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Italian Materials and Design
Studio Art & Fashion Design Program
Florence, Italy
Dates: 9/1/26 - 4/30/27
Italian Materials and Design
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Location: Florence, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Fashion Design
Instruction in: English
Course Code: IDES 4201
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
This course provides students with an overview of the differing types of traditional Italian materials that are employed in both historical and contemporary applications. The course aims to introduce contemporary materials and furnishings through onsite visitations to manufacturers and showrooms with a goal to create connections for future use in professional applications. Students will also visit historic sites to observe how materials have been used historically. Students will develop a reference notebook for use in their professional careers.