The Catholic University of America

Additional Opportunities

Course Based Travel
A variety of other travel opportunities are available for students. Studios and other courses often supplement the in-class learning experience with opportunities for both domestic and foreign travel. Opportunities include a Japan/China Study Program giving students exposure to the architecture, gardens, and urban design of Asian cultures and week long workshops at Casa Malaparte in Capri, Italy exploring the connection of architecture and landscape.

Other programs include:

SPIRIT of PLACE / SPIRIT of DESIGN
In conjunction with Travis Price Architects, each year a unique Spirit of Place|Spirit of Design Design-Build Program takes students to remote sites throughout the world to construct environmentally sensitive structures that are culture and place specific.

The FAAR Program
Each year two graduate students are selected to spend the fall semester studying at the Fondazione Architetto Augusto Rancilio in Milan, Italy. The students are awarded scholarships by the foundation and pursue independent research on a theme established by FAAR and the Catholic University of America. Themes may include architectural history and theory, design, urban studies or technology. Participating students earn 15 credits toward the professional degree.

Sponsors
Fondazione Giorgio Ronchi and the School of Architecture and Planning of The Catholic University of America.

Jerusalem
This program allows fourth-year students, as well as graduate students, to study in Jerusalem for one month in the summer, equating to a six credit design studio. Accompanied by a design studio critic from the School of Architecture and Planning, The program will focus principally on development around a people mover station, addressing bicultural influences for Palestinian and Israeli communities in the vicinity. Urban Design and Project Implementation are key aspects to consider among other factors. Participants are selected based on their GPA, class rank and other factors. For more information, contact Julie Levine.

Information
David Shove-Brown, Director of Travel Programs
School of Architecture and Planning
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064 USA
T 202 319-5786
F 202 319-4288
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