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 a 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.
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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.
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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.
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Academy of Fine Arts Accademia di belle arti Preparatory Course
Overview
This program is intended to provide students with preparation for the National University of 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)
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.
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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.
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Majors
Arts, Crafts and Design
Internship
Language
Academic Calendar
2022/2023
One-Year Courses Master Courses |
I. Sep 5, 2022 - Apr 21, 2023 II. Jan 9, 2023 - Jul 28, 2023 III. May 2, 2023 - Dec 7, 2023 |
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Semester Courses | I. Sep 5, 2022 - Dec 9, 2022 II. Jan 9, 2023 - Apr 21, 2023 III. May 2, 2023 - Jul 28, 2023 IV. Sep 4, 2023 - Dec 7, 2023 |
Preparation Course for Accademia di Belle Arti |
I. Sep 5, 2022 - Apr 21, 2023 II. Jan 9, 2023 - Jul 28, 2023 III. May 2, 2023 - Dec 7, 2023 |
Short Courses | 1 - 2 - 3 weeks: every Monday 4 - 6 - 8 weeks: 2022: May 2, May 16, May 30, Jun 13, Jun 27, Jul 11, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sep 5, Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Nov 7, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5 2023: Jan 9, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 20, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 2, May 15, May 29, Jun 12, Jun 26, Jul 10, Jul 24, Aug 21, Sep 4, Sep 18, Sep 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov 27, Dec 4 12 weeks: 2022: May 2, Sep 5 2023: Jan 9, May 2, Sep 4 |
Summer Intensive Courses | 2022 Schedule 1 week May 1 (Sun) – May 7 (Sat) May 15 (Sun) – May 21 (Sat) May 29 (Sun) – Jun 4 (Sat) Jun 12 (Sun) – June18 (Sat) Jun 26 (Sun) – Jul 2 (Sat) Jul 10 (Sun) – Jul 16 (Sat) Jul 24 (Sun) – Jul 30 (Sat) Aug 21 (Sun) – Aug 27 (Sat)★ Sep 4 (Sun) – Sep 10 (Sat) Sep 18 (Sun) – Sep 24 (Sat) 2 weeks May 1 (Sun) – May 14 (Sat) May 15 (Sun) – May 28 (Sat) May 29 (Sun) – Jun 11 (Sat) Jun 12 (Sun) – Jun 25 (Sat) Jun 26 (Sun) – Jul 9 (Sat) Jul 10 (Sun) – Jul 23 (Sat) Jul 24 (Sun) – Aug 6 (Sat) Aug 21 (Sun) – Sep 3 (Sat)★ Sep 4 (Sun) – Sep 17 (Sat) Sep 18 (Sun) – Oct 1 (Sat) 4 weeks May 1 (Sun) – May 28 (Sat) May 15 (Sun) – Jun 11 (Sat) May 29 (Sun) – Jun 25 (Sat) Jun 12 (Sun) – Jul 9 (Sat) Jun 26 (Sun) – Jul 23 (Sat) Jul 10 (Sun) – Aug 6 (Sat) Jul 24 (Sun) – Sep 3 (Sat)★ Aug 21 (Sun) – Sep 17 (Sat)★ Sep 4 (Sun) – Oct 1 (Sat) 6 weeks May 1 (Sun) – Jun 11 (Sat) May 15 (Sun) – Jun 25 (Sat) May 29 (Sun) – Jul 9 (Sat) Jun 12 (Sun) – Jul 23 (Sat) Jun 26 (Sun) – Aug 6 (Sat) Jul 24 (Sun) – Sep 17 (Sat)★ 8 weeks May 1 (Sun) – Jun 25 (Sat) May 15 (Sun) – Jul 9 (Sat) May 29 (Sun) – Jul 23 (Sat) Jun 12 (Sun) – Aug 6 (Sat) Jun 26 (Sun) – Sep 3 (Sat)★ Jul 24 (Sun) – Oct 1 (Sat)★ 12 weeks May 1 (Sun) – Jul 23 (Sat) May 15 (Sun) – Aug 6 (Sat) May 29 (Sun) – Sep 3 (Sat)★ Jun 12 (Sun) – Sep 17 (Sat) Jun 26 (Sun) – Oct 1 (Sat) ★ some subjects might not be available in August |
Language Courses | Please contact the Office of Admissions. |
Accademia Riaci is closed the following days:
Spring Break | Apr 16 - May 1, 2022 |
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Easter Monday* | Apr 18, 2022 |
Liberation Day* | Apr 25, 2022 |
Labor Day* | May 1, 2022 |
Republic Day* | Jun 2, 2022 |
Feast of St. John (local)* | Jun 24, 2022 |
Summer Break | Aug 7 - Aug 20, 2022 |
Fall Break | Oct 22 - Oct 30, 2022 |
All Saints Day* | Nov 1, 2022 |
Immaculate Conception* | Dec 8, 2022 |
Christmas Break | Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 |
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