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Florence, Italy

Florence, Italy

Travel Course: ART 170: Drawing I and Drawing II

Drawing Florence: Signs, Myths, & Symbols

Travel during Spring Break 2026: March 5, 2026 to March 14, 2026 (Tentative)

Embark on an unforgettable artistic journey to Florence, where you’ll develop essential drawing skills through observational practice in a culturally rich setting. As you explore the city’s art, architecture, and history, you’ll deepen your understanding of its myths, symbols, and cultural heritage while strengthening your sketchbook practice with artistic experimentation, visual research, and personal reflection. By connecting your work to both historical and contemporary drawing traditions, you’ll refine your technical skills, think critically, and expand your creativity. This immersive experience fosters artistic growth, cultural engagement, and the ability to transform on-site inspiration into meaningful studio-based work. Students taking Drawing I can fulfill their M6 LinC requirement.

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Itinerary

Travel Program Leaders

Natessa Amin

Art

Angie Fraleigh

Art

 

Cost

  • Program Fee:  $1,600
  • Airfare & Transportation: $1,200
  • Self-Pay Program Cost:  $2,600
  • Your Out-Of-Pocket Cost After Elevate Credit has been Applied (Valued at $2,600 for eligible students):  $0
  • For all travelers:
    • Insurance Fee:  $90 charged directly to your Student Account
    • Recommended for Meals & Personal Funds: $300
    • Tuition: None, if taken in spring semester 2026 course load.

Quick Facts

  • Application Deadline:  October 15, 2025
  • Program Length:  9 days
  • Units: 1
  • Eligibility:  Undergraduate MU student; 2.0 GPA or higher; Drawing II students must have completed Drawing I
  • Language:  English

All the landmarks mentioned in this itinerary will be visited. Some changes may be made in the order they will be visited depending upon the weather.

Day 1: Arrive in Florence, check into hotel, explore the neighborhood, and enjoy a group dinner.
Day 2: Guided walking tour of Florence, free time to explore, and a group dinner.
Day 3: Visit Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano with guided tours and a wine cellar tour.
Day 4: Explore Boboli Gardens & Pitti Palace, and enjoy sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo.
Day 5: Guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, lunch, and an evening stroll through historic Florence.
Day 6: Morning free, explore Mercato Centrale, and participate in an afternoon cooking class.
Day 7: Visit Museo di San Marco, an artist’s studio, and enjoy a final group dinner.
Day 8: Depart Florence for flight to the US.

COVID-19 Disclaimer

Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 Pandemic we cannot guarantee travel or entrance into a destination or a program because of COVID-19 related delays and /or closures.  In addition, should travel occur outside of the United States or between States, we cannot guarantee re-entry with or without vaccine requirement and/or quarantine as determined by the intended destination and return location. ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« encourages travelers to comply with the COVID vaccine entry/exit requirements as detailed by their intended destination and/or program.  Please see the complete COVID-19 disclaimer here.