Filmmaking and Intercultural
Communication in Prague,
Berlin, and Amsterdam
Set your sights eastward to central Europe and
join us for SBCC’s summer abroad program in
Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam. You will have the
opportunity to study the most important part of
intercultural communication, which is the
psychology of intergroup relations and, at the
same time learn the art of filmmaking. In the
filmmaking class, you will be challenged to find
and document your own stories of the people, the
land, and their history. The course in intercultural
communication will provide you with a theoretical
understanding of your experiences and a
framework by which to document it.
Highlights
 In Prague visits to Prague Castle, Petrin Tower,
Old New Synagogue, Prague Jewish Museum,
St. Nicholas Church, and Czech Modern Art
Gallery
 In Berlin visits to Berlin Wall, Holocaust
Memorial, German Film Museum, Judisches
Museum and Sachenhausen Concentration
Camp
 In Amsterdam visit to Anne Frank House, canal
cruise, and biking tour
 Accommodations in hotels, shared twin
occupancy, breakfast buffet (single
supplement, $680)
 Transportation passes in Prague, Berlin, and
Amsterdam
 Independent travel opportunity after the
program ends
Program Directors
Dr. Carrie Hutchinson is one of the Program
Directors for SBCC’s trip to Prague, Berlin and
Amsterdam. She is a tenured instructor in the
Communication Department with a Ph.D. from
UCSB. Dr. Hutchinson has been teaching at SBCC
for more than 10 years and has directed numerous
study abroad programs to destinations including
Australia, India, Spain and Portugal, Rwanda,
South Africa and London. She also spent one year
as the traveling professor for the University of
Colorado’s Education Abroad Program, during
which she traveled throughout North America,
Asia, and Europe teaching students Intercultural
and Interpersonal Communication, Conflict, and
Leadership. During her undergraduate education
she studied abroad at the University of Costa Rica.
Dr. Hutchinson has written textbooks in each of
her areas of expertise, Interpersonal and
Intercultural Communication, and she looks
forward to teaching these classes once again in a
foreign setting where everyday life becomes a
classroom!
Professor Curtis Bieber has worked on the
creative side of Film and Video Production for over
19 years as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor
and Motion Graphic Artist for clients such as Nike
and Volkswagen. His work has been shown
theatrically, and broadcast in North America,
Europe and Japan. In addition to living abroad for
two years, he has traveled to over 30 countries in
six continents. He has directed SBCC’s study
abroad programs in Australia, Spain and Portugal,
and Rwanda. Professor Bieber is Chair of the Film
and Television Production Department at Santa
Barbara City College, and has taught Production
for 13 years, and has lectured at UCSB and Antioch
University.
Program Requirements
Financial Aid
You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC,
but you must enroll for the 2014 summer session
to participate in the Prague, Berlin, and
Amsterdam program. You do not have to be a
communication or film studies major.
You must be 18 years old to participate and are
required to attend an orientation meeting
scheduled in early May.
Courses and Credits
These courses are transferable to UC and CSU.
Check with your counselor for possible exceptions.
You are required to enroll in 6 units.
Course Name
Units
Comm 151 - Intercultural Communication
3
FilmPro 178 - Documentary Film Making
3
Or if you have taken FilmPro 178 you may take
FilmPro 175 - Film and Video Production I
3
After you are accepted to the program, we will
mail you registration materials for the courses in
this program. Please do not go to the Admissions
Office to register.
Approximate Program Cost $4250
(Does not include airfare.)
(Cost is based on 20 participants.)
Includes: Shared housing (2 students per room) in
hotel, most breakfasts, listed excursions, visits, use
of filming equipment, and biking tour.
Not included: Airfare, transportation to and from
airport, passport fees, SBCC fees (non-residents
are required to pay out-of-state fees,) textbooks,
personal expenses and any other item not
specifically listed as included.
