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Italy: Florence: Lorenzo de'Medici

Lorenzo de'Medici

Program Options | Courses | Calendar | Language | Examinations | Applications | Accommodations | Costs | Excursions

Program Options

Semester/Academic Year
Art/Restoration/Design Block
Professional Certificate
Summer
January Intersession
Weekly and Monthly Language & Culture Courses
Special Programs
Individualized and Customized Programs

Semester/Academic Year

	Italian (3/4 credits) plus any four courses (a total of 15/16 credits),.
	Italian (6 credits) plus three courses (a total of 15 credits),
	Italian (9 credits) and any two courses
	Italian (18 credits).
	Additional courses may be added.

For one or two semesters in other LDM sites, see the Tuscania Program and the Rome Program.

Art/Restoration/Design/Block

The program's philosophy is to stimulate and develop the potential creativity of the student, providing not only the technical means but also the conceptual insight necessary for the development of any artistic talent.

Students with interest in a specific area of Studio Arts, Museum Management or Design may wish to pursue a Study Certificate as part of their academic program and as a step toward accomplishing professional goals.

Italian plus an Art/Restoration/Design Block
Choose from:

Fine Arts

Visual Arts

Restoration And Conservation

Graphic Arts

Fashion Design

Interior Design

Jewelry Design

Professional Certificates

During the course of one year, students can broaden formative experience by participating in artistic projects, guided by instructors who are critically acclaimed professionals operating in the fields offered by the Program. Certificates are offered for the following areas.

Womenswear and Accessories	(PDF)	(Word)
Public Spaces and Exhibit Design	(PDF)	(Word)
Creative Laboratory for Jewelry	(PDF)	(Word)
Restoration and Conservation	(PDF)	(Word)
Each professional study area features Italian plus specialized courses

Summer

	Any two courses (a total of 6 credits),.
	One elective & Italian (a total of 6 credits),.
	One course (a total of 3 credits),.
	4-week Workshops with 3 weeks in Florence plus one field week (a total of 6 credits). To see the details click on the specific workshop. The June Session (May 26 to June 20) includes Florence and Southern Italy Restoration Workshop and Florence and Marble Sculpture Workshop. The July Session (June 30 to July 25) includes Florence and Southern Italy Watercolor Workshop(Color and Light) and Florence and Southern Italy Restoration Workshop
	Italian (6 credits)
	Italian (3 credits).
	Non-credit cooking and wine-tasting courses may be added to any of the above options..

For other study options in Italy, see the Rome Program and the Tuscania Program.

January Intersession

	Any two courses (45 hours each for a total of 6 credits),.
	One elective (45 hours) & Italian (60 hours + 5 hours of seminars) -- (a total of 6 credits),.
	One course (45 hours for a total of 3 credits),.

Weekly and Monthly Courses

The Supplementary courses are designed for the purpose of specialization in the various aspects of the Italian language, allowing the participant to enrich a vocabulary and provide a more complete and articulated vision of the Italian culture. Italian and cultural courses are available from one week and longer throughout the year.

Special Programs

These are ten day programs which include cooking lessons, culinary lectures, some meals, some excursions and accommodation. Programs can be organized on demand for small groups or individuals can feed into our pre-established 10 days programs.

Individual and Customized Courses

These are ideal for individuals who would like personalized attention and would like to concentrate on specific areas of Italian Cuisine. They are also ideal for people who want to have the flexibility to organize lessons at their convenience and according to their particular needs and interests. Some of the topics which can be studied are: menu development; food and wine dynamics; sauces and salsas; appetizers and hors d'oeuvres; hot and cold buffet; vegetables; Mediterranean cooking; bread baking; pastry, cakes and tarts; plated desserts; the gastronomic walking tour; the food market tour.

Courses

For more information about available courses, see the course schedules below. For information on course descriptions, see the Lorenzo De Medici Course Catalogue, as well as course listings by major area.

Download a Current Course Schedule (Note: the most current January Intersession , Spring , Summer , and Fall schedules will be issued when available; courses will be similar to those in the prior year. Generally, they are released in August for January and Spring; Novermber, Summer; and February/March, Fall):

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	January Intersession 2009	(PDF)
	Spring 2009	(PDF)
	Summer: June 2008	(PDF)
	Summer: July 2008	(PDF)
	Summer: August 2008	(PDF)
	Summer Workshops 2008	(PDF) (Word)
	Fall Semester 2008	(PDF)
	Fall 2008: 3 Cities Program	(PDF)
Descriptions are available for courses. Look in the course catalogue.

