FUA Career Certificate programs are subject-intensive programs offering pre-determined coursework for a full immersion and professional experience in a particular field. Career Certificate programs are open to traditional undergraduate students as well as nontraditional students interested in pursuing a new career path. The FUA Career Certificate program in Publishing is a Year 2 specialization that follows the Year 1 Communication and Interactive Digital Media Certificate. This Year 2 specialization in Publishing builds upon the foundation year and advances students’ editorial and visual communication skills and knowledge for a wide variety of communication mediums.
SAI Services
SAI 360° & Select Services available
Application Requirements
Complete online application
Personal statement (300-500 words)
Passport scan (photo page)
Italian privacy consent form
Application open until: May 15
Apps accepted on a rolling basis
Program Dates
2024/25: Aug 27, 2024 – May 10, 2025
Dates may vary as a result of add-ons
Age: 18+
Subject Experience: To enroll directly into Year 2 (bypassing Year 1), students must demonstrate previous experience (see Details & Program Overview).
English Language: Non-native English language speakers must submit TOEFL: 500+ (paper-based), IELTS: 5+, OOPT: 50+, or equivalent.
Academic Year: High school graduate or above.
Program Overview
The Year 2 specialization program in Publishing allows students to progress in the digital communications field and is structured to develop a strong foundation of advanced editorial and digital communication skills applicable to many fields. The Year 2 specialization includes a block set of courses that build on the foundational year in Communication and Interactive Digital Media (Year 1), however, students can choose to enroll directly into Year 2 if they meet certain prerequisites (see Prerequisites below).
Program Objectives
The Year 2 specialization in Publishing offers a rigorous focus on experiential and project-based learning, and will provide students with both creative and strategic editorial and visual communication skills to be used in the effective application of many visual communication disciplines.
The academic year program courses will cover creative writing, interpersonal communication, publishing and editing, book and e-publishing, digital photography, and graphic design and conceptual development of communications projects with a focus on community engagement and experiential learning within Ingorda, the campus press. This unique campus CEMI (Community Member Engagement Institutions) allows students to directly apply skills and knowledge to real-life situations. Students are mentored throughout the program by accomplished faculty that directly represent the industry.
Career Opportunities
The program focuses on both production and individualized skills necessary to find gainful employment in a wide variety of positions in the field, including book and periodical designer, editor, publication production manager, or digital content strategist.
Duration and Certification
Students complete two consecutive terms for a full academic year. Students who complete the full academic year will earn a certificate in Publishing with the exception of students who enroll in the Direct Access Track (see Prerequisites, below), who will instead receive an official letter from Florence University of the Arts confirming their completion of the program, along with a transcript. All students receive undergraduate course credit and a US transcript issued by the University of South Florida upon successful completion.
Prerequisites
Year 2: To enroll in this Year 2 specialization in Publishing students can either continue after completion of the Year 1 Communication and Interactive Digital Media or, begin directly in Year 2 by meeting the requirements below. For either option, students must have a high school diploma and be fluent in English.
Students wishing to begin directly in Year 2 without completing Year 1 can do so in the following ways:
Optional Internships (fee applies)
Students who complete a full academic year can supplement their program with either a non-credit 3 week internship or a 3-credit 6 week internship in their field of study. This internship can be added in the session after the regular program has ended. Contact SAI for more details.
Optional Italian Language (fee applies, except for Direct Access Track students)
Career Certificate program students can supplement their program with a 3-week, 3 credit intensive Italian Language course that takes place prior to the fall and spring sessions. Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of intensive Italian language are offered. *Direct Access Track students’ supplemental tuition already includes this optional language course.
The Publishing specialization offers a Fall start date, and comprises two consecutive terms to create a full academic year. Each semester includes a set of four 3-credit courses and one 6-credit course. There is also a 1-credit Health and Safety Seminar at the beginning of the first semester. In addition, there is a mandatory non-credit experiential learning project during the January intersession, and the experiential learning projects during the semester intersessions, where indicated, are also mandatory.
The Year 2 Publishing specialization courses are:
Optional intensive Italian Language (August intersession)
Fall Semester
Fundamentals of Publishing and Editing Experiential Learning
Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio II
Advanced Digital Photography
Introduction to Art Direction
Creative Writing
January Intersessions
Mandatory: Special Project Experiential Learning
Optional: Intensive Italian Language
Spring Semester
Professional Book Production Experiential Learning
Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio III
Interpersonal Communication
E-Publishing
Portfolio Development
For the full detailed course descriptions please contact us.
