Design Courses in Rome, Italy

Accademia Italiana, Rome:
Accademia Italiana is an International Fashion, Art and Design School with campuses in Rome and Florence. Our Rome campus is conveniently situated in the city centre, just a few steps away from the Trastevere train station. We provide a wide range of college education and short-term study options to students from Italy and around the world. You do not need to speak Italian in order to attend the Accademia Italiana.

Fashion / Art & Design Courses in Rome:

Advanced Diploma in Jewelry Design in Rome - 3 years:
Learn the basics of jewellery design through theory and artistic subjects. Learn about the materials, the techniques and the technologies typical to the disciplines linked to jewelry design and goldsmithing. Great importance is given to practical exercises (construction, micro-modelling in wax, embossing and engraving, setting, micro-press fusion and casting).

3-Year Bachelor's of Arts Degree Courses:
Our bachelor’s degrees are awarded by the University of Wales, one of the best European universities, presided over by HRH Charles, Prince of Wales. Our bachelor's degree programs offer dual qualifications: On successful graduation, you earn a BA (Hons) degree from the University of Wales as well a diploma - advanced level from Accademia Italiana. You can receive a certificate of attendance after completing the 1st year exams or a diploma after completing the 2nd year exams if you do not want to complete the entire degree course.

- B.A. in Costume Design:
This course is ideal if you are interested in acquiring professional training in the world of theatre, cinema and television costume design. You will learn to apply your personal creativity, technical knowledge and artistic skills and be prepared for a career in this exciting field.

- B.A. in Fashion Design:
In this course, our students, guided by professionals, learn to make their way in the fashion industry both from the design and from the market point of view. Various kinds of fashion are covered during the school's program (sportswear, elegant, casual, avant-garde, etc.), developing both the design capabilities and the technical ability to produce these garments.

- B.A. in Interior and Product Design:
Design concerns objects of general use, furniture designed for various destinations and the design of interiors in general. Traditional design instruments will be used together with computer-aided design (CAD).

- B.A. in Graphic Design & Visual Communications:
This program integrates traditional graphic design artist training (illustration, lay-out, poligraphic techniques for publishing) together with the development of graphic design directed towards new multi-media systems (internet, etc). During the course, you will enjoy encounters with professionals and experts in the field, as well as external visits and participation in exhibitions.

Semester / Academic Year Study Abroad Programs for US College Credit:
The Accademia Italiana offers semester programs (Spring / Fall), academic year abroad and summer study abroad programs in Rome to US college and university students. We provide a wide range of relevant Liberal Arts, Studio Arts and Design courses which are taught in the English language or are bi-lingual (Italian and English).

- Design Courses include: Fashion Design; Costume Design (Rome only); Interior and Industrial Design; Graphic Design and Visual Communications.

- Liberal Arts Courses include: Italian language courses at all levels - from beginner to advanced; Italian Literature; Italian Cinema; Medieval Italy; History of Italian Renaissance Art; Italian Style; Italy in the European Union & more...

- Studio Arts Courses include: Life Drawing; Painting Techniques; Mixed Media; Photography & more..

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

Summer Courses in Rome - Taught in Italian & English:
Fashion Design; Fashion Illustration; Drawing and Painting; Roman Archaeological Sites; Masters of Italian Cinema; Italy Today; Italian language and culture.