Visual and Performing Arts Program

  Australia

• Tasmania: 
Hobart

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 

Description: This program emphasizes courses in: fine arts, printmaking, furniture design, performing arts, music, computer graphics, art theory, and art history. Students take up to 16 credits per semester, directly enrolling in the University. Students take most of their classes from the UTAS School of Art and the Conservatorium of Music (located on the Hobart campus of UTAS).

Highlights: Host Institution:
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is one of Australia's oldest and most respected universities, and is particularly well known for science and technology. The University's continued an accomplishments has placed it in the top rank of Australian research universities. The University also has an excellent school of music and visual/performing arts.

Courses:
Students select 4 courses (worth 4 credits each) and enroll directly in UTAS classes; 3 "VPA" core courses are required. Professional visits, internship placement and supervision, and a 10-day excursion to Sydney and Melbourne are included.

Location:
Tasmania's unspoiled natural beauty and high quality of life draws a rich and active artistic and cultural community. UTAS is located in the center of Hobart the beautiful, safe, and peaceful capital of Tasmania, Australia's island state. Hobart is also the second oldest city in Australia (after Sydney), full of history. The UTAS campus offers a large array of facilities. Tasmania is also well known for its art and music festivals, fine culinary offerings and vineyards, and receives accolades as the best island in the South Pacific. Hobart is cosmopolitan with numerous attractions, including concert halls, theaters, museums, and excellent restaurants. One-fifth of the island of Tasmania is set aside as a World Heritage Area. This unique location has fauna and flora found nowhere else on the planet.

Cost in US$: $11,795 semester, $22,990 year

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $200-$1000

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers unique study and intern abroad programs for college and graduate students. KEI programs are distinguished by a large selection of major-specific, language and regional studies courses; courses taught in English (all locations); professional internships; transcripts and credit from an accredited university; extensive cultural excursions; housing; pre-departure and on-site staff and support; and attentive service and small groups of students.

Year Founded: 1997