1. College of Design Rome Program Fall 2013 Graphic Design

2. Introductions Erin French, International Programs Coordinator Erica Riha, Rome Ambassador, senior in interior design, fall 2011 participant

3. Fall Program Third-year students Interior Design Fourth-year students Graphic Design Industrial Design Integrated Studio Arts

4. Advantages Personal Academic Professional

5. Personal Growth

6. Portfolio Pieces

7. Internships

8. Rome Program Studio Location Building Proximity Facilities provided

17. Classes ArtGR 470: Graphic Design Studio V (3 cr.) ArtGR 475: Advanced Typography (3 cr.) ArtGR 484: Studies in Graphic Design (3 cr.) ArtIS 238 or 305 studio (3 cr. each) Art 495N: Art History (3 cr.) Dsn S 492: Italian culture (1 cr.) Art 496: Field Study (R cr.)

20. Program Apartments Located in the Trastevere area of Rome Within walking distance of studio Apartments for 6-8 students Fully appointed kitchens 2 bathrooms with towels 2-3 bedrooms with bedclothes, pillows Washing machine (no dryers in Italy!) Wireless internet and TV

24. Photo by Raena Sampson

25. Photo by Brian Maw

27. Photo by Raena Sampson

28. Photo by Brian Maw

30. Costs U-bill expenses include: Program fee Program activities in Rome, faculty support, and CISI medical/evacuation insurance ISU tuition (resident or non-resident) ISU fees Housing Utilities/damages escrow

31. Costs Out-of-pocket expenses include: Round-trip airfare Passport Photographs for applications Local ground transportation Meals Residency permit Key deposits Course materials, books, photocopying Incidentals

32. Estimated Total Costs Resident students: $17,000 to $18,000 Non-resident students: $23,000 to $24,000 Financial aid packages can be applied to cover the costs of the program Financial need for the fall is based on the numbers above, not the need you would have if you were taking classes in Ames for the semester A more detailed budget will be made available in spring 2013

33. Get a Summer Job So you can enjoy more of these…..

34. Apply for Scholarships!

35. Embrace the Moment Don’t go out to eat every night! But enjoy the ones that you do.

36. Requirements Students interested in participating should… Plan to spend the fall 2013 semester in Rome Be prepared to take at least 12 credit hours Be at least 18 years old Have a 2.3 cumulative GPA Be accepted into your program of study Not be on academic probation or academic warning in spring 2013 or summer 2013 If you don’t meet a requirement and you are interested in the program, please e-mail me (efrench@)

37. Preparation Class To participate in the fall 2013 Rome Program, you must register in AccessPlus for the following class that is offered in spring 2013: Dsn S 301 Mondays 6:00-6:50 p.m. 1 credit 101 Design

38. Optional Preparation The Rome Program also offers an optional Italian language and culture workshop Mondays and Wednesdays 5:10-6:00 p.m. 12 weeks in spring 2013 Room 416 Presented by Rebecca Severin Enrollment advertisement later this fall (not available for registration in AccessPlus)

39. Online Information College of Design website: http://home.design.iastate.edu/ROME/fall.php ISUAbroad online application system: http://isuabroad.iastate.edu/?go=fallrome Application will open on January 14, 2013 Application deadline is March 6, 2013 Application assistance will be available in Dsn S 301

40. Contact Details Erin French, International Programs Coordinator efrench@iastate.edu 289 Design Erica Riha, Rome Ambassador emriha@iastate.edu

41. Questions? Please let us know what questions you have about the fall 2013 Rome Program