Q&A about Italian Overseas Program of Bengbu College

Q: About Accademia di Belle Arti di Macerata
A: The College, established in December 1972, lies in the heart of central Marche, the hometown of the Italian Jesuit priest, Matteo Ricci, one of the founding figures of the Jesuit China Mission. The main campus sets around the Buonaccorsi Castle, an epitome of the classic Renaissance building, which provides a daily inspiration for the students there. The college currently enrolls about 1000 students, including 60 Chinese students. The college has a staff of 80 people and another 80 guest lecturers. Some of the graduates dedicate to teaching, and the others are employed by local business such as commercial design or media. Their works have earned a good reputation.
Degree courses to obtain the academic diploma level 2：The contemporary visual arts, Graphic art and Multimedia, Illustration, Graphic design, Fashion design, Light design Photography, Digital video, Museology, and Five-year restorers of cultural heritage.
Tuition: financed by the government
Register fee：EUR 900（varied according to different courses）

Q：About Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
A: Found in 1752, Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli is a university audience for the study of visual arts located in the district of San Giuseppe. The college is an active participant of the foreigner students exchange program in the framework of Europe. Famed for its artistic scenery, the campus is an ideal place for study visual art. Its courses feature the combination of both theory and practice to hone the skills that increase their employability. The college also is a renowned museum, collected thousands of rare items for exhibition including 500 oil paintings, more than 200 sketches and 70 sculptures. Currently, there are about 1500 students enrolled, including 70 Chinese students.
Degree courses：Painting, Graphic design and decoration, Sculpture, Stage design, Fashion design, Multimedia, Photography, and Restorers of modern artistic work.
Tuition: financed by the government
Register fee：EUR 600-800（varied according to different courses）

Q：Are the teachers qualified for teaching Italian in the Bengbu College?
A：The language program consists of two terms with 600 study hours. In the first term, Chinese teachers with overseas language teaching experience will undertake the program. Native speaker of Italian will advance their language ability in the second semester.

Q：After the completion of the language program in Bengbu College, will the students meet the requirements for application? If not, what will they do?
A：Based on several years’ experiences, students who have studied 300 hours of Italian will obtain A2 level, which is the requirement of applying for VISA. Another 300 hours study will help them to obtain B2 level, which is more than enough for the application of the college.
If the students fail to pass the language A2 test, they can further their study from July to December, 2013 and enroll in the language program of the university in Italian, which is from March to June, 2014. After the completion of the course in September, they then study for their majors. Generally, the passing percentage of the A2 test is 90%. For those who fail the test, they still are eligible for application in the second year for their choosing course. Therefore, this program is a guaranteed program for students who want to study art in Italian.

Q：What is the passing rate for VISA of this program? What will happen if the VISA application is rejected?
A：Based on several years’ experiences, the passing rate for VISA is 100%. If for some reasons that the students fail to apply for the VISA, we will assist students to apply for other international colleges.