Santa Reparata
International School of Art
Semester Course Offerings Fall 2002/Spring 2003
Studio Art Course Descriptions
Tuition and Fees
Art History and Academic Course Descriptions
Calendar 2002     Calendar 2003
Italian Language Course Descriptions
Fall 2002 Class Schedule

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COLLEGE CREDIT

Courses at the Santa Reparata International School of Art may be taken for credit through Columbia College Chicago, which will provide a transcript for all work completed at the end of each semester. Columbia College Chicago is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools), and therefore such credits are transferable to all American institutions. Students are not required to enroll for college credit. Those students who elect to receive credit will be issued a transcript at the end of each semester. Transcript fee for 15-16 credit hours is $750.

Students are advised that to insure transferability of courses it is necessary that they contact their home institutions prior to enrollment at SRISA.

PROGRAMS

Tuition Fees listed are for Fall 2002 and Spring 2003               Tuition Fees for the academic year 2003-2004 are not yet available

PAINTING AND DRAWING PROGRAM 1.Painting, 2.Art History , 3. Drawing or Figure Drawing 4.Italian (beg/int./adv)_____ 5.Elective:_______

$3,300 / semester

PHOTO / DIGITAL PROGRAM 1.Digital Imaging, 2. Art History , 3. History of Photography, 4. Italian (beg/int./adv)______ 5. Beginning or Advanced Photography

$3,300 / semester

PRINTMAKING AND BOOK ARTS PROGRAM 1.Printmaking, 2. Book Arts, 3. Art History, 4. Italian (beg/int./adv)_____ 5. Elective:_________

 $3,300 / semester
ART HISTORY AND HUMANITIES PROGRAM 1.History of Florence , 2.History of Renaissance Art in Florence, 3. Italian (beg/int./adv)______ 4.& 5.History of Florentine Arch., Creative Writing, Photography, (Choose two) $3,300 / semester
ELECTIVE PROGRAM A 1. Art History , 2. Italian (beg/int./adv)______ 3. Elective:_____ 4.Elective:________ 5. Elective:_________ $3,500 / semester
ELECTIVE PROGRAM B 1. Art History, 2. Italian (beg/int./adv)______ 3.Elective:_____ $2,400 / semester
ELECTIVE PROGRAM C 1. Art History or Italian , 2. Studio Elective:_______ 3. Elective_____ $2,500 / semester
ELECTIVE PROGRAM D 1. Studio Elective:_____2. Studio Elective______ $2,100 / semester

Additonal Fees: Transcript Fee  15-16 credit hours $750        Internet access: per semester $50          

Calendar: Fall 2002 September 9- December 19       Spring 2003 January 8- April 28

Class Schedule

Calendar 2002     Calendar 2003

Housing Information and Approximate Costs         

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Studio Courses

 

 

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Not all courses are offered every semester. To find out what courses are being offered consult the schedule of classes , or e-mail, d.olsen@dada.it

ART 1301/1411 Drawing I & II   Through studying the basic aspects of observational drawing, students learn the skills needed to realistically render and draw objects in space. Renaissance systems of one point, multi-point and atmospheric perspective, along with chiaroscuro drawing are explored. Emphasis is placed on the formal aspects of 2-dimensional representation such as line, tonality, shape, rhythm, balance, composition, space and proportion. Drawing I students will use black and white media while Drawing II students will have a choice of using color. Projects begin with basic drawing skills and expand into more personal forms of expression including large scale drawings. Accuracy, clarity, realistic rendering, and individual creative solutions are stressed throughout the semester. Class meets 2 times per week, 3 hours per class.

