Architectural Drawing in Rome June 15 – July 7, 2011 Interior Architecture – Ohio University

ISA Housing – Apartments in Trastevere

Partnership – International Studies Abroad ISA provides assistance with: Housing 24/7 access Travel to distant destinations Itinerary, planning, group tickets for many trips Access to classroom space 24/7 assistance in emergency situations

Christine Mekhitarian Assistant Director Artist, designer, and educator Focus on architecture as a reflection of a society’s cultural and philosophical ideas. Currently at Skyline Design in Chicago, a decorative architectural glass studio and manufacturer. Design development & brand managing the 2009 Neocon Gold award winning Botanica ™ Collection to Sales and marketing for the New York A & D community. Works closely with such firms as Gensler, NBBJ, Perkins & Will, and Cannon Design. History, Classical Studies and Art History (BA) from Loyola University at Chicago, Spent time at Loyola’s John Felice Rome Center studying Roman and Etruscan Art and Architecture and Italian. MFA in Studio Art from Northwestern University, Taught Foundations for Interiors at Harrington College of Design, including Chicago Architectural History and 3D Design.

Architectural Drawing in Rome Course Offerings: –ARTI 392: Interior Architecture Study Abroad 6 hours – Studio/Seminar –ARTI 480: History of Furniture & Interiors I 3 hours – Lecture –ART 497: Independent Study 3 hours – Studio/Seminar All students register for a total of 9 hours

Curriculum 1.Focused studio time, informed by readings, presentations & discussions. 2.Daily structure: A.Given readings and resources for each site visited. B.Discussion of the site, with emphasis on architecture, materials, and space as related to history and culture C.Studio time at the site. Emphasis on hand drawing media, complimented with digital tools.

Studio Curriculum

Caroline Maudit: An Architect in Italy, p. 26 Studio Curriculum

Caroline Maudit: An Architect in Italy, p. 15

Caroline Maudit: An Architect in Italy, p. 91

Caroline Maudit: An Architect in Italy, p. 47

Timeline 1.Ancient Rome (with Etruscan references) –Trips: Herculaneum & Hadrian’s Villa 2.Medieval Italy –Trip: Assisi 3.Renaissance Rome 4.Baroque Rome 5.Neoclassic Rome 6.20 th Century Rome

Roman Forum

Roman Forum: Model

The Colosseum

The Colosseum Student Watercolour by Abbey Roemer

Hadrian’s Villa - Tivoli

Student Watercolour: Allison Schmid

Day Trip to Herculaneum – Just outside of Napoli

Herculaneum Naples, Italy

Day Trip to Assisi – A Medieval Town in Italy

Assisi – Medieval Italy

Assisi – Church of St. Francis

The Sistine Chapel

Vatican City

The Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica

St. Peter’s Dome

Church of the Jubilee By Richard Meier

Architectural Drawing in Rome June 15 – July 7, 2011 Interior Architecture – Ohio University

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING IN ROME STUDY ABROAD SUMMER 2011

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM BY VINCE

PROGRAM OFFERED JOINTLY BY OHIO UNIVERSITY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD Program staff: Professor Vince Wojtas Christine Mekhitarian ISA staff in Rome, Andrea Di Carlo Lori Lammert in Education Abroad

HOW TO APPLY Apply online at You can get to this page from - click Apply Now! Deadline: March 4, 2011 Requirements: Two academic references Essay describing your goals for the program (1-2 pages) Digital portfolio (on a CD) demonstrating drawing abilities – submit to Professor Wojtas. Interview required. Minimum GPA: 3.0

POST-APPLICATION STEPS  If you don’t have a passport, apply as soon as possible Interview Nomination process Accepting your nomination Registration with ISA and medical clearance form for ISA Orientation Education Abroad requirements Health information form; request for accommodation if applicable HTH health insurance Registration with US embassy Copy of US passport and flight itinerary to Professor Wojtas ISA requirements Travel Responsibility & Release Code of Conduct Medical History Health Clearance. You will be working with both Ohio University and ISA as it is a jointly-offered program, and must complete important paperwork and requirements for both entities!

COST AND PAYMENT DEADLINES Student Budget Worksheet Tuition, program fee, and administrative fee will be billed to your OAK account June 10. Program deposit of $500 will be due March 28. Passport ($140) should be purchase immediately (available at During spring quarter, you will need to purchase round-trip airfare and any medical bills associated with medical clearance form, and required and recommended immunizations and vaccinations.

FUNDING YOUR TRIP Program-specific scholarship – Due March 4 Summer Travel Grant – Due Feb Other funding opportunities: