Course Information
Studio Art classes meet with individual instructors for 90 contact hours per semester (including field trips). Students who wish to enroll in classes at the Intermediate or Advanced level must include with their applications; slides, photos, DVDs, CDs, Websites email JPG's, or videos of work already undertaken in these areas of study (do not send original work).
Academic Studies classes meet with individual instructors for 45 contact hours per semester. In all courses, students have assignments and projects beyond class time. Attendance is mandatory for all classes. All courses are taught in English, with the exception of Italian language classes.
Firenze Arti Visive has a minimum enrollment of 5 students for each of its course offerings and reserves the right to cancel or alter any of the courses described in this catalog.
Independent Study
Advanced students or students who have studied at Firenze Arti Visive for at least one semester and are in good academic standing may propose to take an Independent Study in a specific discipline. An Independent Study enables a student to propose a study plan to meet an essential educational need relevant to individual artistic or scholarly development. The Independent Study student may utilize studio facilities and resources both within and outside of Firenze Arti Visive.
It is important for students attending the Year Abroad Program that the home school review and approve the Independent Study proposal before submitting the study plan to Firenze Arti Visive.
Exams
Students must take exams at posted times. No early exams will be given unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Students will not be excused from exams or allowed to take early or make-up exams owing to travel plans.
Grades
Students are graded on the A-F letter scale. Students can choose to be graded on a Pass/Fail basis if their home school also offers this option. Students who do not wish to receive credit for an academic course may audit the course if their home school approves.