ARTS 3966/ARTH 3910: Miami Art Week 2021
Note: This is a University Academic Programs abroad program (not OIE) and is not eligible for Cherrington Global Scholars. Please email uap@du.edu for more information.
| Course: |
ARTS 3966/ARTH 3910 |
| Course Title: |
Miami Art Week 2021 |
| CRN: |
ARTS: 1024 / ARTH: 1028 |
| Credits: |
4 |
| Course Dates: |
November 29 - December 5, 2021 |
| Location: |
Miami, FL |
| Instructor(s): |
Kate Casanova and Geoffrey Shamos |
| Registration Deadline: |
November 1, 2021, or when course is full (SPACE IS LIMITED) |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
As one of the foremost international art markets, Miami Art Week is a showcase for prominent contemporary artists, dealers, and collectors. The week features a multitude of important fairs, Art Basel Miami Beach, VOLTA, Untitled, NADA that help determine value in the art world, both commercial and social. Students in this course will be exposed to an abundance of new work that represents the leading edge of contemporary art. They will explore emerging trends, examine how the market influences production, and try to make sense of a complex and ever-changing landscape.
APPROXIMATE TRAVEL COSTS
Course Costs*
|
| Course Program Fee: |
$1,166.16 (Includes group meals, lodging, transportation, and fees for various activities.)
Program fees are non-refundable, even in the case that a student drops the course. |
| Tuition: |
$5,960.00 (4 credits of tuition using tuition rates for 21-22) |
*These expenses are estimates and are subject to change.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimates**
|
| Airfare |
$500-$700 (Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements.) |
| Meals & Incidentals |
$43/day for 6 days |
**These costs are not included in the program fee and are approximations for what students can expect to cover out-of-pocket.
Interterm Scholarships
Students interested in being considered for an
interterm scholarship will simply indicate their interest in the course application (above). There is no further action needed. Upon submission of your application, UAP staff will review applications and contact students with a scholarship offer (if any) on a rolling basis.
Course Application
In addition to more standardized questions, the course application will require students to answer the following four essay questions. It is recommended that you compose your answers to these questions
before you begin the application process to avoid your log-in session expiring and losing your work.
- How does this course fit into your academic and personal goals?
- Please describe your reason for selecting this particular travel course and location over other travel locations.
- What have you done to prepare for your travel course experiences?
- Please describe three challenges you expect to face during your travel course experience and how you might deal with them.
