SACI is the largest and most comprehensive studio art program in Italy. Students may opt to participate in either one or both sessions. The Center in Florence offers a variety of programs in art history, art conservation, museology, studio art and Italian language, literature and culture. Classes are taught in English with the exception of the Italian language courses. The program also places an emphasis on cultural involvement with Italy and the Italians.
Students attend classes with other U.S. and international students enrolled in the program.
Students generally earn six credits for the Late Spring Term and six credits for the Summer Term. Students may take any two of the classes offered, but it is suggested that students include one studio and one academic course. Housing costs while in session, i.e. room and reasonable utilities usage, are included in the SACI accommodation fee. Board is not included. Excursions Field trips take students out of the classroom to experience Renaissance art and history in such places as Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Arezzo, Assisi, Urbino, Ravenna, Rome and the Medici villas around Florence.