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IDSVA's unique approach has helped me tap a cognitive capacity I never knew I had,
a process that is expanding not only my artistic philosophies,
but also my vision towards life.
~ Pragati Chaudhry
IDSVA’s pioneering curriculum---fusing distance learning with intensive residencies---allows working art professionals to pursue rigorous advanced scholarship without having to interrupt or abandon their teaching career, studio practice, or other professional responsibilities:
- First year students attend a three-week residency intensive in Europe from late-May to mid-June, and the one-week New York Residency in early-January;
- Second year students attend a two-week residency intensive in Europe from early-June to mid-June, and the one-week New York Residency in early-January;
- Third year students attend a ten-day dissertation residency in Providence, Rhode Island, on the campus of Brown University, from mid-July to late-July.
- Fourth year students attend Oral Qualifying Exams in Providence, Rhode Island, in late July.
Spannocchia
The semester begins with an eighteen day residency, held in Italy at Castello di Spannocchia, a centuries-old Tuscan castle and organic farm that offers ideal conditions for retreat-like academic study. The Spannocchia residency includes special assignments to Siena, Florence and Milan. The next visit to Spannocchia is May 2012. www.spannocchia.org
Castello di Spannocchia
Paris
Students travel from Spannocchia to Paris, to study in museums and at art sites. Seminar presentations on current exhibitions and special topics inform the wider discussion. The next visit to Paris will be June 2012.
New York
A six-day on-site symposium (January 2 - 8, 2012), during which students present panel papers on independent study topics. This residency includes visits to museums and galleries, scheduled talks with curators, critics, and artists.
Venice
A five-day residency during the Venice Biennale, including study of exhibitions and installations as well as work and discussion with participating artists and curators. The next visit to Venice will be June 2013.
Providence, Rhode Island
Third-year students attend a ten-day dissertation orientation in Providence, Rhode Island, hosted on the campus of Brown University, July 17 - 27, 2011.
The PhD for working art professionals
To arrange for an informational interview contact Diane Einsiedler at:
or 207-771-8887
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