ART 1511 Figure Drawing    Study the human figure and its anatomical and structural dynamics. This is an essential course for those who seek to understand the role of the figure in traditional and contemporary art, this course will utilize life models in class and on-site visits to draw from sculpture, street life, and the ongoing pageant of urban life that is Florence. Materials include pencil, charcoal, Conte crayon, and wash drawing. Class meets 2 times per week, 3 hours per class. Students can arrange open studio hours during other times during the week, including evenings and weekends.
ART 1302 Foundations in Painting    Beginning with a basic time-line of the visual developments in painting, this course will teach the basics of painting and two dimensional representation. This is a class for beginning students who have never formally studied art. It will give a solid understanding of the principals on which visual images are based such as line, value, shape, composition, texture, color. Included in the course will be studio assignments, slides, videos, museum visits and readings. This course or its equivalent is a pre-requisite for Painting I.
ART 1421/1521 Painting I & I I    Beginning students are taught the essentials of color mixing, using various painting media. Through still-life setups and on-site sketches students learn to develop a painting through use of hue, value, texture, and composition. More advanced students choose subject matter that relates to their individual visual concerns and interests, and are free to experiment with various approaches to image making. Students are encouraged to develop a body of work that deals with issues of content as well as formal problems. In order to better understand the visual language of painting, classes begin with a discussion of the ways painting has been used throughout history and include visits to museums and contemporary galleries. Class meets 2 times per week, 3 hours per class, and open studio hours are available outside of class time.
ART 1441/1541 Printmaking I & II    Students explore the expressive forms and history of printmaking while learning various printmaking techniques. Projects start with simple one-color relief prints and graduate to multi-color relief, intaglio prints, monotypes, and photo-mechanical processes. The basic formal art making elements of design such as line, tonality, form, texture, color, composition, use of spatial elements will all be considered as a part of the process of making and discussing prints. The inter-relationships of these media to other art disciplines and ideas are stressed. Printmaking II students will build on prior experience to develop a personal approach to image making and technique. To further develop and enhance their skills, advanced students help with class demonstrations. Class meets 2 times per week, 3 hours per class and students can arrange open studio hours at other times during the week, including evenings and weekends.

ART 1431 Black and White Photography I    Students will learn basic photographic principles and techniques along with darkroom and laboratory procedures. Aimed at encouraging creativity, emphasis is given to developing a critical sense of the visual language that modern photography uses so expressively. An understanding of technical and critical skills in photography enables students to translate their ideas from other areas of art into the medium of photography. Class meets 2 times per week, 3 hours per class. Students have generous use of photo lab at other times during the week.

ART 1531 Black and White Photo II    Designed for students who already have a strong foundation in black and white darkroom practices, this course will present detailed information on advanced techniques. These will include pinhole photography; studio lighting; use of techniques such as solarization, still life and portrait photography; use of the medium format camera; and a complete description of the uses of different papers, developers and films.

ART 1432 Digital Imaging I    Using Photoshop, various 2-D programs, a scanner, and digital camera, beginning students learn to create images using the computer. Step by step tutorials guide studentsı progress from simple color corrections and digital painting to complex collage projects that offer unlimited possibilities for the creative artist. More advanced students learn to prepare images for various printing applications using color management, and color separation techniques. Projects also include page layouts in QuarkXPress. For the truly adventurous, simple 2-D animation using Painter 5 will be demonstrated. Class meets 2 times per week, 3 hours per class. Students have use of computer lab at other times during the week.
ART 1532 Digital Imaging II    This course offers advanced projects in digital imaging. Classes will cover applications of 2-D Animation using Painter 5, Director, Final-Cut Pro and Advanced Quark. Class meets 2 times per week, 3 hours per class. Students have use of computer lab at other times during the week.
ART 1481 Book Arts    Working with the practical techniques and expressive possibilities involved in making books, students will produce several historical bindings and book structures. They will also make an Artistsı Book, combining text, image, and multi-media techniques. Exploration with materials is encouraged and students can combine media (i.e., printmaking, papermaking, photography, digital imaging, and letterpress) in creating their own unique book.
ART 1590/1690 Special Studies in Art    Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study in the area of Studio Arts not normally available as part of the course offerings. Courses may include Fresco Painting, Digital Video Production and Editing, Watercolor Painting, Encaustic Painting, Woodcut Printmaking, Monoprinting, Lithography, Etching, Photo-Digital Printmaking, Portrait Photography, Installation Art, and Paper-Making.
ART 1621 Contemporary Studio    Previously unthinkable materials are currently being used by visual artists to express their ideas and concerns about our contemporary world. Performance arts using the human body, the use of invisible gasses, large scale installations, earthworks, and the emergence of digital technology have opened a world of possibilities to the contemporary artist. Students will be challenged to experiment with their own ideas and concepts through assignments and lectures aimed at understanding and using these new media. Visits to contemporary collections, presentations by artists, videos, films and readings will round out the this introduction into the world of contemporary artistic expression.

