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Summer 2018 Florence, Italy

F U A F L O R E N C E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T H E A R T S

FUAPROGRAM OVERVIEWFUA Florence University of the Arts is offering a unique opportunity for high school students to participate in its cultural and academic offering. During the 3 or 4-week program, students can earn college credit, selecting from an exciting range of courses held at FUA’s academic campuses located in the historic center of Florence. Courses are designed to prepare students for college entrance and the transfer of credit, whilst participation in field learning and extra-curricular activities will engage and immerse students in the Italian culture.

STUDYING IN FLORENCEAs the place that fostered the birth of Renaissance art, literature, philosophy and intellectual thought, the home of world famous cuisine and of fashion greats, Italy is the ideal place to study. Perhaps nowhere else than Tuscany can such a multitude of artistic, cu ltural and historic resources be found; situated in the true heart of the country, the region has everything to offer, from medieval hill-top hamlets to bustling port cities, snow-capped mountains, and miles of beaches.

ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING AT FUAStudying at FUA is characterized by our projects based on cultural integration. The institution’s position in the center of Florence places FUA in direct contact with the city’s culture, movements, and events. Our mission is to offer a unique academic experience, as well as an active understanding, participation, and contribution to the city by our students from all disciplines, personal backgrounds, and nationalities.

Our High School Program includes:

Program Tuition- 3-week program option: two 3-credit courses - 4-week program option: 3-credit Cultural Introduction to Italy

field learning week followed by two 3-credit courses Centrally located accommodation Dedicated live-in Resident Assistants for guidance, counseling, and assistance

Two meals per day Daily extracurricular activities designed to assist students in discovering Florence and experiencing Italy through a native perspective

Educational field trips Comprehensive orientation session and information folder Cellphones for students (outgoing calls will be charged individually)

PROGRAM DETAILSThis program is aimed at students wishing to design their own curriculum prior to college entrance. Students may opt for a 3 or 4-week program. The 4-week program begins with a week of Cultural Introduction to Italy field learning experience in various locations prior to the 3 weeks of coursework in Florence. All 3 and 4-week students select two courses from the offered curriculum at the FUA campus in Florence. FUA offers full School of Record credits for all coursework completed at an extra cost. Please see below for course descriptions.

CULTURAL INTRODUCTION TO ITALYTRAVEL WEEK (for 4-week program only)The course aims to provide students with an in-depth introduction to Italian culture and to broaden one’s awareness and understanding of the role of cultural heritage in customs and lifestyles. Led by an FUA professor, students will be on assignment as travel scholars, starting in Rome and moving north through the region of Tuscany. Lectures will provide students with an organized, focused, and academic understanding of Italian history, art, architecture, food, religion, and culture. The course provides additional enrichment through basic notions of Italian language and terminology along with assigned readings and a final paper. On-site teaching is a significant part of this course and aims to provide the student with an incomparable experience of studying important sites of artistic, architectural, and social relevance in present-day Italy. Students are encouraged to observe the sites through active participation and to discuss their observations using specific and analytic social assessment skills.

COUNSELING SERVICEIn collaboration with our Student Life and Development Department, the program provides live-in Resident Assistants dedicated to the safety and welfare of the high school students. FUA Resident Assistants have previous study abroad and living in Florence experience, and so are well-equipped to assist with the transition to life in Florence. As well as general assistance to help each student achieve their personal, academic and social goals, RAs are on call 24/7 for health and safety emergencies.

ACCOMMODATIONStudent accommodation is located in the historic city center, just a few steps from the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and school facilities, allowing students immediate access to the various museums, squares, restaurants, cafes and markets that Florence has to offer. Students enrolled in the program are offered safe and relaxing accommodation, fully equipped and monitored 24/7 by their live-in RAs. In some cases, depending on enrollment numbers, housing in a hotel may be an option.

MEALSThe program includes two meals per day. Students will dine at GANZO Restaurant - FUA’s culinary learning lab, as well as sampling some of Florence and Italy’s best eateries. The city is full of food markets, cafes, trattorias, and restaurants, ensuring that students will have plenty of opportunity to explore the culinary culture of Tuscany.

MODENAThis Field Learning activity will allow students to discover Modena’s gastronomical traditions, as they will have the chance to experience firsthand the entire production process of two typical Italian products: Lambrusco wine and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena. This is a great opportunity to learn the secrets that make these high-quality products unique and set them apart from their imitations. Emphasis will be placed not only to the methods of production, but also to the international marketing and trade of quality food products, and in particular of protected designation of origin products. The Consortiums for the protection of traditional food products, which run promotions in Italy and throughout the world, are also an excellent example of Territorial Marketing.

