Description
Experience an intense three-week design immersion in Istanbul. This program investigates issues of tradition and modernity through a series of drawing, photographic, and representational exercises. These are aimed at exploring cultural, religious, and historical phenomena and questions of identity and belonging in architecture. The course is a field curriculum, with students engaging the city and its populace daily.
Curriculum
This program is taught as a series of design and history/culture workshops in the city. There is a strong independent focus, paired with daily meetings and public review sessions. A strong effort is made to leverage local professionals, academics, and visiting professors from the University of Minnesota as well as visiting critics. The core of the program is a three-week intensive course of study in Istanbul, with a week long travel/component along the Aegean Coast to investigate ancient roman cities and World Heritage Sites. The course is taught in english and is 3 credits.
Eligibility & Application
Open to University of Minnesota College of Design graduate students and upper-division undergraduates. Students are encouraged to have some drawing and history course experience. Interviews are held in January to determine eligibility.
Estimated Cost
The program fee includes tuition, housing, registration fees, some excursions, and international health travel insurance. A small allowance has been included for some meals. In Istanbul, students and faculty stay in the old quarter (Sultanamehmet), with shared accommodations of between 3–4 to a room. Lodging is likely in a modest, extended stay hotel. The travel component (time and finances permitting) entails hotel stays, with the possibility of boat lodging. Inbound and outbound flights are not included, nor are personal expenses. Please check with Assistant Professor Ozayr Saloojee for further information.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Program Contact For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
