Study in Florence In 2008

AIU London faculty and staff will teach career-focused programs in Florence, Italy. The program will capitalize on the business practices, culture and resources that are available and unique to Florence.

Limited space is available in this program. Interested students must complete AIU's application process by posted deadlines. All applications will be processed on a first-come, first serve basis.

Fashion Sketching and Millinery - Florence, Italy

June 1 ? July 4, 2008 (Summer A)

Italy has long been regarded as a purveyor of exquisitely-made fashion items and home to highly-skilled tailors and seamstresses. From the days of the Renaissance, tailored elegance played an important role in Italian society. In the 16th century, Baldassare Castiglione wrote the famous Book of Courtier to instruct Italian aristocracy on how modes of dress and personal appearance were important features of courtly life. During the 20th century, Italy began to attract serious world attention as an industrial and cultural force rivaling both Paris and New York. Early collections inspired by Missoni, Versace and Armani, plus a steady stream of other high-profile designers have turned Italy into a destination that all aspiring designers should experience at least once.

The AIU Fashion Sketching and Millinery program gives students insight into the history of Italian fashion and how its heritage of technical excellence and style is manifested in today's Italian designs.The program examines the heritage of Italian fashion and the aesthetic beauty that inspired it. Based primarily in the city of Florence, the program will use the city's fashion and artistic resources to complement classroom activity.

Academic Program Format

While in Florence, you are enrolled in two courses:

• FAS 230 Fashion Sketching
  Prerequisites: FAS 104 or equivalent
  This course explores the skills required for this growing specialty in the fashion industry. The stylist creates the visual fashion story whether it is for art, photography, video, window display, advertising, promotions or fashion shows. You will have the opportunity, in groups, to spend time in a photographic studio and on location to develop an understanding of the role of the stylist on fashion shoots.
• FAS 327 Accessories (Millinery)
  Prerequisites: ENG 101, FAS 108
  This course introduces students to the principles of designing and constructing basic shapes of hats using various materials. The student will also study some history of hats and learn to recognize hat styles.

Cultural Activities ? Beyond the Classroom

You will be given access to cultural activities that are designed to complement your academic studies and provide an appreciation of Central Italy's cultural heritage.

Program fee includes:

• Tuition and related fees for two classes.
• Apartment-style housing accommodations within central Florence (usually twin rooms with ensuite communal lounge and kitchen facilities) for the duration of the program.
• Full orientation program upon arrival in Florence.
• Academic visits.
• Cultural activities program.

Florence Program Scheduling

Limited space is available in this program. All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. For detailed information, contact the AIU Study Abroad Program office at 1-800-255-6839.

Interior Design - Florence, Italy

July 6 ? August 8, 2008 (Summer C)

Gain insight into the artistic traditions of Tuscany and earn 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours of academic credit!

Travel to Florence, Italy with AIU for a glimpse into the cultural revolution known as the Renaissance, which has been expressed in the design of the city's architecture and interiors. This program is designed to give insight into the artistic traditions of Florence, through the exploration of the sumptuous villas and gardens built throughout the province of Tuscany during this time. AIU is accepting applications for this exciting program that can help prepare you for a career in the interior design field.

Academic Program Format

While in Florence, you are enrolled in two courses:

• INT 270A The Art, Architecture and Interiors of Florence
  Prerequisites: None
  This course examines the art and architecture that defined the Renaissance in Florence. Works of great Renaissance artists including Donatello, Masaccio and Brunelleschi are viewed. The course then analyzes how society evolved through the 16th century to shape and influence the interior and exterior buildings throughout Florence.
• INT 270B The Villas and Gardens of Tuscany
  Prerequisites: None
  This course explores the beauty of the region's villas and sculpted gardens. From the arcaded porches of private residences to the magnificent loggias of public squares, you can examine how the history of garden design evolved in line with other artistic developments of the same period.

Cultural Activities ? Beyond the Classroom

You will be given access to cultural activities that are designed to complement your academic studies and provide an appreciation of Central Italy's cultural heritage.

Program fee includes:

• Tuition and related fees for two classes.
• Apartment-style housing accommodations within central Florence (usually twin rooms with ensuite communal lounge and kitchen facilities) for the duration of the program.
• Full orientation program upon arrival in Florence.
• Academic visits.
• Cultural activities program.

Florence Program Scheduling

Limited space is available in this program. All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. For detailed information, contact the AIU Study Abroad Program office at 1-800-255-6839.

Visual Arts - Florence, Italy

July 6 ? August 8, 2008 (Summer C)

Gain insight into the artistic traditions of Florence and earn 10 quarter hours or 6 semester hours of academic credit!

Travel to Florence, Italy with AIU for a glimpse into the cultural revolution known as the Renaissance, which gave the world some of the greatest artists ever known. This program is designed to give insight into the artistic traditions of Tuscany, and you will attempt to capture the form and essence of famous works through a variety of painting techniques.

Supporting you throughout the entire process are AIU London faculty members who are dedicated, highly experienced practitioners.They are committed to:

• Encouraging the creative and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues.
• Helping you develop technical skills and familiarizing you with the functions of visual elements.
• Encouraging you to become an independent thinker who can contribute inventively and critically through art.

AIU is accepting applications for this exciting program that can prepare you for a career in the art and design field.

Academic Program Format

While in Florence, you are enrolled in two courses; STL 275 and you may choose one (1) of the following Painting courses based on your level of experience:

• STL 275 The Art of the Florentine Renaissance
  Prerequisites: None
  This course examines the works of art that defined the Renaissance in Florence. Using the work of Giotto as a starting point, students will view work by many of the great artists of the Early Renaissance like Donatello Masaccio and Brunelleschi. Using examples from the masters of Tuscan art (like Leonardo and Michelangelo) students will study how the art of the city evolved to influence many other aspects of the city's culture. Students will also seek to understand how Florentine society changed as a result of Renaissance ideas; specifically how ideas regained from antiquity mixed with the wealth of the city fathers who began to use art as an instrument to garner political power.
• VCD 353 Painting I
  Prerequisites: None
  This course offers a foundation in the studio practice of painting. Various techniques and their application in the context of fine art and illustration are presented. Exploration of visual language and personal creativity is encouraged. Students should expect to incur expenses for supplies.
• VCD 354 Painting II
  Prerequisites: VCD 353
  This class develops from and builds upon the painting foundation acquired in Painting I (VCD 353).Working more independently, students are expected to define their individual style and material direction. Greater emphasis is placed upon the conceptual and creative roles in studio practice. Students should expect to incur expenses for supplies.

Cultural Activities ? Beyond the Classroom

You will be given access to cultural activities that are designed to complement your academic studies and provide an appreciation of Central Italy's cultural heritage.

Program fee includes:

• Tuition and related fees for two classes.
• Apartment-style housing accommodations within central Florence (usually twin rooms with ensuite communal lounge and kitchen facilities) for the duration of the program.
• Full orientation program upon arrival in Florence.
• Academic visits.
• Cultural activities program.

Florence Program Scheduling

Limited space is available in this program. All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. For detailed information, contact the AIU Study Abroad Program office at 1-800-255-6839.