SRISAFlorence, ItalyRIT Affiliate Program

Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) is one of the top art and design schools in Italy. Located in Florence, the campus has extensive studio facilities for painting, drawing and printmaking; photography labs and darkroom; and large lecture rooms. All courses are taught in English with semester and summer programs offered.

Students studying at SRISA will also participate in extra-curricular activities, art exhibits, field trips, cultural seminars and museum visits.

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Things To Know:• RIT Education Abroad Travel Grants provide funding for RIT students to study abroad - from $500 to $2,500. Ask a study abroad advisor for more details. • Honors students are eligible for a $500 travel grant to study abroad.

• A study abroad scholarship search tool is available at fellowships.rit.edu.

When You Should Go:The optimal time for College of Design students to study abroad is during the spring semester of their third year. However, work with your academic advisor to determine the best timing for you.

Planning ahead is key! It is suggested to plan one year in advance to ensure proper academic, financial and program application planning.

Getting Started:1. Learn more at studyabroad.rit.edu2. Meet with your academic advisor to discuss timing and coursework.3. Explore programs in the Compass database: studyabroad.rit.edu4. Make an appointment with a study abroad advisor (global@rit.edu or 585-475-4466).

4 Reasons Why Art & Design Students Should Study Abroad:• Gain a fresh perspective on your work by immersing yourself in a new culture, being inspired by new people, developing new ways of thinking, and finding inspiration in a new environment.• Interact with students, faculty, and artists from around the world, experiencing diverse perspectives and techniques which can greatly enrich the creative process.• Learn about global trends in art and design that can enhance your work and help you create a truly unique portfolio.• Museums, galleries, buildings, outdoor spaces and monuments will become your classroom as you explore art, architecture and design first-hand through field study opportunities.

DESIGN IN DESSAUDessau, GermanyExchange Program, Spring Semester

The RIT School of Design has partnered with Fachhochschule Anhalt (FHA) in Dessau, Germany to offer junior design majors in Graphic Design, Industrial Design or New Media the opportunity to study in Germany during spring semester. Students take four studio-based courses and live in the charming town of Dessau, about 1 1/2 hours from Berlin by train. Students do not need to be fluent in German.

Applications are accepted in the spring semester prior to the student’s junior year. Contact Debbie Kingsbury (dlkpgd@rit.edu) for more information.

Highlighted ProgramsElizabeth TalamoIndustrial DesignExploring Porcelain & Iron in China (Faculty-Led Program)Intersession/Spring 2016

“Studying abroad has always been something I knew I wanted to do during my college experience. I was able to have the unique opportunity to explore and play with unfamiliar materials, processes, and practices and the ability to use these techniques to create and build in new ways upon my return. I was a little unsure about traveling to China because it was unlike anywhere else I had been, but it was the most unique and authentic cultural experience I’ve had to date.”

STUDY ABROAD FOR

COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN STUDENTS

COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN PROGRAMS ABROAD (All programs listed have coursework available in English)

Location Term(s) Offered Program Provider Program Title Coursework*

RIT Programs

Havana, Cuba Spring/Spring Break RIT Faculty-Led Photography in Cuba (PHAR)

Dessau, Germany Spring RIT Exchange Design in Dessau (GRDE) (IDDE) (NMDE)

Florence, Italy Summer RIT Faculty-Led Art History in Florence Art History

Pristina & Peja, Kosovo Summer RIT Faculty-Led BASE Camp: Balkan Animated Storytelling Exploration (SOFA)

Affiliate Programs – Africa Cape Town, South Africa Fall, Spring Arcadia, IES University of Cape Town (FNRT) (NMDE) (PHAR)

Affiliate Programs – Asia/Middle East

Bangkok, Thailand Fall, Spring CIS Semester in Thailand (GRDE) (ILLS) (SOFA)

Affiliate Programs – Australia & New Zealand

Brisbane, Australia Fall, Spring, Year Arcadia Queensland University of Technology (FNRT) (IDDE) (INDE) (MAAT) (NMDE) (SOFA)

Canberra, Australia Fall, Spring, Year Arcadia Australian National University (CCER) (CGLS) (FNRT) (MAAT) (PHAR) (SOFA)

Gold Coast, Australia Fall, Spring, Year Arcadia / CIS Bond University (MAAT) (SOFA)

New Castle, Australia Fall, Spring CIS Semester in New Castle (CCER) (CMTJ) (IDDE) (SOFA)

Sydney, Australia Fall, Spring, Year Arcadia University of New South Wales (FNRT) (GRDE) (IDDE) (SOFA)

Sydney, Australia Fall, Spring, Year Arcadia University of Technology, Sydney (CMTJ) (FNRT) (SOFA)

Wollongong, Australia Fall, Spring, Year Arcadia, CIEE University of Wollongong (GRDE) (PHAR)

Affiliate Programs - Europe

Prague, Czech Republic Fall, Spring CIEE Film Studies (SOFA)

Copenhagen, Denmark Fall, Spring, Year, Summer DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia (CWFD) (GRDE) (IDDE) (INDE)

London, England Fall, Spring, Year Arcadia, CIS University of Westminster (FNRT) (GRDE) (ILLS) (INDE) (PHAR) (SOFA)

Paris, France Fall, Spring, Year, Summer SAI American University of Paris (PHAR) (SOFA)

Paris, France Fall, Spring SAI Paris College of Art (FNRT) (GRDE) (ILLS) (INDE) (PHAR)

Florence, Italy Fall, Spring, Year SAI, CIS Florence University of the Arts (CMTJ) (FNRT) (INDE) (PHAR) (NMDE) (MAAT)

Florence, Italy Summer Arcadia Intensive Design in Florence (FNRT) (GRDE) (IDDE)

Florence, Italy Fall, Spring, Summer SRISA Santa Reparata International School of Art

(CMTJ) (FNRT) (GRDE) (ILLS) (INDE) (PHAR)

Milan, Italy Fall, Spring, Year SAI Nuova Academia di Belle Arti (FNRT) (GRDE) (IDDE) (ILLS) (INDE) (PHAR)

Rome, Italy Fall, Spring, Year CIS American University of Rome (FNRT) (SOFA)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Fall, Spring, Year IES Gerrit Rietveld Academie (CCER) (CGLS) (CMTJ) (GRDE) (IDDE)

Edinburgh, Scotland Fall, Spring Arcadia, CIS University of Edinburgh (FNRT) (PHAR)

Glasgow, Scotland Fall, Spring Arcadia University of Glasgow (SOFA)

Barcelona, Spain Fall, Spring, Year SAI Elisava, Barcelona School of Design & Engineering (CWFD) (GRDE) (IDDE) (INDE) (PHAR)

Affiliate Programs – Latin America

San Jose, Costa Rica Fall, Spring CIS Semester in Costa Rica (FNRT) (PHAR)

*(CCER) Ceramics, (CGLS) Glass, (CMTJ) Metal/Jewelry, (CWFD) Furniture Design, (DDDD) 3D Digital Design, (FNRT) Fine Art, (ILLS) Illustration, (ILLM) Medical Illustration, (GRDE) Graphic Design, (IDDE) Industrial Design, (INDE) Interior Design, (NMDE) New Media Design, (SOFA) Film & Animation, (PHAR) Fine Art Photography, (MAAT) Media Arts & Technology, (PHPS) Photographic Sciences RIT CAD Student Favorite

Many more programs are available for CIAS students! For a more detailed listing, visit: studyabroad.rit.edu and search programs via the Compass.