Brazil

Faculty-Led Programs

Learn about Brazil's history, culture, and contemporary issues related to activism and social movements. Note: the application deadline for this program has passed. Email global@rit.edu to inquire about next year's program. Highlights Dialogue with local experts on environmental sustainability, wealth inequality, and the favela wars. Witness the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue, a cultural icon in Rio and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, and experience an…

Term(s): Spring/Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Credits: 3

Explore Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, two of Brazil’s most inspiring creative cities. Highlights: Tour innovative studios, universities, and design firms focused on sustainability, biodesign, and emerging technologies. Participate in a hands-on workshop at PUC-Rio and visit its Biodesign Lab. Discover the modern architecture of Brasília, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Create an original art or design project inspired by your time in Brazil. Discover…

Term(s): Spring/Summer
Language of Instruction: English
Credits: 3