ORVIETOOrvieto is located in central Italy between Tuscany and Lazio in the region of Umbria, which is also known as the green heart of Italy. Walking through Orvieto, students will encounter traces of three-thousand years of history layered throughout the town. There are spectacular views from the city, but below Orvieto lies a labyrinth of caves, tunnels, stairs, cellars, and hidden passageways carved into the tuff rock foundation.

FIESOLEThe long history of Fiesole is constantly visible to tourists walking around the town, with a number of fascinating archaeological sites dating back over 2000 years: the Etruscan walls (which still partly encircle the town), Etruscan tombs on Via del Bargellino, and the astonishing Fonte Sotterra are some of the most noteworthy examples of local historical importance. Situated in a position of extraordinary interest for both its history and landscape, the Archaeological Museum conserves Fiesole’s historical treasures from members of various cultures that have lived in the region, from the Villanovan and Etruscan periods, to the Romans and the Longobards. Although Fiesole is small, it is still the seat of a number of churches, with an ancient diocese: its importance is clear to visitors of Saint Jacopo’s Chapel. In fact, inside this small building decorated with frescos a multitude of antique liturgical gold works are gathered.

SAN FILIPPOThis Field Learning activity explores one of the most spectacular thermal baths in Tuscany: Bagni San Filippo, near Monte Amiata and the town of Castiglione d’Orcia. From above the town, a footpath leads through thick vegetation into what can only be described as a dreamlike landscape. Here, everywhere and everything is sprinkled with a thin coat of white dust. Amidst the trees and rocks, solidified waterfalls, and strange limestone formations appear. This bleached white moonscape is created by the high quantity of calcium deposits in the water, which settle on everything they come into contact with, bathers included. The symbol of the baths is the Balena Bianca, an enormous block of white sediment that resembles the shape of a whale. The contrast with the green of the surrounding countryside is unique, as are the colors of the thermal

water which blend with those of the stream. Continuing down the valley, the stream flows into the Fosse Bianco, close to the thermal station. On route, there are numerous little pools, both natural and manmade.

MEDICI VILLASDuring the centuries in which members of the Medici family exerted power over Tuscany, they constantly conquered, built, and enforced their influence throughout the region. This Field Learning activity gives students the opportunity to visit two Medici Villas, namely the Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano and in Artimino, and immerse themselves in the cultural atmosphere of the family’s countryside lifestyle.

PRUNETIGionni and Paolo Pruneti’s family business has produced top-quality olive oil for over a century. Their 28,000 olive trees are hand-harvested between mid-October and mid-December each year before being pressed and bottled in their modern factory 16km northeast of Greve in Chianti. Visiting Pruneti’s frantoio (olive oil mill) will allow students to gain in-depth knowledge of the production and culture of olive oil in Tuscany. A guided tasting of different kinds of olive oil will allow students to learn the techniques of oil tasting, but also to understand the differences between different varieties of olives and between a high quality extra-virgin olive oil and an industrial one.

VERONAAlthough Shakespeare himself never made it to Verona, he made the city the literary home of the most famous lovers in the world: Romeo and Juliet. But besides the famous love story, Verona has plenty more to offer. The city – with its medieval center and huge Roman open-air arena – was awarded the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Verona is rarely mentioned in relation to Dante yet the poet was exiled in Verona and remained there for seven years. Dante wrote parts of the Divine Comedy in Verona and many references to the city can be found in the poem. In this Field Learning activity, students will explore the city, its main sites such as the arena and the world-renowned balcony of Juliet, and retrace the Dantesque places of Verona as they emerge from the biography and work of the great poet.

GUBBIO AND FABRIANOThis Field Learning itinerary will guide students through the discovery of the Umbria and Marche regions. Both towns are located in the scenic Apennine mountains; Gubbio is renowned for the role it played in the life of St. Francis from Assisi while Fabriano, nominated as the 2019 UNESCO Creative City, is well-known worldwide for its production of high-quality paper.

