Florence University of the Arts


About us

The Florence University of the Arts (FUA) programs are aimed both at US undergraduates requiring academic credit, as well as an international mix of independent students who are looking for an educational study abroad programs in Italy.

FUA’s academic calendar follows a semester system of 15 weeks (Fall and Spring) as well as month-long summer sessions, and a 3-week January Intersession. FUA also offers long-term study abroad programs in the areas of applied arts, design and communication . FUA has a highly qualified and dedicated international faculty a large proportion of which is of Italian nationality.The academic program at FUA is based on the American university semester credit system.

Programs Offered:

One Semester Program 

One-Year, 2 Levels

Two - Year, 4 LEVELS 

Admission 

Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:
For US/Canadian students a required minimum GPA of 2.75 , English Fluency , High School Diploma or equivalent

For International - English Language proficiency of 6.5 IELTS or 71 TOEFL IBT

How to Apply:

1. Select a Program

2. Select Start date

3. Register and pay the $95 application fee

What is next:

In 2-3 days, we will contact you to schedule your interview

 

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Location

Via Antonio Magliabechi, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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Available courses


Course Name Price from Start Date Duration & Tuition Application fee  
Semester and Summer Internship Programs

Dear students, we would like to welcome you to participate in an internship program alongside regular Florence University of the Arts coursework in the semester, quarter and summer and earn credits. You will be placed in academic internship program at one of the Community Engagement Member Institutions ( CEMI). You will have an internship in your major or minor and you will have support by internship supervisor making sure you are received great Experiential Learning.  

Internships are offered in the following areas:

  • Business and Finance
  • Architecture, History
  • Communication and Publishing
  • Culinary Arts and Wine Expertise
  • Fashion and Accessories Studies and Technology
  • Fine Arts and Design
  • Hospitality Operations and Management
  • Interior Design and Industrial Design
  • Performing Arts
  • Physical Education and Sport Training
  • Visual Communication

Tuition: $ 385 per week ( including accomodation in double room) M$ost students go for 10 weeks - $ 3,850

While Italian language is not a mandatory to participate into the program we strongly encourage students to enroll in language courses alongside with their internship. Bellow is list with FUA’s Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI):

  • Ganzo – Appicius School Restaurant
  • Fedora - School Pastry Shop
  • Corridoio Fiorentino – Digital Imaging and Visual Art
  • FLY – Fashion Designers Store
  • Greenmapped Service Learning
  • Ingorda – FUA Communication office  
  • F_AIR - Florence Artist in Residence
  • SQUOLA - Center for Cultural and Italian Studies
 $   $95
Semester Abroad Program

This program is aimed at students wishing to design their own curriculum or students presently enrolled in a College/ University who wish to study abroad for one semester/year/summer session and transfer their credits back to their home Institution.

Students may select a maximum of 5 classes for Fall or Spring session of which one Italian Language course is required. Not all courses are available in the Semester Abroad Program; students must make selections only from the current schedule of classes. Internship are NOT available to the Semester Abroad Program students.

Benefits for Study Abroad Students: 

  • Flexibility: Students can select to take classes in the morning or in the afternoon and studying abroad in Florence for full semester.
  • Wide Stimulating curriculum: Each session at Florence University of the Arts opens up a rich academic offering in diverse areas of study
  • Discovering Destinations: The Educational Field Trips department at Apicius offers an exciting array of trips throughout the program sessions. They are open to all enrolled students and include both Italian and European destinations such as Cinque Terre, Parma and Modena, Chianti, Munich, Sicily, Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Field Trips are optional and offered at an extra cost.
  • Getting Involved: Services and Opportunities for Students: Full access to services created for student life and development as well as extracurricular activities tailored to integrating students to Italian culture. Program participants will have the support of Apicius' Student Services department for counseling, advising, emergency issues, and all matters pertaining to student life in Florence. Furthermore, the department organizes and coordinates extracurricular activities on every night of the week such as sports nights, music activities, journalism, connecting cultures and city walks to discover artisans' laboratories and specialty products.

 

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 $   $95
One Year Accessory Design and Technology

The program provides the professional training necessary for designing and creating fashion products. Throughout the program, students receive individualized attention and support from professional faculty and visiting artists. The school provides students the opportunity to develop their skills by learning from a team of highly recognized academic faculty flanked by visiting fashion designers. The end of each year will culminate with the event of a runway fashion show organized by students, faculty and professional fashion designers supported by local business.

Year 1 Level I (Fall) 

Introduction to Photoshop 
Handbag Construction Techniques I 
Footwear Design and Construction I 
Fashion Retail Management Experiential Learning
Sketching and Rendering Accessories 

Year 1 Level II (Spring) 

CAD for Fashion: Advanced Patternmaking 
Handbag Construction Techniques II 
Line Building for Accessories Experiential Learning
Footwear Design and Construction II 
Faces, Facts, and Places in Italian Fashion 

Year 2 Level III (Fall) 

Leather Technology
Accessory Studio I 
Accessory Collection Design and Production I Experiential Learning
Teaching Assistantship I
Line Development for Accessories I 

Year 2 Level IV (Spring) 

Accessories Collection Design and Production II Experiential Learning
Accessory Studio II 
Line Development for Accessories II 
Portfolio Development IV 
Special Project: Experiential Learning in Accessory Design

 $   $95
One Year Fashion Design and Technology

Fashion designers are among the most influential and adulated individuals in modern society. What’s in a name? What’s in a brand? What makes a designer become a highly prized asset of a fashion house?

