Architecture in Vicenza, Italy

Gain a valuable perspective on Italy’s contribution to architectural, urban, and landscape design through the ages. The program begins in Rome with a two-week study tour that includes Siena, Florence and Bologna before taking up residence for eight weeks in Vicenza, where the focus will be on the design studio. Traveling and then living in an Italian town will give you a rich cultural experience, enhanced by coursework that will contribute to your academic progress toward your degree. Classes for the first two weeks will focus on the subject area courses and be fieldwork intensive. Classes at the Vicenza site will focus on studio with excursions in the region. Excursions are an integral and required component of the academic experience of the Vicenza program.