Summer Faculty-Led Courses Abroad
Europe/Asia
China - Feature Writing | Czech Republic - Film | Czech Republic - Photograpgy/Design | England - Film | England - Film and Internstip | England - Political Science | Europe - Grand Tour of Europe | Europe-International Studies | Europe - Architecture Tour | Russia - International Relations | Spain-Art History | Spain - Journalism/Communication | Spain - Spanish | Switzerland - CESA | Thailand - Anthropology | Vietnam-Asian Studies/Engineering | Vietnam/China - ACC Program
FIRST UM SUMMER SESSION 2008
- BARCELONA and MADRID - Spain
- Professor Randy Stano and Jim Virga
- Communications
Academic Offering: 6 credits, graduate or undergraduate
CNJ 595 Section 97: Alternative Storytelling in Spain
CNJ 595 Section 97: Newspaper Design in Spain
CNJ 596 Section 97: Photographic Workshop in Spain
Program Dates: May 16 - June 22, 2008
The program exposes students to trends in Spanish newspaper and magazine design, while providing them with a unique opportunity to develop their photojournalism and feature writing skills. Participants will visit newspapers in Madrid and Barcelona. Students will also use photography as a means to explore the culture of Spain, gearing shooting styles towards content that can be displayed on the web.
*Students are advised to have a laptop and digital camera with interchangeable lenses for this course.
Lodging: Students will share rooms in hotels, hostels and apartments.
Estimated Costs: $8,100 (estimated) for 6 credits of undergraduate tuition. In addition, students will pay a travel package that covers local transportation, lodging, entrance fees and some excursions.
Deadlines: March 1
Application Procedures: Students applying for this program are required to submit the UMCA application form along with one faculty Recommendation Form
Contact: Contact Professor Stano for course specifics at 305-284-2285 or rstano@miami.edu or Kefryn Block at 305 284-4995 or kefryn@miami.edu.
