The ACM Florence Program takes full advantage of Florence’s rich artistic heritage. The Italian Renaissance is the center of the academic program, with opportunities to view firsthand many influential masterpieces of Western civilization.
Students are guided by experts in the history of art and culture, learn to speak Italian, and have the chance to draw under the direction of a master in a traditional atelier. Students and instructors will spend several days in Rome and Venice. Field trips to other cities studied in the courses may include Pisa and Siena.
Course work includes frequent visits to museums and monuments, as well as lectures by local scholars and art conservation specialists. Courses are rigorous and include significant research and analysis presented in scholarly papers and discussions.
Activities and excursions not directly connected to the academic program are also planned.
Living in an Italian household in Florence greatly enriches the students’ understanding of contemporary Italian life. This personal experience also provides an excellent opportunity to practice Italian outside the classroom and acquire basic language skills required for daily living.
Application deadlines
March 15, 2009
Fall 2009 semester
While preference will be given to students who have met the application deadline, late applications may be accepted on a space-available basis.
If the application deadline has passed and you are still interested in applying for a program, please submit your application immediately and contact the ACM Office.
Program contacts
Amanda Dooley
Program Associate
205 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 220
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312.263.5000
Fax: 312.263.5879
adooley@acm.edu
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