Overview

Location(s)	New York, New York
Term	Spring 2020
Credit	ARTH 379/MST 679, 3 sh
Class Sessions	Wednesdays, 7:30-10 pm, March 18-May 6, 2020, Garwood 10
Travel Dates	May 18-27, 2020
Housing	Hotel
Passport	Not required

 

Eligibility

GPA	2.5
Hours completed	12
Student Judicial	Good status
Grad credit	Yes
Non-WIU	Yes
Pre-requisite	None
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate

 

Travel Requirements

Current, valid driver's license or State ID card     

 

Health Insurance

You must have health insurance while you are on your program.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:

• WIU Student Health insurance
• Personal medical coverage
  

 

Health Precautions

Walking/mobility - Expect to walk 5-8 miles per day, mostly in urban environments.  It is not consecutive but scheduled throughout the day.  Walking will sometimes be over uneven terrain and up/down flights of stairs.  You will also be responsible for moving your own luggage.

Environmental - Average daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s to 90 for this time period.  Parts of the Course are held outside, rain or shine.  Sun protection is strongly recommended.

Dietary - Some meals are included in the program cost. Contact Kim McDaniel  if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. 

Accommodation can be arranged with advance notice.  Please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE   It is your responsibility to request accommodation from the DRC; faculty and staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.

 

Costs & Important Dates

Estimated Cost*	$2,300-$2,500
Included in the program	Round trip airfare from Chicago, transportation, lodging (single occupancy), entry fees to scheduled sites, some meals
Application Deadline	November 10, 2019
Payments
Application Fee	$75 due December 5, 2019
Non-refundable deposit	$800 due December 6, 2019
Second payment	$800 due January 31, 2020
Final payment*	$700 due February 28, 2020

 * Costs are subject to change based on student enrollment

WIU reserves the right to adjust the cost or arrangements of this program due to insufficient enrollment or circumstances beyond the University's control.  For details about this or individual withdrawals, see Cancellations and Withdrawals.

 

Important Dates

MANDATORY Pre-departure meeting: TBA during Spring 2018

 

Academics

Credit offered

ARTH 379 - Counts as an upper-division Art History elective for Art majors (both BA and BFA) and Art minors

ARTH 679 - Can be used to supplement required coursework of a MA in Museum Studies  

Please check with your academic advisor for more information on how this Course fits your specific academic needs.

 

Objectives

• Bridge the studio and museum/gallery/professional art making experience
• Engage in art firsthand in a variety of settings
• Explore the history and culture of New York City

Class sessions

Active class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course.  Students are responsible for completing pre-departure assignments including readings and discussion participation, attendance and active participation during on-site visits, guest lectures and activities, and post-return assignments.  Questions about course content should be directed to  Susan Czechowski .