Fine Arts Study Program in London, Spring Quarter
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Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors are invited to participate in the College of Fine Arts Study Centre in London, England. Students will enjoy once in a lifetime opportunities; past London participants have seen limited engagement theatre performances starring Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Zoë Wanamaker, Jessica Lange, Maggie Smith, Brendan Fraser, Ned Beatty and others. Special exhibitions we have attended have included The Impressionist Sketch, Magritte, Dali, Rembrandt, Star Wars, Art Nouveau, Aztecs and much more.
Program length: Spring Quarter – April 7 – June 6, 2008
Eligibility and selection process This program is open to all majors. Considering the popularity of the chance to study in London, we recommend you apply as soon as possible. We will accept a total of 30 students.
EXTENDED DEADLINE:
February 15, 2008 |
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Applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee, and all applicants will be notified of their nomination to the program by February 20, 2008. Students must accept the nomination by February 25, 2008 and make a non-refundable deposit of $500 by March 3, 2008. You will not be accepted officially into the program until you make this first deposit.
NEW TRAVEL GRANTS AVAILABLE
Application for travel grant deadline is Feb. 15, 2008. Click to Download Application.
Living arrangements:
As we wish you to be safe and to have easy access to London's rich cultural & social life, we have rented excellent "A" grade housing for you in the heart of London. You will be living with Ohio University students and each flat (the British name for an apt.) has a kitchen that includes full cooking facilities.
http://www.acorn-london.co.uk/study%2Dabroad/acorn.aspx?NID=18
Courses and credits
Our academic headquarters will be Florida State University's London Study Centre, a beautiful historic building located just one block from the British Museum on Great Russell Street. This wonderful facility is shared with an average of 12-16 other American universities, so OU students will have the opportunity to meet students from throughout the U.S.
Unlike courses on the Athens campus, the majority of the classes in London are taught directly on sites throughout the city. Thinking and studying some of the world's greatest visual and performing arts directly or "in the flesh" is an exciting and unforgettable experience. For example, students find that they learn art history much faster and gain new insights more easily by studying original works of art rather than looking at slides in the classroom as you would on the Athens campus. Some classes will be held in classrooms we are renting from the FSU London Study Centre. This will allow us to hold rehearsals, have discussion groups, and invite special guest lecturers or performers. Students will also have 24-hour computer access in the Centre.
Graduate students are welcome to participate. Students are able to conduct research related to their master's thesis or dissertation in London, gaining access to some of the finest libraries and archives in the world.
Click here for a full course list and descriptions
Credit Hour requirements for all participating students
You must take a minimum of 14 credit hours (the maximum is 20 credit hours for undergrads and 18 credit hours for grads). This generally equates to 4 classes, or 3 classes and independent study credit. Keep in mind that many of you receiving scholarships must take a minimum of 15-16 credit hours.
Cost*
Billed by Ohio University
Tuition: one quarter of full-time OU tuition
Administrative Fee: $150
Program Fee: $4,750
Includes a shared flat (apartment) in central London; 1/2 day bus tour of London; tickets to two world-class arts performances (plays, opera, ballet); one day-trip outside of London by private bus, group museum entry fees; London Eye ride; library and computer access at the FSU Study Centre; and final evening party.
Out-of-pocket expenses:
Passport and Photos: $110
International Student ID Card (ISIC): $22 (optional)
Roundtrip Airfare: $600-800
Course-related Expenses: $100-300 (depending on the courses)
Local Transportation (monthly bus and Tube passes): $250-300
Meals: $1000-2000 Incidentals: London is a very expensive city, primarily because of the currency conversion from dollars to pounds sterling, and much depends on the spending habits of each individual student. However, you will quickly learn the cheapest places to eat out, purchase discount clothing, etc. Plan to spend approximately twice the amount you would spend for a quarter in Athens.
*Cost is subject to change. Please see the program director for up-to-date information. Financial aid may be applied to program costs; further information available at funding for education abroad: http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/students/Scholarship.cfm
For more information contact:
Patricia Pease,
Director and Music Professor
Robert Glidden Hall 371
Tel: 593-1672
pease@ohio.edu
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