Scuola Internazionale di Grafica

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Scuola Internazionale di Grafica

ITALY: Venice
Italy has produced some of the most well-known artists all throughout history. Italian culture places a great emphasis on the arts and Venice is unquestionably one of the most beautiful and unique cities in the world. It has attracted artists since its origin in the fifth century. Among its notable attractions are the Basilica of San Marco and the Grand Canal, lined with architectural wonders from Byzantine to Renaissance periods.

THE ART ACADEMY
The Scuola Internazionale di Grafica brings together an international community of artists, teachers and students in an exchange of technical and critical ideas in the visual arts.

Private art academy in the city center
200 students, 80% of which are Italian
Well-known for print-making, drawing and painting

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

City, Country	Venice, Italy
Session	Semester, Academic Year and/or Summer
Dates	Fall Semester: early September - mid December Spring Semester: early February - mid May Summer: early July - early August August Workshop:* early August - mid August * August workshop is available as an add-on to the summer program.
Requirements	2.5 GPA
Application Deadline	Fall Semester: June 10 Spring Semester: October 15 Summer: March 10 A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment.
Travel Information	Flight booked by participant. Travel planning, coordination and assistance provided by the Knowledge Exchange Institute.
Program Costs	Fall Semester: $12,950 Spring Semester: $12,950 Summer Session: $5,970 August Workshop: $2,770 The program price includes tuition and academic fees at the host university abroad, housing, comprehensive medical and travel insurance, predeparture guides and advising, Onsite Director and support, airport welcome, program orientation, cultural excursions and use of a mobile telephone.
Program Excursions	The following excursions are included with this program. Venice and Venetto Florence Milan Rome (overnight)
Course Information	SEMESTER & SUMMER OPTIONS: 15 - 18 credits per semester; 6 - 9 credits per summer The following academic concentrations are offered: Visual Arts and Graphic Design Click here for detailed course information.
Accommodations	Students live in furnished apartments in central Venice. Each apartment has a shared living area, bathroom and kitchen. Bedrooms are double occupancy.
Program Notes	This program is a cooperative effort between SUNY Cortland and the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI). KEI provides logistical and student services, including predeparture guides and advising, on-site support (airport welcome, orientation, supervision, etc.), pre-registration for courses at the host university, housing arrangements, cultural excursions, medical and travel insurance, and mobile telephone. SUNY students must follow the SUNY Cortland application process. All fees, including application fee and program fee, must be paid to SUNY Cortland.