Accademia Italiana - Art, Design and Italian Language Courses

The Accademia Italiana proposes 4 different kinds of study programs. Each kind is directed at a precise training necessity.

The courses are divided into 4 academic semesters (2 years of study) except for the Window Displays program (2 semesters) and the Drawing and Painting program (of variable length). There is the possibility to attend the basic course (first year) and an advanced course (second year). The student may apply for admission to one of the advanced semesters documenting the level of studies with a curriculum and port-folio of his/her works. The academic courses consist of the following programs:

FASHION DESIGN - FURNITURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN - TEXTILE DESIGN - GRAPHIC DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS -WINDOW DISPLAYS DESIGN DRAWING AND PAINTING

The Master Courses: are directed at those who have finished the academic courses in "fashion design or in "interior design" and those coming from other schools or universities who wish to specialize in one of these two areas (level of studies must be documented). The masters courses last one year (2 academic semesters). The course runs from the beginning of October to the end of May. Two different programs are offered: "Interior and product design" and "Fashion as Art".

The summer courses: these programs last one month and are held in the months of June, July and in some cases August . Particularly indicated for those who wish to spend their vacation in an original and profitable manner, acquiring new knowledge and skills. Among the courses available: Italian language, drawing and painting, fashion design, fashion illustration, window displays design.

Italian language and culture programs are organized are organized by the Italian language department and are available year-round (except December). They are directed at foreign students who wish to study Italian language and are offered at three different levels (basic, intermediate and advanced), lasting one month each. Other courses are also available through this department and are illustrated in the special language department catalog (which can be obtained through the secretary's office). These courses are also directed at foreign students who plan on attending the academic programs or the masters programs. Preparatory courses of Italian language are strongly advised for foreign students.