Art and Architecture in Chicago
- May 2017 -
Skip Jan term… and do May term in Chicago!
Course Specifics:
AR 383, 3 credits
No prerequisites—all majors welcome
Meets general education requirements: Fine Arts or Humanities
Professor:
Dr. Meredith Shimizu, Art History
[email protected], x4610
Course Description:
Let world-class museums, historic buildings, and the city itself be your classroom!
ART! Learn about painting, sculpture, performance. Why do artists do what they
do? How do viewers participate in constructing the meaning of an artwork?
ARCHITECTURE! Explore the history of modern architecture. Chicago has been
on the cutting edge of architecture from the birth of the skyscraper. How
do architects shape space? Does form really follow function?
CITY! All this happens in the dynamic urban environment that is Chicago. We will
go to the beach, the theatre, and the top of skyscrapers.
Dates:
Full Course: May 22-June 9
In Chicago: May 24-June 5
Highlights:
All the big art museums, three architecture walking tours, a boat tour, the observation deck of the
Sears/Willis Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, Millennium Park, the Pilsen murals. And because
we're in Chicago: a taste of Chicago theatre, Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish pizza, and maybe a Cubs
game at historic Wrigley Field.
Requirements:
Meetings — two or three pre-trip meetings in Spring 2017, to be scheduled at a later date
Assignments —individual presentations to the group in Chicago, journal entries on each of the
museums/tours, and a critical essay due by email on June 9
Cost: $2,100
Early Bird Special: Students who are timely with their payments and completion of paperwork will receive
a $100 credit. To qualify for the special, a student must make all payments on time and meet all other
deadlines set by Off-Campus Programs in a punctual manner.
Payment Schedule:
$300 non-refundable deposit within 2 business days of acceptance into program
1 May
$260
1 Jun
$260
1 Jul
$260
1 Aug
$260
1 Sep
$260
1 Oct
$500
Included:
 Round-trip airfare between Spokane and Chicago
 Lodging at a hostel in the heart of the city
 CTS/Pace Pass (train and bus transportation in Chicago)
 Admission into museums, guided architecture tours, a theatre performance
 All breakfasts, four group dinners, and money for other meals
Not Included:
 Travel to and from Spokane
 Lunches and some dinners (I will give you some money (approx. $175) for meals, but you should
bring $100-200 depending on your appetite and coffee habits)
 Elective museums, events, concerts, theatre
Travel Grant: There is a $300 Travel Grant available through Off-Campus Programs; the application will be
emailed to you in August. Application deadline is 9 Sep 2016.
Off-Campus Programs Contacts:
Charles Tappa: [email protected], 777- 4499
Kyle Holbrook: [email protected], 777-4581