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Venice2017Study Abroad Handbook

A useful guide to your summer study abroad experience

What's Inside?TABLE OF CONTENTS

Program Contacts ............................................................................................. 4

Program Introduction ........................................................................................ 5

Goals & Objectives ............................................................................................ 6

The Program in VeniceTentative Calendar 2017 .................................................................................. 7

Arrival in Venice ................................................................................................. 7

Academic Program ............................................................................................ 8

Art Supplies .................................................................................................. 8

Grades and Credits ....................................................................................... 8

Class Schedule .............................................................................................. 8

Friday Excursions .............................................................................................. 8

Life in Venice Housing .............................................................................................................. 9

Meals ................................................................................................................. 9

Medical Care .................................................................................................... 9

Money and Banking ........................................................................................10

E-mail ...............................................................................................................10

Mail ..................................................................................................................10

Weather ...........................................................................................................10

Transportation .................................................................................................10

Packing ............................................................................................................11

Predeparture Reading ....................................................................................12

Appendix AFood & Drink Guide .........................................................................................13

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PROGRAM CONTACTSAddress: Indiana University Summer Program in Venice

Campo S. Maurizio #2670 Venice, ITALY

Program Address: ScuolaInternazionalediGrafica San Marcuola - Cannaregio Calle Seconda del Cristo, 1798 30121 Venice, Italy

Telephone: 011-39-041-721-950

Cell Phone: 011-39-333-175-4692

Fax: 011-39-041-524-2374

Program Director: Professor Tracy Templeton School of Art & Design trtemple@indiana.edu

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PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

Thisisafive-weekprogramofprintmaking(etching and monoprint) and artist book courses taught in English by Indiana University Professor Tracy Templeton and a member of the staff of the Scuola InternazionalediGrafica,alargewell-equippedfacilityneartheGrandCanal. Students are housed together inapartments(withkitchens),a20-minutewalkfromthestudios.

This booklet is a supplement to the Getting Started handbook received earlier. While it contains specificprograminformation,Getting Started contains information relevant to all students on Indiana University Overseas Study programs. Bothbookletsshouldbeusednowasyoupreparetoleaveandlaterwhileyou are abroad. Since most student questionsareaddressedinthesehandbooks, please consult them before callingtheOfficeofOverseasStudy.

This handbook is also available on the Web: http://overseas.iu.edu/docs/Handbooks/venice.pdf

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GOALS & OBJECTIVES

This small focused program enables students from a variety of studio disciplinestostudyprintmakingandtheartistbookinauniqueenvironment,not only because it is Venice but because it is held at the Scuola Internazionale diGrafica,whichisanItalianinstitution.Veniceisoneofthemostuniquecitiesintheworldbothvisuallyandculturally.Itwasoneofthegreatearlycenters of printing in Europe, and therefore, has a rich depository of books in librariesandmuseums.Thevisualartsbotholdandnewarerenownedin Venice from the Accademia, Scuole confraternities, and churches to the internationally important Venice Biennale, one of the premier world artevents,whichshowcasesthebestartthatmanynationsoftheworldhavetooffer in contemporary art.

BecauseweareaffiliatedwithanItalianScuola,thestudentsgetachancetomeetItalianandotherEuropeanartistswhocomethroughtheScuolaasstudents, visitors and artist-in-residencies.

Finally, and most important, students learn to extend their boundries seeing that, globally, people have other ideas and customs that are different than ours. Hopefully, it makes them think about their lives and themselves in the world.

Our goal is to provide a small truly international program that holistically integratesthetwomediaofprintmakingandtheartistbook.Sincethefacultyincludes the IU Director plus those from the Scuola, and often times visiting Italianartists,thestudentsreceiveauniquelyrichacademicexperiencenotavailable in Bloomington.

Studentsworkinatrueworkshopatmospherewheretheylearnfromeachother and by example from resident professionals in the Scuola. The Scuola’s professional gallery enables students to see exhibitions of contemporary prints and artists’ books. Side trips to the Scrovegni Chapel in Padova, Merona, Burano, and the Tipoteca Italiana in Cornuda, not to mention the variedmuseumsandchurcheswithinthecity,offerthestudentarichdietin both older Western and cutting-edge international art. Additionally, the Bienial offers a variety of contemporary art.

