TUTTOTOSCANA 2013 FLORENCE/NEW YORK CITY •

Learning experiences go beyond simulation and combine two countries and their respective cultures, all in front of a real public.
The 2013 edition of TuttoToscana program has added a new event component of fashion in addition to the experience of managing and producing institutional, commercial and academic events of gastronomy.

TuttoToscana is an academic program that lasts for 3 weeks in Florence, Italy, and transfer to NYC for a week of real life events at prestigious locations. NYC event venues include our yearly James Beard Foundation location. Students specialize in their choice of 5 available areas - event management, art direction, food & wine management, food production and wine service. In NYC, the team of students and faculty fully produce and provide digital media coverage of events intended to showcase contemporary Tuscan cuisine for the US public.

Dates for 2013:

Students arrive - Thurs September 26

Orientation/Final Registration - Fri September 27

Florence classes start - Mon September 30

Classes end in Florence - Fri Oct 18

Students arrive in NY - between Fri Oct 18 and Sat Oct 29

Orientation in NYC - Sun Oct 21

Classes & Events in NYC - Sun Oct 21 through Sat Oct 26

Presentation of ideas for Final Papers - Nov 1

On-line Post event Course Critique - Nov 4/5/6 for Individual Video Conferences

NYC-only options available. For further information, brochure and application form, please consult the program page.

SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 2013 •

FUA is offering a unique opportunity for high school students to participate in its cultural and academic offering through the 2013 Summer High School program.

Students may select from an exciting range of courses and participate in week-long cultural explorations of Rome, the Tuscan region and the city of Florence. Supervised afternoon activities, such as sports and cultural activities, promote the discovery of Florence in an exciting and innovative way! Courses are designed to prepare students for college entrance and the transfer of credits in a wide variety of subjects.

FUA Summer High School program 2013 course offerings include:

• Food, Culture and Society
• Fashion Design
• Introduction to Digital Photography
• Florence Sketchbook 
Italian Language
• Introduction to Art History - From the Romanesque to Mannerism.
• The Italian Soccer Experience

Along with the academic offerings, students in the Palazzi Summer High School Program will benefit from the guidance of live-in Resident Assistants for counseling and assistance, organized field trips, and afternoon extracurricular activities such as sports and discovering Florence, as well as special culinary activities, all developed to enhance the student's experience of the Italian cultural in a distinctly memorable way.

2013 Dates

Summer Session VII:

Sunday, June 16 Students arrive (Rome)
Monday, June 17 Orientation
Mon.-Sun., June 17-23 Cultural Introduction to Italy
Sunday, June 23 Students arrive in Florence (after 4:00PM)
Monday, June 24 Orientation/Final Registration
Tuesday, June 25 Classes start in Florence
Friday, July 12 Classes end
Saturday, July 13 Housing check out (by 10AM)

Please note: The program will be confirmed 2 months prior to the program start date. Program participants are held responsible for all travel arrangements, we highly recommend that participants await program confirmation prior to booking travel.

For complete course descriptions and further information, please request the Summer High School brochure.

9-WEEK GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP IN HOSPITALITY •

The Summer Graduate Apprenticeship Program prepares students for supervisory and management positions in the world's largest and fastest growing industry. The Florence experience at Apicius is a unique opportunity that is open only to a limited number of students who already possess a professional and advanced educational training in the culinary field. Courses emphasize practical and management skills through a combination of theoretical classes, experiential learning, practical labs and field studies led by professors with extensive industry experience. The overall program is divided into 4 concentrations. All classes and labs will take place at Ganzo Restaurant - the creative learning lab of Apicius.

Admissions

Students who have successfully completed the Apicius Master in Italian Cuisine or the 2-year Career Program in Culinary Arts or Hospitality are automatically accepted. Applicants from other institutions who have not completed the above requirements must have a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or must have been employed in a commercial or institutional kitchen for at least one year prior to the commencement of the program.

