Furniture design is one of Italy’s most respected areas of knowledge. The purpose of the short course is to develop students’ understanding and conceptual skills of all aspects of furniture design and production, from development and management of prototypes through to the final manufacturing process. During the 4 week program, students study presentation of history, theories, works and current expressions of Italian and International furniture. Read More.
Furniture Summer Course : 4 weeks
Levels : All
Language: English |
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Masaccio, Donatello, Brunelleschi , Fra Angelico, Botticelli, just some of the many figures that have shaped Florence and that gave birth to the Renaissance which changed the shape of Art History in Italy. Through a combination of lectures and field trips, our Gap year course explores their works, their inspirations and the reasons for their choices – their interactions with Italy's Medici family, the social and political activities of the day and the resulting masterpieces that still inspire us now. Read more. |
Gap Year semester course: 14 weeks
Levels: All
Language: English |
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The Florence Institute offers architecture courses that teach drawing and observational skills plus an introduction to architectural theory and Italy's history. This course is designed for students with an interest in both the art and architecture of Italy. A majority of the course is conducted in the form of walking tours, where students can learn directly from the architecture of Florence. Read more.
Architecture Summer Course : 4 weeks
Levels : All
Language: English |
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