This program is offered as a study abroad program in Florence, Italy during 7 weeks of summer semester. Classes are offered Monday through Thursday during the semester. Proposed classes during the summer study abroad program will be in the areas of Painting & Architecture.

Program Highlights:

• Day excursions to small Italian towns
• On-location painting and drawing or printmaking and book arts classes with Academy instructors
• Museum visits

The departments participating in Study Abroad typically include:

• Architecture
• Fine Art Painting & Drawing
• Photography

Through the Sister City Scholarship Exchange Program, the School of Fashion awards 2 scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot each year. These scholarships are a tremendous honor and awarded only to the very best students. Many past recipients stayed in Paris to work at Saint Laurent, Dior and Maison Margiela to name a few.

Program Highlights:

• The scholarship awards full tuition for one year
• Living and travel expenses are the responsibility of the student
• All instruction is in French

Through the Exchange Program, the School of Fashion selects 2 students each year to study at the Kingston University Fashion Department right outside of London.

Program Highlights:

• Students selected can study one semester or a full year at Kingston
• Living and travel expenses are the responsibility of the student

The Liberal Arts Department and the School of Art History run a three-week intensive traveling course, where students study and write about the art they see in some of Europe’s greatest collections. Lectures accompany the museum visits, and students explore the extraordinary art and architecture of the cities they visit. You’ll visit 9 of the best museums that London has to offer, from the British Museum to the National Gallery of Art to the Tate Modern. Our two day trips from London will be Salisbury & Bath and Windsor Castle. You’ll also get to explore the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Martins in the Fields and more.