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Art / Design & Italian Courses in Florence, Italy
Scuola Toscana, Florence:
Scuola Toscana is an accredited Italian language school providing a wide range of arts courses with Italian language. Recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, we are located in the historical centre of Florence, in the Tuscany region of Italy (approximately 3 hours north of Rome). Our arts classes consist of small groups, but we also cater for individuals offering private tuition courses.
About Us:
Over 8,000 students have discovered the Italian culture at our Italian language school throughout the last 15 years. Florence, city of Renaissance, is the ideal place to study arts and culture, and to learn the Italian language.
It offers a wonderful richness of art and architecture for our students to discover. At our school, we organise extra-curricular activities in Italian language: visits of history of art, seminars, video evenings, excursions and more.
Our Italian arts courses with Italian open the doors for our students from all over the world, in order to get to know each other and their different cultures.
Accreditation:
- We are recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and we work under the patronate of the City of Florence.
- The Scuola Toscana is a member of ASILS (the Association of the Schools of Italian as a Second Language), and A.I.L (Accademia Italiana di Lingua).
- Scuola Toscana has courses recognised as "Bildungsurlaub" (professional training) by the German States of Schleswig Holstein, Rheinland Pfalz, Niedersachsen, Hamburg, Berlin, Brandenburg.
- Scuola Toscana is the Florentine branch of Oesterreich Institut, the official Austrian Institution for the diffusion of German language.
- The school also co-operates with the Adult Education Department of the Florence City Council.
- Scuola Toscana has received the Patronage Comune di Firenze in 1993 - ordinance 6197 of November 10th, 1993.
Arts Courses Combined with Italian Language Learning:
Year-round & Summer Holiday / Vacation Programs:
- Italian and Art (Renaissance art, fresco painting, drawing techniques, painting on glass, decorating wood, and more..)
- Italian Art History (art and architecture)
- Italian Fashion and Design
- Italian and Photography course
- Italian Culture classes
- Italian Music and Opera course
- Italian Wine and Cooking classes
- Italian Language + Jewellery course
Quality Teachers:
Scuola Toscana's teachers and instructors are highly experienced and have degrees from the Italian University. They all are AIL certified and have completed training for teaching Italian as a second language.
Accommodation:
- Homestay with an Italian family: Live locally in Florence with an Italian family.
- Apartments: You can share an apartment in the centre of the town or in the more modern areas.
- Hotels: Wide range of hotels to choose from in Florence and surrounding areas.
Extra Curricular Activities:
Students at the Scuola Toscana have been exploring Florence, its surroundings and its culture for more than 15 years in the company of Scuola Toscana instructors.
From the world famous Gallery of the Uffizi to the golden hills of Chianti, from a hands-on pizza workshop to a seminar in Renaissance painting, Scuola Toscana offers unique activities that benefit from the experience and passion of our teachers and guides.
Every activity is designed and accompanied by an Italian teacher who is also an expert leader - with a deep knowledge of the field: Italian history, the Italian art, the Italian cuisine, Italian wine, Italian movies and more.
Address:
via dei benci 23, Florence, Italy
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Moda Pelle Academy, Milan
Courses / Programs
Situated in Bollate, a commune just 10km north of Milan, Northern Italy, ModaPelle Academy is a fashion school that specializes in footwear and bag design. We provide a 1-month Bag Design course, a 3-month Footwear Design program, and a range of customized Summer Courses. All ModaPelle Academy instructors are highly qualified professional designers and technicians, who combine their academic work with consultancy for leading Italian and international fashion brands.Classes are held in small groups, allowing for individual attention and the possibility for students to work together with design and technical professionals focusing on their particular interests or weaknesses. Students acquire a solid foundation from which they can design shoes or bags with confidence and express their ideas effectively.
Full-Time Footwear & Bag Design Fashion Courses:
- 1-month Bag Design Course
- 3-month Footwear Design Program
- Customized Summer Courses
- 1-month Bag Design Course
- 3-month Footwear Design Program
- Customized Summer Courses
Italian Culinary Institute
Courses / Programs
• Situated in Copanello, just 5 minutes from the beautiful seaside town of Soverato in the Calabria region of Southern Italy, Italian Culinary Institute (formerly Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary and Pastry Arts) is one of Europe's finest chef training academies.• Founded by Chef John Nocita, ICI presents Italy's most advanced culinary programs for professional chefs, pastry chefs, students, serious home cooks & epicureans. Courses (taught in English or Italian) include full immersion culinary, baking, pastry and gelato programs, with 1-week, 2-week, & 3-month study options available.
