International experience is becoming more and more critical for
all fields of study, and Art Studio is no exception. As the world
gets more and more globalized, the ability to analyze in a
cross-cultural manner will continue to become increasingly
important.
Studying Abroad as a student in the College of Letters and
Science is both possible and encouraged. Many different
opportunities exist—from short, two-week seminars in Europe to
full, year-long immersion opportunities to foreign universities
all over the globe. The key is to start early and plan ahead!
Financial Aid goes with you and your ART advisors (along with
advisors at Study Abroad) are here to help you make it happen.
UC Davis Study Abroad maintains a page of recommended programs
for students in Art Studio.
Each year, UC Davis offers four students scholarships to
attend the Royal Drawing School’s Drawing Intensive program
during the Fall Quarter. The Royal Drawing School aims
to raise the standard and profile of drawing through teaching and
practice. At its core is the belief that drawing is crucial for
all aspects of visual learning.
This opportunity is open to all UCD
seniors and recently graduated Art Studio majors.
In this program,
“Paris, French Riviera” led by Professors Gina Werfel and
Hearne Pardee, students will explore the French countryside,
architecture and art by drawing and painting on site, in museums,
and from live models. We begin the program in a beautiful chateau
situated on a sandy beach overlooking the Mediterranean—a
landscape that inspired the Impressionists. There will be field
trips to Le Cannet, Antibes and Vence—focusing on the works of
Matisse, Bonnard and Picasso.
Art students are shown at Columbia University in Paris,
where their studio classroom was located. The students
participated in the July 2014 Summer Abroad program, Art
Studio in Paris and the French Riviera, taught by professors Gina
Werfel and Hearne Pardee of the Art Department.