Calendar

See the calendar page for:

Summer 2008
Fall Semester 2008
January 2009 Intersession
Spring Semester 2009
Summer 2009
Weekly and Monthly Language & Culture Courses

For course schedules, please consult the Courses section above.

Language of Classes

Most classes are taught in English. All Italian classes and some supplementary cultural courses are taught in Italian. Food and wine classes are taught in English and Italian.

Examinations & Certificates

Courses require regular attendance, completion of projects and/or final exam for those in a semester or academic summer program. The program offers a transcript and identifies the credit for a student's home university. At the conclusion of the program, participants will receive a transcript from Lorenzo de'Medici.

Application Forms

Details of the application process.

EHI Standard Application	(PDF)	(Word)
Fall 2008 Semester Registration Form	(PDF)	(Word)
Spring Semester Registration Form	(Word)
Summer Registration Form	(PDF)	(Word)
Intersession Registration Form	(PDF)	(Word)

Accommodations

Participants have the following housing options:

	Student apartment, within easywalking distance from the school. Prices depend on selection and number of occupants, generally $700 and up (monthly) for a shared apartment and $900 and up for a single apartment. EHI assists students in locating centrally located and reasonably priced apartments in Florence's historic area. LDM-assigned apartments which are shared with other students;single and double rooms are available. Typically located in the historic area, these apartments are generally within very easy walking distance of the School, and with amenities like a washing machine. Availability is limited to the academic calendar; students do not select their apartment.
	Apartments in Residence La Contessina (on same street as Lorenzo De' Medici) and located in the center of Florence: with small, furnished, air-conditioned apartments for two to three persons.
	Independent arrangement of housing for a stay with a family or in a pensione.

*To see details on school-sponsored housing click on the following documents.*
Spring 2008 Housing Information	(PDF) (Word)
Summer 2008 Housing Information	(PDF) (Word)
Fall 2008 Housing Information	(PDF) (Word)

Program Costs

Total program cost depends on selection, number, duration and intensity of courses. The more credits of Italian, the lower the cost. For the summer, programs with Italian cost less, and the program which combines study in both Tuscany and Florence costs more as it includes one week of room and board. The $300 deposit goes toward the cost of the program. See accommodations section for housing costs.

	Summer 2008: $2,700 (month) Tuition for two elective courses selected by student; transcript for 6 credit hours, certificate of attendance. $3,550 to 3,650 for Workshops in the Florence, and one field week in Southern Italy (for Watercolor or Restoration) or Carrara (for Sculpture)(6 credit hours), accommodation and full board for one week in field site, transportation to and from site: See special brochure on this program. $1,350 (month) Tuition for super-intensive Italian only (80 hours/month); transcript 6 credits, certificate of attendance. $1,650 (month) Tuition for any one studio art/art history course; transcript- 3 credits, certificate of attendance. $2,150 (month) Tuition for aone elective course & Italian; transcript - 6 credits, attendance certificate. Other options: Italian course for 3 credits or 4.5 with Art History (in Italian), Italian Wine/Cooking (non-credit)
	Fall 2008 & Spring 2009: $7,100 (semester) Tuition for Italian plus four electives (15/16 credit hours) selected by the student $6,300 (semester) Tuition for 15 credits: six credits of Italian + three electives $5,000 (semester) Tuition for Intensive Italian (9 credits) + two electives (6 credits hours), for a total of 15 credits $4,000 (semester) Tuition for super-intensive Italian only (15-18 credits) $6,750 (semester) Tuition for Art/Restoration/Design Study Certificates (15 credits) $15,600: Professional Study Certificates (Fall 2008 & Spring 2009)
	Fall 2008 & Spring 2009 3-Cities Program: $7,100 per semester
	January 2009 Intersession Program (three weeks): $1,500: any one course $2,650: any two courses
	Language & Culture Classes: Weekly, Monthly during year in Florence. Information is available on request

Costs include application processing; visa and other assistance; Italian Health Insurance (for semester participants), packet for studying abroad; orientation; on-site assistance, and student activities within Florence. They do not include travel to Italy, lab fees, housing and board, and academic excursions. See Accommodations for costs related to housing, and Activities & Excursions for costs associated with trips and other events.

Note: A significant change in the exchange rate between Euro and US dollar may require an adjustment in the tuition cost.

Excursions & Activities

Florence offers many activities all year. The school may include a meeting with Italian or international artists. Lorenzo de'Medici arranges optional day trips around Tuscany (such as Ravenna, Siena, San Gimignano) and optional overnight trips to Rome and Venice at reasonable prices.

The program includes activities in and around Florence.

Optional excursions are scheduled for each study period. Students may sign up in advance. Costs will be about $275 to $300, depending on the exchange rate. Specific information on excursions is available upon request.