Description

This unique 5-week publishing program constitutes a full term of interdisciplinary, cross-cultural study with total immersion in the local cultures of the eastern Sicilian coast and Florence. Students and program leaders travel together as a community of scholars in Sicily seven days a week for two full weeks to collect and research travel photography and writing. Participants return to Florence for a three week academic session to refine the research that will be used to create a travel guide based on cultural exploration through the five senses. By the end of the academic and field experience, students will produce a book which will be published by Ingorda-Florence Campus, the University Press of Palazzi - Florence Association for International Education.

Credit Load
* 12 total credits, earned over two weeks in Sicily and 3 weeks in Florence

Program Details and Academic Course Work:

* Travel Research in Sicily (2 weeks)
* DI PH ID 180 Introduction to Digital Photography (45 lecture hours - 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits)
* LS SO CP 210 Cultural Perspectives (30 lecture hours + 90 hours lab/field work - 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits)
* Post Travel / Production Session in Florence (3 weeks)
* CP PU PB 310 Professional Book Production (45 hours - 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits)
* DI PH PD 250 Introduction to Illustration Photography and Design (45 hours - 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits credits)

Highlights

The academic context of this program is realized largely through formal lectures, independent study and group work. Thus, during a study-abroad term of this nature, much of the learning happens experientially. Students will succeed to the extent that they focus clearly on their own learning outcomes, guided by the program objectives & instructors. By the end of the study-abroad term, students should have a comprehensive understanding of the geo-politics, history, religions, and cultures including art and literature of the areas visited. Students will have gained new insights into their own worldview and personal identity.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Photography

Cost in US$:

USD8,500

Program Fees Include:

Courses and educational activities, accommodation, transportation for all site visits in Sicily, some meals during travel study in Sicily, internet services in school facilities, student services, extracurricular activities, use of the FUA library and GYM in Florence.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15-20

Application Process Involves

• Written Application