ACADEMICS

Academics – Choose your favorite course and subject

Studying abroad at Accademia Riaci is an opportunity means students have a distinctive opportunity to learn both inside and outside of the classroom, exploring and utilizing the resources of the host city, its art, architecture, and monuments as part of theoretical and practical education. Students will be immersed in the Italian language and culture while getting to know and appreciate Italy’s rich history and people. Accademia Riaci offers a wide range of academic programs that varies in level, duration, and intensity.

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Courses

One-Year Courses
Semester Courses
Master Courses
Short Courses
Summer Intensive Courses

ONE-YEAR COURSES
Overview

Specifically designed for international students, the One-Year Course provides students with the opportunity to acquire a solid and professional foundation in any of the offered majors related to arts, crafts, and design.
The program also includes Italian Arts & Culture lessons, Weekly Art Visits, and Monthly Cultural Activities.
The course is suitable for beginners or for those who have a basic training in a selected subject.
A Diploma will be awarded to students who have successfully completed the course.

  • One-year program:
      • I. Sep 9, 2024 - Apr 18, 2025
        II. Jan 13, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
        III. May 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
        IV. Sep 8, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026

  • Language of Instruction: with English interpreter
  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition & Fees
SEMESTER COURSES
Overview

The Semester Course covers the first half of the One-Year Course and gives students a theoretical and practical introduction to the chosen major.
The program also includes basic lessons in Italian Arts, weekly guided art visits, and monthly activities. The course is suitable for beginners or for those who have a basic preparation in a selected area.
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to students who have successfully completed the course.

  • Semester program:
      • Fall 2024: Sep 9 - Dec 13, 2024
        Spring 2025: Jan 13 - Apr 18, 2025
        Summer 2025: May 5 - Aug 1, 2025
        Fall 2025: Sep 8 - Dec 19, 2025

  • Language of Instruction: with English interpreter
  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition & Fees
MASTER COURSES
Master Course – Overview

The Master Course is addressed to students who have already acquired a basic and professional foundation in their field, equivalent to the level of graduates of Accademia Riaci’s academic programs as well as college graduates. The course is also open to professionals with proven experience in a field concerning the subjects of the Master Course, who wish to further their expertise.
The goal of our master programs is to offer students the opportunity to bring their specialized study to the highest level and apply it in the actual professional environment. Students perform advanced research according to the themes chosen by their own initiative, under the close guidance of the professors. During the second half of the program, students carry out a project research, a joint project in collaboration with Italian companies/studios and/or professionals, to apply their study to practice. Upon successful completion of the graduation project and final examination, a Diploma certificate is awarded.

  • One-year program:
      • I. Sep 9, 2024 - Apr 18, 2025
        II. Jan 13, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
        III. May 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
        IV. Sep 8, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026
  • Semester program:
      • Fall 2024: Sep 9 - Dec 13, 2024
        Spring 2025: Jan 13 - Apr 18, 2025
        Summer 2025: May 5 - Aug 1, 2025
        Fall 2025: Sep 8 - Dec 19, 2025

  • Language of Instruction: with English interpreter
  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition & Fees
Fine Arts Academy Preparatory Course (Belle Arti)
Overview

This program is intended to provide students with preparation for the Italian Fine Arts Academy. Foundation in this program includes Drawing, Art History, Workshop and Italian Language. The elective classes depend on the school the student would like to enter, and include Oil and Water Painting, History of Architecture, and a Portfolio Preparation.

Accademia Riaci provides the following programs;

Course contents:

  • Lessons of specialization
  • Independent Study
  • Guided Art Visits
  • Art Stages
  • Art History, Basic Painting, Color theory, 3D Drawing)

  • One-year program:
      • I. Sep 9, 2024 - Apr 18, 2025
        II. Jan 13, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
        III. May 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
        IV. Sep 8, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026

  • Language of Instruction: with English interpreter
  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition & Fees
SHORT COURSES
Overview

Accademia Riaci short courses are designed to build confidence, develop skills and enhance learning in a supportive workshop environment. Open to the creative individual, inspired professionals, current college students, and college graduates, “Short Courses” are available for all majors, and at all levels, suitable for both beginners and advanced students. All courses are taught with free English interpretation service.
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES
Overview

Spend your summer living and learning in the heart of Florence. From May to September, Accademia Riaci offers intensive programs in all majors. The Summer Intensive program is the perfect opportunity to experience Italian culture in a concentrated period of time, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The program also includes housing, bus pass, as well as weekly art guided visits and extracurricular activities. All courses are taught with free English interpretation service.
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

  • Start dates:
      • 1-week program
        May 4 – May 10, 2025
        May 18 – May 24, 2025
        Jun 1 – Jun 7, 2025
        Jun 15 – Jun 21, 2025
        Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2025
        Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2025
        Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2025
        Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2025
        Sep 7 – Sep 13, 2025
        Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2025

