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AGD-365: Book Arts
July 17 - August 8, 2009
Interest Session:
December 4 , 2008
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Art Department Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Holman Hall
This 3-week program is designed to develop students' individual skills and interests in the field of Artists Books. Includes an investigation of traditional and modern bookbinding in the Czech Republic and Europe and hands on book design and production. The city's parks and public spaces will provide opportunities for creative writing, drawing, painting, photography and hoistorical and cultural investigations.
Founded in the mid 14th Century, Charles University is one of the oldest universities in the world and holds the prestigious title of leading university in all Eastern Europe. The university is centrally located near downtown and merely a four minute walk to Vysherad castle, a great place for an afternoon picnic in manicured gardens or to view the setting sun over a bustling city.
City of Prague, Czech Republic:
Prague is cropped out from the banks of the Vltava River, and has been the political, cultural, and economic hotbed of Eastern Europe for over 1000 years. With over 1.2 million local inhabitants residing in the city proper, and many international travelers crossing streets during busy summer travel, Prague is a bustling capital of global importance. Since 1992, Prague has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and for good reason: The city is an unaltered, hands-on museum full of famous theatres and opera houses performing Mozart's Don Giovanni, open parks with political protest history, and centuries-old buildings converted into late-night discothèques. The galling years of communist rule linger in the minds of Czechs, and striking conversation on the subject brings out a history and culture lesson that could only be learned from the source itself.
Activities in Prague include a performance at the National Theater, visits to a local medieval cathedral and castle, and tours of numerous art galleries.
Ceske Svycarsko (Czech Switzerland) National Park:
(Excursion) Never overlook the natural beautoutside of the city. This northern Bohemian national park boasts beautiful scenery fohiking and seeing snow-capped mountains. It is famous for sandstone cliffs, pillars anland bridges. It houses the largest sandstone canyon in Europe and because of this, a largbody of water once rested there, leaving fossils of sea animals seen in the cliff walls. The lynx, eagle owl, and peregrine falcon are often seen here. Czech Switzerland is a 2.5 hour train ride through the Czech landscape from Prague.
Terezin:
(Excursion) A former fortress and garrison town in northeast Czech Republic, Terezin was used as a concentration camp for Jews, scholars, and children. To make the death camp “acceptable” among the locals in Terezin, the camp was made to look normal and integrated into the city. Grassy parks and flowerbeds were built, and music concerts were had to deceive International Red Cross inspectors. At War’s end it reversed roles and interned Nazi commanders. This sober and shocking excursion takes students down the same path that led more than 33,000 to their death during World War II.
Vienna, Austria:
(2-Night Excursion) Watch the mist glistening off the Danube River while sitting in a Viennese café enjoying wiener schnitzel, sipping espresso, and chatting with locals. Discover forgotten side streets and find yourself in Hotel Sacher, Europe’s famed watering hole where aristocrats and diplomats met to discuss politics and eat the hotel’s sachertorte - a dry chocolate cake with apricot jam. Tour Schonbrunn Palace and embrace the striking architectural beauty by learning how the structure of the buildings reflect the city’s history. Tour the world famous Opera and watch a performance at a Viennese theater.
This program in Czech Republic is designed for students of all majors regardless of their language level. In order to assist in their transition to Czech Republic, students will also complete a beginning Czech language course organized through the trip's sponsoring program.(Students will not recieve academic credit for this language class.)
AGD: 36501 - Book Arts
4 credit hours (1 academic unit) - Liberal Learning/Global elective
Open to ALL MAJORS
This course is designed for students from different disciplines; there are no course prerequisites. Taught in English by Professor Elizabeth Mackie, this three-week program designed to develop students’ individual skills and interests in the field of Artists Books.
Professor Elizabeth Mackie, Art Department
The program cost is $2,575.00 .
- Initial Desposit: $850.00
(Included the $350 non-refundable TCNJ deposit fee)
- Second Deposit: $862.50
- Last Depsoit: $862.50
Includes:
- Cultural excursions offered in Prague, Terezin, Czech Switzerland National Park and Vienna, Austria
- ground transportation, entry fees, hotels and breakfasts on overnight excursions
- ground transportation to/from Prague's Ruzyne International Airport (PRG)
- Student Housing
- Health Insurance
- 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.
- $750 - refundable security deposit
More information about housing costs and fees for the Czech Republic can be found HERE.
- Air fare (to be arranged separately)
- Meals (except for breakfast on overnight excursions)
- laundry services
- transportation within the host city (3 week city pass)
(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 |
$2225 |
March 1 - April 19 |
$350 |
$1475 |
April 20 - May 14 |
$350 |
$725 |
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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December 4 - 12, 2008 |
Rose Raimundo Office of Summer School Green Hall, room 111 |
Initial Deposit** |
$850.00 |
December 10 - 15, 2008 |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
Application Due |
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January 23, 2009 |
Rose Raimundo Office of Summer School Green Hall, room 111 |
1st Deposit |
$862.50 |
January 30, 2009 |
Scott Sferra or Katie Caperna Office of Student Accounts Green Hall, room 119 |
2nd Deposit |
$862.50 |
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 depsoits AFTER the date provided. HOWEVER, because there is limited space on this tour, students are encouraged to make their initial depsoit 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: Professor Elizabeth Mackie
Phone: (609)771-2335
Email: mackie@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.
