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Art In Chile: A Studio Intensive

 

For this course students travel to Chile to participate in intensive studio classes at the Curaumilla Art Center, located 1.5 hours from Santiago.

Focus will be placed on the exploration of clay, and other 3-D media, to create forms that respond to local environments and artistic traditions. Workshops and lectures at the Art Center by Visiting Chilean Artists and Professors Randy Johnston and Dr. Kaylee Spencer. Tours to churches and galleries in Santiago will acquaint students with the rich artistic achievements of the region's indigenous, colonial past, while introducing them to Chile's thriving contemporary art scene.

 

 

Course Schedule

 

Preparatory Sessions at UWRF Campus (13 hours) - topics

· Orientation Plan

· Schedule

· Visitor Policies

· Packing

· Lecture and Discussion: Introduction to Chile.

o Pre-Columbian history of South America and Chile

· Lecture and Discussion: Colonial History of South America and Chile Lecture and Discussion: Modern History of South America and Chile Lecture and Discussion: Santiago and surrounding environs

 

Coursework in Chile

Sat. Mar. 03 Depart MSP to SCL (Santiago Chile) Delta Airlines

Sun. Mar. 04 Arrive Santiago, Clear customs, Bus to Art Center

 Orientation to Curaumilla studios and facilities

Mon. Mar. 05 Studio demonstrations, workshops, & lectures

Tues. Mar. 06 Studio demonstrations, workshops, & lectures

Wed. Mar.07 Studio demonstrations, workshops, & lectures

Thurs. Mar. 08 Travel to Santiago; visits Historic District and select sites (Iglesia de San Francisco, Great Synagogue of Santiago, Fine Arts Museum)

Fri., Mar. 09 Studio Demonstrations, workshops & lectures

Sat. Mar. 10 Studio demonstrations, workshops, & lectures

Sun. Mar. 11 Studio demonstrations, workshops, & lectures

Mon. Mar. 12  Studio demonstrations, workshops, & lectures

Tues. March 13 Final critiques and discussion

Wed. Mar 14  Loading and firing Kilns

Thurs. Mar 15  Travel to Valparaiso Harbor and Historical Area tour

Friday Mar 16  Final Critiques and Discussions  

Sat. Mar. 17  Travel to Santiago Return to MSP

 

Post Education Abroad Reflection April Post-trip discussion; potluck (2 hr.)