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What makes this project special
Project Introduction
This program is an educational course at the Florence Design School for studying furniture design. Individual uniqueness is respected, and people want to express their own personalities. For that reason, even desks used for the same purpose can have various designs in shape, material, and functionality depending on the user's personality.
Furniture design is also a part of interior design. In the spaces we use—restaurants, offices, cafes, etc.—more than about 70% of the area is occupied by furniture. Furniture design plays a key role in designing interior spaces. Through this program you will learn how to design furniture that matches the characteristics and preferences of diverse consumers. You will study many furniture designs that carry Italian traditional methods or harmonize with contemporary culture, and participate in the process of designing and making furniture yourself.
Project Activities
1. This program isEnglishbased.
English proficiency requirement★★☆☆☆
Because the main activities are hands-on artistic production, participants can join the program with only basic English communication skills.
2.The furniture design program is a one-year course.
3. This program is at the master's level and requires a degree in interior design, architecture, or industrial design.
Furniture Design
- Students who complete the one-year course may go on to work at interior design firms, furniture design studios,
Architectural studios, etc.You can create the portfolio needed to get a job.
Semester 1
- Studio Design Course
This is the most important class in the Furniture Design master's program, and students attend it twice a week.
Through this class, students learn how to express the details of materials used in furniture design and broaden their perspective to create professional designs as designers.
- 3D Computer Modeling - Rhino
You can learn 3D modeling using the Rhino CAD program. By the end of the course, you'll have the theoretical and practical skills to create products with complex shapes using Rhino.
- Furniture Design
This class meets once a week. Students learn knowledge and skills related to furniture production processes, and through the final production stage they learn to manage and develop prototypes.
- 3D Computer Modeling - 3ds Max and V-Ray for 3D product modeling
This class teaches how to render 3D products modeled using the V-Ray program. Through V-Ray, you learn to use materials, lighting, and camera settings for rendering.
*Rendering means creating a 3D representation based on design drawings that depict how a furniture product—still in the planning stage and not yet commercialized—would look in reality, in order to anticipate its appearance.
- Art History
Study important artists of the 1300s Tuscan period in Italy. The course covers historical, social, and political events and analyzes their influence on artistic works. The class involves visiting museums or churches in Italy in person.
- Italian Language
This course teaches Italian using topics related to daily life, travel, and business. It allows you to continue studying the language.
Second Semester
- Studio Design
1학기에 진행되는 스튜디오 디자인 수업의 연장으로 진행됩니다.
하나의 주제를 가지고 독자적인 프로젝트를 진행하며, 교수진과 함께 프로젝트를 진행하게 됩니다.
학생들은 그들이 생각한 디자인 설계도와 디자인 프로젝트를 구현하기 위한 다양한 시도를 하고, 디자인 작업을 진행하게 됩니다. 자신의 디자인과정과 관련된 프로젝트를 반드시 진행하여 수업과정에서 그동안 배운 것을 바탕으로 복잡한 가구디자인을 구현해내는 능력을 입증해야합니다.
- History of Modern Italian Design
수업은 제품과 인테리어 디자인의 역사를 주제로 진행됩니다. 학생들은 예술, 건축과 패션 두 분야를 공부하고 두 분야의 비슷한 점을 발견을 통해, 광범위한 의미에서의 디자인에 대한 개념을 이해할 수 있게 됩니다.
이 수업을 통해 학생들은 역사적인 디자이너들의 작품을 좀 더 깊이있게 분석하는 것을 배울 수 있습니다.
이 수업은 이탈리아의 박물관 또는 교회를 직접 방문하며 진행되는 수업입니다.
- Learning the Development of Italian Art
본 수업은 이탈리안 예술이 지나온 과정에 대해서 배우게 됩니다. 1500년대의 이탈리안 예술을 주름 잡은 미켈란젤로와 매너리즘 운동과 관련된 예술역사를 배울 수 있습니다.
이탈리안 고전시대의 양식부터 반종교 개혁시대의 예술 양식까지 각 시대에 있어서 중요한 예술적인 발전을 이룬 예술 역사에 대해서 배우게 됩니다.
- Furniture Design
2학기의 수업은 가구디자인 분야를 좀 더 깊이있게 배우는 수업이 진행됩니다.
가구디자인의 공정과정에서 필요한 품질관리, 공정과정 계획하는 법, 제품의 비용과 제품을 관리하는 기술과 관련된 전문적인 경험을 쌓을 수 있습니다.
- Italian Language
일상적인 대화보다 보다 수준 높은 대화를 할 수 있는 언어를 배울 수 있습니다. 일과 관련된 대화와 비즈니스 토론과 같은 대화를 할 수 있는 언어 실력을 키우게 됩니다.
