Academic Focus
This program is designed to help students develop studio art skills and is appropriate for both studio art majors and non-studio art majors alike. You may choose to take either one or two courses per summer session. However, due to the intense time commitment required to take a studio art course, you may only choose one studio art course per session. If you do wish to take two courses, you may compliment your studio art course with an elective chosen from the other courses on offer. Non-studio art courses offered during the summer include Art History, Italian Language, History and Humanities. All studio art courses and electives are taught in English and combine classroom study with onsite lectures and excursions, making "Florence" the true classroom.
Courses offered during the summer sessions are generally worth 3 credits in the US semester system. Studio art courses will meet for a total of 90 contact hours and are generally worth 3 credits. Non-studio art courses generally meet for a total of 45 contact hours and are worth three credits in the US semester system. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how many credits will be awarded. Credits for this program will be awarded on a Columbia College Chicago transcript. Please see the Partner Institution page for more information Columbia College Chicago.
Schedule Summary
During the summer classes meet daily, Monday through Thursday. Studio Art courses generally meet twice a day for a total of 35 hours weekly. Non-studio art courses meet once daily, for a total of 8 hours weekly. Class times alternate between morning and afternoon meetings. Therefore, if your class meets in the mornings on Mondays and Wednesdays, it will meet in the afternoons Tuesdays and Thursdays. This schedule will allow all students to take advantage of museum and exhibit opening hours. While classes are not held on Fridays, this day is often dedicated to required excursions or museum and exhibition visits.
Students will have access to the art studios daily while class is not in session. Studios remain open for student work until 11pm at night.
Registration
Course selection will take place prior to your departure for Italy. You will be required to submit your course selections to the CEA headquarter office prior to departure for Italy. While at SRISA, must choose to take either one or two courses per summer session. Although there is an add/drop period upon arrival, your are strongly encouraged to take care when choosing your courses. To aid in the registration process, it is in your best interest to have courses, including alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to departure.
Students taking studio art courses will have required lab fees and be required to purchase their own supplies and materials. Some elective may have additional fees for required excursions and/or museum entrances etc.
To learn more about course requirements for your particular session as well as information regarding your host institution, you may click on the appropriate links above.
