Ireland Study Abroad Program at the Burren College of Art

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Fall semester (Sept-Dec)
Full year (Aug-April)
Spring semester (Jan-April)
April 1 for fall or full year; October 15 for spring
http://www.burrencollege.ie
Online Course Catalog
Lindsey Jendraszak

The Burren spring semester 2010 application deadline has been extended to November 1

Burren College of Art is a Rapid Response program
What is this?

What the Burren College of Art has to offer
• An inspiring setting on the grounds of a restored 16th-century castle
• An international faculty and one-on-one mentoring
• A curriculum designed to maximum your personal development as an artist
• Studio programs meet the requirements of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
• Modern studios and a darkroom, with an emphasis on individual space
• An art materials store on campus
• A college cafeteria serving snacks and light meals

Housing
• Housing is in 1 of 2 large student houses between the village and the campus, or in the village in small, comfortable cottages
• Each has its own cooking and laundry facilities
• Students purchase or prepare their own meals
• A limited meal plan (hot lunch) is available on campus

Academics
• An independent studio option allows you to work on your own under the supervision of a faculty member
• Courses in studio arts (painting, photography and sculpture) supplemental courses in mixed media and art in context
• Courses in supporting academic subjects such as art history and Irish studies
• A faculty-led trip each semester is included in the program fee
• Faculty lead trips to London in the fall or to Berlin/Paris in the spring for an additional fee
• Students take five courses per semester