Italy

Experience the architecture of Italy through lectures, guided tours, day trips, and cultural exhibits to gain insight into architectural principles that are as strong an influence today as they were 2,000 years ago. Note: the application deadline for this program has passed. Email global@rit.edu to inquire about next year's program. Highlights Visit three cities in Italy - Rome, Florence, and Siena - to explore diverse architectural design and Italy's rich history and…

In this program, you will be enrolled in a spring semester course with students on various linguistic tracks at RIT and then travel to your target linguistic destination (Italy) for 10 days in the summer term to learn how language, culture, and entrepreneurial thinking can help address the world's sustainability challenges. You will learn how to discover, evaluate, and enact opportunities in multiple linguistic, cultural, and national contexts to create goods and services. Note: the…

Examine art, design, architecture, urban spaces, and archaeological sites that are relevant to the history and culture of Rome. For centuries, Rome's sites have directly influenced architecture and visual culture. From Raphael to Michelangelo, artists have visited Rome and studied its structures, monuments, and traditions. The city was seen as a museum, and treated as such by scholars and pilgrims alike. You'll learn about the formation and development of public spaces and…