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.
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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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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)
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
Language
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 |
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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 May 5 – May 11, 2024 May 19 – May 25, 2024 Jun 2 – Jun 8, 2024 Jun 16 – Jun 22, 2024 Jun 30 – Jul 6, 2024 Jul 14 – Jul 20, 2024 Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2024 Aug 25 – Aug 31, 2024 Sep 8 – Sep 14, 2024 Sep 22 – Sep 28, 2024 2 WEEKS May 5 – May 18, 2024 May 19 – Jun 1, 2024 Jun 2 – Jun 15, 2024 Jun 16 – Jun 29, 2024 Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2024 Jul 14 – Jul 27, 2024 Jul 28 – Aug 10, 2024 Aug 25 – Sep 7, 2024 Sep 8 – Sep 21, 2024 Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2024 3 WEEKS May 5 – May 25, 2024 May 19 – Jun 8, 2024 Jun 2 – Jun 22, 2024 Jun 16 – Jul 6, 2024 Jun 30 – Jul 20, 2024 Jul 14 – Aug 3, 2024 Aug 25 – Sep 14, 2024 Sep 8 – Sep 28, 2024 4 WEEKS May 5 – Jun 1, 2024 May 19 – Jun 15, 2024 Jun 2 – Jun 29, 2024 Jun 16 – Jul 13, 2024 Jun 30 – Jul 27, 2024 Jul 14 – Aug 10, 2024 Aug 25 – Sep 21, 2024 Sep 8 – Oct 5, 2024 6 WEEKS May 5 – Jun 15, 2024 May 19 – Jun 29, 2024 Jun 2 – Jul 13, 2024 Jun 16 – Jul 27, 2024 Jun 30 – Aug 10, 2024 Aug 25 – Oct 5, 2024 8 WEEKS May 5 – Jun 29, 2024 May 19 – Jul 13, 2024 Jun 2 – Jul 27, 2024 Jun 16 – Aug 10, 2024 12 weeks May 5 – Jul 27, 2024 May 19 – Aug 10, 2024 some subjects might not be available in August |
Language Courses | Please contact the Office of Admissions. |
Accademia Riaci will be closed in the following days:
2024 Fall Break | Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2024 |
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2024-2025 Christmas Break | Dec 23, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025 |
2025 Spring Break | Mar 31 - Apr 4, 2024 |
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 |
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