*Design museum visits
피렌체에는 예술작품을 전시해둔 박물관과 문화유적들이 있습니다. 학교 근처 내 궁전들, 교회, 박물관, 우피치 미술관등을 매주 방문하게 됩니다. 학생들은 밀라노 최대 규모의 가구 전시회 Salone Internazionale del Mobile, 도자기 전시 Cersaie 그리고 토스카 최고의 가구 공장 중 한 곳들을 방문하게 됩니다.
**디자인 박물관 견학은 한 학기당 별도로 약 150유로의 추가 비용을 별도로 지불해야합니다.
Those who find it difficult to participate in the long-term project can apply individually for a short-term course offered during the summer season.
Participants who wish to apply should contact us by email at koreagapyear@gmail.com.
About the Institution
The institution hosting this program is a design school located in the heart of Florence. Florence is filled with Renaissance-era works throughout the city. The design school offers easy access to museums related to artworks, making it an ideal place for students majoring in design to live and study art. It features eco-friendly interiors and a stylish atmosphere.
It also provides an environment that fosters creative inspiration through design.
The institution teaches design using a traditional Florentine curriculum so that students from various countries can study Italian design and art. The design faculty were born in Italy and trained in the traditional Italian design style. Faculty members are practitioners from architectural studios or furniture design firms, or hold doctoral degrees, enabling them to provide professional design education to students.
Accommodation Information
Participants are free to choose accommodation in the program area according to their personal preferences and budget.
For participants who have difficulty finding accommodation, Korea Gap Year will recommend accommodations (guesthouses/hotels, etc.) near the program location.
Accommodation Information
1. Homestay
A homestay allows international students to stay with an ordinary family in the host country and learn that country's culture and language. Living with the family, students can improve their language skills through communication and gain an understanding of the lifestyle, values, and cultural practices of the local people.
2. Guesthouse
A guesthouse is characterized by shared use of the kitchen, bathroom, and showers. Rooms may be assigned as 4-person rooms or 6- to 8-person rooms, with several people sharing a room. When traveling briefly to another country, travelers may stay in guesthouses to meet various other travelers, exchange stories, and share travel information during short encounters.
3. Shared Apartment
A shared apartment is a type of accommodation where about 5–6 international students rent a house together and live communally. Depending on the property's condition, you can choose a private room or share a room with one roommate. Unlike a homestay, it is not a family setting; residents share household tasks such as meals, cleaning, and laundry with their housemates. It has the advantage of allowing you to live with friends from many different countries.
Travel Information
Region:Italy, Florence
If Rome is Italy's administrative capital, Florence is considered the capital of art. The city itself is a work of art, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its buildings are preserved as cultural assets. World-famous artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli were born in Florence, were active there, or are known to have worked there.
Many travelers from around the world visit Florence to be inspired by the city. Florence is also well known as a filming location for the movie "Between Calm and Passion." The meeting of the protagonists, whose fates had diverged, takes place atop Florence's magnificent Duomo, conveying a beautiful sense of love to viewers. Florence is as romantic and beautiful as the romance shown in the film.
Top Destination #1 - The Duomo Cathedral
The Duomo Cathedral plays an important role as the meeting place for lovers who had been separated for ten years in the book "Between Calm and Passion" by a famous Japanese novelist, and it also served as a setting in the movie. The Duomo has no elevator installed to preserve the cathedral, so you must climb 500 steps by foot. However, once you reach the top of the dome-shaped roof, you can enjoy a view filled with red roofs across Florence, without any tall buildings.
Why not visit this place, where lovers pledge their love, with your partner?
Top Destination #2 - Uffizi Gallery
"Uffizi" is an Italian word meaning "offices." This building, now used as an art museum, was formerly used as Florence's administrative offices. The Medici family, who once ruled Florence, collected artists' works over about 200 years and used the building to display the artworks they had collected and commissioned; it later became a museum open to the public.
It houses collections of Renaissance paintings and is known as one of the world's leading art museums, attracting many art students, artists, and visitors.
Top Destination #3 - Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a beautiful area in southern Italy that was selected by Korean Air as one of the places to visit before you die. "Cinque Terre" means "five villages," consisting of five seaside villages connected by paths along the cliffs. Many travelers visit Cinque Terre to walk along the narrow paths. It is a small, unpretentious area where you can enjoy wandering through alleys and smelling the blue sea of southern Italy. If you climb the cliffs and reach the top via narrow paths, you can enjoy a scene of pastel-colored houses stacked on the cliff edge.
Who can participate
- Physically healthy adults aged 18 and older
- People who want to learn furniture design in Florence, the city of art
- People who want to see and learn Florence's furniture design firsthand
- People majoring in design who are preparing for employment in the design field
- People who want to live in the UNESCO-designated city of Florence
- People who want to learn something new with friends from different countries
- Open-minded people
Schedule and fees
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The participation period for this program isat least 1 year. The cost of this projectthe top of the current pagewhere you can easily check the detailed amounts by period and option. |
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* For popular projects, there may be no TO, soPlease apply promptly to secure your spot.
