Program Overview

Summer Graphic Design

Design School in Florence, Italy

The short summer course is a basic but intensive course of the graphic design process. The studio design course is an introduction to graphic design theory and its application. This short summer course is designed for students with an interest in beginning their studies into graphics. The course is also perfect for those who are currently studying marketing or advertising who wish to expand into visual arts. The course rapidly moves from the fundamental design principals, to the process of planning, to the final guidelines for the creation of resolved two-dimensional art work.

Description

The entire course is held in the English language. The short course teaches the information on graphic design basics. The succinct but comprehensive coverage of the multitude of technical issues confronting today’s graphic designers, coupled with examples of graphics from around the world with focus on typically Italian graphic design.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Levels: Basic

Italian Language

We also combine the Graphic Design courses with Italian language for 3hrs per week – a chance to build confidence and understanding of one of the most beautiful languages in the world. A development of knowledge of the language can help you to enjoy the culture and customs of Florence and Italy even more.

Digital Illustration Summer

Course Description

The short summer course is an intensive design course in the digital illustration process. The course is an introduction to illustration theory and its application. It is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to not only complete their assignments that include illustrating graphic elements, but also to inspire creative potential in this expressive design field.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Levels: All

Architecture Summer Courses

Course Description

The Florence Institute offers architecture courses that teach drawing and observational skills plus an introduction to architectural theory and Italian history. This short summer course is designed for students with an interests in the art and architecture of Italy. Most of the course is conducted in the form of walking tours, where students can learn directly from the architecture of Florence.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Levels: All

Furniture Design Summer Courses

Course Description

Furniture design is one of Italy’s most respected areas of knowledge. The purpose of the short summer course is to develop students’ understanding and conceptual skills of all aspects of furniture design from design to production to the development of prototypes. During the 4 week program, students study presentation of history, theories, works and trends of Italian and International furniture.

Course Details

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Levels: Basic or Advanced