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Arts in Florence

Courses

For course descriptions, log on to: www.lorenzodemedici.it Click on Academic Programs; click on Course Catalogue; click on Departments, such as, Art History, Classical Studies, etc.; click on the desired course for the description.

Arts and Humanities

• Art History
  
  
• Introduction to Art History
• Drawing in the Italian Renaissance Workshop
• History of Art: from the Renaissance to the 19th Century
• Romanesque and Gothic
• The City, the Families, and the Lifestyle in Renaissance Florence
• Early Renaissance
• Renaissance Art at the Italian Courts
• Decorative Arts in Italy
• High Renaissance and Mannerism (in Italian)
• Baroque
• Art History for Conservators II
• Museology and Conservation
• The Age of Revolution: from 1700 to Impressionism
• Modern Art
• Post-Modernism
• Exhibition Management
• Concepts and Critique
• Art Expertise

• Classical Studies
  
  
• Introduction to Latin Language
• Introduction to Archaeology: Theory and Practice
• Archaeology and Classical Civilization: The Greek World
• Archaeology and Classical Civilization: The Roman World
• Greek and Roman Mythology

"The Wells staff, the Orientation and the excellent organization are really what set the Wells College Florence Program apart. Wells provides an incredible cultural experience." (C.M., Northwestern University)

• History of Architecture
  
  
• The Built Environment of Florence
• Masters of Architecture
• Aesthetics of Design
• Italian Cities: History of Urban Design
• History of Renaissance Architecture
• History of Italian Gardens: from the Origins to the Renaissance
• History of Italian Gardens: from the High Renaissance to the 19th Century
• The Villa through History: the Italian Lifestyle

• Literature
  
  
• Writing about Self
• The Italian-American Experience
• Contemporary European Literature
• The Novel of Formation: A Voyage of Self-Discovery
• History of Italian Literature
• Italian Literature of the 14th Cent.: Dante, Petrarca, Boccaccio
• Italian Literature of the Renaissance
• Italian "Political" Literature
• Contemporary Italian Novel
• Contemporary Italian Literature
• Creative Writing
• Florence in Anglo-American Literary Imagination
• Italian Grand Tour: Italy through the Eyes of Famous Travellers
• Contemporary Italian Poetry
• Masterpieces of Contemporary Italian Literature (in Italian)

• Philosophy and Religious Studies
  
  
• Italy's Contribution to Modern Science
• Introduction to Italian Philosophy
• World Religions: a Comparative Examination
• The Holocaust: Jewish and Christian Responses
• Religion and Politics in the Middle East
• From Plato to Machiavelli: an Introduction to Political Philosophy
• Enthusiasm: the Search for Divinity through the Lost Sciences of Antiquity and of the Medieval World
• Astrology, Alchemy and the Philosophy of Magic

• Interdisciplinary
  
  
• Introduction to Natural Therapy
• Tuscan Landscapes and Gardens: Culture and Horticulture
• Scientific Theories and Literary Representatives in 19th Century Britain

Social Sciences

• Geography, Environmental Studies and Anthropology
  
  
• Introduction to Environment and Society
• Introduction to Anthropology
• Principles of Cartography
• Environmental Conservation
• Tuscany and Its Environs
• European Geography

"Studying in Florence was an absolutely amazing experience and the Wells College Florence Program really added a lot to my semester. Wells College made me feel at home." (K.S., Salisbury University)

• History
  
  
• Europe from Ancient Rome to the 18th Century
• Florence's Four Quartieri
• The Jewish Experience in Tuscany: Traditions and Culture
• The Women of the Medici
• Italian Renaissance Civilization and Culture
• The Female Side of the Renaissance
• Social Life in Medieval and Early Modern Italy
• Cultural Difference and Diversity
• History of Italy under Fascism
• The Rise and Fall of the House of the Medici
• The Second World War
• The Evolution of the Catholic Church in Italy through the Popes' Lives
• History of the Roman Empire
• History of Political Terrorism
• Cross Cultural Interaction between Italy and the United States

• International Business
  
  
• Principles of International Marketing
• Retail Buying Concepts in Fashion Market Merchandise
• International Art Business
• Economics of the European Union
• Advanced International Marketing
• Advanced Seminar in Fashion Marketing

• International Studies
  
  
• Globalization and Its Consequences
• History of International Relations
• International Law
• European Union Law
• The European Union and the United States: Rivals or Partners?

