CIEE Architecture and Design Program in Barcelona, Spain

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Fall 14 weeks: early September-late December; Spring 16 weeks: early January-late April

Description: Drawing on a wealth of resources in Barcelona, the Architecture and Design program aims to offer students a unique cultural perspective on the history and practice of architecture and design in contemporary Spain. The goal of the program is to bring students together to focus on the intersections and collaborative possibilities between such normally distinct fields. A partnership with ELISAVA offers students a microcosm of those correlations within an international educational environment, where such a focus is the very basis of the school.

Academic Program
The Architecture and Design program is designed for students interested in exploring the intersection of the two fields in a city famous for its vibrant architecture and innovative design. Courses offered by CIEE and ELISAVA allow students the unique opportunity to collaborate in a joint core class alongside courses in their track and Spanish language courses at their level.

Academic Culture
CIEE classes are held in the CIEE Study Center, located in International House, a historic Art Nouveau building near Plaza Urquinaona and Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona's main square.

ELISAVA is the art and design school of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Professors are practitioners as well as academics. There are few American students at the school; CIEE students are immersed easily in Spanish culture.

CIEE language classes, electives, and the Architecture Studio courses have between 5 and 15 participants. Classes at ELISAVA have between 20 (studio classes) and 40 (regular classes) students. Syllabi are not as detailed as American syllabi and students are expected to decide for themselves which readings from the syllabus they need to study to fill in gaps missed during the lectures. It is common to share notes with Spanish students and study together, which can benefit students in their language learning as well. Relatively less emphasis is placed on participation and much more on papers, projects, and exams. ELISAVA classrooms are modern, comfortable, and equipped with the most up-to-date technology used for instruction.

Highlights:

• Study architecture and design in a dynamic European metropolis while experiencing the vibrant and fascinating city of Barcelona
  
• Understand the role that culture plays in architecture and design
  
• Enjoy a bicultural and multilingual life in Catalonia, one of Spain's most dynamic and prosperous regions
  
• Make friends with Spanish students who guide you around the city and introduce you to your new university and home

Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Experience Required: yes

• Overall GPA 3.0 (both tracks)
• Architecture Track: Architecture or related major or minor and 1 semester of design studio
• Design track: Design or other art-related majors or minors and 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Scholarships are Available. - We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.

Year Founded: 1947