Study Abroad Programs
Studio Arts Program in Venice
Visual Arts students may spend one semester abroad studying art in the heart of beautiful Venice, Italy. Boston University's Studio Arts Program at Venice's Scuola Internazionale di Grafica offers courses in graphic design, painting, drawing, printmaking, glassblowing, digital photography and bookmaking. While the curriculum is designed for graphic design and painting majors, art education and sculpture majors are eligible to participate. The facilities at the Scuola include a fully equipped print workshop, painting and drawing studios, painting major studios off-site, artist-in-residence studios, and computer facilities. Glassblowing is taught on the Island of Mirano which has a 1000 year history. Boston University painting instructors teach painting in the fall semester, and internationally recognized instructors and visiting artists teach art courses in Italian and English, and the School of Visual Arts students interact with Italian and International students. The curriculum, enhanced by planned field trips to local museums, galleries, art sites, and neighboring cities, draws on Venice's rich history and location. Students live in furnished apartments that are a 15-minute walk to the Scuola and a 5-minute walk to Piazza San Marco.
London Summer Term: Graphic Design in Britain
The London Graphic Design and Internship Program as part of Boston University’s Liberal Arts Program offers both graphic design and advertising majors, visual arts students and non-majors the unique opportunity to study graphic design and intern in one of the world’s most important cities for graphic design. During the summer, students will live in South Kensington and experience Europe’s hub for museums, design education, research and technology. Students will enroll in two courses for a total of eight credits: Graphic Design in Britain taught by Professor Richard B. Doubleday and Advertising in the U.K. Courses will integrate visits to museums, design studios, advertising agencies, and book publishers. Courses and studio work are conducted at Boston University British Programmes'. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 8 or 12 Boston University credits. All students are able to register for the four-credit internship in graphic design in addition to the two courses for a total of 12 Boston University credits. For more information on London Summer Term, visit Boston University International Programs.
Landscape Painting in Tuscany
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. Students will enroll in two courses: Landscape Painting and a second course in either Art History or Elementary Italian Language. Courses will integrate visits to the museums and masterpieces of Florence, a 45-minute drive from Capitignano. Courses and studio work are conducted at Capitignano and students are housed there. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn eight Boston University credits.