Semester in Florence: Interior Design
Curriculum and Faculty
This program is based at the School of Interior Design, Environmental Architecture and Sustainability (IDEAS) of the Florence University of the Arts, our host institution. All courses are accredited and taught in English by our host institution's regular faculty. Students that successfully complete their coursework will receive a Florence University of the Arts transcript. Students may opt for a transcript of our School of Record - the University of South Florida - at an additional fee.
IDEAS' dedicated and experienced international faculty offer challenging academic experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Its professional staff for studio lab sessions support students in every hands-on aspect of their education, while also providing a space where research and creativity can flourish. The School offers opportunities for enrichment and exposure to the local community through projects, shows, events, and internships.
Students will attend 4-5 courses total. A course in Italian language is suggested, and students need to choose 3-4 English-taught electives from the courses offered during the semester in which you are enrolled.
All applicants should aim to receive course pre-approval from their home institution.
School of Interior Design, Environmental Architecture and Sustainability Courses
Along with the optional course in Italian language, students choose 3 to 4 courses from the catalog of regularly scheduled Spring and Fall semester courses offered at Florence University of the Arts for a total of 12-15 credit hours.
Click the link below to see the course descriptions of the School:
IDEAS Course Catalog
Course Schedule
Follow the links below for the course schedules per term:
Spring 2014 course schedule
Fall 2014 course schedule
NOTE 1: The list is subject to changes. Please contact your Global Semesters advisor for details.
NOTE 2:
Students can also take
COMM-280: Intercultural Communications. This is a
3-credit, online course offered by the
University of Nicosia, Cyprus. Students will attend the course online, and the University of Nicosia will issue the transcripts.
Internships
FUA offers different internship programs both for credit, and not for credit. Students can be assigned to external placements or Intern positions within FUA. Students interested in doing an internship should inform their GLS advisor whether they are interested for a for-credit or for a not for-credit internship. They should also submit to GLS their resume and a letter of intent describing what sort of internship they are interested for, and what will they gain from the experience. An interview will follow with the student, before the internship is offered.