        2-week program
        May 4 – May 17, 2025
        May 18 – May 30, 2025
        Jun 1 – Jun 14, 2025
        Jun 15 – Jun 28, 2025
        Jun 29 – Jul 12, 2025
        Jul 13 – Jul 26, 2025
        Jul 27 – Aug 9, 2025
        Aug 24 – Sep 6, 2025
        Sep 7 – Sep 20, 2025
        Sep 21 – Oct 4, 2025

        3-week program
        May 4 – May 24, 2025
        May 18 – Jun 7, 2025
        Jun 1 – Jun 21, 2025
        Jun 15 – Jul 5, 2025
        Jun 29 – Jul 19, 2025
        Jul 13 – Aug 2, 2025
        Aug 24 – Sep 13, 2025
        Sep 7 – Sep 27, 2025

        4-week program
        May 4 – May 30, 2025
        May 18 – Jun 14, 2025
        Jun 1 – Jun 28, 2025
        Jun 15 – Jul 12, 2025
        Jun 29 – Jul 26, 2025
        Jul 13 – Aug 9, 2025
        Aug 24 – Sep 20, 2025
        Sep 7 – Oct 4, 2025

        6-week program
        May 4 – Jun 14, 2025
        May 18 – Jun 28, 2025
        Jun 1 – Jul 12, 2025
        Jun 15 – Jul 26, 2025
        Jun 29 – Aug 9, 2025
        Aug 24 – Oct 4, 2025

        8-week program
        May 4 – Jun 28, 2025
        May 18 – Jul 12, 2025
        Jun 1 – Jul 26, 2025
        Jun 15 – Aug 9, 2025

        12-week program
        May 4 – Jul 26, 2025
        May 18 – Aug 9, 2025

        some subjects might not be available in August

Academic Calendar

2024-2025
One-Year Courses
Master Courses
I. Sep 9, 2024 - Apr 18, 2025
II. Jan 13, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
III. May 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
IV. Sep 8, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026
Semester Courses Fall 2024: Sep 9 - Dec 13, 2024
Spring 2025: Jan 13 - Apr 18, 2025
Summer 2025: May 5 - Aug 1, 2025
Fall 2025: Sep 8 - Dec 19, 2025
Fine Arts Academy Preparatory Course I. Sep 9, 2024 - Apr 18, 2025
II. Jan 13, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
III. May 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
IV. Sep 8, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026
Short Courses Every Monday*
*except for public and school holidays.
Summer Intensive Courses 1-week program
May 4 – May 10, 2025
May 18 – May 24, 2025
Jun 1 – Jun 7, 2025
Jun 15 – Jun 21, 2025
Jun 29 – Jul 5, 2025
Jul 13 – Jul 19, 2025
Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2025
Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2025
Sep 7 – Sep 13, 2025
Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2025

2-week program
May 4 – May 17, 2025
May 18 – May 30, 2025
Jun 1 – Jun 14, 2025
Jun 15 – Jun 28, 2025
Jun 29 – Jul 12, 2025
Jul 13 – Jul 26, 2025
Jul 27 – Aug 9, 2025
Aug 24 – Sep 6, 2025
Sep 7 – Sep 20, 2025
Sep 21 – Oct 4, 2025

3-week program
May 4 – May 24, 2025
May 18 – Jun 7, 2025
Jun 1 – Jun 21, 2025
Jun 15 – Jul 5, 2025
Jun 29 – Jul 19, 2025
Jul 13 – Aug 2, 2025
Aug 24 – Sep 13, 2025
Sep 7 – Sep 27, 2025

4-week program
May 4 – May 30, 2025
May 18 – Jun 14, 2025
Jun 1 – Jun 28, 2025
Jun 15 – Jul 12, 2025
Jun 29 – Jul 26, 2025
Jul 13 – Aug 9, 2025
Aug 24 – Sep 20, 2025
Sep 7 – Oct 4, 2025

6-week program
May 4 – Jun 14, 2025
May 18 – Jun 28, 2025
Jun 1 – Jul 12, 2025
Jun 15 – Jul 26, 2025
Jun 29 – Aug 9, 2025
Aug 24 – Oct 4, 2025

8-week program
May 4 – Jun 28, 2025
May 18 – Jul 12, 2025
Jun 1 – Jul 26, 2025
Jun 15 – Aug 9, 2025

12-week program
May 4 – Jul 26, 2025
May 18 – Aug 9, 2025

some subjects might not be available in August
Language Courses Please contact the Office of Admissions.
Note: The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Accademia Riaci will be closed in the following days:
2024 Fall Break Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2024
2024-2025 Christmas Break Dec 23, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025
2025 Spring Break Mar 31 - Apr 4, 2025
Liberation Day* Apr 25, 2025
Labor Day* May 1, 2025
Feast of St. John (local)* Jun 24, 2025
2025 Summer Break Aug 11 - Aug 22, 2025
2025 Fall Break Oct 27 - Oct 31, 2025
2025-2026 Christmas Break Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
*Italian Public Holidays
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