The School of Art and Art History supports study abroad for our majors. These programs allow students to experience other cultures and earn credit toward their degrees. Students in approved college programs can receive financial aid and can count courses taken abroad toward their summer study obligation.

Students may take at least six credits abroad to fulfill their general education requirements. The School of Art and Art History will give credit at the 2000 level for many studio courses taken abroad, and students can receive credit at all levels for art history courses.

It is necessary to check with the adviser beforehand to assure that the proposed courses are approved and the credits are transferable. For more information and help getting started with planning for study abroad, visit the University of Florida International Center in Grinter Hall.
The following summer programs have been reviewed and are recommended for students wanting to take art or art history courses overseas. Please check their web sites for more specific information about these programs.

UF Exchange Program with the University of Leeds (UK)

We’ve recently signed an exchange agreement with the University of Leeds. Beginning in Fall 2006, Graphic Design students will have the opportunity to study in the School of Design at the University of Leeds (UK). This program will initially allow for 3 students from UF to study at Leeds and 3 Leeds students to study at UF – with each student paying home university tuition and receiving credit. This exchange with Leeds is particularly compelling because of the diversity and strength of its programs and its urban environment. Leeds is cosmopolitan city located in West Yorkshire, less than three hours from Edinburgh and London. Weekend trips throughout the UK and Europe are possible during one’s period of study.

University of Leeds Visitor Center
Leeds Government site (with tourism information)

Year-long exchanges preferred. Semester exchanges considered. If you are graduating soon, consider this as an option for a 5th year of study.

For more information on this program, contact Maria Rogal (mrogal@ufl.edu).

American Institute for Foreign Studies
http://www.aifsabroad.com/

American InterContinental University
http://studyabroad.aiuniv.edu/

Skopelos, Greece
In this two-week workshop on the beautiful island of Skopelos, Greece, book-arts and drawing serve as a creative springboard for developing work that preserve and showcase text, imagery, and objects surrounding the theme of travel and home.
This workshop is open to students of any level and the cost of the program includes three credit hours from the University of Florida. Graduate students are welcome to join the class as is, or to propose a separate project.
The program cost includes instruction, studio facilities, three hours college credit, art supplies, shared housing on Skopelos island, breakfast each day and the opening and closing Greek banquets. In order to apply, students must contact the University of Florida InternationalCenter.

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