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
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
Studio Curriculum
Studio Curriculum
Caroline Maudit: An Architect in Italy, p. 26
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. 20th Century Rome
Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Roman Forum: Model
The Colosseum
The Colosseum
Student Watercolour by Abbey Roemer
Hadrian’s Villa - Tivoli
Hadrian’s Villa - Tivoli
Hadrian’s Villa - Tivoli
Student Watercolour: Allison Schmid
Day Trip to Herculaneum –
Just outside of Napoli
Herculaneum
Naples, Italy
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
Church of the Jubilee
By Richard Meier
Church of the Jubilee
By Richard Meier
Architectural
Drawing in
Rome
June 15 – July 7,
2011
Interior Architecture – Ohio
University
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
http://www.studiesabroad.com/
http://www.studiesabroad.com/programs/country/italy/city/rome/viewCityStaff/200
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at http://eais.admsrv.ohio.edu/eais/student/. You can get to this page
from www.ohio.edu/educationabroad - 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
www.travel.state.gov).
•
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. 21 http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/Students/TravelGrant.html
Other funding opportunities:
http://www.ohio.edu/educationabroad/Students/scholarship.html.