Direct Access Track: Students who enroll in the Direct Access Track will complete two predetermined courses in the two, 3-week short sessions prior to the start of their program:
Introduction to Digital Photography
Magazine Editing and Publishing I
For further information regarding direct access track please contact SAI admissions.
Career Certificate program students are offered the choice between SAI’s two services models: 360° Services, which includes our full services and housing; and Select Services, designed for more independent students and no housing. The program fee differs for the two service models (see Fees & Budgeting).
SAI 360° Services includes our full services!
Pre-departure and Re-entry services
SAI Select Services includes the important on-site services!
Pre-departure and Re-entry services
Please see the following links for up-to-date calendar information:
Academic Year 2024/25 pdf (154KB)
Direct Access 2024/25 pdf (154KB)
Financial Processing and Loans
To make a Career Program abroad more achievable, SAI is able to offer US students the ability to obtain a private loan through St. Martin’s University to pay for their program. As you reach the point of enrollment, the SAI Business Office can provide assistance with financial processing, as well as student loan applications. Please contact your SAI Admissions Counselor for details about the student loan process.
SAI Program Fees* | USD |
---|---|
Application Fee | $120 |
Security Deposit Refundable at the end of the term. |
$600 |
Program Fee: Academic Year 2024/25 (360° Services) Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included). |
$26,500 |
Program Fee: Academic Year 2024/25 (Select Services) Includes tuition and SAI Select Services, no housing (see What’s Included). |
$14,750 |
Optional / Additional Fees: | |
Direct Access Track (2 pre-semester courses) Includes SAI Select Services, and optional intensive Italian or English language course. |
$3,600 |
Optional Private Room Housing Supplement (360° Services) Private occupancy bedroom in a shared apartment, with a shared bathroom. |
$4,500 |
Optional 3 week Italian Language Course Before regular term. |
contact SAI |
Optional Non-Credit Internship (3 weeks) After regular term. |
contact SAI |
Optional 3 Credit Internship (6 weeks) After regular term. |
contact SAI |
Optional Homestay Housing Supplement Price varies by private/shared occupancy and meals. |
contact SAI |
St. Martin's University Loan Processing Fee Applicable to those wishing to utilize SAI's US School of Record to obtain a loan for their program. |
$1,000 |
International Mailing Supplement When applicable, students are charged an international mailing supplement to ensure visa paperwork arrives in a timely manner. |
$90 |
*prices are subject to change
Housing is only included in SAI 360° Services programs. Students selecting SAI Select Services are responsible for securing their housing independently.
Standard Housing: Student apartment
SAI student apartments are convenient and well equipped, with shared occupancy bedrooms (option to upgrade to private bedroom, if available). Typical residences house 2 – 8 students and contain a combination of private and shared bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living areas. Furnishings, a washing machine, basic kitchen supplies, bed linens and towels are provided. All apartments are equipped with wireless Internet. Housing configurations are designated as female, male, and in some locations, gender-inclusive. SAI on-site staff is available to respond to any maintenance needs that may arise.
Optional Housing: Family homestay (additional fee applies)
SAI homestay families are thoroughly screened and are accustomed to welcoming visiting students into their homes. Homestays provide a student shared or private occupancy private bedroom, with a shared bathroom, in the family home with basic furnishings. Daily breakfast and weekday dinner are included Monday – Thursday (no meals on weekends). Please note that some homestays may be outside of the city center and require a commute to reach school.
Passports
Passports should be valid for 3 months after planned departure from Italy.
Student Visas
In accordance with Italian law, students studying in Italy for 91 days or more are required to obtain a student visa. Those with Italian/EU citizenship are exempted. Non-US nationals should consult their local Consulate for information on student visa requirements.
Depending on the consulate, students will either mail in their student visa application or appear in person to present their application to the consulate. Our Student Visa Office is available to assist students in preparing for the appointment; SAI Student Visa Consulting is part of the SAI 360° Services included in the program fee. SAI Student Visa Processing Service is available for select consulates only, for an additional fee.