The Arezzo Physical Theater program offers Boston University College of Fine Arts undergraduate students the opportunity to study at the Accademia dell’Arte during the spring semester only. A rigorous conservatory-style performing arts school, Accademia dell’Arte fosters artistic development and exploration in interdisciplinary spaces where students are pushed to discover the full potential of their creativity. Young artists in this program get to work directly with traditional artistic sources which began and flourished in Europe. These young artists will take courses in movement, extended vocal techniques, and performance topics such as Clown and Commedia dell’Arte (Italian masked theatre). There is no prior language requirement, but Italian language courses are available. During their time in Italy, students live in Accademia dell’Arte-sponsored accommodations in the Villa Godiola Residence Halls.
Requirements & Considerations
Curriculum
Students at Accademia dell’Arte are provided intense training in physical disciplines, which serve to raise the student’s level of technical mastery and push the expressivity of the body and voice to their limits. They will also be expected to activate their own creative source, allowing them to innovate and experiment as co-inventors within European traditions. Students may also have the opportunity to see professional performances, as well as present their own work generated throughout the semester. Students are required to enroll in five courses.
Required Courses
Students enroll in the following five courses:
- CFA TH 314 Applied Skills Theatre I (3 credits)
- CFA TH 326 Performance Practices (3)
- CFA TH 328 Poetics Poetics I (3)
- CFA TH 330 Social Change and the Avant Garde (3)
- CAS IT 113/114 Beginning Italian Language I/II (3)
Housing & Student Services
Program Residence
- Accademia dell’Arte-sponsored accommodations in the Villa Godiola Residence Halls
- Double and triple rooms
- Private bathrooms
- Large rehearsal hall
- “Black box”-type theater space
- Internet point and wireless
- Large formal garden
- Enclosed grounds
- Meals provided on-site when classes are in session
Program Dates
- Spring Semester: late January to early May
Application Timeline
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Spring Semester
- Applications Open June 1*
- Applications Deadline October 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
