Modern French Painting in Nice  "Canceled" Nice, France 15 - 22 March 2008 (Term 4) ARTH 199B / 488B 3 s.h. Students will observe the evolution of art from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century through visits to museums in Nice, which house outstanding collections of paintings and sculpture.  Students will study original works from the Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauve, and Cubist periods including examples by Matisse, Chagall, and Picasso.  The class will also visit the Maeght Foundation with its world-famous collection of modern sculpture. Instructor:  Ms. M. Jean Mandola  Requirements ARTH 199B - Students will complete a take-home journal and take a comprehensive examination on the last day of class.  This course is open to all students who have successfully completed at least nine hours of university study. ARTH 488B - In addition to the lower-level requirements, students will write a paper on a relevant topic due no later than three weeks after the course has ended.  This Field Study course is applicable to an upper- or lower-level course for art history, humanities or elective credit.  Registration Tuition for a three-semester-hour course must be paid to the UMUC-Europe field representative at your education center.  Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid are applicable toward tuition.  Textbook Textbooks will be sent to the field representative in the education center where the student has registered for the course.  The textbook will cost approximately $40.  Textbook and prices are subject to change; field representatives should contact the Field Study Office at the time of registration to confirm details.  The textbook is: A Shock of the New, Robert Hughes Accommodations and Transportation An accommodation fee of approximately $600 covers seven nights in a hotel with breakfast (shared twin room) and scheduled tours to St. Tropez, and St. Paul de Vence by bus, and Antibes by train. In addition, the fee covers entrance fees to the six museums that will be visited.  A $100 down payment toward this fee is due with registration; the balance is due by the registration deadline.  UMUC-Europe reserves the right to adjust costs according to the fluctuation of the dollar exchange rate. If the course is cancelled by UMUC-Europe, payments will be refunded in full. Students with any questions concerning accomodations are requested to contact the instructor by email: jeanmandola@usa.net Transportation to and from Nice is the responsibility of the student.  .  Schedule First class meeting:  Saturday, 15 March, 1930 hours at the  Hotel Touring. Hotel Touring 5 Rue de Russie Nice France http://www.allrez.com/static/france/nice/bqdefi/touring-hotel/pics.html Final class meeting:  Saturday,  22 March, ending at 1200 hours. Important! Before completing travel plans, it is the student's responsibility to verify with the field representative that the course will be offered on the dates indicated.  A fee of $100 will be charged to students who cancel from the Field Study course after the registration deadline. ••••  Registration Deadline:   29 February 2008  •••• "Canceled" On related pages:  Nice Information Sheet  | Field Study Home  |  Field Study FAQ

Last Updated: 14 January 2008