ART AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
The Department of Art and Design international study option offers courses
of study in fine arts and in interior design. A structured curriculum option
includes courses required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in fine arts and
in interior design. The program offers students an opportunity to travel
and experience the physical and cultural settings of major works in architecture,
interior design, fine and applied arts. In addition, students study the
historic Roman past compared to the conceptual 20th century present in context
with its surrounding landscape and the Italian tradition.
The Rome experience consists of two basic components: 1) studio residency
in Rome, and 2) field trip excursions to other cities and historic sites
in northern and southern Italy. The residency involves an extended stay
from late August to early December in Rome. During this time students will
participate in orientation, Italian language classes, studio experiences
and field trips. Field trips to other significant Italian cities and regions,
combined with day trips both within and in the vicinity of Rome, are intended
to broaden the students' awareness of the historical and contemporary developments
in Italian design as a complement to the program curriculum.
Iowa State University, College of Design, is a member of the American Association
of College and University Programs in Italy (AACUPI). This is an association
of colleges and universities who have established study abroad programs
in Italy. The representatives of the association members meet in Italy approximately
four times a year to discuss the interaction between its member schools.
For further information contact me at ssinger@iastate.edu
Information Updated February 2, 1998
John M. Williams, Web Page Consultant and Coordinator
Contact through ssinger@iastate.edu