 

Academic Courses

Art History

 

 

 

 

 

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AHC 1451 Art History: Early Gothic to Late Renaissance   Beginning with the frescoes of the late 1200ıs from the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, this course covers the most important artists of the 1300ıs, 1400ıs, and early 1500ıs. Students are guided through the major artistic developments of these centuries from the spatial discoveries of Giotto, to the mathematical discovery of perspective, and on to the rebirth of interest in the classical world. The course covers the historical and political events and analyzes their influence on the artistic production. Class meets 2 times per week for an hour and 30 minutes. Many class sessions are held on-site in museums and churches to enhance the in-class slide lectures.

AHC 1452 Art History: Florence: The City and Its Renaissances    Students will be presented with an interdisciplinary overview of the history of the city from its origins in antiquity to the late fifteenth century. Although the course emphasizes the artistic achievements of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries still visible in todayıs Florence, it will lead up to these works through a consideration of their cultural context. Throughout the course, visits to local sites of relevant interest will be scheduled. Class meets 2 times per week,, one hour and 30 minutes per class

AHC 1453 Art History: Florentine Architecture from Antiquity to Modernity: The City of Florence   This course is a survey of the history of architecture, from antiquity through the twentieth century, using the city of Florence as a case study of major movements and issues in architectural design. We will examine the city from its earliest foundations as a Roman military colony, through the great Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance buildings that still adorn the city today. We will finish the course by looking at the works of architects such as Giovanni Michelucci in the twentieth century. Slide lectures in class will be combined with site visits to major monuments such as the ruins of Fiesole; the excavations of the Early Christian church under the present Cathedral of Florence; the Romanesque Baptistery and San Miniato; the Gothic churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce; Renaissance and Baroque palaces and churches, including Palazzo Medici and the Church of San Lorenzo; Liberty style "Art Nouveau" palaces; as well as the modern train station. Class meets 2 times per week,, one hour and 30 minutes per class

