Program Brochure
Contact the Program Director
Dr. Dennis Wilson
Life Science Department
P: 480-654-7731
Office: RDM S - 264
dennis.wilson@mesacc.edu
A valid passport is required to travel abroad. Passport Info Here
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Program Location
Not offered in 2019
This program is typically offered every other year.
Explore art history and photography in Italy--the heart of the Roman Empire, the cradle of Renaissance and Baroque, and a global center for art, fashion, food and design! The buildings, piazzas, and museums of Rome, Florence and Venice will be your classroom and your inspiration as you experience the rich history and culture of Italy.
In Rome, The Eternal City, visit ancient sites where Roman emperors and gladiators made history, encounter stunning Baroque architecture and Michelangelo's Sistine chapel, and experience contemporary Italian culture and cuisine.
In Florence, stroll along the streets where Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci and the Medici created the Renaissance. Immerse yourself in the art of the Uffizi Gallery and soak in the breathtaking Tuscan countryside*.
In Venice, cruise the canals to visit the iconic Basilica of San Marco and the Peggy Guggenheim collection of modern art. Throughout the program, you'll learn the technical and artistic elements of digital photography and photograph the sights that have inspired artists, writers, and thinkers across the centuries.
*Optional visit to Tuscany is an extra cost.
Did You Know?
- The Venice Film Festival was founded in 1932 and is the oldest international film festival in the world.
- Italians refer to one another by their city of origin (Milanese, Roman, Florentine, etc.).
- Italy surrounds two independent nations: San Marino and Vatican City (Holy See).
- In 1986, when McDonald’s opened in Rome, protestors against the fast-food chain stood outside the restaurant and handed out free pasta.
- Currency used is the Euro.
- Read more detailed cultural information on Italy provided by CultureGrams™
Italy Program Excursions
- Rome
- Ancient Rome and Colosseum* Half-Day Walking Tour
- Baroque Rome Walking Tour
- Vatican Gardens and Vatican Museums Tour*
- Optional (extra cost) full day excursion to Pompeii*
- Florence
- Florence* Highlights City Tour
- Includes admissions to: Galleria dell'Accademia (the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David), Pitti Palace, Uffizi, and Boboli Gardens
- San Lorenzo, Medici Tombs, and The Duomo Cathedral (entrances all included)
- Florence* Highlights City Tour
- Venice
- Venice* Walking City Tour (includes entrances to St. Mark's Basilica, and Doges and Correr Museum.
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum (entrance included)
- Padua Walking City Tour (includes entrance to Cappella degli Scrovegni).
Courses Offered (6 credit program)
- Hybrid classes begin prior to departure from TBA
- ART142: Digital Photography (3 cr); requires $35 lab fee
- Instructor: Dr. Dennis Wilson
- ARH102: Renaissance through Contemporary Art (3 cr) [H, HU]
- Instructor: Lindsey Pedersen
Italy Program Details
18 nights hotel accommodations in quad occupancy shared rooms:
- Rome: 7 nights in Nova Domus Hotel
- Florence: 6 nights in Meridiana Hotel
- Venice: 5 nights in Foresteria Levi Hotel
- Daily buffet breakfasts at the hotel, wireless internet, hotel taxes, service charges, and applicable meal gratuities included.
- Supplement for single accommodations throughout program is $1,638 (optional).
- Italy gear list
Estimated Program Costs
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Program Fee |
$ TBA |
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Registration Fee Tuition: 6 credits |
$ 15 |
Registration for Summer begins in March. Tuition Due: Upon registration for course. For payment options, visit: www.maricopa.edu/become-a-student/tuition-paying/payment-options |
| Course Fee |
$ 35 | ART142 |
| Airfare (estimated cost) | $ TBA |
Your program director will provide you with instructions on purchasing airfare for your program. Only after you have received these instructions should you purchase airfare. |
| Ground transportation that is not included in program fee | $ TBA | |
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Meals |
$ TBA | Not needed until you land in Italy! |
| TOTAL Estimated Costs | $ | (program fee, tuition, airfare and meals) |
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| Textbooks | N/A | No textbooks required. |
| Passport Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your return to the USA. |
$ 145/110 |
Be sure to allow at least 6 weeks of processing time for first time applicants and renewals. Visit the U.S. Department of State Students Abroad website for current fees and processing times. |
Passport Information Available Here
Dates to Remember
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TBA Location Location |
Financial Aid Workshops from 2:15-3:15 pm following Tuesday Info Sessions. Fast Tracking the Dream to College Completion |
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Financial Aid Workshops at Red Mountain from 1:15-2:15 pm following Monday Info Sessions.
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TBA |
Get information on financial aid, grants, and scholarships for study abroad here. Student must be accepted into a program PRIOR to applying for a scholarship. Study Abroad Scholarship Application for Italy |
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| MCC Honors Program Study Abroad Scholarship |
Maximum Award: $500 | Must be in the Mesa Community College Honors Program. Awards announced in March. Applications are due by TBA to the Honors Office. For more information, call 480.461.7143. |
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Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Complete online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Space is limited. Apply early to reserve your place! |
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| Payment Deadlines | TBA |
Tuition Deadline: Upon registration for courses |
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Saturday, April Room LB145 in the Elsner Library at the Southern & Dobson campus. |
You must attend the mandatory study abroad orientation! |