3-WEEK PROGRAMSunday June 24 Students arrive (Florence, by 5pm)Monday June 25 Orientation/Final RegistrationTuesday June 26 Classes startThursday July 12 Classes endFriday July 13 Housing check-out (by 10AM)

4-WEEK PROGRAMSunday June 17 Students arrive (Rome, by 5pm)Monday June 18 Orientation/Final RegistrationMonday June 18 to Sunday June 24 Cultural Introduction to ItalySunday June 24 Students arrive in Florence

2018 CALENDAR

Monday June 25 Orientation/Final RegistrationTuesday June 26 Classes startThursday July 12 Classes endFriday July 13 Housing check-out (by 10AM)

SAN GIMIGNANOBeautiful and enchanting with many medieval towers that form a scenic skyline, San Gimignano is a hilltop town in the Tuscan region, southwest of Florence, that is rich in history, ancient traditions, quality wine, and food. Through this Field Learning activity, the confines of the classroom will expand to incorporate one of the most fascinating corners of Tuscany.

VOLTERRA AND BOLGHERIThis activity gives students the chance to visit various historical sites and understand the crucial role played by wine in Italian culture from antiquity to present day. Students will be guided through a visit to a local winery uncovering the history and development of wine production. Attention will be

given not only to the methods of production, but also to the international marketing and trade of quality wine, and in particular of protected designation of origin products. The Consortiums for the protection of traditional food products, which run promotions in Italy and throughout the world, are also an excellent example of Territorial Marketing.

AREZZOThis Field Learning activity will introduce students to a hidden corner of Tuscany. Founded by the Etruscans, Arezzo is a main point of reference for industry, history, culture and fashion. Attention will be given to major sites and visits in the city, as well as to the international marketing and trade that has helped drive the city’s success.

COURSES OFFEREDAll students are required to select two courses from the following curriculum. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. Each course includes one mandatory field learning excursion as described in the previous Field Learning Excursions section.

FOOD AND WINE STUDIESFood, Culture, and Society in ItalyThis course is targeted towards students with an interest in Italian food traditions, society, and culture. The main focus consists of what is generally defined as “made in Italy” culture and style in post-war Italy. Also covered are the relationships between Italian traditions, folklore and contemporary Italian society drawing from examples including festivals, food, tourism, and economy, and the influence of foreign civilizations. Students will be asked to regard the subject of food outside of the context of ingredients and the procedures used to create a dish; we will instead examine a large scale context in which food is either featured as a main component or an integral element in cultural situations. Thus the student is asked first and foremost to observe the presented material across an anthropologic lens that roves over the entire Italian peninsula. Lectures will be complemented by student cooking labs and/or tastings. Includes mandatory field learning in Modena (June 30)

Cultural Introduction to the Italian FamilyThe course examines the development and structure of the Italian family through history with the following topics: Sexuality and the development of relationships, study of individuals, groups, and families, diversity in modern families, community regulations/policies addressing issues of family change, crisis, and maintenance. Students will conduct evaluation of different styles and examples of interpersonal communication behaviors.

The course will also compare and contrast family/individual behavior patterns associated with human life cycle transitions and examine various social issues associated with the study of Italian families. Includes mandatory field learning in Arezzo (July 1)

SPORTS SCIENCESHealth and Fitness in the MediterraneanStudies have shown that following the Mediterranean diet has many health benefits, especially when combined with exercise. This course includes lectures on various forms of physical and lifestyle activities and an overview of their respective health benefits. Lectures will also include visits to athletic centers within the local community and the nutritional aspects of the Mediterranean diet, and particularly the Italian culinary tradition. Cooking labs, wine tastings, and physical activity are integral components of the course and will result in the creation of a customized exercise and nutritional program by the student. This course also features a field learning component in relevant Italian locations to supplement and enrich academic topics. Includes mandatory field learning in San Filippo Spa (June 30)

Food, Health, and Wellness in ItalyRecent decades have represented a dramatic change in the way we approach food. Food facts and information that are constantly updated and the ethics of sustainability have deeply influenced the worldwide

FIELD LEARNING EXCURSIONSStudents will participate in two academic field learning excursions, which are integrated to the academic courses that they take in Florence (see Courses Offered section for available courses).

awareness of food as the primary source of a healthy lifestyle. Italy has always stood out for its genuine cuisine characterized by fresh seasonal ingredients, an abundance of fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and a distinct respect for food. This course will provide students with a complete overview of how food can be the basis of wellness, along with the practice of a positive lifestyle. Particular emphasis will be placed on seasonality, whole foods, and freshness, and contemporary innovations and traditional customs will be analyzed for the production of dishes and snacks that are both tasty and healthy. Course topics will also introduce students to the fundamentals of nutrition in order to better understand the aphorism We are what we eat and how this motto aligns with the Italian culinary tradition. Students will also complete a survey of the different dietary recommendations that have been researched and developed to examine how the field of dietetics is directly affected by social implications. Through hands-on experiences and on-site activities, students will experience the fundamentals of wellness-oriented cuisine and lifestyles. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Includes mandatory field learning at Pruneti (July 1)