Concentrations & Courses

Food & Beverage Service: Dining Room Service Management & Operations, Food and Wine Pairing & Wine Service
Food Preparation: Italian à la Carte Cuisine, Italian Style Restaurant Preparation Techniques
Culinary Management: Restaurant Management Traineeship, Successful Culinary Management
Special Event Management & Catering: The Italian Chef's Table, Special Event Planning and Catering Management

2013 Dates

Arrival Sunday May 12
Orientation Monday May 13
Classes start Tuesday May 14
Classes end Friday July 12
Checkout Saturday July 13

or

Arrival Sunday June 2
Orientation Monday June 3
Classes start Tuesday June 4
Classes end Friday August 2
Checkout Saturday August 3

To apply please visit our Undergraduate Admissions Area. 

4-WEEK CULTURAL INTRODUCTION TO ITALY SUMMER 2013 PROGRAM •

The rich regional and cultural diversity of Italy is introduced with a travel component during this 4-week summer program at Florence University of the Arts. The first week offers a specialized research trip beginning in the Italian capital of Rome and continues with cultural gems in Tuscany such as Maremma and Versilia. Students are guided by a dedicated faculty member to discover the local cultures, economies, histories, and societies in destinations specially chosen for travel research. The following three weeks continue the cultural introduction component through regular coursework at the FUA campuses in Florence, Italy.

2013 Dates

There are 4 session options* for Summer 2013:

Summer V / May 5 - June 1

Summer VI / May 26 - June 22

Summer VII / June 16 - July 13

Summer VIII / July 7 - August 3

*The above dates indicate arrival in Italy and housing check out.

Credit Load

3 total credits for the course IS IS CI 202 Cultural Introduction to Italy

Option for additional coursework in Florence:

Any 3-credit courses from the FUA general summer schedule may be combined to this program during the regular 3 weeks of study in Florence.

To apply please visit our Undergraduate Admissions Area.

THE LIGHT OF FLORENCE & TUSCANY SUMMER 2013 PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM •

The light of Tuscany holds a particular spell over artists and travelers, with its rarefied quality and how it strikes the varied landscapes whether in cities or in the rolling countryside. This 6 credit program offered by PALAZZI - Florence Association for International Education is designed to explore the unique light and its effect on the architecture and landscapes of Tuscany. Students and Program leaders travel together as a community of scholars - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for one week of on- site shooting in Tuscany and then work closely on a daily basis in Florence for another session (three weeks). While traveling, students will be attending daily classes on mornings and work on group and specific individual assignments on afternoons.

2013 Dates

Summer VI / May 26 arrival to June 22 checkout

Program Structure

1 week of travel research in Tuscany
3 weeks of a photography course DI PH LF 310 Light of Florence and Tuscany

Credit Load

6 total credits, earned over one week of travel in Tuscany and 3 weeks of the academic course held at the FUA campus in Florence.

 To apply please visit our Undergraduate Admissions Area.

3-WEEK FLORENCE OPEN CITY SUMMER 2013 "ALL ARTS ARE CONTEMPORARY" •

FUA opens up the world of Florentine craftsmanship and artisans to students through the highlight summer program Florence Open City. This program integrates students within the unique culture of local artisanal arts and craftsmanship in Florence. Each session takes place during the regular 3-week summer sessions and offers an academic, hands-on experience alongside Florence’s artisans, in their botteghe and laboratories. The program concept seeks to unveil the vivacity and vibrancy of Florence’s contemporary activities as opposed

to the touristic view of the city as one giant museum.

The hosting botteghe and laboratories represent all arts involving work by hand, craftsmanship, and creativity. Examples include food and wine producers/purveyors, woodworkers, marble artists, art restoration specialists, gilders, papermakers, binders, goldsmiths, painters, sculptors, fashion designers, textile producers, shoemakers, accessory makers, photographers, videomakers, studios for design, architecture, and visual communication.

2013 Dates

There are 4 session options* for Summer 2013:

Summer I / May 12 - June 1

Summer II / June 2 - June 22

Summer III / June 23 - July 13

Summer IV / July 14 - August 3

*The above dates indicate arrival in Italy and housing check out.

Non-Credit or For-Credit Options

The 3-week program may grant 3 credits and may be repeated throughout the above summer sessions for a total of 12 credits.

Areas Offered In Partnership With Florentine Artisans

Art & Art Restoration

Design & Architecture

Contemporary Culture

Florentine Leather Arts

Fashion & Accessories

Gastronomy

Gilding Arts

Typography

To apply please visit our Undergraduate Admissions Area.

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