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the light of florence andtuscany fourweeksummerphotographyprogram summer201 at diva 2 apicius fast divaideas squolafua www.palazziflorence.com

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the light of tuscany holds a particular spell over artists and travelers with its rarefied quality and how it strikes the varied landscapes whether in cities or in the rolling countryside this 6 credit program offered by palazzi florence association for international education is designed to explore the unique light and its effect on the architecture and landscapes of tuscany students and program leaders travel together as a community of scholars 24 hours a day seven days a week for one week of onsite shooting in tuscany and then work closely on a daily basis in florence for another session three weeks while traveling students will be attending daily classes on mornings and work on group and specific individual assignments on afternoons programoverview programlearningobjectives the academic context of this program is realized largely through formal lectures independent study and small-group work thus during a study-abroad term of this nature much of the learning happens experientially students will succeed to the extent that they focus clearly on their own learning outcomes guided by the program objectives instructors by the end of the study-abroad term students should have a comprehensive understanding and confidence with both the visual and technical media they should be able to communicate something with an image that presents their own worldview and personal identity dates2012 arrival in italy on-site photography in tuscany arrival in florence orientation in florence courses in florence checkout sunday may 27 monday may 28 orientation through sunday june 3 sunday june 3 monday june 4 tuesday june 5 through friday june 22 mon through fri saturday june 23 creditload 6 total credits earned over one week in tuscany and 3 weeks in florence programdetailsandacademiccoursework travel research week in tuscany students will spend an entire week onsite in tuscany daily lectures and photography in the field in unique areas have the purpose of offering a full immersion into the qualities of tuscan light that have inspired painters photographers writers and filmmakers the course will continue for the subsequent 3 weeks in florence the capital of tuscany lessons will take place at the palazzi campuses in the city center natural light this course introduces students to the concept of using light to beautify and enhance their photographs through a series of practical exercises and individualized projects students explore the quality and attributes of the natural light found exclusively in florence and the region of tuscany furthermore students are made aware of the cultural and historical significance of florence and tuscany by drawing comparisons between contemporary and historical artists whose work has gained inspiration from the region s unique ambience a digital camera of 5.0-mega pixels minimum with an optical zoom lens of at least 3x is required a 35 mm traditional reflex camera can also be helpful lightofflorenceandtuscany di ph lf 310 dedicated to the awareness and application of programincludes courses and educational activities accommodation transportation for all site visits internet services in school facilities student services extracurricular activities use of the palazzi library and gym in florence for more info and detailed syllabus of this program please contact info@fua.it www.fua.it www.palazzifirenze.com www.palazziflorence.com www.divaflorence.com

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