Description

Participants of diverse backgrounds and artistic ability will combine working in situ in diverse venues in historic Venice. Venice Architectural Sketchbook is designed to fully integrate the learning experience and creative process. This program combines the historic and contemporary context of the locations with the development of the creative process and refining technique and style. Students are encouraged to view their sketchbook as a visual journal and add to it as they see fit to reflect their personal experience. At the close of the program, students will present their impressions and reflections on their work and the neighborhood work sites. Participation and interaction are fundamental both to individual and collective student growth and success during the course.

Admission requirements: Introductory courses are intended for students at all levels of experience, including absolute beginners. No specific skills are required. Applicants should also show curiosity, passion and motivation.

Highlights

Topics covered: Venetian cultural and architectural history, conservation and environmental issues unique to Venice, architecture as a subject, drawing materials and techniques, sketching in situ "en plein air", use of critique in the learning process and artistic development, creation of a drawing portfolio.

Level: Introductory

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

Diploma/Certification

Subject Areas

• Architecture
• Visual Arts

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

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Application Process Involves

• Written Application

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design's Mission Statement

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a design school that attracts students from over 90 different countries to its one and three year/four undergraduate, masters courses and advanced training. The school was born in 1966 to the intuition of its President Francesco Morelli. Through time, it has become a 100% Made in Italy international network of excellence, operating in the fields of training and research, in the disciplines of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management. The school is spread around twelve cities: (Milan, Turin, Venice,Cagliari, Florence, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing and Shanghai). Every year more than 1800 foreign students enroll in its courses, mainly coming from Europe, Central and South America and East Asia. The school offers more than 500 courses in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Year Founded

1966