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RISD Summer Studies Abroad

13.06.2011 News

Providence, RI (United States) - Professor Franz Werner, of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), offers a unique opportunity to study art, architecture and design in Switzerland, France, and Germany 7-19 August 2011. 'Switzerland + Beyond: The Crossroads of Art, Architecture + Design' focuses on guided research trips to significant sites, including Paris, France, as well as the Frank Gehry-designed Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Interested students have until 30 June to make a deposit for the course.

Delving far deeper than would a typical tourist, students observe and record characteristic qualities, histories, design languages and cultural attributes of the various locations in an illustrated travelogue, using a design medium of their own choosing. Travelogues are later reviewed and discussed during regular critiques, leading to the development of a mutually agreed-upon design project that serves the chosen site in a functional (e.g., promotional) way.

The student's goal, ultimately, is to differentiate between historical art epochs as well as to creatively confront relevant historical, cultural and commercial design aspects of the original site in a final project. Professionals and students from any design and art-related background are welcome.

Course information

Duration: 7-19 August 2011
Credits: 3
Estimated cost: $3 850 (USD)

Included: Accommodation, Hot Breakfast, Group Meals, Transportation in Europe, Museum Fees, Tips, Tour Guides, Lecturers, Instructional Supplies. Airfare is not included.

Deposit Deadline: 30 June, 2011

For more information, or to learn if you qualify, contact:

Prof. Franz Werner
E fwerner@risd.edu
W summerstudiesabroad.net

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