FINE ARTSFlorence SketchbookThis course is designed to take full advantage of the student’s unique experiences living and studying in the city of Florence. With on-site inspiration channeled into artistic creativity, students will draw on location at sites of historical significance and visual interest, ranging from architectural masterpieces, landscape vistas, and medieval streets to formal gardens, street markets, and Renaissance fountains. Slide lectures will document the rich history of how Florence and its environs have attracted and inspired visiting artists over the centuries. Students will develop individual sketchbooks with the aim of building up source material for future projects. Includes mandatory field learning in San Gimignano (June 30)

Ceramics (Beginner)In this course, students will work on pottery and/or ceramic sculpture projects. During the first portion of the course, emphasis will be on different clay hand-building techniques. The second portion, students will progress to a variety of surface decoration techniques and different methods of firing and coloring. Lecture content will provide students essential information about the nature of clay and glazes and the history of Mediterranean ceramics. Students will be introduced to local Tuscan artisan traditions and the work of contemporary ceramic artists during field learning activities.Includes mandatory field learning in Arezzo (July 1)

LIBERAL ARTSCultural Introduction to ItalyThe study of Italian culture helps the student to acquire a deep awareness of both cultural unity and regional diversity. This course is intended to provide students with an in-depth introduction to Italian culture and to broaden one’s awareness and understanding of the role of cultural heritage in customs and lifestyles. Lectures will provide students with an organized, focused, and academic understanding of Italian history, art, architecture, food, religion, and culture. The course provides additional enrichment through basic notions of Italian language and terminology along with assigned readings and a final paper. On-site teaching is a significant part of this course and is aimed to provide the student with an incomparable experience of studying important sites of artistic architectural and social relevance in present-day Italy. Students are encouraged to observe the sites through active participation and to discuss their observations using specific and analytic social assessment skills. Florence only. Includes mandatory field learning at Medici Villas (July 1)

Florentine Art WalksThis course examines the city of Florence with themed walks offering a comprehensive approach to the city as an open-air cultural, historical, and artistic research site from its Roman foundation to its contemporary Zeitgeist. Students will learn the history of the city through its art: they will understand how buildings, streets, squares, and monuments can be mapped as living traces of multiple, overlapping layers of a complex past, and how to encode them in their personal appropriation of the city. Starting from learning how to decode the artistic environment of the city and to unveil its traces, both visible and invisible, the course aims at understanding the main social and cultural reasons underlying the existing shape of the city. The course explores traces and evidences from Roman times through Middle Ages, Renaissance, Mannerism and Baroque, up to Art Nouveau and contemporary Florence. Students will be provided with a consistent theoretical background related to relevant historic-artistic landmarks and their social and cultural context and main characters (Guelphs vs. Ghibellines, the Florentine Guilds, Dante, the Medici family, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Ghirlandaio, Ammannati, Pontormo, etc.). Students will be encouraged to develop their own experiential tools and strategies to approach the city through guided field learning activities that assess research, on-site involvement, and academic outcome for each themed walk in Florence. Includes mandatory field learning in Verona (July 1)

JOURNALISMTravel WritingThe basis of this course is the development of creative writing skills by focusing on the genre of travel writing. Students will read and discuss extracts from the great classics of travel writing as well as current travel journalism published in newspapers, magazines, and online. Assignments will focus on developing an individual voice, and honing ideas through revision and drafting. Topics will cover how to write for different audiences and publishing formats. Course projects and activities will interact with the journalism activities of Blending, the magazine and newsletter of FUA’s campus press Ingorda. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Includes mandatory field learning in Gubbio and Fabriano (July 7)

FASHION AND ACCESSORY DESIGNIntroduction to Creative Accessory Design This course introduces students to the design and construction of hats and bags made from creative materials such as straw and non-leather materials. 3D design principles and hatmaking techniques are studied and applied to wearable and non-wearable creations. Students learn basic skills of millinery construction through the methods of patterned and blocked forms, and how to work with and acquire an in-depth understanding of the introduced materials. Includes mandatory field learning in Arezzo (July 1)

Fashion Design Studio IThis course is an introduction to creative design development and fashion design skills. Topics include design processes, trend research, storyboard creation, color, fabric selection, draping design concepts, design innovation, and the 2D to 3D development of creative ideas. Students will gain practice in these areas through projects and will also be introduced to the basics of fashion illustration. Students prepare for future apparel design projects by researching the design development process, textiles, materials, and industry practices. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Includes Mandatory Field Learning in Volterra and Bolgheri (July 7)

AFTERNOON ACTIVITES The Student Life Department offers a rich and varied calendar of afternoon activities in order to offer an array of experiences that will suit the diverse needs and interests of our student body.