FAST offers professional certificate programs for who is seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment.

This two-year program in Fashion Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the fashion industry through direct experience and experimentation thereby gaining the knowledge of the historical and cultural traditions that provides the foundations to today’s innovation in the world of fashion. 

Year 1 Level I (Fall)

Introduction to Photoshop 
Fashion Design Studio I 
Sewing and Construction Techniques I 
Fashion Retail Management Experiential Learning
Pattern Making 

Year 1 Level II (Spring) 

CAD for Fashion: Advanced Patternmaking 
Fashion Design Studio II Experiential Learning
Sewing and Construction Techniques II
Apparel Design
Faces, Facts, and Places in Italian Fashion 

Year 2 Level III (Fall) 

Leather Technology

Haute Couture Sewing Techniques

Fashion Collection Design and Production I Experiential Learning

Teaching Assistantship I

Line Development for Fashion I 

Year 2 Level IV (Spring) 

Fashion Collection Design and Production II Experiential Learning

Decoration and Embellishment Techniques in Haute Couture 
Line Development for Fashion II 
Portfolio Development IV 
Fashion Forecasting for Merchandisers 

Optional Seminars

Seminar selections will depend on the period. Please refer to the Career Program introduction and the Admissions area for information on the Italian language, seminars, and internship/Experiential Learning Special Projects program options and their additional costs.

Optional Level I Seminars: Draping, Knitwear I, Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process, Feathers and Experimental Materials, Portfolio Development I.

Optional Level II Seminars: Scarf, Shawl and Wrap Design; Knitwear II, Eco-Sustainable Fabrics and Fashion Design, Sport And Swimwear Design, Portfolio Development II. 

Optional Level III Seminars: Fabric Design And Decoration, Bridal Design Techniques and Construction, Portfolio Development III.

 

 $   $95
Two Years Eco-Sustainable Design

The two year Professional Certificate Program in Eco-Sustainable Design prepares the student to enter the world of sustainable design and acquire the skills necessary to create interior architectural environments. Emphasis is placed on the development of creative skills and problem-solving strategies for designing within constructed environments with a sustainable approach. The institution encourages a philosophy of practicum-supported learning in which students integrate theory and practice in all of their studies in order to increase professional personal growth, self-confidence, interpersonal skills, an understanding of self and diversity when designing, and a heightened sense of ethical standards. Please note, all students enrolled in Certificate Programs are required to take a three week course of Italian language before the start of the Certificate Program. 

Year 1 Level I (Fall) 

Introduction to Photoshop
Technical Drawing and CAD
Project for a Sustainable Interior Design I Experiential Learning
Design by Nature I 
Introduction to Computer Graphics 

Year 1 Level II (Spring) 

Sustainable Life Cycle
3D Computer Design and Rendering 
Project for a Sustainable Interior Design II Experiential Learning
Design by Nature II 
Green Packaging Design 

Year 2 Level III (Fall) 

Marketing and Design for a Sustainable Lifestyle
History of Sustainability
Sustainable Graphic Design for a Contemporary Green World Experiential Learning
Teaching Assistantship I
Systems Thinking Design 

Year 2 Level IV (Spring) 

Sustainable Community: A Way of Life
Biomimicry: Nature as Inspiration for Designers
Holistic Living and Permaculture Design 
Portfolio Development IV 
Eco-Sustainable Design Experiential Learning 

Optional Seminars

Seminar selections will depend on the period. Please refer to the Career Program introduction and the Admissions area for information on the Italian language, seminars, and internship/Experiential Learning Special Projects program options and their additional costs.

Optional Level I Seminars: Design Principles for Sustainability, Global Recycling Policies, Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process, Sustainable Future: Historical and Critical Context, Portfolio Development I.

Optional Level II Seminars: Materials and Methods for Green Printing, Sustainable Life Strategies, Introduction To Lighting, Portfolio Development II, Creating a Sustainable Career. 

Optional Level III Seminars: Marketing Ethical Strategies, Built Environment Influence on Human Life, Portfolio Development III.

 

 $   $95
Two Years Visual Communication

Visual Communication is the process of designing and delivering cultural messages and stories to diverse audiences through film, video, or newer digital technologies which are not simply techniques, but, more broadly, the defining elements of our culture and society.

This Professional Certificate Program is designed to offer students a flexible set of interdisciplinary theory core courses and practice seminars sequences seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment.

This two-year program in Visual Communications gives students the opportunity to enter the global world of communications.
In the quickly developing sector of visual communications, technologies are constantly evolving and continue to offer a wide variety of creative outlets. Digital medias, beyond the traditional ones, promote the development of new and unique visual languages which translate into alternative communication fields.

