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Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Rome
Fall Semester 2022
12 - 18 credits
SAI semester study abroad students at NABA Rome have the opportunity to delve into design fields under the mentorship of leading industry professionals. Students choose 3 to 6 courses within one of the design-based concentrations: Fashion Design; Fashion Styling and Communication; and Liberal Studies. Those with varying academic needs can also select courses across all concentrations for a total of 12 - 18 US credits.
Application: now open
Closes: June 15, 2022
Apps accepted on a rolling basis, and after closing as space permits
Application Requirements
Complete online application
Personal statement (300-500 words)
Official transcript
Passport scan (photo page)
Digital photo (passport style)
Italian privacy consent form
Highlights
- Opportunity to work under the mentorship of leading industry professionals
- Hands-on practical courses
- Various design concentrations available
Program Dates
August 31, 2022 – December 17, 2022
Eligibility Requirements
Age: 18+
Academic Year: Freshman (1st year) or above
Cumulative GPA:* 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
* contact SAI if you don’t meet requirements
Art & Design
Fashion
Graphic Design
Media Design
Visual Arts
Fashion
Graphic Design
Media Design
Visual Arts
The course examines the role of the Italian contribution to the history of modern design. As a result of a long social and formal process that has its origin, more than in other circumstances, in the avant-garde movement of Futurism, design culture in Italy has always been much more than a mere, functional planning approach: thanks to the efforts and the ideas of the many actors that have taken part to its (practical and critical) definition, the word âÂÂdesignâ has entered in the core of Italian creativity as one of its most powerful component. Students are introduced into this fascinating world through the analysis of several (cultural, social, artistic, industrial) aspects and a chronological comparison with the international debate and production. The course also intends to provide an overview of the history of graphic design in Italy as mirror of society's evolution.
Contact Hours: 45
The aim of the course is to provide students a general knowledge of the history of Fashion and Costume. The fashion is a form of language, used to communicate who we are, to describe our society, economy, religion and many other things; it represents "The Spirit of the Time". This would explain why clothes are nowadays studied by psychologists, sociologists, economists, anthropologists and art historians. The aim of the course is to analyze the costume as a form of communication within the society in different historical periods. The studies include also the historical evolution in costume making techniques, from draping to pattern cutting, with the use of a variety of fabrics and materials.
Course Overview
Introduction: the modern fashion system and its different categories, such as Haute Couture, pret-a-porter, made-to-measure, mass market. The origin of clothes: from body painting to fabric weaving. The purpose of costume: why we wear what we wear. Dress as a symbol. The symbolic function of adornments and accessories. Analysis of human body proportions and concept of silhouette. The evolution of shapes and techniques, through Antique Egiptian, Mesopotamian, Cretan, Antique Greek and Roman costume. The relation between dress and body in different cultures. Byzantine and Medieval costume. The influence of Christian religion. The evolution of military costume and armours as a basis for the development of Western style of tight clothing and corsets. How chivalry and courtly love changed the image of Western woman. Italian Renaissance courts and their traditions of luxury fabrics, dresses, jewelry as origins of the Italian Style and of fashion phenomenon. The 16th century costumes in France, Spain, Germany and Britain: the differences and mutual influences. Perfumes and cosmetics. History of lingerie. The 17th century costume in France and Holland, the flamboyant baroque of Versailles versus Calvinistic black. The 18th century: French court rococo style, the Industrial Revolution and development of textile industry in Britain. The influence of the French Revolution on costume. The lessons will offer also the analysis of current fashion, textile and design trends.
Course Overview
Introduction: the modern fashion system and its different categories, such as Haute Couture, pret-a-porter, made-to-measure, mass market. The origin of clothes: from body painting to fabric weaving. The purpose of costume: why we wear what we wear. Dress as a symbol. The symbolic function of adornments and accessories. Analysis of human body proportions and concept of silhouette. The evolution of shapes and techniques, through Antique Egiptian, Mesopotamian, Cretan, Antique Greek and Roman costume. The relation between dress and body in different cultures. Byzantine and Medieval costume. The influence of Christian religion. The evolution of military costume and armours as a basis for the development of Western style of tight clothing and corsets. How chivalry and courtly love changed the image of Western woman. Italian Renaissance courts and their traditions of luxury fabrics, dresses, jewelry as origins of the Italian Style and of fashion phenomenon. The 16th century costumes in France, Spain, Germany and Britain: the differences and mutual influences. Perfumes and cosmetics. History of lingerie. The 17th century costume in France and Holland, the flamboyant baroque of Versailles versus Calvinistic black. The 18th century: French court rococo style, the Industrial Revolution and development of textile industry in Britain. The influence of the French Revolution on costume. The lessons will offer also the analysis of current fashion, textile and design trends.
