Description

The Study Abroad Italy (SAI) program at Domus Academy offers three summer programs in Milan and one Dual City summer programs in London & Milan. These courses are designed for college students who are pursuing a design related degree or young professionals looking to expand their portfolio. Students will earn three or six US credits per program, depending upon the program's duration. Course topics include: Design, Fashion Styling, Visual Merchandising, Car Design and Interior Design.

Students who apply to SAI's summer study abroad program at DA are embarking upon a unique and intellectually rigorous adventure. Each subject-specific program at DA is designed with the goal of maximizing the student experience; both in terms of providing a framework for academic inquiry, as well as offering each student the opportunity to work under the mentorship of leading industry professionals. For this reason, each summer session has been carefully designed and constructed to offer the maximum educational value.

Founded in 1983, Domus Academy is considered one of Europe's top design schools, offering eight Master level programs during the academic year, along with summer programs. Recent industry publications proclaim Domus Academy as one of the top three international design programs. Winner of the Compasso d'Oro, Italy's most sought after design award, DA has always been a true pioneer of "Made in Italy," not simply teaching how to design products, but considering design as a complex, challenging activity which strategically contributes to direct the form and meaning of industrial production and culturally outlines different aesthetic and social visions. Furthermore, DA gives its students the opportunity to meet and to work with a wide network of design and fashion companies.

Highlights

Program provides both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Degree Level

Masters Degree

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

See website for summer program costs.

Program Fees Include:

Study Abroad Italy oversees and coordinates all aspects of enrollment, including application, course selection and credit transfer, visa preparation, housing, student health insurance, transcripts, and cell phone service. SAI provides comprehensive student services, beginning at the pre-departure stage and leading to SAI on-site orientation and advising in Italy. Students attending Domus Academy may receive US credits from Fairfield University in Connecticut, or directly from and Domus. DA Master's credit is issued by University of Wales.

Experience Required

yes

Summer students: DA requires submission of a CV for all students. Semester students: DA accepts students with a design background who have completed the first semester of their third year or are currently in their fourth year. Professionals in the field are also eligible for admission. DA requires students to submit a Curriculum Vitae, a digital portfolio of projects and a letter of motivation.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Chiara Family Scholarship Study Abroad Italy is pleased to announce the addition of the Chiara Family Scholarship, a need-based scholarship offered each fall. The chosen scholarship recipient will receive USD12,000 funding toward the semester program cost. The scholarship can apply toward any of SAIs six schools. The scholarship will not cover the application fee or Security Deposit. This scholarship is generously offered to SAI students through a private family with a strong relationship to Italy and its heritage. Through SAIs exceptional programs, it is their desire to continually offer the valuable educational experience of studying in Italy to a deserving student with evident financial need. Contact your admissions officer for more information on this scholarship. Religious Studies Scholarship Study Abroad Italy is proud to provide one Religious Studies Scholarship of USD500 awarded each academic year. The scholarship is available to any Fall semester student enrolled in at least one Religious Studies course at any of our schools. Should this scholarship not be awarded to a Fall semester student, the scholarship will be available to a qualifying Spring student. In the event the scholarship is not awarded in the Spring, the scholarship will roll over to the following Fall semester and then become USD1,000. Please complete an SAI Scholarship application by June 1 to be eligible for this Fall scholarship. Should the scholarship be available to Spring semester students we will post a notice on this scholarship page, in which case the complete SAI scholarship application must be submitted by October 15. Summit State Bank Scholarship Summit State Bank generously provides a fall semester scholarship of USD2,500. The only requirement for this scholarship is that the student be a resident of Northern California.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Resume

Study Abroad Italy's Mission Statement

SAI is dedicated to providing students with a focused, international educational and cultural experience-specifically in Italy-that will serve them as they pursue careers and find their places in a global community. We are dedicated to accomplishing our work in a sustainable manner, conscious of the part we play in our environment and global community.