  Dante in front of Santa Croce


Palazzo Pandolfini, located two blocks from the school
AHC1554 History of Contemporary Art (Fall 2002) The end of the 1950ıs brought new directions in artistic practices and beliefs. With the advent of Happenings, Pop Art, Conceptual Art, Body Art, Earthworks, Installations and many other investigations, the role of the artist in society changed significantly. Starting with a review of the formative artistic ideas which led up to these new directions, this course will take a close look at the art of today. This inquiry is of absolute importance for artists wishing to understand the challenges faced as we begin the 21st century. Students will gain historical and critical familiarity with the complexity of visual image language to understand contemporary mixed codes and new media art investigations.
AHC 1555 History of Photography  (Fall 2002)   As an introduction to the history of photography, this course covers photography in Europe and the United States from the late nineteenth century to present, Students will develop visual literacy and familiarity with the complex and contradictory genres of photographic images: between documentary and discourse;between mass culture and avant garde art. Particular emphasis will be given to Italian photography.
AHC 1591/1691 Special Topics in Art History   This Special Topics course offering the opportunity for specialized study in the area of Art History not normally available as part of the course offerings. Possible courses that may be offered include Futurism; The High Mannerists; History of Printmaking and the Book; Roman and Etruscan Art and Archeology; Realism, Modernism and Post-Modernsim; Il Quattrocento; and Il Cinquecento.
HUM 1461 An Italian Journal : Italian Cultural Heritage Past and Present   (Fall 2002)  This course is designed to broaden studentsı Italian experience through a wide range of cultural activities and lectures on a variety of subjects. A Florentine Instructor will coordinate and lead various field trips such as: visits to artist and artisan studios; a trip to a restoration studio; a fresco painting workshop; a night at the Opera; a visit to Pietrasanta to see the marble carving and bronze casting studios;visits to museums, concerts and near by towns. The course will also include lectures by local scholars on topics ranging from to the history of Italian Opera to Contemporary Italian Art. The first classroom activity (lead by a professional book artist) is to create an original sketchbook or journal using traditional book making techniques. Students can choose to take this class as an art history course (Journal) or as a 3 hr. studio elective (Sketchbook). Students will be asked to record their experiences by collecting materials, writing and sketching. Art History students will be asked to present a final essay on their Florentine experience and art students will hold a critique of all the sketchbooks. Classes are held every week with guest visits once a week in the morning and a field trip or workshop every other week on Fridays. Students are given a schedule at the beginning of the semester so that they may coordinate their weekend travelling. There is an additional lab fee for this course that covers transportation, museum entry fees, and other activities. This fee must be paid in addition to tuition fees or student will not be enrolled in course.
HUM 1462 The Life and Times... ( Fall 2002)   The Art, Literature, and History of the Italian Renaissance is explored through the close examination of the lives and works of a selected number of individuals that helped shape and define the Italian Renaissance. The life and works of Dante Aligheri, Petrarch, Brunelleschi, Lorenzo deı Medici, Leonardo Da Vinci, Savonarola, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Gallileo and more will be studied in depth through readings, slides and on-site visits to museums.
HUM 1463 Inter-Genre Creative Writing (Fall 2002)  This is a course for aspiring writers of fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction, or experimental blends. Students who want to improve their writing skills, are interested in reading or in developing a writing habit, will find a home in this class. With an emphasis on postmodern issues of perspective and representation, some of the best of contemporary short fiction; experimental poetry; and textually visual projects will be discussed. In this course the student author will discover a safe environment of readers and through discussions and critiques will learn to develop the skills of a creative writer.
HUM 1592/1692 Special Topics in Humanities    These organized courses offer the opportunity for specialized study in the area of Humanities not normally available . Courses may include The Italian Film; Signs and Symbols in Classical and Christian Art; History of Science; Technology and Thought During the Renaissance; Survey of Italian Literature; Italian Renaissance Literature; and Italian Contemporary Literature.
ITL1371 Beginning Italian Language    This is an entry level Italian language course designed for students who have never studied the language before. After completing this course, students will be able to communicate in everyday situations such as introducing themselves, shopping for food or clothing, asking for directions, and making reservations. The course goal is a solid basic grammatical understanding of the Italian language, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
ITL1372 Intermediate Italian Language    Designed for students who have attended at least one beginning level Italian course, students will build on grammar and vocabulary learned in the first semester.
ITL1473 Advanced Italian Language    For students who have completed two semesters of Italian Language, this course will develop further grammatical proficiency, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
ITL147 4 Advanced Italian Language II    This is a course for students who have completed three semesters of Italian Language. It includes comprehensive reading skills, oral communication, and an extensive grammar review. For those students entering in intermediate and advanced levels an exam is necessary to place student in appropriate level.
Listening Lab & Conversation Seminars    In addition to classes, all students are required to attend 2 hours per week of conversation seminars or to use the language lab. These are designed for all levels to build vocabulary, verbal, listening, and comprehension skills. Seminars meet one hour per week and are led by Italian instructors who present topics of discussion, and listening comprehension exercises. Seminars may vary from semester to semester. Students must attend at least 2 seminars or complete 2 hours of language lab per week. Seminars include: 1.Italian Literature and Poetry 2.Discussion of Italian Politics and Culture (using readings in Italian newspapers) 3. Italian Music/ Listening exercises 4.Italian Cinema: Students view Italian films with listening exercises and discussion 5.Guided conversation: for beginners.

Calendar, Spring and Fall Semesters 2002

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Spring Semester 2002 -- Jan 10th -April 25th

January 1-8, housing check in

Jan. 9, Orientation
Jan. 10,, Classes begin Group Dinner
Jan. 18,, Last day to drop & add classes
Jan. 12, Optional field trip to Siena
Jan. 26, Optional field trip to Pisa & Lucca

February 16-17, Optional field trip to Carneval in Viareggio
Feb. 25-29, Midterm Exams

March 4-17, Spring Break
March 23 & 24, Optional field trip to Rome

April 13-14 Optional field trip to Naples and Pompei
April 25 Last day of classes, Student Show

August 1 Deadline for enrollment for Fall 2002

August 15 Deadline for full payment of Fall 2002 tuition.

Fall Semester 2002 --   September 9th - December 19th

September 2-5 , Housing Check-in
Sept. 6, Orientation, Group dinner
Sept. 7. Optional field trip to Cinque Terre
Sept. 9, First Day of Class
Sept. 13. Last day to drop & add classes
Sept. 14, Optional field trip to Siena
Sept. 28, Optional field trip to Venice

October 12, Optional field trip to Pisa and Lucca
Oct. 26, Optional field trip to Naples and Pompei

December 1, Deadline for enrollment for Spring 2003
Nov. 2-10 Fall Break
Nov. 23, Optional field trip to Rome

December 13, Deadline for full payment of Spring 2003 tuition and housing fees
Dec.19, Last day of classes, Student Show

January 13, First Day of Class, Spring 2003

Calendar Spring and fall Semesters 2003

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Class Schedule, Fall Semester 2002            Back to Top of Page

CALL #

Course

Hrs.

