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International Arts & Design College in Florence & Rome

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Accademia Italiana, Florence & Rome:
With campuses in Florence and Rome, Accademia Italiana is a leading international college of art and design that provides artistic and professional training at a university and post-secondary level to students from all over Italy and from around the world. Subject fields include fashion design, jewelry design, interior design, graphic design & visual communications, photography, drawing and painting, and more. You do not need to speak Italian in order to attend the Accademia Italiana.

College Education & Short-Term Study Options :

Photo of International Arts & Design College in Florence & RomeOur range of study options include: B.A. bachelor's degree courses, post-graduate diploma (masters) programs, liberal arts and design academic year abroad / semester abroad programs that offer college credit, monthly courses, summer courses (taught in English & Italian) and Italian language & culture programs. 

Courses Taught in English & Italian:
Eligibility for a program is not dependent on your Italian language skills. Many courses are taught in both English and Italian. Some courses are taught only in Italian but by instructors who can also speak English to assist students. Italian classes are offered as part of your program. You will take four 3-credit courses per semester, plus Italian language for 4 credits.

Accreditation:

The university degrees awarded upon successful completion of our 3-year programs are validated by the prestigious University of Wales, a leading UK university. Our 3-year programs are dual qualfication courses; On successful graduation you earn a BA (Hons) degree from the University of Wales as well as an advanced diploma from Accademia Italiana.

Our art courses and Italian language and culture courses have been authorized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education.

Study in Florence or Rome - Beautiful Historic Cities:

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Rome:

The Accademia Italiana Rome campus is conveniently located just a few steps away from the Trastevere train station in a lively, commercial area near to the historic center of the Eternal City. Our modern facilities include computer laboratories, art studio, workshops for sewing and pattern design, classrooms with audio-visual equipment, reading room, as well as large multi-use spaces and an art gallery.

Florence:
Our main headquarters are situated in Piazza Pitti, directly across from the Pitti Palace in Florence. Famous landmarks close to the school include Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and all the other monuments of this magnificent Renaissance city.

Fashion / Art & Design Courses:

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Diploma / Advanced Diploma Courses:

- Advanced Diploma in Jewelry Design in Rome (3 years)
- Textile Design Diploma in Florence (2 years)
- Drawing / Painting Diploma in Florence (1 or 2 years)
- Window Displays Design Diploma in Florence (1 year)

3-Year Bachelor's of Arts Degree Courses - Awarded by the University of Wales, UK:
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design & Visual Communications
- Interior and Product Design
- Costume Design for Theater, Film, Television (Rome)
- Photography (Florence)

1-Year Post-graduate Diploma (Masters) Programs - in Florence:
- Fashion as Art - Taught in English
- Interior Design and Product Design - Taught in English
- Advanced Course (pre-MBA) in Design and Business - Taught in Italian

Study Abroad Programs for U.S. University / College Credit:
- Semester Program (Spring / Fall)
- Academic Year Abroad
- Summer Study Abroad Programs

Monthly Courses in Florence:
- Studio Art: Drawing and Painting: Regular course (40hrs per month)
- Studio Art: Drawing and Painting: Intensive course (80hrs per month)

Summer Courses in Florence & Rome - Taught in English & Italian:
- Florence: Creative Product Design; Italian Product Design; Fashion Design - Intensive; Fashion Illustration; Drawing and Painting; Summer Photography School; Photographing Florence; Italian language and culture

- Rome: Fashion Design; Fashion Illustration; Drawing and Painting; Italian language and culture

Italian Language & Culture Courses:
Month-long Italian language courses are available in Florence and Rome during the academic year and during the summer. We teach students of all levels - basic, intermediate & advanced. Students can choose to attend 40 hours or 80 hours of Italian classes per month.

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Address: Piazza de' Pitti, 15 - 50125 Florence, Florence, Italy
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