
Designed for both art and non-art majors, this program challenges you to transform your Italian experience into art. Choose from printmaking, fashion design, painting, drawing, and more; close instruction by practicing artists encourage your contemporary work in response to Florentine traditions. Italy’s history, culture, and art are typical themes of complementary elective courses. Studio art courses are taught at our partner institution, Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA). Semester students attend courses both at SRISA and the CEA CAPA Florence Center; over the summer you will take courses only at SRISA. At the end of your program, you will exhibit your work at SRISA’s highly visible art gallery.
Florence
8/24/16 - 4/28/17
$32,795
26 - 32
Closed
7/1/16
Some courses may have prerequisites.
High School Graduate
All Levels
2.5
Each semester, you may earn a total of up to 16 credits (up to 240 contact hours).
CEA CAPA language courses meet 4 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Elective courses generally meet 2 times per week, Monday-Thursday; some SRISA classes may only meet once per week. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and indicate your estimated Italian language level. After you arrive in Florence, you'll take a language placement exam to determine final placement. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Italy.
Please note that SRISA is affiliated with a School of Record, Maryville University in St. Louis, which grants credit for courses successfully completed at SRISA. As such, course details on the CEA CAPA website include both Maryville University and SRISA course information, including course code, subject area and course level, as recommended by each institution.
While CEA CAPA recommends using the Maryville University course code designations and transcript for credit transfer purposes, it is at the discretion of your home institution to determine the transfer of credit for SRISA courses. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Advanced Italian | 300 | It | 60 | 4 |
Beginning Italian I | 100 | It | 60 | 4 |
Beginning Italian II | 100 | It | 60 | 4 |
Intermediate Italian I | 200 | It | 60 | 4 |
Intermediate Italian II | 200 | It | 60 | 4 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
ART 245 Creative Accessories Design * | 200 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 311 Textile Design: Batik * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 326 Serigraphy * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 332 Textile Design: Silk Screen * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 355 Printmaking and the Book * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 370 Fashion Illustration I * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 373 Fashion Design Studio: Illustration & Construction * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 455 Book Arts * | 300, 400 | En | 90 | 3 |
ARTH 261 History of Italian Fashion * | 200, 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
ART 101 Drawing I * | 100 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 151 Drawing II * | 100 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 316 Advanced Drawing * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fashion Research and History | 200 | En | 90 | 3 |
Sustainable Clothing and Ethical Fashion * | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Graphic Design for Artists: Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator | 200 | En | 90 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
HUM 297 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising Concepts * | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Painting * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 210 Beginning Painting * | 200 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 310 Painting II * | 300 | En | 90 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
ART 215 Introduction to Photography: Analog and Digital Photography * | 200 | En | 90 | 3 |
ART 307 Advanced Photography: Analog and Digital Photography * | 300, 400 | En | 90 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
ART 220 Printmaking I | 200 | En | 90 | 3 |
New Genres: Video Sound, Performance, and Installation | 200 | En | 90 | 3 |
Self-Promotion and Portfolio | 400 | En | 90 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Gender as a Social Construct: (re)defining Roles in Italian Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Iconography: The Secret Language of Italian Renaissance Art | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Great Masters: Leonardo, Michelangelo & Raphael | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Special Topics: The Business of Art * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Family Business and Entrepreneurship | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Special Topics: The Business of Art * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Business of Food * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Communication & Global Competence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sport & Culture in Contemporary Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Culture of Food & Wine in Italy | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gender as a Social Construct: (re)defining Roles in Italian Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Social History of the Italian Mafia * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Sport & Culture in Contemporary Italy * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
The Politics of European Integration: an Italian Perspective * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
The Politics of European Integration: an Italian Perspective * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Perspectives on Italy: Contemporary Culture & Society * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
The Business of Food * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Florence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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August 24
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Florence airport (FLR "Amerigo Vespucci") on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
August 25 - 26
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held: general orientation, academic orientation, health & safety, and time to familiarize yourself with Florence! |
August 29 - September 02
|
Intensive Language Prep Course
Option B students participate in a one-week Intensive Language Prep Course at SRISA. |
August 30 - September 03
|
Orientation
Option A students will participate in additional CEA Orientation sessions. |
September 05
|
Classes Begin
Fall semester classes begin at the CEA Florence Center on this day. |
September 08
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to add classes at SRISA for Option A & Option B students. |
September 09
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day for Option A students to drop and/or add classes at CEA Florence Center. |
September 10
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Cinque Terre - Daytrip. |
September 15
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop classes at SRISA for Option A & Option B students. |
September 30 - October 01
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Turin - Overnight. |
October 03 - 13
|
Midterm Exams
Midterm exams will be held at CEA Florence Center anytime within these two weeks. |
October 07
|
Make-Up Class
Make-Up day for CEA Tuesday classes (November 1st holiday) for all Option A students. All CEA Tuesday classes will meet this day. |
October 14 - 23
|
School Break
Fall Break. No classes will be held. |
October 28
|
Make-Up Class
Make-Up day for Thursday classes (December 8th holiday) for Option A students. All Thursday classes will meet this day. |
November 01
|
Holiday
National holiday. The CEA Florence Center will be closed |
November 02
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at SRISA and receive a "W". |
November 04
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at CEA and receive a "W". |
November 04
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which Option A students can withdraw from a course at the CEA Florence Center and receive a "W". |
November 11
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Bologna - Daytrip. |
December 08
|
Holiday
National holiday. The CEA Center will be closed. |
December 12 - 15
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held this week at both CEA & SRISA. |
December 16
|
Cultural Activity
SRISA Student Art Show will be held this evening. |
December 17
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Semester End Date. Students must move out of apartments by noon, or have spoken with CEA staff to discuss winter break plans and possibility of remaining in Fall semester apartment |
January 03
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Florence airport (FLR) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
January 04 - 07
|
Orientation
CEA & SRISA Orientations will be held. |
January 09
|
Intensive Language Prep Course
Students enrolled in Option B participate in a one week Intensive Language Prep Course at SRISA. |
January 09
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA on this day for students enrolled in Option A. |
January 13
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA. |
January 13
|
Make-Up Class
Monday classes will be held this day at CEA to make up for the April 17th holiday. |
January 16
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at SRISA on this day for students enrolled in both Option A & B. |
January 19
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to add classes at SRISA for Option A & Option B students. |
January 26
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop classes at SRISA for Option A & Option B students. |
February 17
|
Excursion
First CEA Daytrip Excursion to Siena (students may choose ONE Siena excursion of the two offered). |
February 24
|
Excursion
Second CEA Daytrip Excursion to Siena (students may choose ONE Siena excursion of the two offered). |
February 27 - March 02
|
Midterm Exams
Midterm exams will be held at CEA throughout this week. |
March 03 - 12
|
School Break
CEA & SRISA Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
March 08
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which Option A & Option B students can withdraw from a course at SRISA and receive a "W". |
March 10
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which Option A students can withdraw from a course at the CEA and receive a "W". |
March 24 - 26
|
Excursion
CEA 2-night overnight excursion to Amalfi Coast. |
April 17
|
Holiday
Easter Monday national holiday. No classes will be held at CEA. |
April 24 - 27
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at CEA during this week for Option A students. |
April 24 - 25
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at SRISA for Option A & Option B students on these two days. |
April 25
|
Reading Day
No Final Exams will be held at CEA this day. |
April 26
|
Cultural Activity
SRISA Student Art Show held this evening. |
April 28
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than 12:00 noon on this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.