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Italy:  Tuscania

Tuscania

Setting | Program Options | Courses | Calendar | Costs | Language | Examinations | Applications | Accommodations

Setting

Tuscania is a small town situated close on the edge of the Maremma area of Viterbo, Lake Bolsena and the Thyrrenium Sea. The town is rich in examples of Etruscan, Roman and Medieval civilizations. Tuscania s small size allows students easy immersion in the town and genuine interaction with those who live there.

The School is located in an elegant 17th century building in the old town center. It is by the medieval walls and close to one of the main gates of the town. School facilities include computer labs, art studios and a library.

The Lorenzo de Medici School of Tuscania takes advantage of the resources of the town and region in the courses offered. Courses focus on the Etruscan civilization in its various aspects, the artistic wealth of Tuscania during the different periods, and the gastronomic tradition of the region. The university collaborates with local authorities and the University of Viterbo to allow students the opportunity to actively participate in the cultural and social life of the region in the true spirit of international education.

Classes are conducted by experienced international and Italian faculty. Many courses, are taught both in the classroom and outside, and include practical seminars, excursions and guided visits.

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Program Options

The Lorenzo de Medici school of Tuscania offers courses in the humanities, social sciences, studio arts, media studies and Italian language. Professional study certificates are in the fields of film/TV, Theatre, Lighting Design, Archaeology, and Conserviation.

Semester (Fall & Spring)
Summer
Specialized Advanced Programs: Film/TV, Theater, Lighting, Art Conservation & Archeology
Monthly Courses: Language, Art & Culture

 

Semester Program (Fall & Spring)

Italian Language (mandatory) 3 credits + 4 elective courses

Enrollment in this program allows students to choose courses that are not confined to specific technical and artistic fields of study, thus offering students the option of selecting from the following disciplines: Italian language, studio arts, arts and humanities, archaeology, restoration and conservation, and the mediterranean cuisine.

 

January Intersession & Summer Program

Combination of two 3-credit elective courses

Enrollment in this program allows students to choose courses that are not confined to specific technical and artistic fields of study, thus offering students the option of selecting from the following disciplines: Italian language, studio arts, arts and humanities, archaeology, restoration and conservation, and the mediterranean cuisine. During the summer there is a special Archeology Field School.

 

Specialized Advanced Programs (Year: Semesters/Summer)

The Professional Study Certificate(PSC) Program is intended to contribute to the student s professional career. During the course of one year, students will broaden their formative experience by contributing in artistic projects. The teachers are critically acclaimed professionals who will guide students as they realize important artistic and performing arts productions. Certificates are offered in the following areas: Film/TV, Theater, Lighting Design, Archaeology, and Art Conservation.

FILM/TV: Includes: active part in the production of movies, documentaries and other formats, through the collaboration of the Technical Studios and A.I.C. (Director of Photography Association) of CINECITTÀ in Rome. Final products, depending on their quality, will be distributed to the public through TV Networks.

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 Theater: Includes: production of a performance to be staged in various theaters under guidance of a Director and other professionals, in affiliation with the local theatre festival (Viterbo, Tuscania and Caprarola Quartieri dell Arte  Festival), that is associated with several European theaters. Students will also have the opportunity to create their own performance project.

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Lighting: Includes: study of a spectrum of technical and environmental effects which can recreate artistic styles and interpretations of architectural periods, in collaboration with STUDIO 2 in Viterbo.

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Art Conservation: Includes: work on restoring art works of great value, as Florence students have done with the Beato Angelico frescoes at San Domenico in Fiesole, a Raphael canvas, marble sculptures by Michelangelo at the Medici Chapel in Florence, and with examples of Maggiolini s furniture.


Archeology: Includes: access to the excavation and restoration work already in progress, due to partnership with the Etruscan Archaeology Department of the University of Florence and with the S. Giusto Abbey s laboratory in Tuscania.

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Monthly Courses

Monthly courses are offered in the following areas:

Italian Language
(5 group lessons of 4 hrs per week for a total of 4 weeks = 80 hrs)

Each course is offered in five levels ranging from beginning to advanced; 4 weeks are needed to complete a level, 10 students maximum.

Art Courses
All courses are structured in 4 lessons of 3 hours per week for a total of 4 weeks = 48 hours

Courses:Drawing, Painting, Digital Photography, Art History, Introduction to Archaeology, Etruscan Civilzation, Etruscan Jewelry, Architectural Lighting, and Italian Cinema.

Cuisine
Courses also held weekly, for small groups, and individually. (24 hours/month)

Courses offered::Mediterranean Cuisine, Introduction to Italian Wines, Introduction to Olive Oil, Herbs and Spices, and Italian Ice Cream and Patisserie

 

 

Courses

Course Catalogues are available for all programs.

Download the Course Catalogue to see descriptions of courses for the Semester and Summer Programs:
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Catalogue Update Effective Spring 2007:
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Download the Course Catalogue to see descriptions of courses for the Specialized Advanced Programs/Professional Study Certificate:
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Download a Current Course Schedule:
Fall 2008
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Spring 2009
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January Intersession 2009
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Summer: June 2008
(Excel)  
Summer: July 2008
Professional Study Certficates
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Calendar

For specific dates in 2008-2009, select and click on the following study periods:

Fall 2008
January 2009 Intersession
Spring 2009
Summer 2009

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Costs

Fall 2008 and Spring 2009: $6,500 for Italian plus four 3-credit courses.

January 2009 Intersession: $2,500 for any two courses, plus transportatioin to/from airport.

Summer 2009: $2,400 for any two courses in June or July; $4,100 for Archeology Field School (6 credits plus housing).

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Language of classes

All classes are taught in English except language classes and those specified as taught in Italian.

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Examinations and Certificates

Students can choose two three-credit courses during the summer session and four three-credit courses plus Italian language during the semester sessions. The program offers a transcript and identifies credit for a student s home university. At the conclusion of the program, participants will receive a transcript from Lorenzo de Medici (through EHI) that is necessary to transfer credit. Those interested in obtaining credit must arrange for their own institution s acceptance of credit. Credit earned at Lorenzo de Medici is generally accepted by US and Canadian colleges and universities.

 

 

Application Information

Persons who wish to apply should complete the application and send by mail or electronically to the European Heritage Institute. See details of the application process.

EHI Standard Application:
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Spring 2009 Semester Registration Form:
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The Summer 2009 Registration document will be available late 2008, once the course listing is published.

                                         

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Accommodations

Students can make their own housing arrangements or request European Heritage Institute's (EHI) services. EHI will discuss housing options with applicants and help identify the best available accommodations at the time of application that meet needs and preferences. Based on their selection, participants will receive housing assistance and make arrangements (available at the time of request). Options include: a room in a hotel, bed and breakfast, hostel, or an apartment. Students must sumbit the housing options form along with their applications.

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