Mostimportantly,byawakeningstudentstothedifferentideas,cultures,andcustomsoutsidetheirownfamiliarity,thisprogramattemptstobroadenthestudentperspectiveabouttheirlivesandthemselvesintheworld.

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The Program in VeniceTentative Calendar 2017

May 20 ....................................................................... Arrive in Venice by 6 p.m.

May 21 ...............................................................................................Orientation

May 22 .......................................................................................... Classes begin

May 26 ....................................................Padova and Cappella degli Scrovegni

June 2 .....................................................................................Merona & Burano

June 16 ................................................................... Tipoteca, Italiana, Cornuda

June 23 .................................................................FinalCritique.FinalBanquet

June 24 ..................................................................Last morning in apartments

NOTE: Dates of excursions are tentative and subject to change.

Arrival in VeniceMay 20 is the official arrival day. Youare responsible formaking yourown travelarrangementssothatyouareattheapartmentsbetween3and6p.m.onSaturday,May 20. Rooms will be assigned on arrival day and every effort will be made toaccommodate roommate preferences.

Venicehasasmallbutactiveairport,andyoucanflydirectlytherefromanumberofEuropean cities or from Philadelphia via American Airlines or Atlanta via Delta.

Ways of getting from/to the airportTheApartmentsareinCampoSanMaurizio2670.TheclosestVaporetto(water-bus)stopisSantaMariadelGiglio.Therearethreedifferentwaystogettotheapartments:

Option A. Expensive and comfortable (90 € minimum)

Getawater-taxitodropyouatCalledelDoseontheGrandCanal.Walk(100meters)toCampo San Maurizio. Turn right. Your apartment is in the Campo, N.° 2670.

Option B. Inexpensive and efficient (15 € one way)

TheAlilagunaisthemostefficientandeasiestwaytogetfromtheVeniceAirporttothe apartments or the Scuola. Take the ORANGE (arancio) line from the airport and getoffatGUGLIEfortheScuolawhichisa10minutewalkorS.Angelowhichisa5minutewalk fromS.Maurizio.Cost is7-9Eurosonewayandtakesaround40minutes.Best introto Venice. You can buy a roundtrip ticket if you knowyouwillbereturningthesamewayatendoftheprogramforabout27Euro.However,itwillnotworkforVERYearlyflightsback;checkschedule online.

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Getting to the ScuolaGo to Piazzale Roma, then catch the Vaporetto (line 1). Get off at San Marcuola (stop N.º 3). At San Marcuola,walk straight from the vaporetto stop,vear left before making a right on Calle del Christo. You will find the Scuola at the address of CalleSeconda del Cristo, 1798.

Academic ProgramOntheVeniceprogramyouwillearnatotalofsixIndiana University credit hours by completing the followingcourses(taughtinEnglish).

Intaglio Printmaking (S240, S341, S441 or S541), 3 credits

Artists Books (U401, U501), 3 credits

Art Supplies Materialslistwillbehandedoutattheprogrampre-departuremeeting.InexpensiveartsuppliesareavailableinVeniceandthequalityishigh.TheinstructorwillshowyouwheretopurchasetheminVenice.BasicsuppliescanbepurchasedattheScuola.

Grades and CreditsAll students must complete 6 credit hours on the Venice program. Courses may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis, nor does Indiana University permit withdrawals orincompletesforVenicecoursework.Youmaynotearncreditotherthanthatdescribedabove.

ThecreditforthecoursesyoutakeinVenicewillberecordedonyourtranscriptslateinthesummer.OverseasStudywillsendacopyofyourgradereporttotheRegistrar,anditwillappearonOneStart.ThegradeswillcountinyourIUcumulativeGPA.

Class ScheduleClasses are scheduled Monday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. and noon andbetween2and5p.m.TherearenoclassesonFridays.

Friday ExcursionsProgram excursions begin on Friday mornings and usually last the entire day. All arrangementswillbemadeby theprogramstaff inadvance.Theexactdestinationof excursions is determined by available accommodations at the time. The program covers all guide fees, museum entrances and some lunches.

Venice, Italy

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Life in Venice HousingThe apartments are located in Campo S. Maurizio #2670. Campo S. Maurizio is located intheS.MarcosectionofVenice.NearestwaterbusstopisS.MariadelGiglioontheN#1.Itisalsoa10-minutewalkfromtheAccademiabridgeanda20-minutewalkfromthe studios.

Shared2-3bedroomapartmentswithkitchensarefurnishedandlinensareprovided.Bringyourowntowelsorbuyasetlocally.Therearelaundryfacilitiesinthebuilding.

In the apartments always remember: q NO OVERNIGHT GUESTS. If you do so you will be expelled from the program. q No loud music or any noise after 10:30 pm. q No noise in the Campo after 10:30 pm. q NO SMOKING. q Students are responsible for all the objects in their apartment. q GarbagemustbeputouteverymorningintheCamponearthewell.Donotputanygarbageoutintheeveningorleaveitinthehallway.

q Youmustnotlockthedoorwhenyouleaveyourapartment;itlocksitself.Also,themaindoortothebuildinglockswhenyoucloseit.Donotlockitagainwhenyouleave.Thislocksineveryoneinsidethebuilding.

q Kitchensareequippedforcooking.Eachpersonisresponsibleforcleaningupafter his or herself.

q Onthedayofcheckout,youmustleavetheapartmentby09:00amwithyourbelongingsorelsetheywillbethrownaway.

q Please observe the bulletin board in the entrance for announcements and messages.

MealsYouwillhaveakitchenandcancookinyourapartments.Therearealsoseveralcheapcarry-outsandpizzaplaceswithinafewminutesoftheScuolaforlunch.Wehaveanarrangementwithanearbyrestaurantfordiscountedlunches.

Medical Care ProgramstaffwillhelpyoufindItalianphysicians(manyofwhomspeakEnglish).Ifyouhavemedicalproblems,youwillbeingoodhands.TheScuolahasitsownphysician.

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Money and BankingThe European Union monetary unit is the Euro (€). The Euro functions similarly to the U.S. dollar in that it is subdivided into 100 cents. There are eight Euro coins denominated in 2 and 1 Euros, then 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cents. Each Euro coin has a common European face and a face designed by each monetary member state. All coins can be used in every monetary member country. There are seven Euro notes whicharedifferentlysizedandcolored,andcomeindenominationsof500,200,100,50, 20, 10, and 5. The notes, unlike the coins, do not have national sides and are completely uniform. Please note that the Lire is a retired currency and that you should planonusingEuroswhileinItalyandotherEuro-zonecountries.

E-mailE-mail is available at the Scuola and in the apartments, and there are numerous InternetcafésnearbywhereyoupayforInternetaccess.

MailAirmail lettersmaytakeuptothreeweekstoreachVenicefromtheUnitedStates. Do not plan to receive money from home by mail. Themailserviceisnotsufficientlyreliable.

WeatherIn general, late May and June in Venice are characterized by moderate temperatures andoccasionalrain.Thesummerweather,however,isasunpredictableinVeniceasitisinBloomington,sobringclothingyoucanwearinlayerswhentheweatheriscoolandpeeloffalayeratatimeastheweatherwarmsup.Theuncomfortablehotsummerweatherusuallydoesnotbeginuntilmid-July.

TransportationVaporettiTheseboatsarethebigwaterbusesthattravelalongtheCanalGrande.Thesearethemainmeansoftransportationbesidesyourfeet.TheprogramwillpayforaonemonthVaporetto pass (abbonamento) since individual tickets (7 €) are expensive. When you areonthevaporetto,trynottoblockthepassagewaywherepeoplegetonandgetoff.If you are carrying suitcases, put them in the baggage area.

Venezia UnicaYourOverseasStudyfeeswillcoverthepurchaseofaVeneziaUnicaIdentificationcardneededtoacquireyourmonthlyvaporettopass.Whenyouarrive,thesecardswillbepurchasedasagroupduringorfollowingorientationday.

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The entire experience wasvery inspiring and helped me growasanartistaswellasa

person.Iwoulddoitalloveragain if I could.

STUDENT ADVICE

TraghettiThese boats are large gondolas that carry people across the Canal Grande at various locations. The cost is 75 cents each.

GondoleTo hire a gondola it costs 80 to 100 Euros for 45 minutes for up to six passengers. It is better to establish the price before your rideandtakeaboatfromoneoftheofficialgondola stands.