Days

Times

ART 1431

Black and White Photography

6 per week

Mon & Wed

1:00-4:00 p.m.

ART 1531

Black and White Photography

6 per week

Tues & Thurs

1:00-4:00 p.m.

ART 1631

Color Photography

6 per week

Mon & Wed.

1:00-4:00 p.m.

ART1432

Digital Imaging I

6 per week

Mon & Wed.

4:00-7:00 p.m.

ART1532

Digital Imaging II

6 per week

Tues & Thurs

4:00-7:00 p.m.

ART 1441

Printmaking I

6 per week

Tues & Thurs.

4:00-7:00 p.m.

ART 1541

Printmaking II

6 per week

Tues & Thurs

1:00-4:00 p.m.

ART 1302

Foundations in Painting

6 per week

Mon & Wed

1:00-4:00 p.m.

ART 1521

Painting II

6 per week

Mon & Wed

4:00-7:30 p.m.

ART 1511

Figure Drawing

6 per week

Tues & Thurs.

4:00-7:00 p.m.

ART 1301

Drawing I

6 per week

Tues & Thurs..

1:00-4:00 p.m.

ART 1481

Book Arts

6 per week

Mon & Wed.

4:00-7:00 p.m.

AHC 1451

Art History: Early Gothic to High Renaissance

3 per week

Mon & Wed.

10:30-12:00 a.m.

AHC 1452

History of Florence: The City and its Renaissances

3 per week

Tues & Thurs

10:30-12:00 a.m.

HUM 1461

An Italian Journal: Italian Cultural Heritage

3 per week

TBA

TBA

HUM 1462

The Life and Times...

3 per week

Mon & Wed.

10:30 -12:00 a.m.

AHC 1555

History of Photography

3 per week

Tues & Thurs.

10:30 -12:00 a.m.

AHC 1453

History of Florentine Architecture

3 per week

TBA

TBA
AHC 1591 Topics in Art Histroy: Italian Cinema 3 per week Mon & Wed. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

ITL 1371

Italian I

3 per week

Mon & Wed.

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

ITL 1372

Italian II

3 per week

Tues & Thurs.

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

ITL 1473

Italian III

3 per week

Tues & Thurs

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

ITL 1474

Italian IV

3 per week

Mon & Wed.

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

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Calendar, Spring and Fall Semesters 2003

Spring Semester 2003 -- Jan 8th -April 24th

Jan. 6&7 2003 Housing Check-in
Jan. 8 Housing Orientation
Jan. 9 Fri am Orientation and pm Italian Entrance Exams    Group dinner
Jan. 11 Optional Field Trip to Fiesole
Jan. 13 (Monday) First Day of Classes
Jan. 17 Last Day to Add a Class
Jan.31 Last Day to Drop a Class without a W

February 2003
Feb. ? (Date to be established) Optional Field trip to Viareggio for Carneval. http://www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com/htm/index/eng/indexE.htm
Feb.15 Optional Field Trip to Rome
Feb. 28 Last day to drop a class and receive a W or WF

March 3-8 Spring Break
March 22&23 Optional field trip to Venice

April 12 Sat Optional field trip to Naples and Pompeii
April 23&24 Final Exams
April 24 Last day of classes, Student Show
April 25 Final Dinner

Fall Semester 2003 --   September 10th - December 18th

August 1, Application Deadline for Fall 2003
August15, Full Tuition and Housing Fees Deadline for Spring 2003

September 9, Housing Check-in
Sept. 10, Tues am orientation pm Italian entrance exams
Sept. 11, First day of class
Sept.13, Optional field trip to Cinque Terre
Sept.19, Fri Last day to add a class.
Sept. 27, Optional Field Trip to Venice

October 4, Last Day to Drop a Class without a W
Oct.11, Optional field trip to Naples and Pompei

November 1-9, Fall Break
Nov. 22, Optional field trip to Rome
Nov.31, Last day to drop a class with and receive a W or WF

December 1, Application deadline for Spring 2004
Dec.15, Mon Full tuition and Housing fees deadline
Dec.17-18, Final Exams and Critiques
Dec.18, Thur Last day of classes, Student Show

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