Visual studies

The opportunity to explore another country and learn through immersing yourself in a different culture surrounded by new ideas is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. By studying abroad, you can expand your knowledge of visual studies, gain a global perspective and make memories to last forever. 

Recommended programs

Florence University of the Arts

Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.

Global Internships

Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:

  • After-school arts program in Shanghai offering a variety of educational courses for students of all ages.
  • Antique and fine arts gallery in Paris with a collection spanning the 16th–20th centuries.
  • Art gallery in Rome featuring 20th century works and organizing group and solo exhibitions of represented artists.
  • Contemporary art gallery in Paris that has hosted work by internationally renowned artists.
  • Modern art gallery in Milan.
  • Nonprofit organization in Rome facilitating ceramics workshops, artists residencies, exhibitions and teaching of the arts.
  • Organization in Santiago focusing on Latin American documents and art.
  • Visual arts center in Dublin where artists develop and exhibit their work.
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Florence University of the Arts

Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.

Global Internships

Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:

  • After-school arts program in Shanghai offering a variety of educational courses for students of all ages.
  • Antique and fine arts gallery in Paris with a collection spanning the 16th–20th centuries.
  • Art gallery in Rome featuring 20th century works and organizing group and solo exhibitions of represented artists.
  • Contemporary art gallery in Paris that has hosted work by internationally renowned artists.
  • Modern art gallery in Milan.
  • Nonprofit organization in Rome facilitating ceramics workshops, artists residencies, exhibitions and teaching of the arts.
  • Organization in Santiago focusing on Latin American documents and art.
  • Visual arts center in Dublin where artists develop and exhibit their work.
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Florence University of the Arts

Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.

Lancaster University

Spend a semester in historic Lancaster, located in the heart of the United Kingdom and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. This top-ranked university offers a variety of courses in film and media.

University of Georgia: Cannes Film Festival

Spend three weeks on the French Riviera as you experience the Cannes Film Festival. View films, rub elbows with prominent people in the film industry and expand your perspectives on global media and film.

Global Internships

Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! 

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Florence University of the Arts

Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.

Lancaster University

Spend a semester in historic Lancaster, located in the heart of the United Kingdom and surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. This top-ranked university offers a variety of courses in film and media.

University of Georgia: Cannes Film Festival

Spend three weeks on the French Riviera as you experience the Cannes Film Festival. View films, rub elbows with prominent people in the film industry and expand your perspectives on global media and film.

Global Internships

Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:

  • Community-based TV station in Cape Town.
  • Barcelona-based company creating independent films and high-quality author’s content.
  • Film production company in Rome.
  • Content creation company in Sydney.
  • Internationally-recognized event theming, styling, prop hire and photographic studio in Sydney providing production design and staging for various events.
  • Internationally-recognized film school in London.
  • Production company in Sydney specializing in commercial production.
  • Video and social media content generation for a children’s educational platform based in London.
All film studies programs   Find your adviser

Florence University of the Arts

Spend a summer, semester or academic year studying in the heart of Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Explore this beautiful city and the surrounding region on cultural excursions. Enjoy small class sizes and coursework taught in English by Italian and European experts.

Global Internships

Gain valuable professional experience while being immersed in a culture other than your own. Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and gain the flexibility, confidence and independence needed to navigate a foreign culture. Guaranteed placements for any major are available in cities around the world! Some past placement examples in recommended locations include:

  • Boutique creative agency in Dublin producing innovative design solutions for forward-thinking clients both big and small.
  • Creative agency in Rome serving companies through both traditional communication and the production of multimedia tools.
  • Creative technology agency in Sydney specializing in experiential marketing, virtual reality, data visualization and augmented reality.
  • Film organization in Paris that screens French films with English subtitles for the international community.
  • Interior design firm in Shanghai.
  • Marketing company in Milan combining data analysis, service design, creativity, content and technology to offer customers marketing and communications solutions.
  • Production company in Sydney specializing in film, video, animation and multimedia projects.
  • Surfing company in Sydney developing content for the bog, managing social media posts and producing photo and video media.
  • Social media platform based in Dublin that connects women with similar interests.
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