Barcelona F12 Course Offerings - Art

ART 300 – Elementary Drawing and Composition

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

CSU/UC; AA/AS Area I - Humanities; CSU Area C1 - Arts

The fine art medium of drawing is inseparable from the act of seeing.

This beginning course covers the fundamentals and extended development of visual awareness: gaining skills in the use of line, shape, value, perspective, space and composition. Incorporating the beautiful backdrop of Barcelona in our curriculum, utilizing the vast array of museum and gallery collections, students will have the opportunity for drawing both inside and outside the classroom. The opportunity to draw from masters inside museums such as the Picasso Museum and the Foundation Miro is an invaluable artistic experience. Students will be introduced to various media and techniques of drawing: including charcoal, ink and pencil.

ART 302 – Elementary Drawing and Composition

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

Prerequisite: ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.

CSU/UC; AA/AS elective; CSU Area C1 - Arts

This second-semester course continues to explore fundamentals and the development of visual awareness: gaining skills in the use of line, shape, value, perspective, space and composition. The expressive visual element of COLOR will be introduced in this course. Incorporating the beautiful backdrop of Barcelona in our curriculum, utilizing the vast array of museum and gallery collections, students will have the opportunity for drawing both inside and outside the classroom. The opportunity to draw from masters inside museums such as the Picasso Museum and the Foundation Miro is an invaluable artistic experience. Students will increase expertise in various media and techniques of drawing: beginning with charcoal and moving into colored pencils and pastels.

ARTH 309 - Art Survey: Renaissance to 19th Century

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

CSU/UC; AA/AS Area I - Humanities; CSU Area C1 - Arts; IGETC Area 3A - Arts

The Mediterranean city Barcelona, renowned for its beauty and architecture, as well as in its urban offerings and abundance of cultural events, provides a perfect locale to study Art History.

Barcelona has been a beacon of artists and writers for many centuries, and this course capitalizes on the abundant resources available by visiting museums such as the beautiful Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya. Students will analyze and compare works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic/Neoclassic and Impressionist periods. Viewing masterpieces by artists such as Velasquez and Goya in person will prove an invaluable asset in understanding both the formal elements and the historical context of the art. Students will be encouraged to explore the wide-ranging cultural offerings of Barcelona outside of the class as part of curriculum.

ARTH 311 – Art Survey: Modern Art

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

CSU/UC; AA/AS Area I - Humanities; CSU Area C1 - Arts; IGETC Area 3A - Arts

Barcelona’s magnificent contribution to modern art is immeasurable.

Viewing original works by Catalan modern masters such as Picasso, Dali and Miro and Gaudi provides a wonderful opportunity for students to immerse themselves in Spanish art history and acquire a greater understanding of the incredible sights that constantly surround them in Barcelona. By studying and evaluating diverse art forms from the mid 19^th to 20th centuries and ending with the contemporary art scene, students will gain valuable insight and perspective.

In addition to Barcelona’s own Picasso and Miro, we’ll be highlighting Antoni Gaudi’s contributions with far-reaching influence on international architecture, specifically the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell. Field trip to neighboring town of Figueres to visit the Salvado Dali Museum provides another valuable experience. Students will be encouraged to explore the wide-ranging architectural and cultural offerings of Barcelona outside of the class as part of curriculum.

COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE

Instructor:  Diane Richey-Ward

Diane is a practicing visual artist and fulltime Professor of Art at American River College in Sacramento. Her mixed-media drawings and video installations have been exhibited regionally and in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Europe. She has been the fortunate recipient of eleven artist-in-Residencies in the US, Netherlands, France, Canada and Mexico. These fellowships involve creating a body of work over a period of two months in a guest studio, then exhibiting these drawings at the conclusion of her stay. Diane has been awarded a residency for Barcelona this June, initiating a series involving architectural structure and Antoni Gaudi. She has had the privilege of teaching abroad with NCSAC three previous semesters: Art History and Drawing in Paris in 2008, Florence in 2009, and London in 2010. These experiences have further cementing her fierce commitment and enthusiasm for the Study Abroad program. Having concentrated on the medium of Drawing in both her teaching and artistic expression, she combines this expertise with extensive travel and art historical experience to provide a unique opportunity for students to broaden their visual and cultural awareness.

Barcelona F12 Course Offerings - Spanish

Note:

In all Spanish courses, students will have assignments that require interactions in Spanish with local people on a regular basis. These assignments will have both linguistic and cultural components: by working on them, students will practice and improve their language skills, as well as learn about Spanish culture. Spanish courses in Barcelona will take advantage of the language and culture immersion, which will greatly enhance students’ acquisition of Spanish.

SPAN 111 – Elementary Spanish I

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 838, Intensive Introduction to Composition and Reading or equivalent

CSU/UC#; AA/AS Area E5c - Humanities; CSU GE Area C2 - Humanities

This course provides students with no prior knowledge of Spanish the opportunity to develop basic oral communication skills that allow them to use the language to talk about themselves, their families, their studies, other occupations, etc. Students will learn enough Spanish to use as they go about their daily life in Barcelona: greeting people and introducing themselves, talking about their life in the United States, and shopping. Basic reading comprehension and writing skills are also developed. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are highlighted, in order to raise cultural awareness and to use the language in a culturally appropriate manner.

SPAN 112 – Elementary Spanish II

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

Prerequisite: completion of SPAN 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher

CSU/UC#; AA/AS Area E5c - Humanities; CSU GE Area C2 - Humanities

This course provides students with minimum prior knowledge of Spanish the opportunity to develop basic oral communication skills that allow them to use the language to talk about routine activities as well as vacations. Students will be able to use Spanish on a daily basis with local people in Barcelona, whether they are ordering food when eating out, asking for directions, or just striking up a conversation about their favorite topic. Additionally, students will learn to narrate simple stories in the past. Basic reading comprehension and writing skills are also developed. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are highlighted, in order to raise cultural awareness and to use the language in a culturally appropriate manner.

