ACADEMICS

The One-Year Course is designed for international students seeking to build a solid professional foundation in a major related to arts, crafts, or design. Set in the heart of Florence, the program combines hands-on technical training with the cultural immersion that only a year abroad in Italy can offer.
Students develop their skills progressively over the course of the year, supported by experienced instructors and a learning environment that reflects Florence’s centuries-old artisan tradition. The program is structured to balance technical mastery with genuine cultural exchange, ensuring students leave with both a practical skill set and a deeper understanding of Italian art and life.

The program includes

• Italian Arts & Culture Classes, offering insight into the country’s artistic heritage and everyday life

• Weekly Guided Art Visits, bringing students directly into contact with Florence’s museums, galleries, and historic sites

• Monthly Cultural Activities, designed to broaden the experience beyond the classroom

Diploma

The Semester Course covers the first half of the One-Year Course, giving students a theoretical and practical introduction to their chosen major. Set in Florence, the program allows students to begin developing technical skills in a focused, immersive environment, with the flexibility of a shorter commitment than the full academic year.
The program also includes basic Italian Arts & Culture lessons, weekly guided art visits, and monthly cultural activities, giving students a well-rounded experience that extends beyond the studio or workshop. These activities are designed to deepen students’ connection to Florence’s artistic heritage while building a foundation in their chosen craft.
The course is suitable for beginners as well as those with basic preparation in a selected area, offering a supportive starting point regardless of prior experience.

Certificate of Attendance

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.

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.

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.