PH311 International Photographic Study and Practice

This elective photography course focuses on the photographic image within a global environment. Students explore cultural themes and develop an understanding of digital photographic techniques including the proper use of digital cameras, managing digital files and sharing images via an image sharing website.

The class spends one week in Florence looking at art and photographing the city. After Florence the class moves to Milan for one week to experience that city's cosmopolitan energy and contemporary lifestyle through photographs. The class will end with 3 days in Como. Field trips include a ferry ride up Lake Como to Bellagio.

Professor Ron Amato 

2 credits; 4 studio hours
Photography majors may use this course to replace PH351 in their 5th semester. 

Recommendations: Two Required from faculty.  These may be requested and submitted electronically via the online application below.

No Longer Accepting Applications.

Dates: June 2 - June 22

Accommodations: Hostel/Guesthouse in Florence, Hotels in Milan and Como

Estimates Costs*:

 

Paid to FIT			NYS Residents	Out-of-State
Program Fee			$3,600	$3,600
Incl. r/t group airfare, ground
transport, accommodations,
breakfast and excursions
Application Fee			$60	$60
Tuition			$480	$1,286
(2 credits Upper Division)
Registrar Fees			$45	$45
Your non-refundable payment of $260 will be applied to the items above.
TOTAL DUE FIT			$4,185	$4,991
Other Estimated Expenses
Passport			$135	$135
Insurance			$150	$150
Meals			$950	$950
Books/Supplies			$100	$100
Misc. Personal Expenses			$500	$500
GRAND TOTAL			$6,020	$6,826

 

Payment Deadlines:

ASAP	Upon approval, students make a non-refundable payment of $260 ($60 Application Fee + $200 deposit)
Feb. 22	1/3 of balance due NYS residents: $1,309 Out-of-State: $1,577
Mar. 15	1/3 of balance due NYS residents: $1,309 Out-of-State: $1,577
Apr. 15	1/3 of balance due NYS residents: $1,309 Out-of-State: $1,577

 

Costs are subject to change