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WVU International
Partnerships

College of Creative Arts, Davis College, Eberly College
Location: San Giovanni Valdarno, Rome, and Milan
Dates: Fall Semester 2008
Program Status: Now Accepting Applications

Disegno Italia – where academic study and Italian life become one!

More than a study abroad program, Disegno Italia is an integrated cultural immersion experience set within the distinctive landscape of Tuscany. With a focus on the genius of Italian creativity in art and design, West Virginia University and il Sillabo have created a curriculum which enhances the multi-faceted education gained through a semester’s study in Italy. Located in the authentic Tuscan town of San Giovanni Valdarno, just outside of Florence, il Sillabo offers required and electives courses which all participate in a central core of activities, including numerous field trips, that are designed to intensify the students’ cultural understanding and knowledgeable engagement of Italy. This semester program is enhanced by two extended weekend study tours of Rome, conducted by Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA), and a week-long residency in Milan with the faculty of Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA).

Program Contacts

• To Register:
• Tara George-Jones, Office of International Programs
• For Course Information:
• Professor Rhonda Reymond, College of Creative Arts
• Professor Cookie Schultz, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Curriculum

• Core Courses:
• Experiencing the Tuscan Cultural Landscape, 3 credits
• Disegno Italia, 3 credits
• Italian Language and Conversation, 3-6 credits
  
• Electives:
• Italian Art in Context, 3 credits
• Sketching and Painting in Tuscany, 3 credits
• Independent Study, variable credits
  

Cost: $11,000

• Price includes: WVU Credits, Il Sillabo tuition and fees, lodging and field trip guides
• Not included: Airfare, meals, local transportation, museum entry fees, passport and visa fees, personal expenses
• WV PROMISE Scholars and WV Higher Education rant recipients as well as those who qualify for federal financial aid, student loans, and WVU Scholarships may use their funds towards the cost of the program.

Program Resources

• Program Flyer
• Program Application
• Acceptance Packet - Due: July 1, 2008
• Pre-Departure Orientation - TBA
• Pre-Departure Guide

Travel Resources

• U.S. Passport Application Instructions
• WVU International Travel Clinic
• Consular Information Sheet for Italy - U.S. State Department
• Embassy of Italy in the United States
• Health Information for Travelers to Italy - U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)