Studio Arts College International (SACI) is more than an opportunity to study abroad in the birthplace of the Renaissance: it’s an experience you will carry with you, in your career and throughout your life.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), SACI offers a wide range of innovative, hands-on graduate and undergraduate programs in traditional and contemporary studio arts, design, conservation, art history, and Italian language and culture.
Surrounded by the great masterpieces of another age and a lively community of contemporary artists, studying at SACI is not only an opportunity to discover what came before you, but to be part of a vibrant culture that is overflowing with artistic life.Orientation
SACI Orientation
Since most of you will have traveled for many hours during the night before reaching Italy, the first thing you'll want to do when you arrive in Florence is to get settled into your apartment, meet your roommates, and get some rest. Later in the day, you may want to venture out and explore your neighborhood. You will find a map in your housing packet that indicates the location of supermarkets, pharmacies, and SACI buildings.
Orientation Schedules
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Fall 2020 Orientation
Friday, September 4th
Virtual Meeting for all students (see Zoom link sent via email).
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Welcome Back
SACI President Steven Brittan and SACI Dean Leo Rowland)4:30 pm – 4:50 pm – Registration and Course Related Issues
SACI Assistant Dean & Registrar Elizabeth Johnso4:50 pm – 5:10 pm – Technology Use
SACI Dean Leo Rowland5:10 pm – 5:30 pm - Social Outreach/Health and Safety
SACI Director of Housing & Student Affairs Daniela Barbato5:30 pm – 6.30 pm – Program Directors Meet with their Students
Each MFA Program Director will set up a virtual meeting with all students in their program to give an overview presentation of plans for the Fall semester and the academic year as well as answer any questions.
Sunday, September 6th
For students in Florence.
7:00 pm – Aperitivo Reception
This event will be an opportunity for SACI MFA students, Program Directors, MFA Seminar faculty, and Senior Administrators to celebrate the start of the semester (and hopefully watch a beautiful sunset!) just a few steps away from the breathtaking Piazzale Michelangelo.
Note: In case of rain or bad weather, this event may have to be rescheduled. Should this be the case, we will inform you via email.
Monday, September 7th
For students in Florence. Meet at Palazzo Maidoff, Via Sant’Egidio 14
This meeting is mandatory for all students based in Florence this term.
10:00 am – Health & Safety and Covid Prevention Rules in SACI facilities
SACI Director of General Administration Anne Châtellier Pellegrini and SACI Health and Safety Officer, IT Manager, Facilities Manager Nicola Pianiri10:30 am - Practical Aspects of Student Life in Florence
SACI Director of Housing & Student Affairs Daniela Barbato11:00 am - Studio Walk-Through and Set-Up
Each Program Director with their group of studentsSACI reserves the right, in case of new COVID-19 restrictions in Italy, to make changes to the above schedule.