florence - Italy
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Language of Instruction: Italian or English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Accademia Riaci, one of the leading schools of Art & Design in Florence Italy, offers Summer Art Programs for adults in the heart of the romantic city. A combination of research, technical training and creative projects help students expand their knowledge and expertise. Exposure to libraries, museums and private collections, all of which are within a pleasant walking distance enhance this process.
TAILORED INSTRUCTION BY TOP ARTISTS:
Riaci's teachers are all top Florentine artists and designers active in each artistic area of Italian art. The small classes consisting of 2-20 students yield great results for each student, whose goal and purpose differ individually in his/her unique development. Through extensive practice and hands-on, tailored instruction , students will acquire skills and techniques from the most traditional to the latest trends.
FEATURED MAJORS:
Jewelry Making, Jewelry Making, Shoe Making, Shoe Design, Bag Making, Bag Design, Painting, Drawing, Glass Art, Fashion Design, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting Restoration.
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.
Outside of class, students can easily walk to major museums possessing some of the most important masterpieces by artists such as Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, or spend a weekend at the breath taking crystal-clear Medditerranean beaches, only an hour's train ride away.
PROGRAM DURATION: 4 weeks / 8 weeks
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
6 School credits valid within the academy. (Please inquire for credit transfers)
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
4 weeks: 2700 euro
8 weeks: 5300 euro
Costs
Include: Enrollment and Tuition fees
Dates
8 Weeks
May 31st, 2006 - July 23rd, 2006
4 Weeks
May 31st, 2006 - June 25th, 2006
June 28th 2006- July 23rd, 2006
Deadlines
Application deadline is 30 days before the course starts. If you are within 30days, please ask us for the availability.
Contact
Accademia Riaci
Via de Conti 4 - 50123
Florence, Florence
ITALIA
Tel:
+39(055)289831
Fax:
+39(055)212791
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