Leaning to paint with watercolor in Venice
AUR Fine Arts Academic Field Trip to Venice
Sunset in Venice with AUR Fine Arts

 

Course title: The Splendour of Venice: Learning to paint with watercolor
Credits: One credit
Duration: 3-days
Next program dates: 18 - 20 October, 2024

 

Students undertaking this course have the opportunity to

  • Capture the essence of Venice's beauty on paper
  • Refine their techniques and develop their artistic voices
  • Draw inspiration from the city's rich cultural heritage and incomparable scenic views.
  • Enhance their technical skills
  • Deepen their appreciation for the interplay of light, color, and reflection that defines Venetian landscapes

 

Painting in Venezia
Venice Watercolor painting
Art students in Venice

 

The Venice trip epitomizes The American University of Rome's experiential learning methodology, encapsulated by the phrase "Rome is our classroom, Europe is our laboratory, the world is our potential." This immersive excursion reflects our commitment to integrating real-world experiences with academic rigor, allowing students to extend their learning beyond the confines of the classroom.

 

Learning to recreate water - painting in Venice
Hands-on watercolor experience
Applying artistic skills in academic field trips

 

Included in the trip

  • Return train tickets Rome < > Venice
  • Accommodation
  • Water Taxi tickets
  • Painting materials
  • One group dinner

 

STUDENT F.A.Q.

  • If students have questions about the trip before or after registering, they should talk to their advisor or the program instructor (t.allen@aur.edu).
     
  • Information on academic field trip scholarships will be provided to all students as part of the registration process.
     
  • Field trip payments can be made online (preferred) or directly to the Finance office. Details will be supplied as part of the registration process.

 

On-site watercolor class
Venetian water in watercolors
AUR students in Venezia