Study USA

Miami, Florida

Studio Art on Location

ART 310 / ART 510

• Credit Hours: 3
• Instructor: Robert Malone, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art
• Dates: January 4, 5, and 13 in Oxford, January 6-12 in Miami
• Cost: $850 plus tuition
• Application Deadline: November 3, 2016

Itinerary subject to change. Students should wait to make travel arrangements after confirming dates and times with instructor.

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This studio art course will consist of various mixed media art projects and sketchbook assignments.

• Week One will consist of creating master copies as sketchbook assignments. Students will then create their own projects using the appropriated master works.
• Week Two will consist of visiting museums and galleries in Miami, Florida. Students will continue to create master copies of works as viewed during museum and gallery excursions. A second, and final project will be created from these sketches.

Students will:

• Explore Miami and its growing international art scene
• Visit world-class museums, such as the Perez Art Museum Miami , The Wolfsonian, and the Bass Museum of Art
• Tour galleries in the Miami Design District and learn about the contemporary art market
• Develop skills, insights and the ability to create art in a historical context
• Learn to evaluate master works and to incorporate these influences into individual artistic goals

Location:

Oxford, Mississippi and Miami, Florida

Who should go?

Students must have at least junior academic standing and instructor’s approval. All majors are welcome as there are no prerequisites.

Dates:

Students will meet on the Oxford campus on January 4, 5, and 13. Miami activities are January 6-12.

Travel:

SStudents will make their own arrangements to and from Miami and will meet at times designated by the instructor. Shared accommodations will be provided at the Freehand Miami.

Costs:

Program cost is $850 plus tuition. Included in the cost are accommodations, two group meals, tour fees, and museum admission. Study USA application fee, tuition, airfare, additional meals, class supplies, and personal spending money are excluded from the course fee. Students are required to bring a digital camera.