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Studio Art in Berlin
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Studio Art in Berlin
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Studio Art in Berlin
Introduction
This program is currently full for summer 2020 and no longer accepting applications. Please consider participating in one of our many other summer 2020 programs abroad!
The Studio Art in Berlin 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. -Emily, 2018
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! -Emily, 2018
Location
Course Leaders
Kenneth Hall, Associate Professor
Department: Art
Phone: 319-273-6142
E-mail: kenneth.hall@uni.edu
Campus Address: KAB 104
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
Preference will be given to Juniors/Seniors and to Art Majors. Participants will be enrolled into ONE of the courses listed above.
The Studio Art in Berlin course is intended to provide UNI art majors with a unique experience that combines contemporary art gallery and museum 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 direct enroll participants in their selected course during the spring semester. A Google Form will be sent out to participants for them to indicate their enrollment selection. 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: Friday, June 5 (depart the U.S.) to Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (return to the U.S.)
Sample itinerary is subject to change.
Day 1: Arrival in Berlin; group dinner
Day 2: Meet at U-Bahn Mehringdamm and purchase materials for the program, then meet at studio space
- Boesner http://www.boesner.com
- Modulor http://www.modulor.de
Day 3: View public art and/or take a boat ride to see architecture; work on projects
Day 4: Visit Finnland-Institut in Deutschland: “Memory Traces”; go to MMX: View exhibition/Artist talk: David Krepfle and Kuma Galerie: exhib. Part of Memory Traces
Day 5: Studio visit by Jason Benedict and visit galleries in Zimmerstr:
- Upstairs Berlin
- Calier Gebauer
Day 6: Work day; flea-market in the afternoon
Day 7: Work day
Day 8: Studio visit; visit galleries on Heidenstr.
Day 9: Visit Hamburger Bahnhoff (museum for contemporary art); Exhibition: Walton Ford, “Bestiarium”
Day 10: Studio Visit: Gretta Louw
Day 11: Visit galleries on Brunnenstr. Visit Art Lab Berlin
Day 12: Work day
Day 13: Takt open studios
Day 14: Work day
Day 15: Visit galleries on Auguststr.
Days 16- 18: Galleries and work days; exact schedule TBA
Day 19: Work day (Last day! Critiques and pack!)
Day 20: Departure
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, including breakfasts. Only 1-2 group meals are built into the cost of the program. Students are encouraged to try the local foods.
Program Costs
Studio Art in Berlin
Estimated Program Cost:
$4,960*
* estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors
Cost of studying on-campus*
*per semester, estimated, will vary per person
Tuition & Fees: |
$4,350 |
Room & Board: |
$4,390 |
Books: |
$450 |
Personal Expenses: |
$825 |
Transportation: |
$200 |
Total: |
$10,216 |
Dates & Deadlines
Term:
Summer
2020
App Deadline:
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Program Dates:
Friday, June 5, 2020 to Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to Study Abroad. 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.
- All study abroad applicants must pass the Study Abroad Applicant Assessment with a score of 70% or greater.
- Applicants may be selected for an in-person interview before being accepted. Selection for an interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program. You will be contacted directly by the Study Abroad Center if selected for an interview.