Studio Art & Fashion Design

Florence, Italy
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:

6/25/24 - 7/26/24

Price:

$6,995

Credits:

6

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

4/15/24

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Program Participation Agreement
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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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 a 4-week session in June or July, or combine both months and take 2-, 3- or 4-courses. Course availability may vary by sessions as you are unable to take two studio art courses in the same 4-week session. SRISA studio arts courses meet for 90 contact hours/3 credits, while SRISA elective and language courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits.

If you choose the 1-course option, you may earn up to 3 credits (up to 90 contact hours); if you choose the 2-course option, you may earn up to 6 credits (up to 135 contact hours); in the 3-course option, you may earn 9 credits (up to 225 contact hours) and in the 4-course option, you may earn 12 credits (up to 270 contact hours). 

During the summer, classes meet daily, Monday-Thursday. Studio art courses generally meet twice a day, while non-studio art courses meet once daily. Class times alternate between morning and afternoon meetings; if your class meets in the mornings on Mondays and Wednesdays, it will meet in the afternoons Tuesdays and Thursdays. This schedule allows you to take advantage of open museum and exhibit hours. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays. 

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and indicate your estimated Italian language level. If you selected an Italian language course, 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

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
ART 209 Sketchbook Studies: Italian Architecture and Interiors * 200 En 90 3
ART 455 Book Arts * 300, 400 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 260 Italian Fashion Industry 200 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 313 Renaissance Painting Techniques * 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 214 Discovering Florence Through Photography * 200, 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 416 Advanced Studio Practices 400 En 90 3
The Florentine Sketchbook: Exploring Florence Through Art 300 En 60 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Graphic Design: Florence, Signs of the City 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Exploring Florence: Italian Culture and Sustainable Living 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
HIST 397 Mafia and the Italian Sociopolitical Controversy 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Landscape as Monument: Nature and Gardens through the Ages 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ITAL 101 Italian I 100 It 45 3
ITAL 102 Italian II 100 It 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Marketing Strategy for the Arts 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
PSYC 349 Discovering Florence: Culture and Lifestyle of its Neighborhoods 300 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
June 25
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.

June 26
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

June 27
Classes Begin

Classes begin at SRISA on this day.

June 29
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip; destination TBD.

July 12
Excursion

CEA CAPA Daytrip; destination TBD.

July 25
Farewell Reception

SRISA Student Show will be held this evening.

July 26
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than 10am on this day.

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.
$6,995
$6,995
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
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$600
$1,400
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.
$165
$165
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.
$190
$742
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$599
$2,328
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.
$112
$490
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$84
$1,120
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,745 $13,515