• Mass Communication
  
  
• Introduction to Journalism
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• History of Mass Media and Communication Theories
• Introduction to Visual Semiotics
• Advertising Survey
• Public Relations Strategies
• History and Theory of Television in Italy
• History of Photography

• Polital Sciences
  
  
• The European Union
• Italy and the EU
• Contemporary Italy
• The Italian Political System
• International Politics
• Contemporary European History
• Contemporary European Political Development
• Topics in Comparitive Politics: Europe
• Political Theory and Philosophy: History of Western Political Philosophy and Thought

• Psychology
  
  
• Introduction to Psychology
• Social Psychology

• Sociology
  
  
• Introduction to Sociology
• The Italian Family
• Sociology and History of Italian Mafia
• Education and Society in Italy
• Regional Perspectives
• Portrait of Italian Women
• Contemporary Italians and Italy: Stereotypes & Images of Italy

• Women's Studies
  
  
• Introduction to Women's Studies
• Women, History and Culture
• History of Prostitution: from the Origins to the Renaissance
• Female Archetypes in Italian Literature and Art
• Love, Marriage and Maternity in Italian Women Writers
• Women in Italian Literature and Society
• Women Characters and Heroines in Poetry and Literature
• From a Different View: Mapping Gender, Identity and Place in Anglo-American Women's Writing about Florence

• Mathematics
  
  
• Topics in Mathematics for Liberal Arts
• Finite Mathematics
• Introduction to Calculus

Studio Arts

• Ceramics
  
  
• Ceramics

• Communication
  
  
• Introduction to Photography
• Creative Process
• Introduction to Fashion and Commercial Photography
• Introduction to Landscape and Architecture Photography
• Introduction to Creative Photography
• Introduction to Experimental Photography
• Introduction to Digital Photography
• Introduction to Video Production
• Introduction to Photojournalism
• Intermediate Photography
• Intermediate Video Production
• Intermediate Digital Photography
• Photography Portfolio

• Fashion Design
  
  
• Fashion Design I
• History of Fashion Design
• Apparel Design
• Fabric Styling
• CAD for Fashion Design
• Patternmaking
• Knitwear
• Fashion Design II
• Atelier
• Collection Design
• Accessories Design
• Tailoring Techniques
• Collection Production
• Production Technology in Fashion Accessories
• Portfolio Development

• Graphic Arts
  
  
• History of Graphics and Illustration
• Graphic Illustration
• Visual Design: Theory and Methods
• Animation and Motion Graphic Techniques
• Digital Illustration
• Creative Processes in Visual Design
• Digital Animation and Web Design
• Portfolio Development in Graphic Arts

"The Wells College Florence Program was organized in a way that made me more comfortable being in a foreign country. The Orientation in Rome was great and getting to know other students was helpful." (J.P., University of the South)

• Interior Design
  
  
• Introduction to Interior Design
• Perspective Drawing and Rendering
• History of Interior Design: 19th Century to Modern Italy
• CAD for Interior Design
• Principles of Interior and Industrial Design
• Residential Interiors
• Design Methodology
• Presentation Techniques
• Window and Display Design
• Product Design
• Materials and Methods of Interior Constructions
• Lighting Design
• Furniture Design
• Design for Public Spaces/Contract Interiors
• Computer Aided Portfolio

• Jewelry
  
  
• Jewelry Design I
• History of Jewels and Their Symbolism
• Jewelry Making I
• Introduction to Gemology
• Wax Carving and Fusion Processes
• Jewelry Design II
• Gemology
• Jewelry Making II
• Silversmithing and Flatware
• Laboratory of Technology for Jewelry I
• Collection Design
• Stone Setting
• Costume Jewelry
• Laboratory of Technology for Jewelry II
• Plastics and Industrial Materials
• Chisel and Embossy
• Portfolio Development

