Summer Art Program in Italy. The three-and-a-half week course will travel throughout Italy with classes held on location in major museums, churches, monuments and archeological sites. The class will travel to Rome, Florence, Siena, Assisi, San Gimignano, and Venice to explore Classical, Byzantine, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern art. To view the 2015 program itinerary, click here.
Exploring Art
Applications
Spring 2018
Application Opens: TBA
Program Dates
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- Program DatesMay 15 - June 8, 2017
- Academic Program
All students will register for HER-H 497, "Exploring Art in Italy" for three credits of Art History. This course meets requirements for Art History, Fine Arts, and Art Education majors and counts as elective credit for other majors.
Students have the option of registering for an additional three credits of Studio Art, HER-R 311 or HER-R 511 (depending on the student's status). Students registering for the additional three credits will complete more extensive studio assignments upon return from Italy.
The available coursework is particularly suited for, but not necessarily limited to, the following academic interests: Fine Arts-History, Fine Arts-Studio, Art & Design, Arts Administration, Applied Art, Education, Classics, and Museum Studies.
- Additional Information
For more information, please contact Jennifer Lee or Anita Giddings.
All information is subject to change. This site is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. The Office of International Affairs reserves the right to change or discontinue a program at will. Please contact our office if you have a disability and need assistance or special arrangements.
- HousingStudents will stay in shared rooms in inexpensive hotels and nice hostels. Most of these hotels will include breakfast and are located near public transportation or major sites of interest.
- Program Eligibility
You may apply if you:
All applicants must meet IUPUI’s minimum standard eligibility requirements. Additional requirements for this program include:
- Minimum cumulative GPA- 2.75
- Students from any IU school are eligible to participate. The order of preference will be: Current Herron students, IUPUI students, students from other IU campuses.
- All students are required to list contact information for a faculty or professional reference.
- Student must have completed 6 hours art history coursework or have equivalent experience approved by the faculty members.
Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant.
Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.