Contact Hours: 45
During the course each student works on their individual prototype. The fashion design course teaches students how to design a fashion item, including the construction of the pattern and the sewing of the garment with tailoring techniques. An overview of research practice will enable the students to learn how concepts, moods and themes are conceived and developed to provide inspiration for clothing, color and shape. This will include how to draw a garment. They will develop their creative skills through studio and workshop practice and work on the construction of the pattern and the realization of the prototype with handcraft tailoring methods.
Course Overview
1. Introduction to the course; introduction to inspiration, fashion sketches; pattern making, fabrics and prototypes.
2. Research; inspiration mood, colors, shape and sketches of garments.
3. Selection of garment, which will be realized
4. Pattern making, sewing toile
5. Cutting of original fabric
6. (Sewing of prototype)*
*subject to time constraints and participants' skills
Course Overview
1. Introduction to the course; introduction to inspiration, fashion sketches; pattern making, fabrics and prototypes.
2. Research; inspiration mood, colors, shape and sketches of garments.
3. Selection of garment, which will be realized
4. Pattern making, sewing toile
5. Cutting of original fabric
6. (Sewing of prototype)*
*subject to time constraints and participants' skills
Contact Hours: 30
Students will be exposed to the Italian Accessory Design field. They will comprehend the evolution of contemporary luxury, the meaning of Italian heritage and bespoke handcraft as well as Italian modern industry. The universe of accessories - bags, shoes, small leather goods, etcâ¦- is known as one of the most vital and interesting in contemporary fashion from the creative standpoint. Accessory Design is currently one of the most important areas in the economy tied to the worldwide fashion system. During the course, students will learn how to design a concept and create an accessory collection able to face market requests.
Contact Hours: 30
The course is a close examination of integrated marketing strategies, processing how to communicate the value of a product or service to customers, for the purpose of selling the product or service. It will also examine promotional tools that can be employed towards marketing goods and services on an international level.
Course Overview
Students will be lead through the course by lectures, hand-outs (consisting of relevant information), class assignments, field research, and practical learning by doing. Students are expected and urged to engage in self study and preparation. In conclusion, they will have to present a final project which will connect all of the elements focused on during the semester.
- Intro to course. Buying behavior, image and brand management
- Marketing communications planning; Marketing research; Target marketing
- Campaign Tactics and management; Advertising - Sales Promotion
- Sponsorships and Product Development
- Direct Marketing and e-commerce; Personal selling; Point-of-sale and supportive communications
- Internal Marketing; marketing channels and B2B communication; Ethical Marketing and the Regulatory environment; Global Marketing communications
Course Overview
Students will be lead through the course by lectures, hand-outs (consisting of relevant information), class assignments, field research, and practical learning by doing. Students are expected and urged to engage in self study and preparation. In conclusion, they will have to present a final project which will connect all of the elements focused on during the semester.
- Intro to course. Buying behavior, image and brand management
- Marketing communications planning; Marketing research; Target marketing
- Campaign Tactics and management; Advertising - Sales Promotion
- Sponsorships and Product Development
- Direct Marketing and e-commerce; Personal selling; Point-of-sale and supportive communications
- Internal Marketing; marketing channels and B2B communication; Ethical Marketing and the Regulatory environment; Global Marketing communications
Contact Hours: 45
The course brings attention to the multiple disciplines that are intertwined with the meaning and significance of a dressed body. By tracing either ancient and modern themes, by analyzing the current social behavior it is possible to demonstrate how fashion is highly linked to culture, economy, political and religious ideas and to human behaviors passed down unchanged from generation to generation. In this perspective, the anthropological discipline is applied to prove that the way you dress is an aspect that deserves an attentive analysis in order to understand the current behaviors and element of primary importance to face an advanced approach to the fashion project in terms of research and development.
Course Overview
Through lectures and experiential learning, the student is led to investigate the theme of the human body discovering its true size and its sensory and phenomenal aspects. It allows questioning the key concepts of language and the fashion phenomenon such as: novelty, taste, talent, identity and homologation. It aims to demonstrate how profound the question of self-representation can be and how complex the relationship is between the lived-in body and the body represented by the fashion world. The module provides students with the basics for the acquisition of an anthropological point of view on fashion, stimulating creativity through knowledge of symbols.
