Art in the Global Context Czech Republic

Program Staff and FacultyFaculty LeaderDee Hibbert-Joneshjdee@ucsc.edu

Second Program Leader Barbara Benish

Study Abroad AdvisorKrissy Lovemanstudyabroad@ucsc.edu

ScheduleJuly 27 - 31: Reading week prior to departure

August 2: Arrive in Prague

August 5: Relocate to Berlin

August 8: Relocate to ArtMill

August 23: Last day

ArtMill ArtMill is a center for sustainable living and art.

Facilities include working student studios in a converted Mill, a woodshop, a sculpture garden, a black and white darkroom, and access to metal facilities.

The organic garden supplies the kitchen with a selection of seasonal foods servicing students, artists-in-residence, and ArtMill staff.

ArtMill includes living areas, two kitchens, workspaces, and on-site activities. Students will live off site and walk to ArtMill to create artwork.

Accommodations & MealsIn Prague and Berlin, the group will stay in local hotels, called pensions. Students will eat meals out-of-pocket at local restaurants.

At ArtMill, students will stay at a local hotel, a short walk from the Mill. Students walk to/from ArtMill each morning. Professor Hibbert-Jones or one of ArtMill's staff will be in the same hotel as students. Hotels are clean, modern, and have all the amenities necessary (hot showers, clean linens, clean standards in general and comfortable beds). All meals while at the ArtMill at the will be covered in the Study Abroad Program Cost. There is an organic garden that supplies the kitchen with a selection of seasonal foods servicing students, artists-in-residence, and ArtMill staff.

Dietary RestrictionsIf you have any dietary restrictions, please let the Faculty Leader and Study Abroad Advisor know as soon as possible. It is possible, but not guaranteed, that we can accommodate your restrictions. Advanced planning will be necessary, so disclose early!

TravelParticipants are responsible for making their own international travel arrangements to the program site. Instructions for making flight arrangements will be available in March

Students will use public transportation in Prague and Berlin to get around. The group will travel together by coach bus to the ArtMill.

Program CostsTuition and Campus Fee - $1678 (5 units) or $2236 (7 units)

Study Abroad Program Cost (SAPC) - $4497● Course materials● Housing● Meals at the ArtMill● International health insurance● Transportation in Berlin and Prague● Excursions● Museum admissions ● Administrative fees

Estimated Personal Expenses - $1761● Meals in Berlin and Prague● Round trip international airfare● Passport● Incidentals

Financial AidFinancial Aid will package aid based on the total program budget & your eligibility (based on FAFSA). You can contact Financial Aid for an estimate on your aid package at finaid@ucsc.edu

Special Summer Funding

Summer Pell Grant if you’re eligible

Summer University Grant

Eligibility Criteria

● Good Academic and Disciplinary Standing at time of application and every quarter prior to departure

● 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher at time of application and every quarter prior to departure

● Be at least 18 years old by the program start date

● Sophomore, junior, or senior class standing by the time of departure

Application Requirements

● Online SlugsAbroad application● Passport photocopy (must be valid at least 6

months after your projected return from abroad)● Non-UCSC Students Only: Unofficial transcript● Email to Faculty Director, Dee Hibbert-Jones

(hjdee@ucsc.edu) 4 images of previous work and a paragraph explaining your interest in this program and describing your prior knowledge of art-making after submitting SlugsAbroad application. (Students with limited prior art experience will not be automatically disqualified, but will need to have a strong argument for their interest in this specific program.)

Next Steps

1. Complete your Study Abroad Profile on SlugsAbroad2. Apply for a Passport3. Speak to a Financial Aid Advisor about your projected Summer aid package4. Start the program application on SlugsAbroad

APPLY NOW!Applications opened up on November 1

All applications are processed first-come, first-serve. This is a limited capacity program, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

Apply at studyabroad.ucsc.edu/slugsabroad

DEADLINES● The Early Bird Deadline is February 1. Apply by this deadline to be entered into a

raffle for a $125 flight voucher! ● The final deadline to apply is March 1.

Questions?