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AFA-283: Digital Photography
May 29 - June 28, 2009
First Interest Session:
Monday, November 24, 2008
12:00pm (Noon)
Holman Hall 315
This four-week intensive program will focus on Digital Photography and, in addition to rigorous academic coursework, the students will experience many of the cultural wonders of Buenos Aires, including libraries, museums and art galleries.
Excursions to El Tigre and Escobar will provide students with a glimpse of life on the river and the traditional Argentine gaucho (cowboy) respectively. Students will live in conveniently located residencias similar to boarding houses/dorms, located within 10 minutes of the University.
City of Buenos Aires, Argentina:
This cosmopolitan city of 13 million is well-known for its cultural diversity and dynamic atmosphere, making it one of South America's most elegant and vibrant cities. The unique history of Buenos Aires revolves around the Western European immigrants who descendents have preserved their influences since the 19th Century by way or architecture, art and style. However, this capital city of Argentina has also adopted some more modern architectural styles, which provide a notable contrast to the city's deep-rooted traditions and history.
El Tigre:
(Excursion) This riverside town of 290,000 people is a popular weekend retreat and most famous for the attraction known as Puerto de las Frutas. In the past, fruits picked on the islands were traded, but now you can buy wicker articles, carpets, furniture, adornments, and native handicrafts. Also in this delta region is the house, and now museum, of the national hero from the province of San Juan, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento.
Escobar ( Dia del Campo):
(Excursion) The Argentine gaucho is a prominent figure in the history and culture of Argentina. During this excursion, students have the unique opportunity to visit a farm near Buenos Aires, learn about the life of an Argentine gaucho and his farming traditions, and taste traditional country cuisine. Students learn about agibusiness in Argentina and experience traditional guacho music and dances. The day is made complete with insight into the history and preparation of "mate", a traditional tea, and "asado", Argentine-style barbeque. Students will stay overnight at an estancia.
This program in Buenos Aires is designed for students of all majors regardless of their language level. In order to assist in their transition to Buenos Aires, students will also complete a survival Spanish course organized through the trip's sponsoring program. The survival Spanish class is designed to enable students to feel more comfortable in their surroundings and will increase their understanding of Argentine culture.(Students will not recieve academic credit for this language class.)
ADA: 28310 - Digital Photography
(4 credit course)
This course is inspired by the culture of Buenos Aires and the writing of the prominent author Jorge Luis Borges, and thus will benefit greatly from the program's location in Argentina. The class will focus on how digital photography can be used as immediate response to place and a new culture. The program will culminate in a student exhibition.
Professor Anita Allyn, Art Department.
The program cost is $2,800.00
- Initial Desposit: $850.00
(Included the $350 non-refundable TCNJ deposit fee)
- Second Deposit: $975.00
- Last Depsoit: $975.00
Includes:
- Student Housing
- 3 Meals per day (except on weekends)
- Transportation to/from Buenos Aires Airprt
- Ground Transportation
- Health Insurance
- All Excursion transportation, entrance fees and guides
- Excursions to El Tigre and Escobar (Dia del Campo)
- On-Site program Resident Director
Does NOT Include:
- TCNJ Tuition - $1776(based on TCNJ In-State Tuition)
(TCNJ Tuition can be paid on-line by credit card or in-person to The Office of Student Accounts - Green Hall 119)
TCNJ Summer School offers an optional Summer School Payment Plan for tuition costs. More information about this can be found HERE.
- $100 - refundable security deposit
More information about housing costs and fees for Buenos Aires can be found HERE.
- Air fare (to be arranged separately)
(All Deposits MUST be submitted to Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna in The Office of Student Accounts, Green Hall, room 119 by the deadline dates provided.)
Below is the breakdown of the cancellation fees and refund amounts:
| Days prior to the start of the program | TCNJ Fee/ISA Fee (non-refundable) | Amount of Refund |
| (back to student) | ||
Nov. 24 - Feb. 28 |
$350 |
$2450 |
March 1 - April 19 |
$350 |
$1750 |
April 20 - May 14 |
$350 |
$950 |
May 15 - May 29 |
$350 |
$0 |
- An individual cancellation must be made to The Office of International and Off-Campus Programs and the Summer School (Green Hall, room 111) in writing or in person. Cancellation is made effective the date the program provider recieves the cancellation notification from the Green Hall office.
- Should a program be cancelled in writing by TCNJ after the start date, no refund amount can be guarenteed, although TCNJ will make reasonable efforts to seek refunds from third parties for costs not yet incurred.
- All Summer Faculty-Led Programs run on a first come, first serve basis and there are a limited number of students per course. However, there is a waiting list available for most trips.
- All money deposits must be submitted to either Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna. All student Application paperwork must be submitted to Rose Raimundo or Mark Weber.
SUBMIT |
AMOUNT | DATE DUE |
SUBMIT ITEM TO... |
Sign Up for Tour* |
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(TBA) |
Rose Raimundo Office of Summer School Green Hall, room 111 |
Initial Deposit** |
$850.00 |
(TBA) |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
Student Application |
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January 23, 2009 |
Rose Raimundo Office of Summer School Green Hall, room 111 |
1st Deposit |
$975.00 |
January 30, 2009 |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
2nd Deposit |
$975.00 |
February 27 , 2009 |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
* Students MUST SIGN UP before they make their Initial Deposit.
**Students can continue to make deposits AFTER the date provided. HOWEVER, because there is limited space on this tour, students are encouraged to make their initial deposit within this timeframe to secure a spot on the tour.
SUMMER FACULTY-LED TOUR APPLICATION PACKET:
- The office of International and Off-Campus Programs and the Summer School WILL NOT ACCEPT an incomplete packet . The Medical Exam Report is the only form that can be brought in separately.
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
AVAILABLE |
Follow the checklist in order to make sure you have handed in all the appropriate forms to The Summer School (Green Hall, room 111) We will not accept your Application Packet if there are pieces missing. |
On-Line | |
| Program Provider Application Form | International Student Abroad Student Information Sheet We will not accept your Application Packet if there are pieces missing. |
On-Line |
| Medical Examination Report | Form to be filled out by your physician or by a physician at TCNJ Health Services. If you wish to make an appointment at Health Services, call them EARLY in order to secure an appointment at: 609.771.2483 Your doctor or the TCNJ physician must fill out this form. We will NOT accept a different form than this one. (Have this form filled out as soon as possible, preferably anywhere from 1-6 months before you leave, since appointments fill up near the end of the school year) |
On-Line |
Contact: Anita Allyn
Phone: (609)771-2077
Email: allyn@tcnj.edu
Visit The Office of International and Off-Campus Programs and Summer School, Green Hall, room 111, to request more information on this tour.
For more information on the costs of the program and other Summer Program policies, click HERE.
