1 YEAR (30 weeks)
MASTER FIRST SEMESTER:

INT 501- Studio Design Course 1 -  8 Credits  
The purpose of the course is to extend the student’s viewpoint beyond simple solutions of form and color and to encourage thoughtful exploration of detail and materials. In this studio students will explore complex Interior design problems sited in the historic center of Florence. Projects will have the emphasis on design of cultural and commercial spaces. Students will be exposed to modern day needs of Italy that encompass a broad variety of design circumstances. Considerable research will be involved as students will learn to recognize virtues of the Italian design process.

INT 190- Furniture Design - 3 Credits
The purpose of the course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills related to aspects of furniture production, from development and management of prototypes through to the final manufacturing process. During the two part program, students study presentation of history, theories, works and current expressions of Italian and International furniture.

CD  160- 3D Computer Modeling-3DStudio Max      -     3 Credits
The course is designed for those who have basic knowledge in graphic design and want to advance their skills in 3D modelling and design techniques. Upon completion of both courses, the participants will be able to produce professionally executed 3D graphics and animation using Autodesk 3ds Max.

HUM 150- Art History 1 -      3 Credits This two part course begins with the Florentine art dating from the end of the 1200’s. This course covers the most key artists practicing in the region of Tuscany from the 1300’s, until the early 1500’s. The course covers historical, social and political events and analyzes their influence on the artistic production. Many class sessions are held on-site in the form of field trips to museums or churches to enhance the in-class lectures.

VIS 111 – Architectural Drawing – 3 Credits
This course teach basic drawing and observational skills applied to traditional building an interiors. Basic hand drawing is used to study building concepts, evaluating of surfaces and voids. Much of the course is conducted in the form of walking tours where the student can learn directly from the architectural works.

HUM 120- Italian Language 1A - 1 Credits The courses will focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian, with themes relating to common life, travel and business travel situations including greetings, days of the week, asking for directions, food, making plans, telling time, purchases and dealing with money and numbers.

INT 550 – Historical Survey – 3 Credits
This course teaches the methods and principals used in the survey of historical buildings for the purposes of restorations, interventions, documentation and preservation. Each student will create detailed analytical drawings and models that illustrate concepts and elements of traditional Italian interiors.

HUM 150- Art History 2 -  3 Credits The second part of the course begins with the early 1500’s and continues past the Mannerist movement of Michelangelo. Students are explained the major artistic developments of the centuries from the ideal classical form into the complex era of the Counter Reformation. Many class sessions are held on-site in the form of field trips to museums or churches to enhance the in-class lectures.

INT 191- Furniture Design 2   -  3 Credits The second semester is a more in depth exploration of the field of furniture design. This semester gives students more professional experience addressing quality control, process planning, costing and supervision skills.

CD 161- 3D Computer Rendering- 3D Studio Max    -     3 Credits This course is a more in depth exploration of the software 3d Studio Max. Upon course completion, participants will be able to produce professionally executed 3D graphics and animation using Autodesk 3ds Max.

HUM 121-Italian Language 1b     -    1 Credit The courses will continue to focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian. This more advanced level class will start to deal with general work and business discussions.

* Program may be subject to change