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Design in Sicily - UofM Summer Study Program
Use the coastal town of Siracusa, Sicily, as inspiration and context for your design courses. Engage in the process with local and international designers through intensive workshops, observe the Italian workforce, and delve into the Italian culture as an intern at a local company. Known for its unique blend of cultures, especially in the arts, architecture, and food, Sicily is a fascinating sum...
Use the coastal town of Siracusa, Sicily, as inspiration and context for your design courses. Engage in the process with local and international designers through intensive workshops, observe the Italian workforce, and delve into the Italian culture as an intern at a local company. Known for its unique blend of cultures, especially in the arts, architecture, and food, Sicily is a fascinating summer place. With historical influences from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and many more, it is a location unlike any other. The city of Siracusa, where the program is based, is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the outstanding Greek, Roman, and Baroque monuments, archaeological sites, and architecture. Spend the summer using your design skills to create images of this beautiful...
Program Highlights
Engage in the design process with local and international designers as well as fellow students from a wide range of design backgrounds.
Participate in the Italian Design Studio to use Siracusa as your classroom.
Take 6–8 credits in the summer.
Live in furnished apartments with 4–8 other students in the program.
Take several full-day excursions to other parts of Sicily.
Quick Details
- Italy
- Summer
- Design
- Italian
- American
Program Details
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Locations
- Italy
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Design
- Italian
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Academic Credit
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Qualifications & Experience
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Other
- Written Application
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