summer institute 2012

IN-222 Ireland: From the Poetic to the Political

Frances McCormack
Prerequisite: ARTH-101

Travel Dates: May 12-26, 2012

Join Professor Frances McCormack, Chair of the Painting Department, for a two-week summer intensive at the Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan, Ireland. Ireland: From the Poetic to the Political is a unique opportunity for students to work in an extraordinary environment while creating a body of work in residence at Burren College.

Burren College is located on Ireland’s Atlantic coast in the town of Ballyvaughan. The Burren region derives its name from the Gaelic “bhoireann,” which means “a stony place.” The landscape is defined by rolling mountains, thousand-year-old carboniferous limestone, megalithic tombs, prehistoric burial mounds, and medieval castles.

Enrolled students will complete a body of work in drawing, painting, or photo-graphy related to the idea of place and Ireland; its art, landscape, history, music, writing, religion, poetry, or politics. A written proposal must be submitted prior to leaving for Ireland describing the central concept, medium, and projected outcome. Studio work will be supported by individual meetings with Frances McCormack, short readings on Irish art and history, a tour of the Burren, talks with Irish artists, visits to the Cliffs of Moher and the medieval city of Galway, and an overnight stay on the Aran Islands. Upon return to SFAI, students will exhibit their work in a group exhibition in the Diego Rivera Gallery.

Satisfies Studies in Global Cultures Requirement
Satisfies 3 units of the 6-unit Off-campus Study Requirement

Program Course Fee: $2,104
The program course fee does not include a round-trip flight to Ireland or meals.
Housing and studio space will be provided by Burren College of Art. Students will stay in private cottages with shared rooms, a kitchen, and a fireplace.

Information Sessions (12-1 pm, Studio 117)
Friday, November 11
Friday, November 18
Wednesday, January 25

Important Dates
February 6: Applications due to Academic Affairs
February 13: Students notified of acceptance into course
February 27: $500 Deposit due
March 19: $1,604 due (remaining program course fee)

Students interested in applying for Ireland: From the Poetic to the Political are encouraged to attend an information session and should email Sarah Ewick, Director of Academic Administration, at sewick@sfai.edu for a Faculty-Led Program Application or download one here. Applications must be received by Monday, February 6 along with required materials listed on the application. Student applications will be reviewed by the Faculty-Led Program Leader in conjunction with Academic Affairs. Prior to submitting the application, all students are required to meet with Financial Aid.