Location:

Florence, Italy

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Bachelor

Specialty:

Business Administration & Management

Program Overview

Program Description:

The certificate in Publishing unites the creative forces of Apicius, FUA, and FAST in a single program of study in the field of publishing. The year-long program begins with a study of the fundamentals and moves onto a concentration in the advanced skills necessary to design, edit, produce, publish and market published media. Particular focus is given to magazine and book publishing and the unique structure of the program allows students to partake in ongoing publishing projects of Ingorda for Florence Campus Publishing.

The unique course structure develops foundation skills and knowledge while developing specific areas of interest in specialized fields. Each semester includes core classes and intensive weekend seminars. The six core courses of a single semester provides a solid foundation and are integrated by five intensive seminars that focus on related specialized areas of study. In the case of publishing certificate seminars, students will also choose one of three concentrations offered: publishing in the art world, gastronomy, or fashion. A sample Semester program may include the following classes : Introduction to Digital Photography, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Fundamentals of Publishing and Editing, Lifestyle Magazine Project I.

Program cost includes the following items: enrollment (including application, course selection and credit transfer), housing and student health insurance. Students attending FUA can receive US credits from USF in Florida, or an Italian transcript directly from FUA.

Setting Description:

Students will study with competent and qualified instructors and will have an unparalleled quality in teaching that includes studying in a collaborative working environment that promotes exchange of ideas and methods between students and instructors. The inter-institutional approach at this program places students in an interdisciplinary environment focusing on publishing and unites the creative forces of three member institutions and their relative faculties, resources, and curriculum.

Cost:

One Semester Program starts at $ 9,950 and One Year Program starts at $ 14,750.