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  • Locations: Florence, Italy; Venice, Italy
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Studio Arts College International (SACI) 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 6-other
Housing Options: Apartment (shared) Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Art, Art History, Arts, Communication Design, Creative Writing, Culture, Design, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Italian, Italian Language & Literature, Photography, Print Making, Product Design, Studio Art, Studio Arts, Textile Design
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.75
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
Summer Programs at SACI in Florence and Venice

SACI’s summer programs offer the chance to study in Florence or Venice during some of Italy’s most beautiful months. Join us in Florence, Venice, or both for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in renowned artistic and cultural hubs of Europe.

Love Florence? Join our Summer I, Summer II, or Full Summer: Florence program to experience the Renaissance City while taking part in a wide range of study and cultural opportunities that will elevate your art and enrich your life.

Dream of exploring Venice? Pursue contemporary art and digital photography in our Summer Venice program while experiencing one of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art events – the Venice Biennale.

Can’t decide between the two? Study with us for an entire summer in our Full Summer: Florence + Venice program for the opportunity to experience both Florence and Venice.

Which Program is Right for You?

Summer I in Florence
5 weeks, 6 credits
Our Summer I term in Florence runs for 5 weeks from the end of May through June. Students take two courses for a total of 6 credits.

Summer II in Florence
4 weeks, 6 credits
Our Summer II term in Florence runs for 4 weeks from the end of June through July. Students take two courses for a total of 6 credits.

Summer Venice
4 weeks, 6 credits
Our Summer Venice program lets you to take part in one of the world’s most famous and prestigious contemporary art events—the Venice Biennale (the Art Biennale and the Architecture Biennale alternate every other year). Students remain in Venice for a total of 4 weeks while studying contemporary art and digital photography.

Full Summer Program: Florence
10 weeks, 12 credits
Extend your time in the Renaissance City and study with us for both June and July in the Full Summer Program: Florence. Students who study with us in this program remain in Florence for a total of 10 weeks. Many students choose to enroll in one of our Full Summer programs in order to earn twelve credits and take full advantage of their study abroad experience in Italy.

Full Summer Program: Florence + Venice
10 weeks, 12 credits
Study in both Florence and Venice in the Full Summer Program: Florence + Venice. Students in this program spend June in Florence and July in Venice for a total of 10 weeks in Italy. Many students choose to enroll in one of our Full Summer programs in order to earn twelve credits and take full advantage of their study abroad experience in Italy.

Summer Students