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CofC in Sweden 2018: Studio Art

Term To Study: Summer 2018
Application Deadline: Mar 01, 2018
Program Starts: Jun 06, 2018
Program Ends: Jul 02, 2018
Major 1: Art Fine & Studio
Subject 1:
Program Category: One-Country
Program Fee: $4,838
Contact Phone: 843-953-7661
Contact Name: Stephanie Leahy
Contact Email: leahys@cofc.edu
What is Included: -Round-trip airfare
-Ground transportation while abroad
-Lodging
-Most meals
-Entrance fees
-Overseas medical insurance
-$50 non-refundable application fee (will only be reimbursed if a student is not accepted into the program)

* Program fee subject to change
What is not Included: - Tuition for six credits and associated fees
- Some meals
- Passport fees
- Personal expenses
Estimated Costs: In addition to the program fee, students will be charged tuition for their courses.

The out of state tuition for classes associated with travel are discounted from the Fall and Spring rates.

Scholarships up to $1,500 are available to support CofC degree seeking students. Eligibility is based on demonstrated financial need, academic merit, 2 faculty recommendations and a personal statement. The application can be found on the CIE website, http://international.cofc.edu under Study Abroad > Scholarships
Program Description

COURSE INFORMATION:

Students enroll in two of the following classes:
-ARTS 220: Sculpture I (3 credits),
-ARTS 119, 319, 326, 339: Drawing I-IV (3 credits)
-ARTS 335: Special Topics in Advanced Studio Practice: Watercolors (3 credits)

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

This program will offer students the opportunity to take studio art classes while exploring the cities and countryside of Sweden. Much of the program will be based in a lake-house in Froskog, Sweden where students will engage with the local art community and work on indoor and outdoor art projects. Planned outdoor activities such as canoeing and hiking will inspire the students and help integrate their classroom experience with the outdoors. Short trips will be made to Stockholm and Gothenburg where students will visit museums and contemporary art galleries. The Moderna Museet in Stockholm will expose students to one of Europe's finest contemporary and modern art collections. Additionally, behind the scenes access has been arranged at the Gothenburg Museum of Natural History where students will have classroom space and access to museum specimens.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

-Students must have an overall GPA of 2.5
-Students must already possess a valid passport, or be able to obtain a valid passport

PROGRAM DIRECTORS:

Steve Johnson
Department of Studio Art
johnsonss2@cofc.edu

Steve Johnson is an Associate Professor of Art and head of the Drawing Area at the College of Charleston. He spent the 2015-16 academic year living and teaching in India as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar.

Chris Porcarelli
chris@porcarellistudio.com

Chris Porcarelli received his M.F.A from HDK Steneby, University of Gothenburg with a focus on metal sculpture and public space. He has been based in Sweden since 2010 where he has established his art, design, and teaching practice.

Note: For questions regarding on-site program details and course content, please contact the program directors. Any inquiries regarding application processing, billing, or scholarship opportunities can be directed to the Center for International Education(contact information listed above).

*A minimum number of participants is required for all study abroad programs to run

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Capital: Stockholm
Per-capita GDP: $ 40900
Size: 450295 km2
Time Zone: (GMT + 01:00 hour) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris

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