• Each of our culinary arts programs include quality hotel accommodation, meals with wine, course materials, culinary travel, market visits, and more!
Student Reviews:
"Life changing experience. They approach all culinary endeavors paying due respect to the ingredients being used"
- Mark, USA
"Studying at ICI was among the most amazing experiences of my life. I attended courses both as a student and was then invited to be an assistant to Chefs John and Nic. Not only did I get a Great Education but the setting overlooking the Ionian Sea was absolutely marvelous and breathtaking."
- Charles, USA
"Attending ICI was the best investment I have ever made for my future. Not only did we learn everything about authentic regional Italian cuisine and become better industry professionals, I learned how to taste and trust my palate. Chef John is a true master and will always be a mentor to me."
- Mike, USA
Professional Italian Cooking Courses / Chef Training
(Short & intensive culinary courses taught in English & Italian languages)
3-month course:
• Master of Italian Cuisine
2-week course:
• The Evolution of Italian Cuisine
1-week courses:
• Foundation of Italian Cuisine
• Traditional Italian Charcuterie
• Artisan Italian Cheese Making course
• Pastry, Desserts and Gelato course
• Pizza Focaccia and Specialty Breads, Artisan Baking
(Short & intensive culinary courses taught in English & Italian languages)
3-month course:
• Master of Italian Cuisine
2-week course:
• The Evolution of Italian Cuisine
1-week courses:
• Foundation of Italian Cuisine
• Traditional Italian Charcuterie
• Artisan Italian Cheese Making course
• Pastry, Desserts and Gelato course
• Pizza Focaccia and Specialty Breads, Artisan Baking
The Florence Art Studio
Courses / Programs
• Located in the heart of the historic city center, The Florence Art Studio provides short & intensive art programs taught in English to international students and professionals from around the world. We offer customized courses that teach the fundamentals of drawing and painting from life. • Choose to study for 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks or longer.
• Our main intensive program can be divided into six discrete and sequentially progressive modules, each of which can be studied from one week to one month or longer. Alternatively, each module can be taken as a stand-alone course.
• Short workshops throughout the year: Watercolor, Fresco, Still life, Oil Painting, fine arts exam preparation, painting & drawing workshops for those on holiday / vacation in Florence & more.
• The majority of our students are adult professionals of all backgrounds and levels, from complete beginner to advanced, who are passionate about Florence, the Renaissance, Painting & Drawing.
• Your drawing or painting program is intensively taught in a structured, encouraging environment, with a great deal of personal attention given to each student, through intensive individual training and one on one lessons.
• Our studio is situated on Via Ghibellina, only a few steps from the main historic and artistic places of interest in the center of the city.
Student Review:
•"It was wonderful. Not only is the studio a magnificent space to work in, but also Gary is a brilliant instructor. I loved every moment of it." - Penny, UK
Intensive Art Program of Drawing &/or Painting
Taught in English
A program divided into 6 separate modules covering life drawing & painting skills, each serving as the foundation for the next.
Alternatively, you can choose to take any module as a stand-alone course, from one week to a month or longer.
Modules of Study
• Bargue Drawing
• Cast Drawing
• Portrait and Figure Drawing
• Freehand Cast Drawing
• Still Life Painting
• Portrait and Figure Painting
Short Workshops
Watercolor, Still Life, Oil Painting (Paint like Da Vinci: Theoretical + Practice reproduction of Mona Lisa), Fresco, private lessons...
Taught in English
A program divided into 6 separate modules covering life drawing & painting skills, each serving as the foundation for the next.
Alternatively, you can choose to take any module as a stand-alone course, from one week to a month or longer.
Modules of Study
• Bargue Drawing
• Cast Drawing
• Portrait and Figure Drawing
• Freehand Cast Drawing
• Still Life Painting
• Portrait and Figure Painting
Short Workshops
Watercolor, Still Life, Oil Painting (Paint like Da Vinci: Theoretical + Practice reproduction of Mona Lisa), Fresco, private lessons...
Accademia del Lusso, Milan
Courses / Programs
• Situated in the heart of Milan - Italy's fashion capital, Accademia del Lusso provides a range of Master's and Bachelor's degrees, intensive 1-year courses, a foundation year, and short-term courses designed to train and prepare the fashion industry’s most sought-after professionals. • Available to students from around the world, our courses are taught in English (or Italian). Subjects range from Fashion Design and Fashion Styling to Fashion Brand Management and Interior Design among many others.
