AVA 292T - Drawing in Florence

Course Units: 1

Immerse yourself in the artistic heritage of Florence and get to know the city through this hands- on drawing course. This is a unique opportunity to study innovations and techniques of the Italian Renaissance while creating original works inspired by the city’s architecture, museums, people, and cultural landmarks. Classes will primarily be held on-site in iconic locations throughout Florence, including the Uffizi, the Accademia, the Palazzo Pitti, Museo di San Marco, and La Specola Natural History Museum. The course will begin with observational drawing and will become more self-guided as the term progresses. No prior drawing experience is necessary to excel in this course. This course will count as AVA-110.