Undergraduate Degrees in Florence, Italy

The global market has a growing demand for evolved Interior Designers with competencies both in the architectural composition of space and in the design of furniture elements to organize and improve the relationship among space, objects, and people. The three-year course in Interior and Furniture Design trains professionals able to participate in the whole design process, from the first sketches to the final project. The goal is to train an Interior Designer specializing in furniture, able to combine the work and management of a project focused on space organization and interior decoration with a design-oriented attitude. This BA is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education Research (MIUR) as an Academic Diploma Level I and awards 180 credits. Career opportunities may include Interior Designer, Furniture Designer, Product Designer, Concept Designer, Materials, Components and Technical Devices Researcher, Product Specialist. This course starts in October and will be held in the English Language.

The main focus of our academic program is to provide a general introduction to the field of Graphic design through a structured and concentrated process. Courses provide fundamental introductions to all areas of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. The 3-year program results in a UK Bachelor's Degree in collaboration with Goldsmiths, University of London. Its setting in Florence is central to providing an inspirational learning environment. Students apply concepts related to the elements and principles of Italian design to real modern-day situations. The course is a basic but intensive introduction to the graphic design process, with the studio design course being the main focus of the studies. It rapidly moves from fundamental design principles to the planning process to the final guidelines for creating resolved two-dimensional artwork. Students interact with faculty and peers to develop design critique and presentation skills.

Studying at Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) in Italy offers a comprehensive academic experience with campuses in the historic cities of Pisa and Florence. SNS provides undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences. Students are involved in research from the start, gaining hands-on experience in their chosen field. The Pisa campus is in the city center, near the Campo dei Miracoli and the world’s oldest university botanical garden. This location provides a stimulating academic and social environment. The Florence campus, located in the Renaissance-era Palazzo Strozzi, offers a historic and prestigious setting. Studying at SNS means access to world-class resources, including advanced research laboratories and one of Europe’s largest open-shelf libraries.