PackingPack light.Bring versatile,mixandmatchclothing thatminimizescareandweight.Emphasize comfortable (but not sloppy) clothing you canwear repeatedly. Take nomore luggage than you can easily carry by yourself. Save space in your suitcase to take giftsandsouvenirshome.(Didwestress,"Packlightly?"Itisthesinglemostcommonrecommendation from returning students.) We recommend taking one suitcase and a light backpack.

Remember that there are no cars in Venice, butmanybridges,stairsandcanals.Youwillbewalkingalot.

Take with you: q Comfortable,durablewalkingshoes q Cottonsweaterorsweatshirt q Windbreaker or light rain coat q Umbrella q Slacks, jeans, skirts (at least one

long), blouses q Something to cover your shoulders whenyouenterchurches.(malesand females)

q Water bottle q Severalniceoutfits(Italiansdresswell.) q Bathing suit q Showershoes q Toiletries (available but expensive in Venice) q Vitamins,aspirin,cold/fluremedies q First aid kit, insect repellant, sunscreen q Disposable rubber gloves q Backpackorsmallbagforweekendtravel q Towel,washcloth

Take sleeveless tops, but bring ascarftoquicklywraparound

shoulders for churches. You can’t get into most churches in no-sleeve shirts, short shorts or short skirts..[and] don’t cut cornerswithshoecomfort.

STUDENT ADVICE

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q Pocket knife (packed in checked luggage) q Money belt or neck purse q Clothes line (optional) q Travel alarm clock q Address book, diary, photo of family and friends

q Comprehensive, folding plastic map of Venice—available at Friends of Art Bookstore

If you take any kind of medication or vitamin supplement, bring an adequate supply. AlmosteverythingimaginableisavailableinItaly,butyoudonotwanttowastethetimeandmoneyrequiredinobtaininganewprescription.Over-the-counterremediesandcontact lens supplies are readily available in Italy, but they are expensive.

Because of differences in voltage, current and plugs, most U.S. electrical appliances donotworkwellinItaly.PlantopurchaseaninexpensivehairdryerinItalyratherthanpack one.

Predeparture ReadingBuy a good student travel book, such as Let’s Go: Italy or Lonely Planet Italy. Other recommended books include: Mediterranean Europe on a Shoestring and Venice, The Heritage Guide.Arrangewithafriendtopurchasedifferentbooksandsharetheinformation.

AgoodguidebookwillgiveyoutipsaboutItaliansocialcustomsandpolitebehavioraswellaspracticaladviceaboutelectricalcurrent,weather,gettingaroundthecountry,changing money, and packing.

Inaddition,readaswidelyaspossibleaboutItaly.YourvisitwillbegreatlyenhancedifyouknowsomethingaboutItalianhistory,cultureandart.MaryMcCarthy'sVenice Observed provides a concise commentary on Venice history and culture.

Professor Templeton has arranged for the Friends of Arts Bookstore to carry a special Veniceguidebookandmapforallparticipantsoftheprogram.Detailswillbeprovidedat the pre-departure program meeting.

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Food & Drink Guide

Appendix A

BreakfastCaffé...............................................CoffeeCioccolata..........................Hot chocolatelatte....................................................MilkMarmellata........................................JamPane.............................Bread AppetizersAcciughe..................................AnchoviesAntipasto misto......................AppetizersMortadella.........................Cold SausageProsciutto crudo...................Cured Ham

SoupBrodo di manzo.......................Beef BrothBrodo di pollo....................Chicken BrothBrodo magro di vegetali ........Vegetable ..........................................................BrothBuridda......................................FishStewCacciucco....................SeafoodChowderMinetra in brodo...............Pasta in BrothMinestrone...........Thick Vegetable SoupZuppa......................................Thick Soup

PastaCannelloni.....................Stuffed cylinder- ...........................................shaped pastaFarfalle..............................BowTiePastaFettuccine.........................Flat SpaghettiGnocchi.........Dumplings (usually potato)Lasagne......................................LasagnaMacceroni.................................MacaroniPenne........................Pasta (pen shaped)Ravioli............................................RavioliRigatoni...................Large,HollowPastaRiso....................................................RiceRisotto......................Ricew/VegetablesSpaghetti..................................SpaghettiTortellini...............................Little RavioliVermicelli.................Very Thin Spaghetti

MeatAgnello...........................................LambCapretto..........................................Goat

Maiale..............................................PorkManzo..............................................BeefMontone......................................MuttonVitello...............................................Veal

