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Florence, Italy is the perfect place to study abroad the finest of Italian design. As a private Italian institution, quality education is provided as a result of professional staff, quality resources and interactive learning. The Institute’s philosophy is to provide a quality facility offering the highest level of education and resources. Our knowledgeable staff responds to your interests and addresses your academic needs.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
All courses are conducted in English so students should have proficiency in the English language. However, the institute does not require students to take the TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language.
COMPUTERS
Although the institute is well equipped with computers, it is recommended that you bring a PC laptop computer for rendering, drafting and other assignments. The computer should be adaptable for use of rendering and graphics programs. The Institute suggests purchasing PCs with Duo Core processors, a minimum of 2MB memory and Windows Vista based operating systems. In addition, it is suggested not purchasing Macintosh computers because of compatibility issues. Computers can also be rented from outside sources at a cost of aproximately 100 Euros per month.
LECTURE SERIES
The Florence Institute's lecture series features designers, architects, artists and respected figures in the world of Italian design and culture. Dates and times of lectures will be given in advance. Attendance of all design lectures is mandatory.
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FIELD TRIPS
The Field trips are conducted often as the best way to take advantage of the schools surroundings. They form an integral part of the The Florence Institute's curriculum and students are required to attend all field trips for classes in which they are enrolled. The costs of field trips are not included in the tuition. The costs per semester vary but students can budget an additional 150Euro for field trip expenses.
TEXTBOOKS
If required by the instructor, students should be prepared to purchase reading materials or art supplies.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
Design students enrolled at the school are also offered Italian language courses while at the institute. 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. Advanced level classes will deal with general work and business discussions. |
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EXAMINATION AND DESIGN PRESENTATIONS
Students must take exams or present their design work at established times. Early exams can be given only under special circumstances and special arrangements need to be made with each instructor. Work submitted after the presentation date will affect the final grade for the courses.
ATTENDANCE
Class attendance is essential. Absences are only excused because of documented illness or for emergency. Three unexcused absences result in a lowering of the grade by a letter. Two late arrivals to class are considered equal to an unexcused absence. Students who do not stay for the duration of a class without being excused will be marked absent. Students who miss more than 25 PERCENTof a course due to unexcused absences will not receive a passing grade for the course.
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