Spring International Study Opportunity with David Chung

SITE: Pontlevoy • France
a studio art course in traditional- and new-media installation art

Spend four weeks at the Abbey of Pontlevoy, France and work with students from across campus to engage in a studio course that allows exploration of each student's preferred creative medium. This program is led by faculty from the School of Art and Design. Classroom sessions and weekly critiques/discussions are supplemented with directed studio time.

Dates:
May 16 - June 12, 2010 (Arrival Date: May 16; Departure Date: June 12)

All participants must arrange their own travel to and from Paris De Gaulle Airport. For Sunday, May 16, schedule your flight to arrive before 3:00 pm. For Saturday, June 12, schedule your return flight after 12:00 noon.

Pre-program travel is allowed, but remember to be at the Charles De Gaulle Airport by 3:00 pm on May 16. Post-program travel must be scheduled after 12:00 pm on June 12.

Applications are due March 15, 2010.

Language:
English

Orientation:
Admitted students are expected to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation session on Saturday, March 27, 2010.

• 3-credits • spring term

Application and online information: http://goabroad.engin.umich.edu/?go=site

The Abbey of Pontlevoy: http://www.abbeyofpontlevoy.com/

Course Description
ARTDES 322 SITE Pontlevoy France (a studio art course in traditional and new media installation art). Open to students of all levels, this spring-term course brings artists and students to the 16th Century Abbey of Pontlevoy, France. Located in the Loire valley, the historic core of France, near magnificent chateaux, ancient vineyards, churches and villages, the class will explore the importance of site in the development of ideas in studio practice. A site’s specific location, it’s history and culture, has been one of the most fundamental inspirations for artistic endeavor . Through traditional techniques such as drawing and painting to sound recording and video projection, students will conceive, execute, and exhibit new creative work at the Abbey's gallery.

• Students are required to register for ARTDES 322.001, class #56145 for the Spring 2010 term.
• ARTDES 322 = 3 UM in-residence credits.
• Course meets Monday from 2-5 pm and Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 12 noon
• Tuesday through Thursday from 2-5pm will be directed studio time and weekly group • critiques/discussions. Fridays are reserved for field trips.
• Undergraduate students from all UM Schools and Colleges are welcome to apply.
• No course prerequisites.
• Grading is based upon creative work and a journal, as well as attendance and class participation.

• First two weeks - group and individual projects

• Second two weeks - final projects

• Lectures and workshops in drawing, sound and video

• Friday Field Trips - the class will travel to visit regional sites including cities: Paris, Tours, Orleans; nearby castles: Blois, Amboise, Chaumont and/or Chambord; and the villages of Chabris and Selle sur Cher

• Weekends are left open for student free-time and travel

Instructor - Associate Professor Y. David Chung, UM School of Art & Design
Y. David Chung is a multimedia artist and filmmaker known for his film and video work, installations, drawings, prints, and public artworks. Chung's work has been shown throughout the country in exhibitions at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Asia Society, the Walker Arts Center, the Studio Museum in Harlem, the William's College Museum of Art and a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Professor Chung was recognized by the Institut de France through an artist fellowship at the Fondation Claude Monet. He maintains close ties to France, having collaborated with regional artists.
Website: http://www.davidchung.com

Art Supplies, Equipment and Facilities
Students are responsible for bringing their own art supplies, a recommended list will be provided upon request. Some art supplies are available locally.
Students who are interested in video and sound recording must bring their own equipment
Laptops with appropriate software are required
Internet connection is available
Video projection will be providedFunding: UM financial aid and School of Art & Design funding available for qualified students.

Housing:
Students will be housed in the Abbey of Pontlevoy. Students will have access to the Abbey kitchen to prepare in-house meals and free laundry facilities. Pontlevoy has a grocery store, pharmacy, bakery, pizza restaurant, ATM, small cafe - all within walking distance of the Abbey.

Costs:
3 credits of UM Tuition for Spring 2010 term
Roundtrip Airfare to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
Program Fee (see below for options)
Option 1: $2540 - Single room with shower, sink and toilet?
Option 2: $2120 - Single room with shower, sink and shared hallway toilet?
Option 3: $1805 - Shared double room with shower, sink and toilet?
Option 4: $1605 - Shared double room with shower, sink and shared hallway toilet?
Option 5: $1560 - Shared triple room with shower, sink and toilet?
Option 6: $1420 - Shared triple room with shower, sink and shared hallway toilet

Program Fee includes:
Accommodations (according to options 1-6 selected on application)
Three meals per day on Monday - Thursday plus breakfast on Friday
HTH Worldwide Travel Abroad Health Insurance (Coverage Dates: May 14 - June 14 to include travel)
Required pre-departure orientation program on Saturday, March 27
Bus travel to and from the Abbey and the Charles De Gaulle Airport
Weekly field trips

Funding:
Need-based funding is available from the UM Office of Financial Aid. Support from the School of Art & Design is available for A&D majors. Contact Associate Dean Mary Schmidt maryanna@umich.edu

Passport and Visa Information:
All US citizens require a valid passport to enter France. The length of the summer program (4 weeks) allows US students to enter France as tourists. A Student visa is not required for US citizens. If you are a non-US passport holder, please check the following web page to determine your French visa requirements: http://www.consulfrance-chicago.org/spip.php?rubrique274

Additional Resources & Questions:
Questions about the program should be directed to Professor David Chung: davchung@umich.edu. Direct questions about the application process and funding to Mary Schmidt, School of Art & Design Associate Dean: maryanna@umich.edu.
The International Programs in Engineering Office will collect application materials. Advising will be handled by the School of Art and Design.
Abbey of Pontlevoy web sites: http://www.euramcenter.com/ or http://abbeyofpontlevoy.com/

Other requirements
Good academic standing
Passport required
French language not required
UM Travel Registry required

The Medieval Abbey of Pontlevoy amenities:
Large commercial kitchen to prepare weekend pot-luck or private meals
Free laundry facilities
Bicycles

Pontlevoy amenities
Grocery & convenience store
Post Office
Pharmacy
Bakery (extraordinaire)
Cafe
Pizza pub

*Spending time in Paris or elsewhere abroad before or after the Abbey program:
Before the Abbey program: Arrive at the Paris De Gaulle Airport to board the bus for the Abbey by 5:00pm on Sunday, May 16.
After the Abbey program: Plan transportation from the Paris De Gaulle Airport to your destination after 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 12.

Application and online information: http://goabroad.engin.umich.edu/?go=site

Contact: David Chung: davchung@umich.edu