Dates
May 12 - May 24, 2026 (subject to change)
Costs
Program Fee: $4,500.00 (subject to change)
*Includes housing, some meals and several excursions .
Deposit Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025
Program fee does not include roundtrip airfare, tuition or the study abroad fee
| Airfare |
Varies |
For flexibility, students book their own flight. Program leaders will share their flight itinerary with the class and students often fly as a group on the international leg of the trip. |
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Study Abroad Application |
$225.00 | Fee to the Education Abroad Office for administrative preparation. |
| Tuition | Varies | Students should check with the Bursar’s Office to see how much this 3-credit hour course will charge them in tuition. |
| International Insurance | $37.13 | Fee that the Education Abroad Office adds to each student's bill who studies abroad. The policy provides medical and mental health coverage, but it is NOT trip interruption insurance. |
The Class
Taught by: Meena Khalili and Brent Dedas
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite for this course.
Course Attributes: Carolina Core AIU, Honors Beyond the Classroom OR Honors Arts and Humanities
Immerse yourself in typography, drawing, and fine art during this extraordinary 2-week journey through Northeastern Italy. Work alongside master letterpress artisans at the renowned Tipoteca museum, creating limited-edition prints on authentic 15th-century presses. Document the magic of Venice through observational sketches of its iconic architecture and canals while learning Renaissance perspective drawing. Experience Venice's galleries and museums, then attend the famous Venice Biennale 2026—a global exhibition showcasing cutting-edge works by today’s most celebrated international artists.