UGA Studies Abroad - Cortona, Italy
| Location | Cortona, Province of Arezzo, Tuscany |
| Sponsor | University of Georgia |
| Affiliated Host Institution | None |
| Begins - Ends | Spring:
February 1-April 30, 2008 Summer: June 6-August 10, 2008 Fall: August 29- November 21, 2008 |
| Duration | Semester: 13 weeks; Summer: 8 weeks |
| Deadline | Spring:
October 15, 2008 Summer: February 1, 2008 Fall: April 15, 2008 |
| Web Site | http://www.visart.uga.edu/cortona/ |
| Contact |
Mr. Rick Johnson, UGA Studies Abroad 257 West Broad. St., Studio #2 University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-4102 Phone: (706) 425-2900 Fax: (706) 425-2903 E-mail: Cortona@uga.edu |
| Curriculum | Studio Art (book arts/papermaking, ceramics, design, drawing, interior design, jewelry/metal work, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, scientific illustration and watercolor), Art History, Italian, Italian Culture. Special Note: All courses are not offered every semester; check specific semester of interest |
| Instruction |
Form: lecture, directed field study, studio, independent study, seminar Language of Instruction: English Participants attend classes with: mainly U.S. students and some other international students |
| Faculty | From: U.S.-sponsoring institution and other U.S. institutions |
| Qualifications |
Min. GPA: 2.5 overall; 3.0 in major Min. class level: rising junior Max. class level: graduate Language requirement: none Other: Studio majors present portfolio; Art History and other majors are asked to write an essay |
| Credit | Summer: Maximum: 9 undergraduate or graduate semester hours Semester: Minimum: 12 undergraduate or graduate semester hours; Maximum: 15 undergraduate or graduate semester hours |
| Estimated Cost |
Spring and fall: $9,670. Includes 12 semester hours of tuition, some fees, housing, some meals, excursions, study abroad insurance while with the program, ground transportation and other expenses - See contact. \ Summer: $7,640. Round-trip international airfare is NOT included; Group will meet in Italy. Students who are not residents of Georgia or do not attend a Georgia System University or College pay an additional $250.00. If you elect to stay more than one semester, you can realize a $500 reduction in cost. |
| Accommodation | Pensions, hotel, and/or residence halls. Arranged by sponsoring institution |
| Other Details | Began: 1970 Orientation: held in Italy for each session. Misc: Activities include excursions to Naples (summer), Rome Pompeii, Tivoli, Siena, Ravenna, Florence, Perugia, Assisi, Venice. Program alumni may be contacted |