*If you are unable to pay in full,Pay a KRW 500,000 registration deposit.If you pay the remaining balance within two weeks, the process for confirming participation will proceed based on the date the registration fee was paid.This process will determine eligibility and available slots (TO). To participate on your preferred dates and duration, securing a spot quickly is important!(No refunds once participation is confirmed) *However, if the start date is approaching, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the circumstances. ■Early-bird discount andUrgent applicationInformation All gap year projects should follow standard processing and preparation periods; we recommend applying at least three months before the project start date.We recommend applying at least three months before the project start date.and,as a rule, applications should be submitted no later than two months before the start date.However, in unavoidable circumstances or if you urgently need to join a project, you can pay an additional fee for the urgent application service, and we will assist you with the fastest possible processing. *We assist with the fastest possible processing procedures, but there is inherently some time required for communication with local organizations and for confirming participation, and all procedures are conducted in the same manner as for regular participants.Participants who apply through the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the KoreaGapYear operations teamYou must do so. **Those who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early bird discount. ***The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries about the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
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-On-site program facilitation and training costs
-On-site orientation costs
- KoreaGapYear Overseas Experience Certificate
- Participation fee
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- Registration, placement, training, and project implementation costs
- Program application fee
- Participant dispatch processing costs
- Online orientation costs
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-Round-trip airfare - Visa issuance fee -Round-trip airport–accommodation pickup fee - Accommodation during the program - Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) during the program - Round-trip transportation between accommodation and program venue - Individual travel insurance fee - Other local living expenses |
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* Please book flights and transportation only after your participation is confirmed and your departure schedule is finalized.
Estimated costs
(Based on 1 week)
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Round-trip airfare (including taxes) |
Varies depending on the flight |
Approximately KRW 500,000–1,300,000 |
Not included |
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Visa fee |
Visa-free entry for 90 days (3 months) |
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Individual travel insurance fee |
Varies by insurer and coverage period |
Approximately KRW 35,000 |
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Local living expenses |
Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) during the stay |
Approximately 40,000 KRW expected |
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Airport fee |
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*Airfare may vary depending on the flight.
*Local living expenses are based on average estimates and may vary depending on participant preferences..
*Participant travel expenses and personal pocket money are separate.
●Note (Estimated local prices)
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Accommodation |
Per night |
Meal |
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Guesthouse |
Estimated around 30,000 KRW |
Local meal |
Estimated around 7,000 KRW |
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Hotel |
Estimated around 100,000 KRW |
Restaurant |
Estimated around 20,000 KRW |
*Estimated local prices are based on averages and may vary depending on participant preferences.
How to apply for the project
1. Apply on the website
After completing the application on the website, submit the participant application form.
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2. Fill out the application form
Complete and submit the participant application form/CV on the website.
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3. Pay the participation fee
Pay the program participation fee to proceed with the program with the local organization.
(After paying the participation fee, if the local organization refuses participation, the fee will be refunded 100% in full.)
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4. Participation confirmation: 5-7 days
It takes approximately 5-7 days to confirm participation.
(After confirmation, the person in charge will contact each participant individually by phone.)
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5. OnlineOrientation
After participation is confirmed, pre-departure preparations, a program briefing, and other paperwork will be conducted.
(Detailed information about the orientation will be provided by email.)
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6. Departure (Overseas)
Participants depart individually according to their schedule,' Florence, ItalyInternational Airport’Enter via.
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7. Local Orientation
The local coordinator will provide participants with an overall briefing on the program, including activities and precautions,
A local orientation will be conducted on adapting to local life (accommodation and meals) and safety issues.
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8. Program Start
Participants will begin the program on the schedule they requested when applying.
Program dates and length of stay are independent. After the program ends, participants may travel independently in the host country.
* Please book airfare and transportation only after your project participation is confirmed and your departure schedule is finalized.
Important Notes
1. This program3 to 4 months It is best to apply with that amount of lead time.
2. A passport with at least 6 months' validity beyond the program activity period is required.
3. No refunds will be issued for personal reasons after the program is confirmed.
4. Participants are considered to have agreed to the Gap Year refund policy upon applying for the project.
5. This project follows a
6. Project schedules and contents may change depending on local conditions (transportation, weather changes, etc.) or the circumstances of the local organization, and may be reduced or modified if unavoidable.
7. This project is operated by a project operator partnered with Korea Gap Year. Therefore, responsibility for actual operation lies with the local project organization.
8. Overseas travel safety information: The travel alert levels operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are divided into four stages—Exercise Caution / Reconsider Travel / Recommend Evacuation / Do Not Travel—and detailed information is available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "Overseas Safety Travel" site (www.0404.go.kr ) where you can find detailed information.
9. Please book airline tickets and transportation only after your project participation has been confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule. We provide individual guidance regarding the itinerary after participation is confirmed.
* Visa information
Italy can be visited without a visa. Tourist stays are permitted for up to 90 days per visit.
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