Summer abroad courses are offered in England, France, and Italy. To register for a summer study abroad course, students must first contact the professor teaching the course for an interview in person or by phone. The student is also required to obtain the professor's signature of approval for acceptance. In addition to the steps above, non-FIT students must submit a transcript of all college work, a brief statement regarding their interest in the course, and an academic recommendation to FIT's Office of International Programs.

Summer programs are offered for academic credit, students are required to pay tuition charges, air travel and accommodation program costs.

Summer 2009 Application Deadline October 15.

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AC 424: Marketing Communications: An Int'l Perspective

LONDON
Study public relations by combining course work and internship with London companies.

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Prof. Roberta Elins

$3,400 plus tuition
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CL 131: Fashion in France and Italy

PARIS/MILAN/COMO/VENICE/FLORENCE/ROME
Compare fashion in France and Italy, with visits to couture and ready to wear houses, museums, etc. Apply Now!

Prof. TBD

$5,200 plus tuition
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CM 351: European Cosmetics and Fragrance Industry

PARIS
Students study cosmetics and fragrances marketing from the European perspective.

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Prof. John Simone

$4,200 plus tuition
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FM 226: International Buying and Marketing

LONDON/PARIS/FLORENCE/ROME
Students, under faculty supervision, visit principal European cities to study the factors involved in fashion marketing and the international customer’s attitudes about fashion. Discussions involve methods, practices, and reasons for importation and exportation. Students are expected to complete written assignments. Apply Now!

Prof. TBD

$5,190 plus tuition
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FM 491: Summer Internship, Fashion Merchandising in London

LONDON
A summer internship in a London-based merchandising company. Scheduled for a minimum of 120 hours from the end of May through June. Includes three 3-hour classes based at FIT prior to departure, as well as three seminars in London. Completion of daily journal, oral presentation, and written report are required. Applications must be submitted in the fall semester prior to acceptance into the program. Apply Now!

Prof. Gary Wolf

$3,600 plus tuition
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FR 132: French in Paris (Pre-Req. FR112 or Equivalent)

PARIS
FR132 provides opportunity for total immersion in French and for developing an awareness of the people, culture, and history of Paris and France. Continuation of the practice, development, and use of the basic spoken and written structures of contemporary French. Emphasis is placed on immediate active use of the language as an instrument of communication. Apply Now!

Prof. Nicole Ruimy

$3,800 plus tuition
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FS 411: Fabric Styling in Italy

FLORENCE/MILAN/COMO/PRATO/SIENA
Students visit mills, design studios, and markets to learn design research methods.
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Prof. TBD

$3,882 plus tuition
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FT 525: Fashion & Textiles Studies & Museum Practice Abroad

PARIS
This course provides students in the M.A. Program in Fashion & Textiles Studies, and other graduate students and post-graduates with approval of the department chair, with international perspectives on their field. Students will visit every important public collection and temporary exhibition in Paris and some private foundations and dealers, and benefit from special tours and gallery talks. Apply Now!

Prof. TBD

$3,500 plus tuition
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HA 227: Archaeological Excavation in Israel

ISRAEL
Join an international team of scholars and students in the excavation of a four-thousand-year-old city and learn about archaeological techniques and the history, architecture and art of the ancient eastern Mediterranean world. Apply Now!

Prof. Celia Bergoffen

$2,950 plus tuition
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ID 226: Decorative Arts, Architecture, and Interior Design

ROME
This cultural class focuses on the development of the major styles of design and decoration from the Etruscan Period through the Baroque. This course will be composed of lectures, seminars, field studies, and tours. Apply Now!

Prof. TBD

$4,800* plus tuition
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IL 261: The Italian Way, Lessons from the Masters for Our Time

FLORENCE
Painting and Drawing in Florence, museum visits and field studies. Apply Now!

Prof. Salvatore Catalano

$3,200 plus tuition
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IT 132: Italian in Florence (Pre-Req. IT112 or Equivalent)

FLORENCE
Opportunity is provided for total immersion in Italian and for developing an awareness of the people, culture, and history of Florence and Italy. Students review, develop, and expand use of the basic spoken and written structures of contemporary Italian. Emphasis is placed on immediate and active use of the language as an instrument of communication. Field trips fulfill the lab component of this course. (G8: Foreign Language) Apply Now!

Prof. Isabella Bertoletti

$3,400 plus tuition
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MW 271: International Comparative Design

NEW YORK/PARIS/COMO/MILAN
This course will enable students to increase their ability to analyze trends, colors, fabrications, and apparel details from three international fashion hubs: New York, Paris and Milan.

Students will learn how to conduct primary design research required for the development of a structured contemporary fashion collection. They will then travel to Paris and Como/Milan, to gather additional source and market information, and complete the research for their final presentation with the collaboration of their FIT professor and a professor of Milan Politecnico University.

This course is open to Fashion Design, Menswear, Accessories and FMM students or with the approval of Professor Blackman. Apply Now!
 

Prof. Mark Blackman

PH 119: International Photographic Study and Practice

COMO/MILAN/FLORENCE
This basic elective photography course focuses on the photographic image within a global environment. Students explore cultural themes and develop an understanding of digital photographic techniques including the proper use of digital cameras, managing digital files and sharing images via an image sharing website.

The photography department of FIT is offering its first study abroad course in northern Italy. The class will be based in Como with easy access to the splendor of Lake Como and the cosmopolitan energy of Milan. FIT is partnering with Politecnico di Milano for the class. The Politecnico di Milano has state-of-the-art photography facilities that include shooting studios and digital labs. Apply Now!
 

Prof. Ron Amato

SD 211: Surface Design Research in Paris (Pre-Req. HA 112)

PARIS
Learn extensive design research while abroad in Paris; through on-site visits to museums, libraries, stores, design studios, galleries and trend forecasting companies. Research an area of design interest for hard and/or soft product. Students are required to keep a journal/ sketchbook, give a weekly oral presentation of their researched material and write a paper about the projected outcome of their research. Apply Now!

Prof. Eric Ramirez

SP 122: Spanish Conversation in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
(Pre-Req. SP112 or Equivalent)

SPAIN
Provides an opportunity for total immersion in Spanish and for developing an awareness of the people, customs, and cultures of Spain. Continuation of the practice, development, and use of the basic spoken and written structures of contemporary Spanish. Emphasis is placed on immediate active use of the language. Field trips will fulfill the lab component of this course. (G8: Foreign Language) Apply Now!

Prof. Pilar Blanco

Application Instructions & Payment Details

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Summer 2009 Application Deadline October 15.
 

* Dates and cost estimates are based on summer 2008 and will vary depending upon airline/accommodation quotes or currency fluctuations. Program Costs include airfare, accommodation, and ground transportation if applicable.