SRISA: Summer and Short-Term Sessions in Florence
Santa Reparata International School of Art
SRISA: Art and Design Workshops in Florence
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The short term courses offered at SRISA provide independent students an opportunity to study in Florence for 4 weeks on a non-credit basis. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of this creative and structured program that provides 24 ho... read more
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Learned a lot about what I want to do for future careers. Definitely was worthwhile! A student - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona View Entire Review
Learned new skills and techniques. A student - Marywood University View Entire Review
A new language! A student - University of Missouri - Saint Louis View Entire Review
I learned how to better manage myself and my time. I was also able to become more confident in myself overall, I was able to thrive and travel all by myself for two months. I definitely think the experience was worthwhile. Kara Brunk - Saginaw Valley State University View Entire Review
That I love art and Italy as much as I thought I would. A student - Anonymous University View Entire Review
I learned much about the art of the Renaissance, as well as other influential periods of local history. I also learned much about myself as an artist. A student - Alfred University View Entire Review
I learned about a new culture that I didn't know much about beforehand. I also got to learn about that culture while I was in it, walking the streets everyday to photograph, shopping, and dining in the restaurants. That's an unbeatable experience! Christopher Caldwell - Santa Reparata International School of Art View Entire Review
How to be on my own. A student - University of Tennessee - Knoxville View Entire Review
Of course. I learned to communicate in three different languages, including mimics. A student - Universidad de las Americas - Puebla / UDLAP View Entire Review
Learn similarities and differences about a new environment abroad. It was worthwile because I gained a new perspective. A student - Southwest School of Art View Entire Review
I learned I can function pretty well when put in new situations with new people. A student - Academy of Art University View Entire Review
new freinds, knowledge about the culture Rachel Gregson - Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU View Entire Review
the professional knowledge of photography and learnt some Italian culture Fengyi Liang - University of Tennessee - Knoxville View Entire Review
- How to navigate through a city you don't know - Shopping at local businesses and eating at local restaurants (learning to understand the language and not seem too much like a rude American invading their country) - Learning how to use another currency - Learning how to use local transit - Walking everywhere you go, instead... A student - Maryville University of Saint Louis View Entire Review
Opens your eyes to other cultures and norms which help you become more well-rounded and reasonable person. A student - University of Wisconsin - Green Bay View Entire Review
How alike and unlike everyone is A student - Santa Reparata International School of Art View Entire Review
It was so worth it. I had such an incredible experience. Homesickness is always an element, but once you overcome it you really have an experience that makes you grow in ways you didn't think were possible. Maria-Grace - Virginia Commonwealth University / VCU View Entire Review
The ability to work in a city like Florence had multiple benefits. I felt constantly inspired by the history and beauty of the city, my patience increased as a result of photographing in large crowds of people, and I was influenced by the lovely people I interacted with on a daily basis. It was definitely worthwhile. Sharifa Moore - University of Colorado - Denver View Entire Review
About
The short term courses offered at SRISA provide independent students an opportunity to study in Florence for 4 weeks on a non-credit basis. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of this creative and structured program that provides 24 hours of instruction with studio time. The courses are taught primarily in Italian by English speaking professors. The Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) campus is located in three spacious buildings which house classrooms, a painting studio, digital lab, wet-darkroom photo lab, printmaking studio, and the new design studio. Students have access to studios in the evenings and on weekends.
SRISA offers American University level undergraduate courses in a variety of areas of study. All classes, with the exception of Italian, are taught in English. Students studying during the summer enroll for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 credit hours for each of the 2 sessions. Students can combine academic lecture courses with hands-on studio courses for an intensive learning experience. Students may take a maximum of 1 studio art course per session.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
- Short Term
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Italian Studies
- Italian Language, Literature
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Crafts, Craft Design
- Design and Applied Arts
- Film, Video, Photographic Arts
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
