Faculty-led Program in Berlin: Art

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This program provides an "insider's" view of the contemporary art scene in one of the most active and esteemed art locations in the world. A local painter who works in Berlin will work with UNI painting professor Kenneth Hall to guide UNI students through both the "famous" and the emerging galleries and artist studios within the city. Students will respond to these cultural day trips with daily drawing and painting assignments, synthesizing this visual inspiration with their own creativity. This studio experience, combined with these contemporary art excursions, provides a unique opportunity for students to learn vital skills in the practice of studio art.

A wonderful program that incorporated art history and contemporary art, as well as our own concepts and practice.
-Past participant

So many museums, galleries, artist talks, that are invaluable to learning about building one's art practice and continuation after college. It was just amazing and I learned SO MUCH. I miss Berlin already and wish I could go back tomorrow!
-Past participant

Dates & Deadlines

Program Dates: Monday, May 20 - Friday, June 7, 2024

While the study abroad center is no longer accepting applications for summer 2024, this program will be offered again in the future. If you are interested in this program, please fill out the waitlist form below:

‌Faculty-Led Program Waitlist

Academics

ART 3001: Drawing III (3 credit hours) or ART 3050: Painting II (3 credit hours) or ART 3055: Painting III (3 credit hours) or ART 4000: Undergraduate Studio Drawing (3 credit hours) or ART 4000: Undergraduate Studio Painting (3 credit hours)

Drawing III (ART 3001) prerequisite(s): ART 1011 and ART 1022
Painting II (ART 3050) prerequisite(s): ART 2050
Painting III (ART 3055) prerequisite(s): ART 3050
Undergraduate Studio: Drawing (ART 4000) prerequisite(s): 9 hours in chosen area; consent of instructor
Undergraduate Studio: Painting (ART 4000) prerequisite(s): 9 hours in chosen area; consent of instructor

Courses can also be taken to fulfill UNIFI elective credit.

Talk to your academic advisor about how this program’s course options would work for you! Participants will be enrolled into ONE of the courses listed above.

Preference will be given to Juniors/Seniors and to Art Majors, although all majors are welcome to participate.

The Studio Art in Berlin course is intended to provide UNI art majors - and a few non-art majors who have some confidence in drawing or painting - with a unique experience that combines contemporary art gallery visits with a hands-on response in the studio. Approximately four hours per day is the daily response to the provocative and insightful visits with contemporary artists and tours of local galleries and museums. Berlin artist/painter Jason Benedict is an experienced contemporary artist and program liaison who helps provide a rich experience of local art along with the stability of a daily studio regimen. This is an upper level art studio course, and will help students to synthesize concepts about contemporary art with their own art practice. Expected learning outcomes include a journal of both visual and written/verbal ideas and a body of work that is produced within the studio. Contemporary art readings will be assigned, and students will respond with written journal entries on a weekly basis.

Students will also be encouraged to think about cultural differences while in Germany, and will be expected to respond to these differences by way of their artwork and artist statements produced during the course experience.

Participation in this program requires several class meetings throughout the spring semester, although participants will be enrolled into a summer course. The Study Abroad Center will enroll participants in their selected course. Please contact the program's course leader for more information on academic requirements.

NOTES:

Students planning to participate in the spring commencement ceremony in May can enroll in this summer term program, however, their degree will not be conferred until the end of the summer term and is contingent on the successful completion of the program and all required coursework.
Students attending colleges and universities other than UNI are welcome to participate in this program. If you are not currently a UNI student, but would like to participate in this program, please contact the UNI Study Abroad Center prior to starting your program application.

Itinerary

Tentative Program Dates: Monday, May 20 (depart) - Friday, June 7 (return), 2024

Sample itinerary is subject to change. On a typical day, students will participate in local visits and lectures part of the day, followed by studio time to work on their own projects. Studio space is provided as part of the program.

Day 1: Arrive in Berlin, group dinner

Day 2: First meeting at Werkstadt; introductions and trip to Art Supply store in Berlin (Boesner)

Day 3: Trip to local gallery (Finnland-Germany Institute)

Day 4: Trip to ME Collectors Room

Day 5: Visit Mitte galleries

Day 6: Free day (students can visit Kreuzberg bazaar or festivals)

Day 7: Visit Alte Museum and Museum island (all-day)

Day 8: Trip to Hamburger Bahnhof (contemporary art museum)

Day 9: Visiting artist lecture

Day 10: Visiting artist lecture

Day 11: Trip to Art Lab Berlin

Day 12: Optional trip to flea markets

Day 13: Free day

Day 14: Visit galleries on Oranienberger

Day 15: Visit Auguststrasse galleries

Day 16: Studio visit: Gretta Louwe

Day 17: Clean up/final work day

Day 18: Departure

Participant Info

Important information to review:

Review the roles of the Advisee and the Advisor under the main menu Get Started

Entry and Exit Requirements

Review and follow the travel recommendations of the U.S. State Department for travel to Germany

Housing & Meals

Students will stay in a hotel or hostel arranged by the Study Abroad Center and paid for before departure. Most meals will be paid for by students out-of-pocket while abroad. Only 1-2 group meals are built into the cost of the program. Students are encouraged to try the local foods.

Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost: $5,616*

*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors

Estimated Total Program Cost	$5,616
Estimated U-bill charges	$3,465
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs	$2,151

Berlin: Art Cost Estimate 2024 (PDF)

Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI*

*per semester, estimated, will vary per person

Tuition & Fees	$4,527
Room & Board	$4,580
Books	$400
Personal Expenses	$878
Transportation	$320
Total	$10,705

Source: https://admissions.uni.edu/cost-aid

‌Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad

The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). Additionally, students must meet all of the following in order to be eligible to study abroad:

Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain this cumulative GPA prior to departure and throughout the study abroad process
If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.5, submit the following to the Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett):
- Letters of reference from two academic contacts (e.g. academic advisor and former or current professor) supporting your pursuit of study abroad. If you are attending a faculty-led study abroad program, one of the letters must be from a course leader. However, if the program has two course leaders, only one of the letters can be from one of the course leaders.

Must be over the age of 18 years old
Must meet the course prerequisites (participation in the program is dependent upon meeting these)
Must be in good standing with the university
UNI's partner institutions may require additional eligibility requirements to be met, these vary from institution to institution. Please consult with the Study Abroad Center staff to discuss these additional requirements, if applicable.
Applicants traveling to a region of a country or a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) will not be eligible.