SRISA Study Abroad Program provides a world class education in Fine Arts, Design, and Liberal Arts in Florence, Italy. Courses include fashion design, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, literature, history, writing, marketing, interior design, food and culture, Italian mafia, and much more.

2.  History: Founded in 1970 as the Santa Reparata Graphic Art Centre
by three artists who wished to provide a professional workshop for
printmakers and students. Over the decades it evolved to become
Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA). "
 Location: In the center of Florence"
 Curriculum: SRISA is a non-profit American institution and follows the
US course curriculum guidelines and credit system."
 Small Class Size: Average class size of 8 students allows
individualized attention, personal work space and the chance to
attend special events."
 SRISA Faculty is composed of an exceptional group of American,
Italian and international instructors whose participation extends
beyond the classroom"

4.  Contemporary Outlook: Over the past 45 years SRISA has become one of the
leading institutions for Contemporary Art in Italy. Complemented by a rigorous
Design and Liberal Arts program, the interdisciplinary approach allows students
to experience an enriching academic and creative environment. "
 Program: SRISA offers accredited programs of study including: "
◦ Academic Year"
◦ Academic Semester"
◦ Summer Term"
◦ Internship (Professional Development) Program "
 Excellent Facilities: Well-equipped classroom and studio facilities are better
equipped for art students including private studio space."

6.  Fine Arts"
◦ Drawing and Painting"
◦ Photography"
◦ Book Arts"
◦ Printmaking"
◦ New Genres"
 Design"
◦ Fashion Design and Merchandising"
◦ Graphic Design"
◦ Interior Design"
◦ Jewelry Design"
◦ Textile Design"
 Liberal Arts"
◦ Art History, The Italian Renaissance"
◦ Art History and Architecture"
◦ Art Now: Contemporary Trends in
Europe"
◦ Contemporary Italian Literature"
◦ Contemporary Italy: Literature,
Cinema, Politics and Culture"
◦ Danteʼs Inferno"
◦ Food as Culture"
◦ History of Contemporary Italy"
◦ History of Florence"
◦ Italian Language I-IV"
◦ Italian Mafia"
◦ New Media Communication"
◦ Travel Writing"
◦ Womenʼs and Gender Studies"
◦ And much more!

8. ◦ Art Gallery, Artist/
Curator Assistant"
◦ SRISA Studio Assistant"
◦ Photography and
Photojournalism"
◦ Graphic Design"
◦ Fashion Design "
◦ Interior Design"
◦ Jewelry Design"
◦ Journalism"
◦ SRISA Communication"

10.  Activities: Artist lectures, welcome reception, movie nights, gallery exhibitions in
the SRISA Gallery of Contemporary Art, cultural seminars, Thanksgiving dinner,
language exchanges, and other events create a dynamic environment for
students."
 Field Trips: Each semester SRISA coordinates excursions to cultural and
historic cities around Italy."
 Housing: Students are housed in Florentine style furnished residential
apartments located within a 20-minute walk from the main campus "

12.  San Gallo - Main Campus."
◦ SRISA Contemporary Art Gallery"
◦ Lecture rooms "
◦ Painting and Drawing Studio "
◦ Photography Lab, Portrait Studio, "
" Black and White Darkroom"
◦ Printmaking Lab/Alternate Process
Darkroom"
◦ Book Arts Lab "
◦ Library, Lounge, and Computer Stations"
◦ Faculty and Administration Offices "
Design Studio !
o Houses the Fashion and Interior
Design classes and features well-
i l l u m i n a t e d s t u d i o s , l a r g e
workspaces, sewing machines, and
dressing forms."
Project Space!
o For emerging artists and post-
baccalaureate candidates."

16. SRISA - Via San Gallo 53/R – www.srisa.org - info@srisa.org