Affordable Quality Art Programs in Venice

  Italy

• Venice: 
Venice

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer and Academic Year

Description: Looking for an affordable program with a focus on fine arts, printmaking, art history and Italian language? KEI offers quality customizable programs with a wide selection of courses taught in English and Italian. Study along side Italian and international students from around the world.

KEI is ideal for students looking for an affordable program at a reputable art academy in Venice. Please contact KEI's program advisers for more information.

Highlights:
Host Institution:
The Scuola Internazionale di Grafica brings together an international community of artists, teachers and students, in an exchange of technical and critical ideas in the visual arts.

* Private art academy in city center
* 200 students; 80% Italian
* Up-to-date facilities

The Scuolas central location allows it a unique position between traditional and contemporary culture, and attracts art professionals and
students from all over the world. Distinguished artists, such as Stanley
Hayter and William Goetz, have made valuable contributions to the
Scuolas faculty, reputation and history.

Courses:
Students select from a wide variety of courses in studio arts, printmaking, design and art history. Italian language courses also available.

Student Life:
Venice has long been considered one of Italy's artistic and cultural centers -- a perfect place to study art. Situated on 120 islands connected by 400 bridges, Venice is unquestionably one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the world. The city has attracted artists since its origin in the fifth century.

Students live in furnished apartments in the center of Venice, 5 minute walk from St. Mark's Square.

Excursions:
* Venice & Veneto
* Florence
* Milan
* Rome

Cost in US$: Semester=$10,950; Summer=$5,950.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Italy Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. USD200-1,000

Application Process Involves:

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

Post-Program Services Include:

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

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded: 1997