Creative Summer Camp

The Creative Summer Camp is designed for young international and Italian students who want to enjoy the unforgettable experience of staying in the Eternal City while studying painting, design, photography and art history at one of Rome’s most prestigious Academies of Fine Arts and Communication.

DURATION > 2 WEEKS

LANGUAGE > ENGLISH

WHEN > 22 JUNE – 3 JULY
6 – 17 JULY 2026

CAMPUS > ROME

Experience the Eternal City

The programme combines drawing lessons, with an introduction to artistic and gestural drawing and the composition of the human figure; painting, exploring painting materials and techniques, image simplification and abstract synthesis; design, with a workshop dedicated to sustainability; and photography, with an introduction to photographic language and techniques.

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The programme also includes a schedule of guided visits to some of Rome’s most significant locations: museums, ancient and modern monuments, artisan workshops and street food kitchens.

For summer 2026, RUFA offers two Summer Camp sessions: from 22 June to 3 July and from 6 to 17 July. Both will follow the same programme.

At the end of the course, participants who have attended at least 80% of the lessons will receive a certificate of attendance, which may be used for the possible recognition of 2 CFA academic credits.

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Course type: group – in person
Participants: Max 20
Attendance: Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm and from 9 am to 3 pm
Duration: 60 hours
Cost: €1,250.00
Requirements/materials: for the photography course, students are invited to bring their own smartphone; for the drawing/painting module, their own sketchbook, pencils, brushes and basic set of acrylic paints.
Language: English. A B1/B2 level of English is required to take part in the course.
Lecturers: Fabrizio Dell’Arno, Agnese Angelini, Meltem Eti Proto, Alessandro Carpentieri
Campus: RUFA – Via Benaco 2 – Rome and Via Degli Ausoni 7/A-Rome

FIRST SESSION

22 June – 3 July 2026

SECOND SESSION

6-17 July 2026

ART – FROM ITALIAN BAROQUE TO INFORMAL ART
The three-day programme offers a complete immersion in fundamental and advanced drawing and painting techniques. Practical skills will be developed through the study of the human figure, exploring Baroque art and an experimental approach to painting based on the theory of Informal Art. Each day will include theoretical lessons and practical workshops, followed by a review and peer-to-peer sharing of students’ work.

DESIGN – DESIGN YOUR CITY
The module aims to combine the idea of the city with elements of the participants’ identities. The course offers the experience of creating personal urban concepts while discussing how the city is perceived, how cities have developed and what a sustainable city is. In this module, participants will work together to build their own futuristic city in three dimensions.

PHOTOGRAPHY – A DIGITAL PORTFOLIO OF YOUR ROME
The workshop introduces students to the language of photography and audiovisual media by exploring their fundamental elements. Throughout the programme, participants will examine aspects such as light management, composition of forms, the meaning of content and storytelling techniques through images. The course combines theoretical classroom lessons with practical outdoor activities. At the end, participants will have the opportunity to create a digital portfolio containing the photographs produced during the activities.

ART HISTORY, DESIGN AND ITALIAN STYLE
Through a series of experiential visits around the city of Rome, students will explore the richness and treasures of the Eternal City, addressing topics related to art history, local crafts and ateliers, Italian food and modern art.
Materials: RUFA will cover admission fees for the museums selected for the Art History, Design and Italian Style course.

JANUARY

24/01/2026
31/01/2026

FEBRUARY

07/02/2026
14/02/2026
21/02/2026
28/02/2026

MARCH

07/03/2026
14/03/2026
21/03/2026
28/03/2026

Possible make-up dates*

11/04/2026
18/04/2026

*“Make-up dates” are additional dates offered by RUFA if any scheduled date is cancelled due to circumstances attributable to the lecturer, the Academy or force majeure. No make-up sessions are provided in the event of student absences.

ART
Fabrizio dell’Arno

DESIGN Meltem Eti Proto

PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMMAKING Alessandro Carpentieri

ART HISTORY, DESIGN AND ITALIAN STYLE Agnese Angelini

RUFA Winter-Summer Course Students and Alumni: -10% Very Early Bird by 31 December – 15% Early Bird by 28 February: – 10% Course/group/family package: contact [corsibrevi@unirufa.it](mailto:corsibrevi@unirufa.it) Participants who, after completing the course, enrol in a First- or Second-Level Academic Diploma Programme will receive a 10% reduction on the annual tuition fee for the first year of attendance.

RUFA has established several agreements with facilities providing housing services. For further information, please contact [corsibrevi@unirufa.it](mailto:corsibrevi@unirufa.it)