Past Program

Mapping Foundations – An Uncanny Exploration of Rome + Its Environs

In this travel course hosted to Rome, students will delve deep into the city’s architecture and history by exploring ancient aqueducts, cisterns, catacombs, quarries and other wonders of the natural and built landscape. Excursions to the outlying areas of Latium and the Bay of Naples will provide additional context.

At-A-Glance

What
Global Summer Studies
Where
  • Rome, Italy
When
Summer 2014

Course Dates: Jun 16, 2014 — Jul 14, 2014

Who
Open to RISD students, Brown University students, non-RISD students
Faculty
Academic Credits
3
Department
  • Architecture
Cost
$6000

Includes tuition, accommodation, field trips, local transportation, group dinners + some meals, museum entrances, health and travel insurance.

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About This Travel Course

Called Mapping Foundations: An Uncanny Exploration of Rome + Its Environs, the three-credit course is being taught by RISD alum and adjunct faculty member Nick DePace BArch 95, a former Fulbright Fellow who knows Italy well.

Study + Faculty Stories

Read More about Rome Summer in RISD News: Exploring Subterranean Rome

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Have questions? The RISD Global team is available to meet for a 1:1 advising session. We can give you more information about your study options, help you figure out which program makes sense for you, and assist you with the application process.

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