We have anywhere from 10 to 50 students for each of our programs. Given the size of this community, cooperation from each member is necessary if the program is to function smoothly.

Our semester program is an ensemble-oriented, conservatory-style study abroad program committed to providing quality performing arts training for young artists who want to focus on their craft. We look for students who are passionate about physical theatre, music and dance, dedicated to their craft, and who understand the commitment, self-discipline and professional approach necessary to create and maintain quality artistry. As a member of this artistic collective, you are expected to participate in a pro-active and positive way to overall academic, residential and social aspects of life here. Our program requires a special commitment on the part of every individual member. Class Frequency: You will be working roughly 6 – 7 hour days, 5 days per week, with occasional evening sessions. Because of our conservatory-style training program, the in-class hours are probably longer than you would be used to in your home university. Weekends: Weekends are generally free, but we might need to schedule workshops on a Saturday or Sunday. If that happens we try to compensate for these particularly demanding periods of study by adding an extra rest day during the week; however, given that we are collaborating with artists who lead very full independent artistic careers, we have to work around their availability. *Please note, the above information may differ slightly between Physical Theatre and Dance programs due to the separate curriculum, instructors and schedules.

Our summer intensives give students the rare opportunity to work and study in a community with shared interests where exploring, sharing and reflecting provide the basis of personal development. You will be exposed to the natural wonders of Tuscany, masters of the Renaissance and centuries old cultures embedded inside Arezzo’s walls. Class frequency: You will be in class Monday through Friday. Accademia dell’Arte Summer Program: Learning Tuscany will also go to Florence for a day excursion. Weekends: Weekends are generally free. *Please note, the above information may differ slightly between Summer Physical Theatre Intensive, Art and Activism and Accademia Summer Program: Learning Tuscany due to separate curriculum, instructors and schedules.

You will be emailed an academic handbook two months prior to the beginning of the program you’re enrolled into.

You will be issued a letter grade for each course. Accademia dell’Arte does not issue pass/fail evaluations. If your home institution offers this option, you will need to communicate with the appropriate individuals at your school that you will be receiving a letter grade and will be responsible for understanding your home institution’s grading scale regarding translation of letters to the pass/fail option.

Students are responsible for understanding the credit transfer system that relates to his or her home institution. Accademia dell’Arte will assist in any way possible to ease credit transfer issues, but it is up to students to communicate this need to the academic coordinator as soon as possible,

Accademia dell’Arte is affiliated with Hendrix College and therefore aligns itself with Hendrix’s guidelines for assessment. The grading system is divided into five letter grades: A, B, C, D and F (Fail). There are no + or – moderations possible.

Once Hendrix College has accepted the grading proposed by the Accademia, a transcript will be issued and sent to the appropriate department at your home institution.

Students participating for credit will not be allowed to drop a course. If a student chooses to no longer participate in a course, a letter grade will be issued that reflects this choice.