SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DEPART U.S.: Saturday, June 3 ARRIVE : Sunday, June 4 INTRODUCTION TO – SUMMER 2017 DEPART ITALY: Saturday, June 17

In June 2017, you will have the opportunity to learn about Italian fashion in the beautiful city of Florence. This renaissance city is located in magnificent Tuscany, which is noted for its historical monuments. Besides learning about Italian fashion, you will want to see these wonderful sites in addition to enjoying delicious Italian cuisine. Florence is the perfect place to study the work of designers such as Ferragamo, Gucci, and Roberto Capucci as you visit museums and boutiques. You will enjoy seeing Roberto Cavalli’s atelier, and when you visit the textile capital of Prato, you will learn about the quality of Italian fabrics and why they are so popular throughout the world. The artisan neighborhoods and the districts of small manufacturing are unique to Florence. You will understand why this infrastructure of the “clothing system” has developed so efficiently. After this class, you will realize the global impact for the Italian apparel industry today and changes occurring within that industry.

PROGRAM INCLUDES: PROGRAM FEES: COURSE DESCRIPTION:

• Housing is centerally located shared apartments Based on an enrollment of 15-19 participants, the fee FASH 381: Introduction to Italian Fashion 2.5 units within the historical center of Florence (typically per person is $2,950. Preparation: Eligibility for READ 836 and ENGL 836; with four–six students sharing a two or three bed- or ENGL 847 or ESL 400. This fee does not include airfare, a $125 refundable room apartment. Wireless access is available. damage deposit, optional insurance upgrades, This course is an introduction to the Italian • Orientation program on-site in Florence. passport or visa fees if applicable, meals other than those Fashion Industry and the changes occurring in the 21st century. Students will analyze designers, fabrics, and • Use of the wireless-enabled AIFS Student Center listed, personal expenses, any SMCCCD tuition or manufacturing techniques and the implications for and access to the AIFS Program Coordinator for administrative fees, textbooks, additional field trips global fashion. Fashion as a form of Italian art will be information, personal advising/counseling and or excursions required by the SMCCCD faculty and studied through field trips and guest speakers. 24-hour emergency contact service. anything not specified.

• Four lectures by local guest speakers on Florentine An optional meal plan consisting of 10 vouchers for and Italian fashion. either lunch or dinner in local trattoria is available DEADLINE TO APPLY IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, for $175. 2017 • Guided visit to local artisan workshops. These fees are guaranteed not to change as a result of • Guided visit to Roberto Cavalli or similar with a fluctuations in the $ exchange rate. fashion expert. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Supinda Sirihekaphong • Entrance to Pitti Immagine fashion week. International Program Manager • Entrances to the Ferragamo Museum, Gucci OPTIONAL TRANSPORTATION [email protected] Museum, Roberto Capucci Museum and the PACKAGE: 650-306-3440 Costume Gallery at Palazzo Pitti. Professor Ronda Chaney Fashion Department • Day trip to the textile capital, Prato, including An optional Transportation Package is available, [email protected] entrance to the textile museum and group lunch. consisting of round-trip airfare between San Francisco and Florence and round-trip transfers overseas 650-306-3370 • Day trip to including entrance to Armani/ between the airport and housing for $975. Mandatory www.canadacollege.edu/studyabroad Silos. additional U.S. government- and airline-imposed • Cooking class. departure taxes, fees and fuel surcharges of $689 (sub- ject to change) will be billed separately. • Farewell dinner. • Official police registration fees. • Medical and Program Fee Refund Insurance policy.