Brochure
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | App Review Begins | Start Date | End Date |
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| Summer | 2013 | 18-FEB-2013 ** | Variable | 16-MAY-2013 | 29-JUN-2013 |
| Summer | 2014 | 17-FEB-2014** | Variable | TBA | TBA |
** For most programs, applications are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis (starting August 1st for Spring programs and starting January 15th for Summer and Fall programs). NOTE: Applications for programs offering exchange positions will be reviewed AFTER the application deadline. |
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| Fact Sheet: |
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| Type of Program: | Study Center for U.S./Intl Students | Areas of Study: | Music, History, Art History |
| Minimum Required GPA: | 2.50 | Minimum Class Standing: | 2 - sophomore |
| Course Prerequisite(s): | For the Performance Track, instrument study is required. For Non-Performance Track, no pre-reqs. | Housing Option(s): | Apartments/Houses |
| Open to students from: | CU-Boulder | Language(s) of Instruction: | English |
| Course Load for Summer/Winter Program: | 6 credits | Length of Summer/Winter Program: | 6 Weeks |
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Experience the "energia" of the Italian Renaissance in Florence!
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Study in Palazzo Rucellai, a 15th century palazzo designed by Alberti.
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Choose from the Performance or non-Performance track
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No previous coursework in Italian required
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with 367,569 inhabitants (1,500,000 in the metropolitan area). The city lies on the River Arno and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A center of medieval European trade and finance and one of the richest and wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.
The city boasts a wide range of collections of art, especially those held in the Pitti Palace and the Uffizi. Florence is arguably the last preserved Renaissance city in the world and is regarded by many as the art capital of Italy. It has been the birthplace or chosen home of many notable historical figures, such as Leonardo Da Vinci and many more.
The program will be hosted by the Institute at Palazzo Rucellai. The Institute, housed in a beautiful palazzo designed in the 15th century by Alberti, offers study abroad programs in the American liberal arts tradition. Two tracks are available on this program. Both tracks strive to create an interdisciplinary educational environment for students to learn about the Renaissance and its redefinition of the European cultural landscape. The additional workshop, Entrepreneurship for Creative Artists, addresses the issue of reshaping the current American cultural landscape as artists attempt to reconcile their work with consumer culture (and is required for students on both tracks). All courses will be taught in English with other U.S. students.
- Music Performance Track: Students choose the performance studies course (violin, viola, cello, guitar, piano, or voice) plus one elective course.
- Non-Performance Track: Students choose two elective courses.
- The program is six weeks long, and will take place from mid-May to late June. Attendance is required for the entire six-week period.
For information about arrival and departure, see the Program Specific Handbook at the bottom of this page.
| Renaissance Florence program | University of Colorado | |
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| Course Levels |
100- and 200-level courses |
lower-division |
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300- and 400-level courses |
upper-division |
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Evaluation
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all courses |
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| Credit |
6 credits |
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Performance courses will be taught by instructors from the CU College of Music, Rocky Ridge Music Camp and the Institute. Content courses, such as architecture, art history and history of the Renaissance will be taught by faculty of the Institute. Housing arrangements and general program support will be provided by the staff at the Institute, who has been serving study abroad students for years.
The Institute will offer multiple excursions both course-related and extra-curricular to important sites in Florence such as the Galleria degli Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio. When you are not in class, you will have free time to explore the city and immerse yourself in Italian life. By utilizing your free time, you can plan a variety of activities that will help you learn more about the art, history, culture, and modern life of Florence.
In Florence, you will be living in double occupancy rooms in shared student apartments, located throughout the city. In addition to the rent charge, electricity, water and wifi internet service are included in the program fee. Housing will be arranged for you by the Institute and ready upon your arrival.
You will be responsible for making your own travel arrangements to Italy and back. The program officially begins in and ends in Florence. All transportation to required program activities and field trips within Italy is included.
The CU-Boulder program fee covers instruction, accommodation, administrative fees, program-related transportation, admission to sites visited, and health insurance. In addition, you will need funds to cover round-trip airfare, meals, books and supplies for the program and personal expenses.
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Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Grants: (up to $2400/project) for undergraduate research or creative work projects including projects while studying abroad. Application, detailed descriptions, project archive (to get project ideas) are available on the UROP website. Application deadline is EARLY - usually in late February/early March. See here for more information.
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Dante Alighieri Society Academic Scholarship and Music Scholarship: These scholarships are awarded to front range area students. Applications are accepted in early spring for the following year's terms. Click here for more information.