• Mixed Media
  
  
• The Book as an Art Object
• Mixed Media

• Painting and Drawing
  
  
• Principles of Drawing and Composition
• Foundation Oil Painting
• Drawing for Conservators I
• Introduction to Pastel Techniques
• Fine Art Mosaics
• Colour Theory
• Portraiture in Oilsv
• Watercolour and Tempera/Gouache
• Tempera/Gouache and Egg Tempera Media
• Analytical Figure and Object Drawing
• Intermediate Painting: Oil and Acrylic
• Florence Sketchbook
• Drawing for Conservators II
• Demons, Monsters and Marvels: Fantasy ?and Imagination in Drawing
• Topics in Advanced Drawing
• Topics in Advanced Painting
• Conceptual and Experimental Drawing
• Conceptual Painting

• Printmaking
  
  
• Basic Printmaking
• Etching
• Printmaking Portfolio

• Restoration
  
  
• Fresco Technique/Mural Painting Restoration I
• The Theory of Conservation
• Painting and Polychrome
• Wooden Sculpture
• Conservation I
• Science for Conservators I
• Furniture/Wood Objects
• Gilding Conservation
• Historical Techniques Lab
• Ceramic Restoration
• Fresco Technique/Mural Painting Restoration II
• Science for Conservators II
• Painting and Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Conservation II
• Science for Conservators II
• Advanced Historical Techniques Lab
• Advanced Ceramic Restoration
• Advanced Fresco/Mural Painting and Dˇcor Restoration
• Advanced Painting and Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Conservation II
• Advanced Theory Project for Conservators
• Advanced Furniture/Wood Objects Conservation
• Advanced Science for Conservators

• Sculpture
  
  
• Beginning Sculpture
• Marble and Stone Sculpture
• Intermediate/Advanced Sculpture

Performing Arts

• Music
  
  
• Introduction to Music Appreciation
• Worlds of Music: an Introduction to the World Beat
• Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music in Italy and in Europe

• Ballet and Dance
  
  
• Flamenco: Its History and Culture
• Introduction to Modern Dance
• Introduction to Jazz Dance
• Introduction to Ballet
• Renaissance Historic Dance
• Intermediate Jazz Dance
• Intermediate Ballet

• Theatre and Opera
  
  
• Italian Opera: an Introduction and Approach
• Introduction to Italian Theatre
• Italian and European Theatre
• Italian and European Contemporary Theatre: an Introduction

• Cinema
  
  
• Introduction to Italian Cinema: a General Overview
• Introduction to European Cinema (in Italian)
• History of Italian Cinema: from Neorealism to the Present
• The New Italian Cinema (in Italian)
• Literature in Italian Cinema

"The Wells College Florence Program exceeded my expectations more than I could have imagined."

- AMM: Tulane University

Additional Offerings:

• Italian Cuisine & Wine Appreciation
  
  
• Wine Appreciation
• Italian Cuisine & Wine Appreciation

• Cuisine
  
  
• The Food of Italy: a Gastronomic Tour of the Regions
• History of Italian Cuisine: from Ancient Rome to Today
• Current Trends in Italian Cuisine
• Nutritional Cooking Italian Style
• Pairing Food and Wine: the Culture of Entertainment Italian Style
• The Science of Food, Health and Wellbeing
• Middle East Cuisine

• Wine Appreciation
  
  
• The Wines of Italy
• Wines of Tuscany

Italian Language

• Italian Courses
  
  
• Regular Italian Language Courses
  
  
  • Beginning (3-4 credits)
  • Intermediate (3 credits)
  • Advanced (3 credits)
• Italian for 6, 9, 18 Credits
  
  
  • Beginning Level
  • Intermediate Level
  • Advanced Level
• • Italian for Conversation (in Italian)
  • Italian for Reading Knowledge (in Italian)
  • Italy Today: Italians and Italy through the Media (in Italian)
  • Pinocchio: an Italian Story (in Italian)
  • Language and Community (in Italian)
  • Italian Civilization and Culture (in Italian)
  • Career Italian - Translation into Italian
  • Italian through Cooking
  
  
  
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  Professor Giorgio Renzi - Director of Study Program in Florence
  Wells College Florence Program 52 Rose Terrace, Chatham, NJ 07928
  Phone: 973-665-0089 | Fax: 973-665-1258
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