Activities will include, but are not limited to:

Connecting Cultures City Walks Through guided walks through the most significant neighborhoods of Florence, students gain an understanding between the past and contemporary Florence, maximizing their experience by venturing into areas they might not explore on their own and connecting with the community.

Sports NightThis activity is a great way to keep in shape while expanding your knowledge of Italian fitness culture. Soccer is the mainstay of Italian athletics and the focus of our sports night. Even if you are not an athlete, everyone is welcome to both have fun on the field or just cheer on your classmates from the stands.

Musing Club This activity offers an opportunity for students to explore the world of music and performing arts in Florence. Opera events, visits and performances are all part of this special club. Interested in expanding your knowledge of music or just seeing an exciting performance? This activity is for you!

Aperiganzo/AperiartThis weekly appointment is dedicated to culture through AperiGanzo, with Art openings and book presentations an important part of the events. This is a great opportunity to meet artists, authors and mingle with fellow classmates, FUA professors and members of the Italian community.

Mind & Body“Mens sana in corpore sano” is the philosophy behind the Mind & Body series of activities. This series includes fitness and wellness opportunities meant to inspire and empower students. Activities include guided runs/power walks through new neighborhoods, motivational workshops and self-defense training.

PHOTOGRAPHYIntroduction to Fashion PhotographyThe course is based on a series of theoretical lectures on the technical, cultural, visual, and historic aspects of fashion photography. Fashion photography history will be analyzed from the beginning of the 20th century through contemporary works, following the continuously changing fashion styles and trends of today. This introductory course will concentrate on the technical and logistical aspects of fashion photography using natural light and light basic metering. This course combines introduction to photographic techniques with an emphasis on fashion photography. The first six lessons students will be guided through basic (introductory) camera usage. The later part of this course students will be challenged on basic fashion photography assignments. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. NOTE: This course is for beginners. The first half of the course will be devoted to understanding camera functions and basic printing. During this period assignments will emphasize basic camera functions in manual mode. A DSLR camera and a lens with a focal length of 55mm or wider is required for this course. Includes mandatory field learning in Volterra and Bolgheri (July 7)

ITALIAN STUDIESIntensive Italian for Three Credits (Beginner)This course develops basic conversation, reading, and writing skills. Equal focus will be given to grammatical structures, vocabulary, and conversation skills. Students will develop a vocabulary that will enable them to engage in simple but useful everyday conversations, thus enhancing and supporting their Italian experience. Upon course conclusion, students will be able to express themselves in basic sentences, recognize gender and number in both nouns and adjectives, and begin approaching the Passato Prossimo. Emphasis will be given to the oral expression of practical vocabulary and newly acquired grammar structures. This level is for absolute beginner students who have never studied Italian before.Includes mandatory field learning in Orvieto (June 30) for AM course and at Medici Villas (July 1) for PM course.

Dante Alighieri’s Florence: Readings and Cultural WalksThis course will examine excerpts of Dante Alighieri’s greatest passages from the Divine Comedy and other works in relation to the space and history of Florence. Textual analyses will be performed, unpacking the dense symbolism and motifs reflective of the intellectual and moral climate during 14th century Florence. Students will visit churches, piazzas, and palaces within the city and will examine these locations in the context of Dante’s life and surrounding controversy, the accusations and denunciations in his writings, the physical descriptions of the city, and the characters and historical figures present in his works. Includes mandatory field learning in Verona (July 1)

Italian Language Intermediate IThis course builds on and extends fundamental skills developed in the beginning-level course. Emphasis is placed on developing fluency skills and integration of language and culture through more extensive reading and writing. Upon course completion, students will be able to express polite requests using the Present Conditional and develop their language ability by using direct and indirect object pronouns. This course is aimed at students who already have a basic vocabulary of Italian and some knowledge of elementary language structures. Italian Language Placement Test required. Prerequisites: One semester of Italian language or equivalent. Includes mandatory field learning in Fiesole (June 30)

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