SPAN 121 – Advanced Elementary Spanish I

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

Prerequisite: completion of SPAN 110 or SPAN 112, one year of high school Spanish or equivalent with a grade of C or higher

CSU/UC#; AA/AS Area E5c - Humanities; CSU GE Area C2 - Humanities

This course is for students who can use Spanish to talk about the “here and now” and narrate a simple story in the past. Students further develop and practice oral and written communication skills in many contexts, such as health, pressures and conveniences of modern life, arts and culture. Students will be able to have extended conversations with local people in Barcelona, as they find out about life in their new environment and compare it to their life back home. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are emphasized. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish.

SPAN 122 – Advanced Elementary Spanish II

(3 units)                          (Pass/No Pass or Letter Grade)

Prerequisite: completion of SPAN 121 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher

CSU/UC#; AA/AS Area E5c - Humanities; CSU GE Area C2 – Humanities; IGETC Area 6 - Language Other than English

This course is for students who can use Spanish to talk about the “here and now”, narrate stories in the past, and express feelings and opinions. Students further develop and practice oral and written communication skills in many contexts, such as environmental issues, social life, the workplace, government and civic responsibilities. With their newly acquired language skills, students will be able to comfortably interact with Spanish people on a daily basis. Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are emphasized. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish.

Instructor: Monica Malamud -  COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO

Monica was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In high school, she was an exchange student in Indiana; so she knows first-hand what an amazing life-changing experience a semester abroad can be. In Argentina she received a Bachelor’s in Systems Analysis and a Master’s in Information Systems Engineering. Once again, she got the study abroad bug, so she came back to the United States to continue her college education: she pursued a second Master’s, this one in Computer Science, and then went on to receive a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Boston University.

Monica started teaching computer courses in college 25 years ago, but she switched to Spanish in 1993. Prior to Cañada College, she taught at Boston U., Tufts, Brandeis and Stanford. As a native speaker of Spanish, she had to learn English as a foreign language, so she understands what it takes to be a successful language learner. She is as passionate about language learning as she is about teaching: in addition to English and Spanish, she speaks Portuguese fluently, she can function well in German, Spanish and French, she has rudimentary knowledge of Mandarin and Japanese, and she’s currently studying Hebrew.

When she’s not teaching, Monica loves to travel. In addition to going back to Argentina to visit her family twice a year, Monica travels internationally frequently. She’s been to most countries in Europe, several in Asia and the Americas, and New Zealand, and she’s looking forward to getting started with Africa soon. What Monica likes best about travelling is the opportunity to experience life in other countries and learn about other people and their culture. She’s thrilled that study abroad students will have this opportunity in Barcelona, and that they will be able to learn Spanish in the manner that yields the best results: by combining classroom instruction with immersion in the language.

Notes:

* Students must enroll in the Spanish Life and Culture course offered by the college which processes their program application.

# Transfer credit may be limited by UC, CSU or both.

@ Transfer credit is contingent on evaluation of course outline by UC campus.

Barcelona F12 Course Preference Sheet

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Study Aboard in SPAIN FALL 2012  

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Fall 2012 Application  - Deadline: MARCH 1, 2012

The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institution, and students with disabilities. The Gilman Program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institution from 50 states.

A limited number of $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement are available for students studying a critical need language for a total possible award of $8,000. A list of eligible languages can be found on the Gilman website at http://www.iie.org/gilman

Eligibility: Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of the application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba.

The Gilman International Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education.

For more information, full eligibility criteria and the online application visit: http://www.iie.org/gilman/

Gilman International Scholarship Program

Institute of International Education

520 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 740

Houston, TX 77027

Contact for Applicants: Lindsay Calvert

Email: gilman@iie.org

Phone: 713.621.6300, ext. 25

Contact for Advisors: Jennifer Eisele

Email: gilman_scholar@iie.org

Phone: 713.621.6300, ext. 16

http://www.iie.org/gilman

Please contact

the DVC Financial Aid Office  

for additional questions.

Phone: 925.685.1230 ext.2049

Apply for an AIFS Scholarship - $500.

SPAIN FALL 2012 - STUDENT’S CHECK LIST

STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN FALL 2012

STUDENT’S CHECK LIST

Priority Application Deadline: Friday, April 13, 2012

Three Requirements:

·      18 years of age or older

·      Completed 12 college units

·      G.P.A. of 2.25 or higher

AIFS ONLINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1.   Go to the AIFS Partnership Website at

2.   http://www.aifspartnerships.com/ncsac/barcelona/fall_index.asp

On the far right column, click on “Enroll Online”

3.   Then, click on the “Click here to Complete Your Enrollment Form”

4.   Complete the enrollment form (make sure you use the same name as your passport full legal name)

5.   Completed the AIFS Enrollment Form and submit items (see the bellow)  

Submit the following to the DVC Study Abroad Office at FO 219:

·      4   2x2 Photos

·      Copy of your passport (the page with your picture and information)

·      The Course Preference Sheet with your selected courses. (You must provide application deposit payment before submitting the sheet)

·      The Agreement and Release Form (with your signature, found on the AIFS Website)

·      Scholarship Applications (if applying, but not required)

·      Copy of your unofficial transcript from other colleges or universities (if you are not a student of CCC, DVC, or LMC/or don’t have 12 units from CCCCD)

-Financial Aid: contact at DVC 925-685-1230 ext. 2049 

-IF you have any questions, contact: Harue Takanashi Tel: 925-685-1230 ext. 2735

Email: studyabroad@dvc.edu or htakanashi@4cd.edu   

DVC's Florence Instructor, Michelle Krup