School of Fashion

Fashion Study Abroad

Create where history was made. Learn where legends walked.

This is Study Abroad with the Academy, a chance to take your creativity global and unlock new perspectives in the places that shaped art, design, and culture as we know it.

All Academy majors and Upskill students welcome. No prerequisites. Just bring your passport, your sketchbook, camera, and passion.

Fashion Registration Form

Florence, Italy – Summer Sessions

Live and create in the birthplace of the Renaissance. This is your studio, your classroom, your inspiration: the streets of Florence and the environments you’ll day trip to.  Surrounded by centuries of artistic mastery, you’ll study under Academy instructors while walking the same paths as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and da Vinci. Choose from two immersive sessions—Fashion or Fine Art & Illustration—and earn credit while building a global portfolio that stands out.

Fashion – Italy 4-week Study Abroad, SU26

Student Program Fee: $5,200, plus tuition for 6-units

Class Dates: Virtual Pre-departure meeting June 15

Travel Dates: June 24th – July 25th (4 weeks abroad)

Classes: Must enroll in two classes for a total of 6 units

  • UG – FSH 493.01 Study Abroad AND FSH/LA 494.01 Fashion Culture & Industry
  • Grad – FSH 903.01 Study Abroad AND FSH/GLA 904.01 Fashion Culture & Industry

Registration Deadline: April 1

Full Payment of Program Fee: April 1

Contact: LChan@academyart.edu

Zoom Info Meeting: December 10 @ 4pm Pacific / https://art.zoom.us/j/5743321935

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Study Abroad with the Fashion Program in Italy at Academy of Art University

Fashion – What’s Included

    • Welcome Gala in Florence, including an overview of the city and all health and safety information
    • On-location learning with ArtU Instructors on the SRISA campus and in various locations in and around Florence
    • 24-hour emergency assistance
    • On-campus WiFi
    • Access to on-campus facilities in Florence
    • An Uffizi Card, which offers unlimited access to the Uffizi, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, and Bardini Gardens
    • End of summer group show and reception
    • Five-day, four-night trip to Milan with public transportation and student accommodations in multi-person rooms (2-4 people)
    • Zerolab, FI – day-trip and workshop
    • Fondazione della Seta Lisio, Fl – guided tour
    • San Miniato – day-trip via private bus stopping at Consortium of Vegetable, Tanned Leather, Tannery Tour
    • Pitti Immagine Filati, Fl
    • The Cube Archive, AR – day-trip, workshop and boxed lunch
    • Prato + Pistoia – day-trip via private bus stopping at Manteco, Montemurlo Capri Shoe Factory, Chiesina Uzzanese
    • Tavarnuzze + Empoli – day-trip via private bus stopping at Ferruzzi Accessories Handbag Factory, Tavarnuzze Fl, Piegavelox, Empoli, Fl
    • Ferragamo Museum, Fl – guided tour
    • Mantero Seta S.p.A., Como – day-trip via train
    • Students must pay ArtU tuition for 6 units.
    • Students are responsible for roundtrip flights.
    • Students are responsible for housing. They can select SRISA housing, double occupancy at $1,350 for Fashion or secure other housing on their own.
    • Students are responsible for meals.
    • Non-U.S. students are responsible for travel visa fees and processing.
    • U.S. students are responsible for ETIAS fees, if applicable.
    • Students are responsible for securing travel insurance.