Immersive Artistry—Summer Sketching in Italy
On this Summer Abroad program, you can:
- Earn 8 quarter units in 4 weeks.
- Enroll in UC Davis courses to fulfill degree, major, minor, or GE requirements as listed in the General Catalog.
- Experience academic coursework enriched by both the program’s location(s) and activities.
Note to Non-UC Davis Students:
- Students from other campuses should consult with their home campus to determine whether courses may be used to fulfill their specific academic requirements.
- Semester students who will apply for Summer Financial Aid can get an additional unit to meet unit minimums for financial aid eligibility. Please contact Summer Abroad for additional information.
Syllabus
- Beginning Drawing Syllabus (PDF)
- Field Trip Syllabus (PDF)
The program syllabus and schedule, including the daily itinerary and planned activities, are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Class Format
Classes will be held both indoors and outdoors. Students will have lecture in the morning and will have the opportunity to paint outdoors in beautiful places, both in the city and in nature.
Earn GE credit! Some courses on this program offer GE credit. Expand the sections below to view course descriptions and type of credit offered.
Courses
You will enroll in one of the course sets below.
- Students who have not taken ART 2 and are in lower division standing should enroll in the ART 2 and ART 98 course pairing.
- Students who have not taken ART 2 and in upper division standing should enroll in the ART 2 and ART 198 course pairing.
- Students who have already taken ART 2 should enroll in ART 199 and ART 198 course pairing. This course pairing is also available to students with instructor consent.
Expand the sections to view course descriptions. Auditing is not an option. UC Davis programs are academic programs so participants should expect a substantial amount of course work.
- Art (ART) 002. Beginning Drawing (5 units)
- Introduction to drawing using various black and white media to articulate forms and organize space, with reference to historical and contemporary works.
- Art (ART) 98. Directed Group Study (3 units, Pass/No Pass grading only. Restricted to lower division students)
- This course includes participation on excursions and tours and attendance to guest lectures. Students are often asked to write reflective pieces. Assignment topics vary by program. Restricted to lower division students.
OR
- Art (ART) 002. Beginning Drawing (5 units)
- Introduction to drawing using various black and white media to articulate forms and organize space, with reference to historical and contemporary works.
- Art (ART) 198. Directed Group Study (3 units, Pass/No Pass grading only. Restricted to upper division students)
- This course includes participation on excursions and tours and attendance to guest lectures. Students are often asked to write reflective pieces. Assignment topics vary by program. Restricted to upper division students.
OR
- Art (ART) 199. Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (4 units, Pass/No Pass grading only)
- Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates. This registration option is offered for students who have already taken Art 2 or by instructor consent.
- Art (ART) 198. Directed Group Study (4 units, Pass/No Pass grading only)
- This course includes participation on excursions and tours and attendance to guest lectures. Students are often asked to write reflective pieces. Assignment topics vary by program. Restricted to upper division students.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are enforced for this program beyond the general eligibility requirements.