Greece

Information about Paros

• The link below offers information about the island of Paros and the surrounding area:
  http://www.parosweb.com/.
• The link below provides useful information about the art school where classes will meet:
  http://www.aegeancenter.org/.

DATES

• Next offering is tentatively planned for Summer 2010

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

• Herron School of Art and Design offers this 3-6 credit course studying art in Greece.
• Students will enroll in HER R311 or HER R511, depending on the student's status.
• Students will explore Athens for 2 days prior to arriving in Paros.
• Students will complete studio art assignments and critiques.
• Students will consider the meaning of place, time, and cultural identity as themes for art.
• Required field trips will explore museums, churches, archaeological sites, contemporary art galleries, and cultural events.
• Optional weekend excursion to Santorini (at additional cost).

ELIGIBILITY

• Academic requirements: University student in good standing, with minimum GPA 2.50.
• Pre-requisites: None, although priority will be given to students majoring in visual art, design, art history, or art education.
• Class standing: open to all IU undergraduate and graduate students
• Language level: no knowledge of Greek is needed. English is widely spoken by the Greek citizens with whom the students will interact.
  
  Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant.
  Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.

HOUSING

• Students will live in hotel accommodations.

ESTIMATED 2008 COSTS*

• In addition to the tuition the following costs will be incurred:
  Program fee $1950
  This fee includes required field trips, transportation in Greece, housing, and insurance.
  Airfare (estimate) $1300
  Meals* $375
  Art supplies*
  Personal expenses*
  Optional Santorini field trip
• Total estimated* expenses $3600-$4100 plus tuition.
• $500 deposit will be required at the time of application. Money will be refunded if not selected for the trip.
  
  *costs will vary depending on the current exchange rate and individual expenditures. Tuition fees will be affected by specific student status.

FINANCIAL AID

• IUPUI scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs. (Performance scholarships, Guaranteed Tuition certificates, fee courtesies, Indiana Higher Education Awards and awards to children of disabled veterans not applicable.)
• Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.iupui.edu/~oia/SA/scholaid.html.

APPLICATION DEADLINES