Course Overview
Through lectures and experiential learning, the student is led to investigate the theme of the human body discovering its true size and its sensory and phenomenal aspects. It allows questioning the key concepts of language and the fashion phenomenon such as: novelty, taste, talent, identity and homologation. It aims to demonstrate how profound the question of self-representation can be and how complex the relationship is between the lived-in body and the body represented by the fashion world. The module provides students with the basics for the acquisition of an anthropological point of view on fashion, stimulating creativity through knowledge of symbols.
Contact Hours: 45
Fashion Styling is designed to expose students to the understanding of the process with a special focus on Italian Fashion Style.
The course develops students initial understanding and experience in Styles hunting and Image styling as the foundations of fashion and project approach with the objective to further stimulate their potential skills. Milan is a strategic city, the international capital of fashion. Luxury and Bespoken Craft. Contemporary Art and Business. Creativity and wearable/creativity. A perfect field where to observe, visit art galleries and fashion stores, take pictures on the streets and interview fashion professionals.
Marketing and social macro trends represent the main basis from where to start a process for a product styling line.
From art to social trend: students will learn how to incorporate all information for an innovative application of the trend skills which take in consideration the marketing strategies.
The course is organized around thematic areas:
Image Analysis
- Learning how to read an image, looking through layers, is one of the most important skills that a fashion stylist needs to be successful. The research begin from the fundamental overview of art painting, digital illustration, advertising campaign and photography.
Cool Hunting, from aesthetic to fashion. Scouting now to forecast the future.
- Analysis of the cool concept and practical exercises on it. Milano ground fashion scene research. The outcome will be a presentation of the identified trends, composed by images, key words and supporting materials such as textiles and objects of different kind.
Styling, style look exercise
- Identification of a current trend and practical exercise
The course develops students initial understanding and experience in Styles hunting and Image styling as the foundations of fashion and project approach with the objective to further stimulate their potential skills. Milan is a strategic city, the international capital of fashion. Luxury and Bespoken Craft. Contemporary Art and Business. Creativity and wearable/creativity. A perfect field where to observe, visit art galleries and fashion stores, take pictures on the streets and interview fashion professionals.
Marketing and social macro trends represent the main basis from where to start a process for a product styling line.
From art to social trend: students will learn how to incorporate all information for an innovative application of the trend skills which take in consideration the marketing strategies.
The course is organized around thematic areas:
Image Analysis
- Learning how to read an image, looking through layers, is one of the most important skills that a fashion stylist needs to be successful. The research begin from the fundamental overview of art painting, digital illustration, advertising campaign and photography.
Cool Hunting, from aesthetic to fashion. Scouting now to forecast the future.
- Analysis of the cool concept and practical exercises on it. Milano ground fashion scene research. The outcome will be a presentation of the identified trends, composed by images, key words and supporting materials such as textiles and objects of different kind.
Styling, style look exercise
- Identification of a current trend and practical exercise
Contact Hours: 30
Fashion is a process of creative synthesis of various stimuli, sensations and references coming from many different fields: art, product design, architecture and communication. Developing a personal innovative vision is the upstream step of designing a contemporary collection and trends research is the tool supporting a proposal that is really creative and innovative. Research is a crucial step for the design process, and without deep, rich and varied research sources, innovation cannot exist. The more in depth research is, the greater is the potential for idea generation. Cool Hunting as research methodology is a powerful tool to create a new vision of fashion able to give uniqueness to the outcome of the work.
Students are instilled with a sense of purpose, encouraged to work hard, and helped to develop their ideas and capabilities to the full. Throughout the lessons and practical assignments students will be kept focused toward their goal, which is the final exam.
Students are instilled with a sense of purpose, encouraged to work hard, and helped to develop their ideas and capabilities to the full. Throughout the lessons and practical assignments students will be kept focused toward their goal, which is the final exam.
Contact Hours: 45
The relationships between consumers and brands are increasingly based on symbolic, relational and emotional values consistent with the brand identity and its evolution. The "Brand Identity" creates a relationship with the consumer and therefore the perception the consumer has of a company is closely tied to the image he will have to that company, that brand. The course is dedicated to the acquisition of tools for research, analysis, strategy and visualization of brand identity, in order to transform symbolic, intangible and irrational values that a brand expresses into a project of visual communication conscious and creative, able to integrate the analytical, conceptual and technical skills in line with the new role of visual designer the professional market requires.
