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Design Schools in Florence and Rome, Italy

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Accademia Italiana is a leading international art and design school in Florence and Rome. We provide a range of college education and short-term courses in the fields of interior design, graphic design & visual communications, fashion design, jewelry design, photography, drawing and painting, and more.

The study options we offer include B.A. bachelor's degree courses, postgraduate diploma (masters) programs, year abroad / semester abroad programs, monthly courses, summer courses and Italian language & culture programs.


Location and Facilities:

 

Photo of Design Schools in Florence and Rome, Italy The two headquarters of the Accademia Italiana have been completely renovated and are furnished with all the latest equipment and laboratories for each specific discipline. The academic and professional level of the staff ensure the maximum value of the learning experience which the students enjoy in a climate of serenity and cordiality.

Florence:
Our main headquarters are situated in Piazza Pitti, directly across from the Pitti Palace in Florence. Our students will be surrounded by some of the greatest works of art and architecture as our school is very close to the Uffizi Gallery, the Cathedral, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and all the other monuments of this magnificent Renaissance city. You will find artisan workshops in the surrounding streets as well as the boutiques and ateliers of the great Italian designers.

Rome:
Located in a lively, commercial area near to the historic center of the Eternal City, the Accademia Italiana Rome campus is conveniently located just a few steps away from the Trastevere train station. 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.


School / Office Address: Piazza de' Pitti, 15 - 50125
Florence
Italy
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Intensive Art Program of Drawing &/or Painting
Taught in English

A program divided into 6 separate modules covering life drawing & painting skills, each serving as the foundation for the next.

Alternatively, you can choose to take any module as a stand-alone course, from one week to a month or longer.

Modules of Study
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