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SUMMER SESSION Florence, ITALY: Drawing or Painting Summer 2010 Faculty Director Tentative Program Dates Application Deadline
INTRODUCTION - FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR(S) - ACADEMICS INTRODUCTIONProgram Description and Location
The MU International Center and the Department of Art sponsor this Summer Faculty-Led study abroad program, hosted by the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. Professor Mark G. Langeneckert will lead a four-week program that is open to all students and offers MU credit. In Florence students who choose to study drawing or painting will be provided with individual instruction, demonstrations, and group critiques. Explore the beauty and history of the Renaissance under the unique blue of the Florentine sky - painting, sketching, taking photographs, or creating designs inspired by the magnificent surroundings. Picture yourself immersed in the splendor and culture of Florence visiting museums housing some of the greatest artworks of Western Civilization, lingering in splendid Renaissance and Baroque churches, villas and palazzos, venturing out to other beautiful sites and cities such as Pisa, Venice and Rome. Program datesJune 1 - June 30, 2010 FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR(S)University of Missouri faculty member, Mark Langeneckert, MU Department of Art, will accompany the students to Florence. Professor Langeneckert has experience leading MU summer programs in Florence, and will be a great asset to the program. Faculty-Led Programs enrich the study abroad experience as well as the MU campus by providing students opportunities to study other cultures and disciplines in depth while gaining new perspectives on our own society. Faculty leaders serve as mentors, role-models, and resources, as students explore their host institution and country. "The experience of Florence brings to life some of the most revered and treasured masterpieces of western art. Journey back in history to the 12th century a.d. and immerse yourself in this visually rich culture." 
- Mark Langeneckert, Faculty Program Director Mark LangeneckertMark Langeneckert earned his BFA from The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, in 1980. He later worked as a freelance illustrator in New York before joining the faculty at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. In 2004, he joined the faculty at MU as Director of Drawing and The Florence Study Abroad Program. ACADEMICSThe main focus of study for this program is the development of one's conceptual skills in regards to art-making. What does it mean to make art in a city of such rich cultural and historical importance? It is the job of the instructor to address this question and assist the students in finding their own "voice". The expectations of the instructor will vary according to the level of experience and skill of each student. The instructor will provide individual and group demonstrations of various drawing and painting techniques in order to help the students get started. Students will have the option of taking drawing or painting for undergraduate or graduate credits. Course Objectives
Course Requirements
Courses
Academic creditStudents will enroll for one course at 3 credits with the possibility of enrolling in a problems course for 1 credit. You will be enrolled in actual MU courses and your grades will calculate into your GPA when the credit transfers to MU. Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your academic advisor(s) to obtain pre-approval as to how you might fulfill degree requirements. EXCURSIONSStudents will travel with the group but they will have opportunities to explore some sites independently during their time abroad. Travel might include visits to: 
LOCATIONHost Program
The MU International Center and the Department of Art sponsor this Summer Faculty-Led study abroad program, in conjunction with the Florence Academy of Art. The Florence Academy of Art is an internationally recognized art academy. Founded in 1991, the Academy provides quality instruction in painting, sculpture, and drawing. The Florence Academy of Art will arrange all student accommodations and land travel for the duration of the program. Accommodations and MealsThe apartments in Florence are equipped with kitchens and laundry facilities. Generally, there will be 2 people for each bedroom and about 3 bedrooms per apartment. For the most part, students will be responsible for their own meals. Host City and Surrounding Areas
There are few places more suited to studying art than in the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence, Italy. Florence remains an important place for the creation of all types of art today. Artists from all over the world come to Florence to study and find inspiration for their work. Students participating in the program will also be able to visit Rome and Venice along with other artistic hubs while attending lectures and tours. Italy’s artistic, culinary, and cultural reputation will impress and inspire students to develop and improve their own work. FINANCESProgram CostsMU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable. As a program participant, you will be charged MU Educational and Technology fees (for the corresponding number of credit hours), and the Program Fee (which includes accommodations, field trips, local transportation, some meals, HTH Health and Sickness Insurance/MEDEX, and administrative costs). You will need to budget extra funds for round trip airfare, extra travel, and personal expenses. See the Program Budget Please note: Amounts listed are anticipated costs based on Summer 2009 amounts and are subject to change as a result of international economic factors, tuition increases, changes in the number of student participants, etc. Updated costs for Summer 2010 will be available in November 2009. Final Costs will be published April 2010. Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources
Most financial aid that you normally receive for your classes at MU should apply to the cost of the program. Non-Residents will be billed for MU Non-Resident fees and are eligible for any Non-Resident scholarships. Additional grants, loans, or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs incurred on this program. Please visit the MU Financial Aid Office for more information. The International Center also offers study abroad scholarships for MU students. Scholarship applications are included in the MU Study Abroad Application. APPLICATION
Faculty Program DirectorsMark G. Langeneckert TRAVEL INFORMATIONForeign Embassy(ies) in the USADepartment of State Country Specific InformationTourismBROCHURE |
for more details about the cost of participating in this program.