Studio Art & Fashion Design

Florence, Italy

Available with an Internship

Studio Art & Fashion Design

About the Program

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.  

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Florence

Dates:

8/28/18 - 5/4/19

Price:

$32,995

Credits:

26 - 32

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

7/1/18

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

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Where You'll Study

Santa Reparata International School of Art

Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) is an independent, non-profit institution established in 1970. SRISA upholds a strong reputation in studio art and liberal arts instruction, and is c...

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 1 CEA CAPA core course, 1-3 CEA CAPA courses and 1-2 SRISA studio art courses. CEA CAPA language courses meet for 60 contact hours/4 credits; CEA CAPA and SRISA courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits; and SRISA studio art courses meet for 45-90 contact hours/3 credits.   

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. 

All Levels Course Structure

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Available Levels

Courses

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
ITAL 101 Italian I 100 It 60 4
ITAL 102 Italian II 100 It 60 4
ITAL 201 Italian III 200 It 60 4
ITAL 202 Italian IV: Italian Language & Culture 200 It 60 4
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
Sustainable Clothing and Ethical Fashion * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 260 Graphic Design Studio * 200, 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HUM 231 Trends Forecasting for the Fashion Industry * 200, 300 En 45 3
HUM 297 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising Concepts * 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Interiors 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Interactive Media Design 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 210 Beginning Painting * 200 En 90 3
ART 310 Painting II * 300 En 90 3
ART 311 Painting III * 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
BUS 497 The European Union 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
COMM 397 Brand Promotion in the Digital Environment * 300, 400 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ENGL 287 14th Century Italian Literature: Dante, Bocaccio, Petrarca 200, 300 En 45 3
ENGL 289 Travel Writing Workshop * 200, 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HIST 289 Ancient Roman & Etruscan Civilizations 200, 300 En 45 3
HIST 383 History of Florence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HUM 230 Contemporary Italian Literature * 200, 300 En 45 3
HUM 253 Italian Cinema: 1942 to Present 200, 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Dante's Inferno 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
MKT 497 Marketing: The Italian Wine Industry * 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Italian Food and Culture 100 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*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.

Excursions

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.

What's Included in your Program

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.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

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
August 28
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Florence (FLR) airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

August 29 - September 01
Orientation

Mandatory CEA & SRISA Orientation will be held.

September 10
Classes Begin

Classes begin at SRISA on this day.

September 14
Excursion

CEA Daytrip Excursion to Cinque Terre.

October 19
Excursion

CEA Overnight Excursion to Campania Region.

October 26 - November 04
School Break

Fall Break. No classes will be held.

November 22
Holiday

Thanksgiving Day. No classes held at SRISA.

December 12 - 13
Final Exams

Final exams for studio courses will be held at SRISA on these dates.

December 17 - 18
Final Exams

Final exams for lecture courses at SRISA will be held on these dates.

January 08 - 12
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

February 15
Excursion

CEA Daytrip Excursion to Siena.

March 22 - 24
Excursion

CEA 2-night Overnight Excursion to Pompeii and Amalfi Coast.

April 22
Holiday

Local Holiday. No classes will be held.

May 04
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day at noon.

Sample Budget

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.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$32,995
$32,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$1,000
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,100
$1,800
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$550
$550
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$314
$1,760
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$3,504
$7,508
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,251
$3,754
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,503
$10,010
TOTAL EXPENSES $42,217 $59,377