Summer study abroad opportunity in Italy

The Disegno Italia summer program is a 4-week, faculty-led study abroad program. The first two weeks are spent in Tuscany in a small town near Florence. The final two weeks are spent in Milan, the design capital of Italy.

As a result of this study abroad program, students will:

• Develop an understanding of Italian society and culture.
• Develop “survival” knowledge of Italian language, or speaking/listening skills if they have previous background.
• Develop an understanding of local culture, art, architecture, and history, and the connection to design solutions/opportunities, through field trips in central and northern Italy.
• Develop an understanding of the many cultural and design business resources in Milan as a result of guided and independent field trips.
• Apply Italian design theory and practice to the development and communication of a specific design topic.
• Enhance their understanding of art and design from a global perspective.

Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Interested students will need to write a short essay (250-500 words) and submit and application. A non-refundable deposit is due on or before January 22, 2010. The application review process will begin on January 15th. For an application visit http://internationalprograms.wvu.edu/faculty_led_programs/summer_2010/su10_italy_disegno_italia
To learn more about the program visit http://designabroad.wvu.edu/disegno_italia or http://artanddesign.wvu.edu/international_programs/disegno_italia