Tuscany Landscape Painting Program (Summer)

The Tuscany Landscape Painting Program offers both painting majors and non-majors the opportunity to spend six weeks studying landscape painting on the estate of Capitignano in Tuscany overlooking the olive groves and vineyards of the Mugello Valley. Capitignano is beautifully situated on a hillside offering breathtaking views of the Tuscan landscape. It is an unparalleled setting for painters.

Program Curriculum

Required Course

Note: Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.

Students are required to take this course:

CFA AR 426: Landscape Painting (4 credits)

Students will paint in oil colors, although in individual cases students may substitute acrylic paint. Students are encouraged to bring watercolor supplies for work on their own. Previous painting experience is required. Syllabus

Elective Courses

Students choose one of the following electives:

CAS AH 257: Renaissance Art (4)

This course examines the history of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Tuscany from 1250 to 1505. The course will focus on master works of Italian painting, sculpture, and architecture which constitute major contributions to Western art. Syllabus

CAS LI 111/112: First/Second-Semester Italian (4)

(Student enrollments determine which courses will be taught.)

CAS LI 111: (For beginners only.) Grammar, conversation practice, written exercises and compositions. Conducted in Italian.

CAS LI 112: (Prerequisite: one semester of college level Italian or placement exam result.) Grammar, conversation practice, written exercises and compositions. Conducted in Italian. Syllabus

Program Details

Requirements
  • Program open to painting majors and non-majors
  • Previous painting experience required
  • Admissions requirements for all programs
Program Dates
  • Summer Term: June 9 to July 21, 2012
    • Depart U.S.: TBD
    • Program Arrival: June 9, 2012
    • Program End: July 21, 2012
    • Depart Italy: TBD
Cost
  • Summer 2012 Tuition & Fees: $8,200

Cost includes tuition, housing, board, field trips, and emergency travel assistance coverage. Costs for Summer 2013 have not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University. Additional expenses to consider for the summer. Financial aid is available. BU Study Abroad arranges a trans-Atlantic group flight that is not included in the program fee. It is recommended that students take this flight.
Credits
  • Upon successful completion of the program, students earn eight Boston University credits. Students must enroll for a total of eight credits.
Housing
  • Students live in a restored farmhouse and outlying farm buildings on the estate of Capitignano in the Mugello Valley, north of Florence in the heart of Medici country. Students are placed in double or triple rooms with other students on the program. All meals are provided.
Application Deadlines
  • Summer Term: March 1

Download a description of the Tuscany Landscape Painting Program.

Program Faculty & Staff

The Boston University Tuscany program is administered by staff in both our Boston and Tuscany offices. In Boston, a program manager facilitates the admissions and pre-departure procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in Tuscany. The Boston office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations. In Tuscany, the staff comprises a program director.

Faculty & Staff Profiles

Mary Ogburn, Program Manager

Overseas Staff

Mark Aeschliman, MA, Director

Faculty

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