Game / PoultryConiglio.........................................RabbitFagiano....................................PheasantFaraona...............................GuineaFowlLepre................................................HareOca.................................................GoosePiccione........................................PigeonPollo............................................ChickenPorcellino di latte..............Suckling PigProsciutto cotto ..............Ham(cooked)Tacchino.......................................Turkey

Fish / SeafoodAnguilla..............................................EelAragosta.....................................LobsterAringa..........................................HerringBaccalá...................................Dried CodCalamari........................................SquidCozze.........................................MusselsFritto misto di Pesce...................Mixed .................................................Fried FishGamberetti.................................PrawnsGranchi..........................................CrabsLumache.......................................SnailsMerluzzo..........................................CodOstriche......................................OystersPolipo........................................OctopusSalmone.....................................SalmonSardine.....................................SardinesScampi........................................ShrimpSogliola...........................................SoleTrota...............................................TroutTonno..............................................TunaTrance di pesce alla griglia...... Grilled ..............................................Fish SteaksVongole.........................................Clams

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Other MeatsAffettati.....................................Cold CutsAnimelle..............................SweetbreadsBistecca...........................................SteakCervello..........................................BrainsCotoletta.........................................CutletFegato................................................LiverLingua............................................TongueProsciutto..........................................HamPancetta.........................................BaconPolpette....................................MeatballsRognoni.......................................Kidneys

PreparationAi ferri...............................Broiled(grilled)Al Sangue.........................................RareAl sugo.....................................W/ SauceAlla carbonara..........W/ Egg and baconAlla griglia.....................................GrilledAlla piccata.................W/ Lemon SauceArrosto........................................RoastedBen cotta................................Well DoneBollita........................................PoachedBrasata.........................Braised(stewed)Cotta a puntino .........................MediumCotta al forno................................BakedImbottito......................................StuffedLessa..............................................BoiledTenera...........................................Tender

VegetablesAsparagi.................................AsparagusCarciofi...................................ArtichokesCarote...........................................CarrotsCavoli.........................................CabbageCavolfiore..............................CauliflowerCetriolo...................................CucumberCeci........................................Chick-peasFagioli................................Beans(dried)Fagilolini............................String BeansFave....................................Broad BeansFinocchio.....................................FennelFunghi..................................MushroomsGranturco............................Corn(maize)Lattuga.......................................LettuceLenticchie....................................LentilsMelanzana...............................EggplantPeperoni......................................PepperPatate.......................................PotatoesPatatine fritte.........French Fries (chips)

Piselli.....................................Green PeasPomodori..................................TomatoesPorcini............................Wild MushroomSedano...........................................CelerySpinaci........................................SpinachZucchini............................Greensquash

SaladInsalata Verde........Tossed Green SaladInsalata russa....................Potato Salad

Dressings / Seasonings

Aceto............................................VinegarBurro..............................................ButterKetchup......................................KetchupMaionese.............................MayonnaiseMargarina...............................MargarineOlio d'oliva..................................Olive OilPepe(nero).......................Pepper (black)Pepe(rosso).........................Pepper (red)Rafano.................................HorseradishSaccarina, dolcificante(SweetandLow)......................SaccharinSale....................................................SaltSenap, mostarda.......................MustardZucchero........................................Sugar

CheeseFormaggio...................................CheeseDolce.................................................MildPiccante.........................................SharpDuro..................................................HardMolle.................................................Soft

Fruit / NutsAlbicocca.....................................ApricotAnanasso................................PineappleAnguria................................WatermelonArance........................................OrangesCedro................................................LimeDatteri............................................DatesFichi...................................................FigsFragole................................StrawberriesLamponi...............................RaspberriesLimone..........................................LemonMandarini..............................TangerinesMandorle...................................AlmondsMela................................................AppleMelone...........................................Melon

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Noci....................................................NutsNocciole.....................Hazelnuts(filberts)Pera....................................................PearPesca...............................................PeachPompelmo................................GrapefruitPrugne.............................................PlumsUva.................................................Grapes

DessertBudini: di pane..........................Pudding Bread di crema......................................Cream di riso..............................................RiceCrema di caramell.......Caramel CustardCrema inglese.............................CustardCrostata...............................................PieDolci...............................................SweetsMousse al cioccolato.....Chocolate mousse