Contact Hours: 30
The course, consisting of theoretical lessons and practical exercises, aims to develop knowledge of the tools and methods of work of Indesign CS5 in relation to the demands posed by the professional world of printing and publishing.
The functions and tools of the program will be analyzed while introducing the basics of graphic design and technical issues related to it.
Through a path marked by projects, the course will pay particular attention to the use of lettering and composition in creating editorial layouts creative and effective. The comparative learning of technical and creative notions connected to graphic design will enable students to acquire an adequate knowledge of softwareÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs applications to graphic design fields, publishing in particular.
The course will be developed simultaneously on a theoretical and practical basis
- InDesign basic tools
- How to use and manage the text
- How to use and manage the image
- How to use and manage colors
- How to use and manage layouts
The functions and tools of the program will be analyzed while introducing the basics of graphic design and technical issues related to it.
Through a path marked by projects, the course will pay particular attention to the use of lettering and composition in creating editorial layouts creative and effective. The comparative learning of technical and creative notions connected to graphic design will enable students to acquire an adequate knowledge of softwareÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs applications to graphic design fields, publishing in particular.
The course will be developed simultaneously on a theoretical and practical basis
- InDesign basic tools
- How to use and manage the text
- How to use and manage the image
- How to use and manage colors
- How to use and manage layouts
Contact Hours: 30
The Illustration course aims to stimulate and improve the student's graphic representation skills through progressive exercises and in-depth studies aimed at learning new methodologies and developing a personal style in drawing. The course aims to lead students to identify their own graphic style and to develop their own visual language in the field of drawing.
Contact Hours: 45
This course provides theoretical, conceptual and practical competences that are propaedeutic to the design of communication elements within graphic design: from the scientific study of shapes and signs (basic design), to the visual identity of companies/services (corporate identity), with attention to the use of typography and to the right balance between aesthetic, strategic and technological components.
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Courses & Registration
NABA courses run Monday – Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm. Students complete their course registration during the SAI application process by selecting their primary and alternate course choices. Course schedules are confirmed 3 weeks prior to the program start. Students receive their official schedule (with days and times) at orientation.
| Pre-Departure Calendar | |
|---|---|
| June 15 2022 |
Application Closes Applications accepted after closing as space permits. |
| Within 1 week of acceptance |
SAI Deposits Due $500 Confirmation Deposit (applied toward program fee) $300 Security Deposit (refundable) |
| May 1 2022 |
50% of Total Program Fee Due Students who are accepted and submit SAI deposits after this date will have an amended pay schedule. Either 50% or 100% of Program Fee will be due within 5 business days, based on the deposit payment date. |
| June 1 2022 |
SAI Scholarship Application Deadline Students wishing to apply for an SAI scholarship must have all application items submitted by 11:59pm Pacific Time on this date. |
| July 1 2022 |
SAI Financial Aid Verification Deadline Students wishing to defer payment until financial aid disbursement must submit the financial aid verification forms to SAI by this date. |
| July 1 2022 |
Balance of Total Program Fee Due |
| On-Site Calendar | |
|---|---|
| August 31 2022 |
Arrival & Housing Check-in Students fly into Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). SAI airport pickup is provided between 9:00am and 12:00pm, and students are transferred to SAI housing. |
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SAI Orientation Mandatory SAI orientation introduces students to their city while covering safety, policies, housing, and culture. |
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NABA Rome Academic Orientation NABA orientation includes academic policies and information, as well as opportunities for students to get to know each other and meet professors. |
| September 5 2022 |
Courses Begin |
| December 16 2022 |
Courses End |
| December 17 2022 |
Program End & Housing Check-out Students must move out of SAI housing by 10:00am to return home or pursue independent travel. |
| SAI Program Fees* | USD |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $120 |
| Security Deposit Refundable at the end of the term. |
$300 |
| Program Fee Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included). |
$15,600 |
| Optional / Additional Fees: | |
| Optional Private Room Housing Supplement Private room in a shared apartment, with a shared bathroom. |
$1,300 |
| 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
Note: certain SAI-affiliated US universities require specific payment arrangements. These may require that some fees are paid by the student directly to SAI, and other fees are paid to SAI by the affiliated university on behalf of the student. If you attend an SAI-affiliated university please contact your study abroad office or speak with your SAI Admissions Counselor for details.
| Budget | Low Est. | High Est. |
|---|---|---|
| Airfare to/from Rome |
$900 | $1,800 |
| Visa Visa and Permit to Stay fees. |
$250 | $275 |
| Books, Supplies & Course Fees |
$100 / course | $300 / course |
| Meals Includes JCU meal plan, groceries and eating out. |
$650/ month | $800 / month |
| Personal Expenses | $300 / month | $350 / month |
| Transportation within Rome Public transportation with some taxi rides. |
$125 / month | $150 / month |
| Weekend Travel Cost varies greatly by student. |
$300 / month | $1,000 / month |
This is a SAI 360° Services Program; it includes our full services!
