Public Art and Journaling in Thailand WINTER: December 27, 2007 – January 18, 2009
This unique program’s primary objective is to provide art services to DEPDC (Development Education Program for Daughters and Community (www.depdc.org)) in Mae Sai, Thailand. Students will design coursework for k-12 students at DEPDC, providing them with their sole intensive art experiences of the school year. Students from COFAC will create coursework according to their discipline, (2-d art, 3-d art, dance, theater, music, communication). In addition, students will establish a new piece of public art or the development of an art facility for use by our host school. Upon returning to UWSP, students will exhibit their personal artworks and participate in a public forum regarding The Thailand Project, www.thethailandproject.com.
Application Deadline: Deadline for application is May 1, 2007; if all spots are NOT taken by then, the application deadline will be extended. Application requires a $250 deposit to secure a spot.
The group is limited to 15 total participants. Late applications can be considered only if there is room after May 1, 2007. Current preference is for 2 dance students, 2 theater students, 2 music students, 2 communications students and 7 art students. Applications after May 1, 2006 will be processed in the order they are received. Acceptance of applicants is subject to approval by the Dean of the College of Fine Arts, or his designee.
Go to the Applications page to find out how to get an application.
This program is open to students in the College of Fine Arts in good standing, as well as those who share an interest in arts and/or Thai culture.
ART 398 - Arts for Humanity in Thailand in Mae Sai, Thailand 3 credits
All participants enroll for three credits of Art 398, which count as 2D art credits in the Department of Art & Design and appropriate credit to be decided in other fine arts disciplines. Graduate credit can also be arranged at an extra cost and requires a research project after the trip related their discipline. There is an audit option (at the same charge).
Professor Mark Brueggeman mbruegge@uwsp.edu 715-346-4917
Approximately $3,490 - $3,890 Estimation based on a MINIMUM of 10 participants
Cost Includes:
There is a surcharge for other nonresidents of only $250. Minnesota residents qualify for reciprocity. Click here for latest price estimates
Up to ten weeks before the start of the program, all fees except the initial $250 deposit will be refunded. After the time, tuition, airline, tour costs and housing charges are assessed. If the program would be cancelled, all fees will be refunded. Because exchange rates and airline prices fluctuate, International Programs reserves the right to cancel, surcharge, or to alter the program.
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