Year 1 Level I (Fall) 

Introduction to Photoshop 
Introduction to Digital Photography Experiential Learning
Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio I 
Introduction to Computer Graphics

Magazine Editing and Publishing 

Year 1 Level II (Spring) 

Fashion Magazine Project 
Intermediate Digital Photography Experiential Learning
Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio II 
Web Design 
Introduction to Rich Media: Podcast Production 

Year 2 Level III (Fall) 

Multimedia Studio I 
Introduction to Creative Videomaking Experiential Learning
Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio III 
Teaching Assistantship I
Introduction to Art Direction 

Year 2 Level IV (Spring) 

Multimedia Studio II Experiential Learning
Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio IV 
Digital Video Editing 
Portfolio Development IV 
Special Project: Experiential Learning in Visual Communication and Publishing 

Optional Seminars


Seminar selections will depend on the period. Please refer to the Career Program introduction and the Admissions area for information on the Italian language, seminars, and internship/Experiential Learning Special Projects program options and their additional costs.

Optional Level I Seminars: Presentation Media, Commercial and Business Advertising, Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process, Sustainable Graphic Design for a Contemporary Green World, Portfolio Development I.

Optional Level II Seminars: Digital Imagery, Digital Graphic Illustration, Introduction To Interface, Visual Communication  in Business, Portfolio Development II. 

Optional Level III Seminars: Professional Practices, Creative Communication for the Third Sector, Portfolio Development III.

 $   $95
One Year Publishing Program

The certificate in Publishing unites the creative forces of Apicius, FUA, and 

FAST in a single program of study in the publishing field. The year long

program begins with the fundamentals and proceeds with the advanced

skills necessary to design, edit, produce, publish and market published

media. Particular focus is given to the magazine and book forms of

published media and the unique structuring of the course allows students

to partake in ongoing publishing projects of Ingorda for Florence Campus

Publishing. Students must choose one of three concentrations offered in

this certificate: publishing in the art world, gastronomy, and fashion. The

final project is a student and faculty produced book that will make its way

into mainstream and specialized markets. A semesterly lifestyle magazine

is also produced in house with the collaboration of students.

Year 1 Level I (Fall) 

Introduction to Digital Photography Experiential Learning
Fundamentals of Publishing and Editing

Creative Writing
Introduction to Computer Graphics 
Lifestyle Magazine Project I 

Year 1 Level II (Spring) 

Intermediate Digital Photography Experiential Learning

Professional Book Production
Public Relations, Communications, and Marketing in Publishing
Lifestyle Magazine Project II 
Special Project: Experiential Learning in Book Publishing

 Optional Seminars


Seminar selections will depend on the period. Please refer to the Career Program introduction and the Admissions area for information on the Italian language, seminars, and internship/Experiential Learning Special Projects program options and their additional costs. 

Optional Level I Seminars: Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process, Visual Diary, Presentation Media, Marketing Ethical Strategies, Creative Communications for the Third Sector 

Optional Level II Seminars: Introduction to Picture Editing, Introduction to Interface, Digital Imagery, Creating a Sustainable Career, Materials and Methods for Green Printing

 

 $   $95
One Year Photography Program

This  program in Photography represents a unique and exciting opportunity for students from all over the world who want to be challenged in photography.

This professional certificate program is for motivated students seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment.

Exploring the possibilities of the photographic medium, students will learn contemporary, traditional and digital image-making skills while examining the creative and critical aspects of the medium,developing their image-making practice and acquiring the practical and conceptual tools to evolve a more effective and individual visual language.

Year 1 Level I (Fall) 

Introduction to Photoshop

Introduction to Digital Photography Experiential Learning            

Introduction to Film Photography            

Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio I

Web Design 

Year 1 Level II (Spring) 

History of Photography

Intermediate Digital Photography Experiential Learning          

Intermediate Film Photography            

Web Design                
Introduction to Rich Media: Podcast Production     

Year 2 Level III (Fall) 

Landscape and Architectural Photography      

Introduction to Creative Videomaking Experiential Learning     

Advanced Digital Photography    
Teaching Assistantship I

Art Theory and Criticism   

Year 2 Level IV (Spring) 

Advanced Videomaking and Post-Production

Exploratory Digital Photography Experiential Learning

Solo Exhibit and Publication of Solo Work

Portfolio Development IV     

Special Project: Experiential Learning in Digital Photography 

Optional Seminars

Seminar selections will depend on the period. Please refer to the Career Program introduction and the Admissions area for information on the Italian language, seminars, and internship/Experiential Learning Special Projects program options and their additional costs.

Optional Level I Seminars: On Camera and Studio Flash Photography, Fine Art Digital Printing, Art Media: Introduction to the Creative Process, Pinhole Photography, Visual Diary.

Optional Level II Seminars: Food Photography I, Introduction To Fashion Photography, Introduction To Photojournalism, Non-Silver Halide Photography, Introduction To Picture Editing.

Optional Level III Seminars: Medium and Large Format, Stock Photography Illustration and Video, Light of Florence and Tuscany.

 $   $95

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