You can study classic works of architecture from photographs, or learn a recipe from a cookbook, but there is no substitute for first-hand, on-site experience—for walking the halls of great Italian buildings that have stood the test of time, or working alongside a professional chef in a state-of-the-art French kitchen.
Arts Abroad, a selection of innovative travel and educational programs offered by the School of Visual Arts, provides professionals, teachers, and students alike the opportunity to see the world, focus on their work, renew their passions—and possibly earn college credits along the way. Wherever you choose to go, whatever you choose to do, our accomplished faculty will lead you on an inspiring and rewarding adventure.
Read on for more about the 2014 SVA Arts Abroad programs.
Printmaking in Havana
March 1–9
Practice lithography and woodcut techniques alongside Cuban artists in the historic, open-air facility of the Taller Experimental de Gráfica, considered the country’s premier printmaking studio.
Interior Design in Italy: Florence & Venice
May 18–June 1
Experience the architecture and design of the Italian Renaissance and investigate how these concepts can be applied to contemporary design in this workshop, which includes visits to the historic sites and notable modern structures of two of Italy’s most picturesque destinations.
Masters Workshop: Design History, Theory & Practice in Rome
May 25–June 8
Study architecture, art, graphic design and typography—and collaborate with Italian and American designers, historians and publishers—in the birthplace of Western typographic tradition and one of the world’s great cities.
Art History in Southern France
May 30–June 12
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Provence through this on-site study of Roman ruins, Romanesque architecture, and works by van Gogh and Cézanne, among other artists.
Photography Workshop in Southern France
May 30–June 13
Hone your skills as you photograph the natural and cultural wonders of Provence, from its outdoor markets to its medieval architecture to its river delta, salt marshes and ochre-colored cliffs.
Painting in Barcelona
June 25–July 14
Hone your skills or explore new directions while working in the spacious studios of the Escola Superior de Disseny i Art Llotja, in the beautiful Mediterranean city of Barcelona.
Food Design in France
July 6–13
Study the aesthetics, ethics, history and politics of food and its preparation in the kitchens of L’Ecole Supérieure d’Art et de Design de Reims—home to one of the first culinary design programs in the world—and visit the distilleries, farms and vineyards of France’s Champagne region.
SVA with The Ulysses Theatre – Film, Theater, and Acting Summer Program, Brijuni Islands, Croatia
July 15–29
Join in one of Europe’s premier theater and film festivals, located on the idyllic island of Mali Brijuni, where you will have the opportunity to work on productions and learn from masters of acting, directing, theater and film.
For more information or to apply, visit artsabroad.sva.edu.
School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers, and creative professionals for more than six decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprised of more than 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For information about the College’s 32 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, visit sva.edu.
