Courses

Most students take a total course load of 16 credits per semester at Accademia Italiana Florence, consisting of one 4-Credit Italian language course in addition to four additional 3-credit courses.

• Please review your courses with your academic or study abroad advisor to ensure they will transfer back to your home school and that you are following your home school’s policies.
• We unfortunately can’t guarantee specific courses. If your participation in the program depends on a particular course, be sure to make a note on your online course form.
• On your academic preferences form please indicate 8 courses, including alternates, that you are pre-approved for and can take while abroad. In the event of scheduling changes, time conflicts, prerequisites or cancellations, this ensures that you will be prepared to finalize your courses once overseas.

Academic Structure with Accademia Italiana Florence

A full-time course load at Accademia Italiana Florence is made up of five courses. It is recommended that you register for at least one Italian Language course.

Italian Language courses are worth 4 credits. All other courses are worth 3 credits each.

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Advanced students applying for art, fashion, and design classes may be asked to submit a portfolio during the admissions process, consisting of 10-12 pieces of recent work.

• Indicate your name and the art medium used.
• Include the dimensions and title of the artwork.
• Upload your portfolio as a PDF in your Arcadia Portal for submission.

Selecting Your Courses

You can view the Accademia Italiana Florence course catalog here. Scroll down and select a subject to view a list of courses available for Study Abroad Students.

• Register for at least 13 credits per semester. It is recommended that you register for at least one Italian Language course.
• Academic year students: be sure to fill out courses for both Fall and Spring semesters.
• Secure approval for at least 6-10 courses per semester.
• List alternate courses in order of preference.

Special Considerations

• Students with no previous background in a subject may enroll in beginner-level courses.
• Upper-level students must demonstrate proficiency in Italian and in the subject discipline.
• Art, fashion, and design courses are taught in Italian, with simultaneous English translation to ensure all students can fully participate.

• Independent Research: You have the option of replacing one Accademia Italiana Florence course with your own research project to complete with faculty support. An excellent achievement to add to a resume. Contact your program advisor for more information.

Enrollment Process

The online course selection form you submit to Arcadia prior to acceptance is not final. Accademia staff will place you into approved courses and provide your official schedule upon arriving in Florence.

Grade Scale

Grades will be reported exactly as they appear on the Accademia Italiana transcript.