Arcadia: Florence - Intensive Design in Florence
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Spend the summer taking one, six-credit course at Accademia Italiana, Florence, one of Europe’s leading centers for art and design. Choose from either a course on fashion design or industrial/ product design. The focus of the program is on teachin... read more
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Spend the summer taking one, six-credit course at Accademia Italiana, Florence, one of Europe’s leading centers for art and design. Choose from either a course on fashion design or industrial/ product design. The focus of the program is on teaching what is needed to design a stylistically-consistent collection and develop individual creativity. Clothing collections and furniture accessories are among the things you will be asked to design.
ARCADIA EXCURSIONS
Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Here is a sampling:
- Almalfi Coast
- Film Festivals
- Roman Baths & Vineyards
- Agriturismo, village markets, traditional cooking
- Foods & Flavors of Italy
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and more...
ARCADIA'S APPROACH
Arcadia opens the doors to new experiences, different academic learning, people, cultures and perspectives so you can build your own lifelong learning and memories:
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Enjoy academic success – earn credit abroad -
Explore a new world – excursions, activities, events, and so much more! -
Get to know yourself – gain a new view of the world and your place in it. -
Rely on us for support – 9 centers in 12 countries worldwide -
Boost your resume – employers AND graduate schools.
Please check our website for dates and the latest program information.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- Italian
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Fashion / Apparel Design
- Design and Applied Arts
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- Liberal Arts, General Studies
Minimum GPA:
2.5Website
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Arcadia Scholarships
The College of Global Studies at Arcadia has one of the most extensive scholarship programs of any study abroad organization. As a non-profit university, Arcadia aims to help students for whom financial assistance can mean the difference between participation in an Arcadia program and staying home. Eligibility for our scholarships is based on financial need and approximately 70% of study abroad students who apply for aid from Arcadia receive some form of award.
$250-$2,500
