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:

5/20/25 - 7/24/25

Price:

$9,595

Credits:

6

Deadlines

Apply By:

2/15/25

Withdraw By:

3/15/25

Requirements

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

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

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 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

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Available Levels

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*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 313 Renaissance Drawing Techniques 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Fashion Branding 300 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
ITAL 101 Italian I 100 It 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
ART 312 Painting Florence 300 En 90 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 214 Discovering Florence Through Photography * 200, 300 En 90 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

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Sample Budget

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