- Program tuition and U.S. academic credit
- Accommodation in carefully selected student housing
- Airport pickup and transportation on arrival day
- Welcome reception and events
- SAI orientation to the host city and school
- SAI staff on-site dedicated to fostering a welcoming community for all students by providing assistance to diverse needs
- SAI Viva Experience: frequent cultural activities & trips outside host city
- Student health insurance providing full coverage and medical emergency evacuation
- 24-hour on-site emergency support
- Farewell event with all students
Pre-departure and Re-entry services
- US-based admissions counselor assigned to you, providing friendly assistance
- Helpful pre-departure tools and resources
- Online student groups to acquaint you with other SAI students
- Assistance with student visa application
- Assistance with financial aid processing
- Need-based SAI scholarships
- Paid registration fees for national re-entry conferences
- SAI Ambassador Program for SAI alumni, with paid internship opportunities
- SAI alumni network
SAI offers all students the Viva Experience: frequent cultural activities, at no extra cost, for participants to get to know their community, city and country. Following is a sample of the activities included in this program. Please note that actual activities may differ.
Welcome to Rome and the Roman Hills
SAI welcomes students with a day trip to Frascati in the beautiful Roman hills. Students tour the town and discuss its history, enjoy the views from a family-run vineyard, and share a meal featuring local specialties.
Olive Oil Harvest & Tasting
Students will visit an olive grove farm in the countryside of Rome where they will learn how Italy’s prestigious extra-virgin olive oil is produced. They will see firsthand how olives are harvested from groves and visit a traditional frantoio (olive oil mill) to see the olives being freshly pressed into oil. Finally they will taste the oil and enjoy a light lunch featuring the freshly pressed olive oil.
Discover Monti
Once the slum of ancient Rome, Monti is now one of the city’s coolest and most charming neighborhoods home to vintage stores, art studios, chic cafés, and quaint squares. Students will visit Domus Aurea (“Golden House”), an impressive palace built by Emperor Nero, and go on a virtual reality tour. They will then explore the neighborhood’s shops and conclude with lunch at a famous local trattoria.
Ancient Rome Tour
Visit the Centro Storico, Rome’s historic center, and step back in time on a guided tour of some of the most iconic monuments of the eternal city: the Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.
Hike to Janiculum Hill
Walk up to the Janiculum Hill for a bird’s eye view of Roma! As the sun sets over the city, enjoy a refreshing “grattachecca” – Italian ice – and take in the amazing views of your new home!
Survival Italian Lessons
Get a head start on overcoming the language barrier! SAI offers two 3-hour Survival Italian lessons that cover basic conversation and useful phrases to start navigating your new home. Learn to ask for directions, shop with local fruit vendors or order a cappuccino at the local cafe. The lessons provide a practical and hands-on approach to learning Italian.
A Taste of Rome Food Tour
Students get to know their new home by exploring the Trastevere neighborhood and tasting some of Rome’s most celebrated culinary traditions.
Treasures of Tivoli
Just a short train ride outside of Rome, Tivoli is a pristine mountain town with cascading waterfalls, exquisite gardens and world-renowned historical sites. Students tour one of Tivoli’s most enchanting gardens, Villa d’Este, which is a jaw dropping gem and a UNESCO world heritage site. The afternoon ends with lunch at a nearby farm featuring all locally produced specialties.
Italian Cooking Lessons
Students join Italian cooking lessons taught by local Roman Chef Andrea Consoli. Each lesson covers how to make a traditional Roman three-course meal that is easy to recreate independently. At the end of the lesson, students enjoy their own homemade Italian meal.
Farewell Evening
Students celebrate the end of a successful term abroad and say their goodbyes over a delicious Italian meal.
Standard Housing: Student apartment
SAI student apartments are convenient, clean, and well equipped, with shared occupancy bedrooms (upgrade to private bedroom 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.
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.
Students must appear in person at the Italian Consulate to present their student visa application. Our Student Visa Office is available to assist students in getting ready for the appointment; SAI provides student visa consulting for all our students at no cost.
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About SAI
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