• Our comprehensive courses allow students to enter the job market as experienced and competent professionals with advanced skills and knowledge.
• Accademia del Lusso’s innovative educational approach comprises two closely interconnected areas of specialization: a technical-creative emphasis and a management emphasis.
• In order to guarantee quality of learning and a great teacher-student relationship, the maximum class size is 15.
• Our school was founded with the intention of providing high-level training to motivated young people who plan to build a career in fashion as well as to industry professionals who seek to improve and update their skills.
Our Courses
Master's degrees:
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Communication Management
• Sustainable Fashion Design
Bachelor's degrees:
• Fashion Design
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Styling & Communication
Intensive 1-Year Courses:
• Fashion Product Design
• Interior & Retail Design
• Shoes & Accessories Design
Foundation year
Short-term Courses:
• Made In Italy & Luxury Goods Industry
• Milan Fashion Week Experience
Specialized Preparatory Courses:
• Fashion English Language
• Italian Lifestyle, Culture & Language
Summer Fashion Course:
• Fashion Design
Master's degrees:
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Communication Management
• Sustainable Fashion Design
Bachelor's degrees:
• Fashion Design
• Fashion Brand Management
• Fashion Styling & Communication
Intensive 1-Year Courses:
• Fashion Product Design
• Interior & Retail Design
• Shoes & Accessories Design
Foundation year
Short-term Courses:
• Made In Italy & Luxury Goods Industry
• Milan Fashion Week Experience
Specialized Preparatory Courses:
• Fashion English Language
• Italian Lifestyle, Culture & Language
Summer Fashion Course:
• Fashion Design
Accademia d'Arte e Design Leonetto Cappiello, Florence
Courses / Programs
Located in Florence in the Tuscany region of northern Italy, the Leonetto Cappiello Academy of Art and Design provides year-long diploma courses in Visual Design and Interior Design. In addition, we offer a range of short courses and summer courses to students from Italy and around the world.With over 50 years of experience in teaching, and thanks to a constant updating of our courses, the Cappiello Academy is a specialized center for training tomorrow’s professionals in Graphics, Interior Design and Decorating, Advertising and Illustration. Highly qualified teachers, who divide their time between professional work and teaching, bring their experience to the classroom and guarantee a first-hand account of work in their field.
An exclusive conceptual approach to projects stimulates thought and creativity and teaches students to realize their ideas through the most up-to-date tools and software used by professionals. We offer scholarships and free orientation days.
MASTER 1st LEVEL
Interior Design, Graphic Design, Digital Communication
SPECIALIZATION AND PROFFESIONAL COURSES
Exhibition Design, Press Graphic, Interior Design, Web Design, Lighting Design
SUMMER/SHORT COURSES
Interior Design, Press Graphic, Creative Painting
Interior Design, Graphic Design, Digital Communication
SPECIALIZATION AND PROFFESIONAL COURSES
Exhibition Design, Press Graphic, Interior Design, Web Design, Lighting Design
SUMMER/SHORT COURSES
Interior Design, Press Graphic, Creative Painting
Istituto di Moda Burgo, Rome
Courses / Programs
• Study fashion with academic year courses in Rome - Italy's historic capital city! • Istituto di Moda Burgo is an accredited fashion design school based in the cosmopolitan Prati neighborhood in the heart of Rome.
• Founded in 1961 by Fernando Burgo, we provide four academic year fashion courses (taught in English and Italian) to local and international students. Course options include Fashion Design, Fashion Stylist, Pattern Making, and Dressmaking.
• Istituto di Moda Burgo offers the opportunity to acquire or improve your technical, artistic and professional skills in these in-demand career fields globally.
• We also offer our 4 main academic-year fashion programs as well as specialized summer programs at our school in Milan.
Year-Round / Academic Fashion & Creative Arts Courses:
- Taught in English or Italian language
Fashion Design:
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Intensive I Duration: 10 or 5 months
Fashion Stylist:
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Intensive Duration: 1 year
Dressmaking Course:
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Intensive Duration: 1 year
Pattern Making:
• Normal Duration: 1 year
• Intensive Duration: 5 months
- Taught in English or Italian language
Fashion Design:
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Intensive I Duration: 10 or 5 months
Fashion Stylist:
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Intensive Duration: 1 year
Dressmaking Course:
• Normal Duration: 2 years
• Intensive Duration: 1 year
Pattern Making:
• Normal Duration: 1 year
• Intensive Duration: 5 months