Description

The Academia Dell'Arte offers programs for undergraduates and post-graduate students from around the world in the performing arts with world renown artist educators.

With its focus on physical theater, music, and dance the Academia offers an amazing study abroad opportunity in Tuscany, Italy while immersed in the study of Italian language and culture. Offering studio based programs for theatre, music and dance students, the Accademia, along with its partner Hendrix College, provides accredited courses for students seeking a rigorous conservatory style program in an culturally enriched environment. The Accademia dell'Arte undergraduate program is fully accredited by Hendrix College.

Additional classes in the arts are available throughout the year. They include:

* Physical Theatre and Commedia dell'Arte
* Dance
* Music Composition
* Scenic Arts and Mask Sculpting
* Art History
* Drawing
* Italian Language

Those who come to study at the Accademia will combine an intensive Italian language program and academic studies with a semester or summer program or January/ May Interim term intensive of high level theatre, music and dance performance training. Our commitment is to approach the notion of artist in a holistic and comprehensive manner, combining rigorous technical training with the aim of achieving an overall synergy of skills that will help to develop students both professionally and personally.

Highlights

The Academia is housed in the beautiful Villa Godiola, a 16th century villa with resident and dining facilities, formal gardens, academic facilities, wi-fi and 24hour student lounge.

Theatre Course List (Fall and Spring):
(1) Italian Language
(2) Philosophy of Art and Performance
(3) Acting: Commedia dell'Arte
(4) Extended Performance Topics
(5) Voice and Performance Topics

Dance Course List (Spring):
(1) Italian Language
(2) Philosophy of Art and Performance
(3) Dance Technique and Performance
(4) Extended Performance Topics
(5) Tarantismo and Popular Dance of the Mediterranean

Music Course List (Fall):
(1) Italian Language
(2) Basic Conducting
(3) Music History
(4) Applied Skills

Summer Arts Program:
(1) Theatre
(2) Dance
(3) Digi-Film Production
(4) Music Composition
(5) Scenic Arts

Summer UCI Session:
(1) Commedia dell'Arte
(2) Drawing
(3) Art History
(4) Italian Language

January Term:
(1) Commedia dell'Arte
(2) Mask Sculpting

May Term:
(1) Theatre
(2) Dance
(3) Music

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

Overall cost for undergraduate semesters and summer programs is quoted in Euros. Includes tuition, fees, room, board. Additional fees may apply. Please contact us for more information.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Other
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 15

Scholarships are Available

Please contact us for a Scholarship application. Scholarships can range in award from 500-1500 USD and are based on merit and need. Additional awards include matching scholarships up to 500 USD, work-study positions, and University sponsored grants.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network
• Alumni Network

Accademia Dell'Arte's Mission Statement

Accademia dell'Arte is conceived as a vibrant community of performing artists, musicians, scholars and students working within an environment dedicated to training, researching and experimenting to realize individual goals and collaborative projects.

Year Founded

2002