LONDON
+ PARIS
ARTS, MEDIA + CULTURE · MAY 2015
Trinity Western University Travel Studies
London + Paris
MAY 2015 — Trinity Western University Travel Studies
Experience the arts and their rich
history in two global epicentres.
To visit London and Paris is to step into two of the most culturally,
artistically, and historically rich and diverse cities in the world. In this
travel study, students encounter artistic creations from the famous
to the cutting edge, and are encouraged to consider interdisciplinary
connections among the arts. Students are also challenged to further
integrate Christian thought into their own aesthetic sensibilities, which
enables them to make informed judgments about artistic creations.
Experiencing the vibrant cultures of London and Paris, with their rich
history, and central place in the history of artistic creation, makes
this travel study an exciting opportunity. Trip highlights include visiting
cultural sites, attending world-class performances, and dynamic group
discussions about the arts.
Students may also explore the diverse offerings of London and Paris on
their own. Most of the study takes place in London and Paris proper,
but several day trips are also included. Past day trips have included
Versailles, Oxford, and Windsor.
PAST ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS HAVE INCLUDED:
» Shakespeare at the Globe theatre, and plays and musicals in
London’s West End
» The London Symphony Orchestra, and choral and chamber
music concerts at Royal Festival Hall or Royal Albert Hall
» Opera at the Coliseum (English National Opera) or the Royal
Opera House (Covent Garden)
COURSES
» Galleries and museums such as The National Gallery, the Tate
Modern, the British Museum, the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou, and the Musee d’Orsay
» Other cultural sites such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of
London, the Bodleian Library (Oxford), Notre Dame Cathedral,
and Versailles
INSTRUCTOR
SAMC 420 / IDIS 420
An interdisciplinary fine arts travel study that encourages
students to think about the divinely endowed gifts of human
creativity as expressed in arts, including visual arts, theatre
and music. On-site lectures/discussions, visits to art galleries
and museums, and attendance at a number of concerts
and plays challenges students to develop and deepen their
biblically-informed aesthetic on the role of the fine arts in both
illuminating and enriching their lives. Most course activities
will take place in London and Paris proper but day trips to
places such as Oxford and Versailles are also planned. Visits to
key cultural sites are also included to enhance the student’s
understanding of the cultural history of these cities. This
course is required by all who participate in the travel study.
MUSI 310 · Music and Culture
How does culture impact music? What effect does culture have
on the production, performance, and consumption of music? How
does music impact culture? What methodologies are used in a
cultural study of music? This course engages issues in the cultural
study of music. Through readings, discussions, experiencing music
in and about different places (both cultural and physical), students
will develop critical tools for the cultural study of music. Music
under consideration will include sacred music, art music, jazz, and
popular music, with an emphasis on British composers, scholars,
and cultural influences. This course is optional for students in
the travel study.
David Squires, Ph.D.
Dr. David Squires is Dean of the School of
the Arts, Media + Culture at Trinity Western
University. A long-time university professor
and composer, he has also served as a
worship pastor for several churches across
Canada. He has an extensive catalogue of
chamber, choral, and orchestral compositions
written for professionals, students, and amateurs. David is
passionate about interdisciplinary connections among the
arts, and particularly enjoys mentoring students in hands-on
learning situations. All of this makes London and Paris ideal
classrooms!
CONTACT
David Squires
e: [email protected]
ph: 604-513-2121 ext. 3469
office: Music Building
604-513-2067
[email protected]
www.twu.ca/travel