Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs
UNCP
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372-1510

Phone: 910.775.4095
Fax: 910.521.6864
Email: ip@uncp.edu

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UNCP Program in Paris, France
Faculty-Led/Dr. Tulla Lightfoot
12 May - 24 May
Maymester 2010

Academics

Art 1234 – Special Topics in Art: The Art of Paris course is intended to enhance students’ knowledge of the art of Paris: its architecture, museums and artwork. The class will consist of online preparatory work, a trip to Paris to view original art and architecture, and an online follow-up class for presentations. We will travel to Paris to study the characteristics of its art and architecture, so that we can better appreciate the importance the city has to the art world.

Art 1234 – Special Topics in Art: The Art of Paris is a course intended to enhance students’ appreciation of the visual arts of Paris by exposing them to Paris museums, galleries, architecture and etc. Students will tour museums such as the Louvre, the Musee de l’Orangerie, and the Rodin Museum as well as architecture such as the Eiffel Tower, the Pompidou Center, and Notre Dame de Paris. Students will also be introduced to philosophies and information about artists who created work in Paris from medieval to modern times. In addition, the class will learn about the different media artists use and explore the reasons why the artwork is considered significant.

Paris, France Schedule

Dr. Tulla Lightfoot, Art Department Associate Professor, has developed an amazing faculty-led study abroad in Paris, France during Maymester (maximum 12 students). This 11-day study abroad includes:

May 10-12 Online portion of the class: Introduction/Vocabulary for Art (Chapter 1 – 5 Living With Art). Topics: Vocabulary for Art, Introduction to Paris , Basic French phrases.

Art Media 2-dimensional, Chapters 5 – 9

Topics: Drawing, Painting, printing, camera arts, Museum of Paris, Continued Basic French phrases.

Art Media 3-dimensional, architecture, Chapters 11, 13
Topics: casting, modeling, carving, Sculpture gardens of Paris, Cathedrals and architecture.

Day 1 Depart from the U.S.
Day 2 Arrival in Paris – Eiffel Tower.

Day 3 Louvre Tuileries Gardens (Musee de l’Orangerie – impressionist art), Pont Neuf (Christo). Champs Elysee to Arc de Triomphe.

Day 4 Pompidou Center (contemporary art), Museum Picasso (modern art).

Day 5 Museum d'Orsay (post impressionists), Arc du Triomphe, Museum National des Arts Asiatiques-Guimet (Asian art).

Day 6 Louvre, Palais de la Decouverte (Leonardo da Vinci collection).

Day 7 Versailles Palace (train trip RER).

Day 8 Museum Marmottan-Monet (Impressionist), Bois du Bologna.

Day 9 Montmarte (Sacre Coeur - Moulin de la Galette), Rodin Museum (sculpture).

Day 10 Free time.

Day 11 Fight home to U.S.

May 25 On campus review, Final project due.

**Please note. Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the faculty leader.

Louvre

Study Abroad Includes:

■ Round trip airport transportation. (USA)
■ Round-trip airport shuttle. (Paris)
■ Round-trip airfare (USA to Paris).
■ Entrance fees to Mussee d'Orsay of Solferino, Maison Europeenne de la Photographic, Louvre, Jeu de Paume, Centre Pompidou, Musee d' Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Musee Rodin, Jacquemart-Andre Museum, Musee du Luxembourg, Musee National des Arts Asiatiques-Guimet, Institut du Monde Arabe, Musee Picasso, Musee Marmottan.

■ Housing. (2 students per room.)

Study Abroad Does NOT Include:

■ Meals
■ Tuition/fees for Art 1234 – Special Topics in Art: The Art of Paris

Cost: $2,900

You must have approval from the Study Abroad Coordinator. You must be registered forArt 1234 – Special Topics in Art: The Art of Paris (3 credits). Tuition and fees for UNCP Maymester course are not included in cost of faculty-led study abroad to Paris, France.

Financial Aid

This is an approved study abroad program through the Center for International Programs and the Art Department, and may qualify for financial aid. In order to qualify for financial aid a student must be registered for full-time studies (6-credits) in the summer. Most grants, loans, or scholarships should apply to this approved program. Please direct all questions about student financial aid eligibility to the Director of Financial Aid, Bruce Blackmon.

Additional Information:

You will need to have a valid US Passport (not included in cost of program) to participate in this study abroad. Please visit the Department of State website for a US Passport application: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

Payment Plan:
Individual payment plans may be arranged with the Study Abroad Coordinator and are flexible based on a student’s individual financial situation. Please note that all deposits/payments are non-refundable.

Eligibility

All students at UNC Pembroke are eligible to participate in this Study Abroad, provided that they meet the following minimum requirements:

Completion of 15 credits in residence, minimum, at time of departure, and a completed UNCP Study Abroad Application.
Approved programme of study.
Minimum 2.50 GPA at time of application.
Register for 3-credit course at UNCP. Not included in the cost of study abroad.
Conduct report. Applicants must be in Good Academic Standing and have no outstanding debt at UNCP.

Application- Contact Robyn Deemer, Study Abroad Coordinator, to apply for the Paris program. E-mail: robyn.deemer@uncp.edu, 910.521.6573, or stop by the Center for International Programs office (physical address: 902 Dogwood Lane).

Application/All Payments Deadline:
March 19, 2010

Paris at night.

Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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