Financial Aid is not awarded for summer
programs; however, if you need assistance you
may want to visit the SBCC Financial Aid Office to
inquire about loans
Scholarships
If you would like to apply for an SBCC scholarship,
please pick up a scholarship application form in
the SBCC Study Abroad Office. You can also print
one from the study abroad website,
www.sbcc.edu/studyabroad. The deadline for
submission for summer programs is May 1st.Award
amounts vary according to the number of qualified
applicants.
How to Apply
Deadline for application: April 15, 2014. We
encourage early application as the number of
places in the program is limited. In addition, early
application allows you more time to plan for the
trip. Application forms are available from the
Study Abroad Office, from the program directors,
and from the Study Abroad website:
www.sbcc.edu/studyabroad. A $____ nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of
application.
If you are not currently attending SBCC, you must
enroll. You can enroll online at
www.sbcc.edu/apply/ or attach an SBCC
enrollment form to your application.
An interview with the program directors will be
scheduled upon receipt of your application and
deposit. If you live outside the Santa Barbara
area, the directors will interview you by
telephone.
Information Meetings
You are invited to an information meeting on:
Monday, November 18th
1:00 p.m.
Communications Lab, BC-102
More meetings will be scheduled in the spring and
will be listed on the SBCC Study Abroad website,
www.sbcc.edu/studyabroad. Meetings are about
an hour long. Attendance is not mandatory for
participation in the program. Parents are
welcome to attend.
Travel and Housing
Registering with Tour Resource
Consultants. SBCC has contracted with Tour
Resource Consultants (TRC) to provide travel and
housing arrangements for the program. After you
are accepted by SBCC to the program, you will
register online with TRC and receive payment,
housing and travel arrangement information from
them. You will not be officially part of the
program until we have received confirmation from
TCR that you have registered and paid your
deposit.
Transportation. TRC will make group flight
arrangements. You will receive more information
about the group flight after being accepted to the
program. You are responsible for making your own
ground transportation arrangements to and from
the airport from which the flight departs in the
United States.
expenses and emergency medical transportation.
Additional optional cancellation insurance
available at an additional cost.
Program Payments. TRC will provide you with a
tour code, which will be established for this
program. With this code, you can register securely
online and make payments online at
www.tourresource.com via credit card, debit card,
or e-check, at no extra cost. Once registered, a
secure members’ area will be created for this
program which is accessible only to registered
members. When you log into the program site,
you may view the updated itinerary and other
important announcements and information about
the program.
Cancellation and Refunds. If you decide to
withdraw from the program prior to departure,
you must notify the SBCC Study Abroad Office and
TRC in writing. You may send an e-mail
to nedoyle@sbcc.edu and to
jim@tourresource.com. For TRC cancellation
charges please refer to their General Information
and Conditions on TRC’s website.
Suggested Amount for Personal Expenses.
Though personal spending habits vary widely, we
suggest taking at least $1200 for personal
expenses.
Contacts
Santa Barbara
City College
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (805) 965-0581
FAX: (805) 965-0781
Study Abroad
Office
International
Education Center,
Office #1
Phone Ext. 2494
nedoyle@sbcc.edu
Director
Carrie Hutchinson
Office: BC 102-B
Phone Ext. 4213
carrie.hutchinson@sbcc.edu
Director
Curtis Bieber
Office: H-237
Phone Ext. 2951
bieber@sbcc.edu
Tour Resource Consultants
Jim Froggatt
8080 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 105
La Mesa, CA 91942
Toll-Free:
(888)-847-6951
Work Phone: (619) 567-6830
Cell Phone:
(619) 504-5108
Fax:
(619) 567-5156
E-mail:
jim@tourresource.com
Santa Barbara City College
Study Abroad Program
Communication and
Filmmaking in
Prague,
Berlin, and
Amsterdam
All statements made in this brochure distributed generally to prospective or
accepted participants shall be for informational purposes only and should not be
interpreted as being contractual for any purpose.
Housing. Program participants will be housed in
hotels (double occupancy) in each city you visit.
Insurance. TravelGuard Travel Insurance covers
travel delay, missed connection, baggage and
personal effects loss, baggage delay, medical
July 23 – August 12, 2014