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Architectural Drawing in Rome. June 15 – July 7, 2011 Interior Architecture – Ohio University. ISA Housing – Apartments in Trastevere. Partnership – International Studies Abroad. ISA provides assistance with: Housing 24/7 access Travel to distant destinations
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Architectural Drawing in Rome • June 15 – July 7, 2011 • Interior Architecture – Ohio University
Partnership – International Studies Abroad ISA provides assistance with: • Housing • 24/7 access • Travel to distant destinations • Itinerary, planning, group tickets for many trips • Access to classroom space • 24/7 assistance in emergency situations
Artist, designer, and educator • Focus on architecture as a reflection of a society’s cultural and philosophical ideas. • Currently at Skyline Design in Chicago, a decorative architectural glass studio and manufacturer. • Design development & brand managing the 2009 Neocon Gold award winning Botanica ™ Collection to • Sales and marketing for the New York A & D community. • Works closely with such firms as Gensler, NBBJ, Perkins & Will, and Cannon Design. • History, Classical Studies and Art History (BA) from Loyola University at Chicago, • Spent time at Loyola’s John Felice Rome Center studying Roman and Etruscan Art and Architecture and Italian. • MFA in Studio Art from Northwestern University, • Taught Foundations for Interiors at Harrington College of Design, including Chicago Architectural History and 3D Design. Christine Mekhitarian Assistant Director
Architectural Drawing in Rome Course Offerings: • ARTI 392: Interior Architecture Study Abroad 6 hours – Studio/Seminar • ARTI 480: History of Furniture & Interiors I 3 hours – Lecture • ART 497: Independent Study 3 hours – Studio/Seminar All students register for a total of 9 hours
Curriculum • Focused studio time, informed by readings, presentations & discussions. • Daily structure: • Given readings and resources for each site visited. • Discussion of the site, with emphasis on architecture, materials, and space as related to history and culture • Studio time at the site. Emphasis on hand drawing media, complimented with digital tools.
Studio Curriculum Caroline Maudit: An Architect in Italy, p. 26
Timeline • Ancient Rome (with Etruscan references) • Trips: Herculaneum & Hadrian’s Villa • Medieval Italy • Trip: Assisi • Renaissance Rome • Baroque Rome • Neoclassic Rome • 20th Century Rome
Hadrian’s Villa - Tivoli Student Watercolour: Allison Schmid
Assisi – Church of St. Francis
The Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica
Architectural Drawing in Rome • June 15 – July 7, 2011 • Interior Architecture – Ohio University
Architectural drawinG in rome Study abroad summer 2011
Program offered jointly by ohio university and international studies abroad • Program staff:Professor Vince Wojtas • Christine Mekhitarian • ISA staff in Rome, Andrea Di Carlo • Lori Lammert in Education Abroad • http://www.studiesabroad.com/ • http://www.studiesabroad.com/programs/country/italy/city/rome/viewCityStaff/200
HOW TO APPly • Apply online at http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/. You can get to this page from www.ohio.edu/educationabroad - click Apply Now! • Deadline: March 4, 2011 • Requirements: • Two academic references • Essay describing your goals for the program (1-2 pages) • Digital portfolio (on a CD) demonstrating drawing abilities– submit to Professor Wojtas. • Interview required. • Minimum GPA: 3.0
Post-application steps • If you don’t have a passport, apply as soon as possible • Interview • Nomination process • Accepting your nomination • Registration with ISA and medical clearance form for ISA • Orientation • Education Abroad requirements • Health information form; request for accommodation if applicable • HTH health insurance • Registration with US embassy • Copy of US passport and flight itinerary to Professor Wojtas • ISA requirements • Travel Responsibility & Release • Code of Conduct • Medical History • Health Clearance. • You will be working with both Ohio University and ISA as it is a jointly-offered program, and must complete important paperwork and requirements for both entities!
Cost and payment deadlines • Student Budget Worksheet • Tuition, program fee, and administrative fee will be billed to your OAK account June 10. • Program deposit of $500 will be due March 28. • Passport ($140) should be purchase immediately (available at www.travel.state.gov). • During spring quarter, you will need to purchase round-trip airfare and any medical bills associated with medical clearance form, and required and recommended immunizations and vaccinations.
Funding your trip • Program-specific scholarship – Due March 4 • Summer Travel Grant – Due Feb. 21 - http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/Students/TravelGrant.html • Other funding opportunities: http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/Students/scholarship.html.