*TU Crafting Fantastic Worlds: Film, Effects, and Animation in the New Zealand Landscape (Faculty-Led)

*Towson University
Summer
Auckland, New Zealand (Map)
New Plymouth, New Zealand (Map)
Hamilton, New Zealand (Map)
Wellington, New Zealand (Map)

PROGRAM CLOSED

Study film and craft fantastic worlds through animation and visual effects in the New Zealand landscape in Summer 2018. Since Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films hit the screen, New Zealand has become a mecca for film lovers eager to visit these spectacular landscapes and locations. In this hybrid production/studies course we will learn through making. Participants will study the history of film effects then create animation and visual effects themselves using hand-crafted and digital processes. Students will also complete a service-learning component in Wellington to make a collaborative stop-motion animation using mobile digital devices.

Program highlights include guest lectures and visits to Hobbiton, the Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, a prviate tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and the Oscar-winning creative production house Weta Workshop known for their award-winning film sets, costumes, armor, weapons, creatures, and miniatures.

Summer 2018
Yes

May 30 - June 14, 2018

PROGRAM CLOSED

March 15, 2018. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.

Prof. Lynn Tomlinson - Towson University Department of Electronic Media and Film

Students choose one of the following:

EMF 476 Special Topics in Electronic Media Production (3 credits)
EMF 463 Topics in International Cinema (3 credits)
ART 414 Advanced Studio (3 credits)
IDFA 480 Topics in Arts, Media, Communication, and Social Action (3 credits)
IDFA 580 Topics in Arts, Media, Communication, and Social Action (grad only, 3 credits)

TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience.

Students will share double or triple rooms in hotels.

Program fee includes academic credit, housing, internal flight from Wellington to Auckland, excursions, health insurance, on-site orientation, and a welcome and farewell dinner. Additional costs include international airfare, all other meals, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad Fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

Semester Summer 2018
Program Fee $3,840
TU Study Abroad Fee $150
Meals (Estimate) $500
Airfare (Estimate) $1,800
Personal Expenses (Estimate) $500
ESTIMATED TOTAL $6,790

Note: International airfare is NOT included in the program cost.Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit his/her intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad Office.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be at least 18 years old.

Prerequisites:

EMF 476: None
EMF 463: EMF 363 or consent of instructor
ART 414: None but students must meet with their Art academic advisor after admission
IDFA 480: Consent of instructor
IDFA 580: Graduate student standing

Students should contact Prof. Lynn Tomlinson - Towson University Department of Electronic Media and Film, 410-704-2593, or the TU Study Abroad Office, 410-704-2451.

To learn more, attend a Faculty-led Advising Session! These are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3pm in PY 408.

NOTE: Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for information regarding any recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications for your destination.

 
Type:
TU Faculty-Led

 

http://www.towson.edu/studyabroad/