Study and learn in Edinburgh, London, Paris, Florence, and Milan, the centers of fashion and design in Europe. We will experience the woolen mills of Edinburgh, the historic museums of London, and the haute couture houses of Paris, as well as the artisanship in Florence and Milan. London is a global city full of cultural experiences. It is known for its historic buildings, theatres, museums, and fashion districts. Paris, the showcase for fashion, is home to world famous apparel designers, textile markets, and architectural design. In Florence and Milan, we will visit world-renowned leather producers, Italian designer museums, and historic sculptures and paintings. Participants will be visiting such places as the Edinburgh Castle, Woolen Mills, Bath Apparel Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Savile Row, and many other places in Edinburgh and London. In Paris we plan to visit historic monuments, cathedrals, couture houses, and museums including the Palace of Versailles. In Italy we will be visiting the Accademia Gallery, and the Armani/Silos Museum, and Lake Como to name a few. These cities are also showcases for apparel fabrics, fashion accessories, and interior design.
Fashion and Design in Europe
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DATES
3 May–3 June 2021
HOUSING
Students will stay in hotels.
COURSES
Students will register for 6 credit hours during the program from the following classes:
SFL 395R Special Topics in Family Life (1–3 credit hours)
SFL 403R Rsrch/Creative Works Practicum (1–3 credit hours)
SFL 280 Dynamics of Clothing (3 credit hours)
Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
COST
$4,400–4,900
Includes Latter-day Saint, undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non-Latter-day Saint students), housing, admissions, group travel, and international health insurance coverage.
Not included: airfare, meals, and personal expenses.
TRAVEL
Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.
BYU Travel
280 HRCB | (801) 422-6293 | travel@byu.edu
PREPARATION
Accepted students are required to participate in an international, cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This evening course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2021.
Part-time and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in the prep class.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.
Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application, and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB), will be considered for a study abroad scholarship and may be considered for other scholarships. Students must indicate on their original online application that they want to be considered for financial aid.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.
Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students must be 18 years-of-age or older to participate.
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required.
Applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
The first payment is due upon acceptance. Please refer to the 2021 Payment Information document (see kennedy.byu.edu/isp-forms/ISPpayments2021.pdf).
Deadline: 31 December 2020
FACULTY
Dawna F. Baugh is a professor of apparel fashion, textiles, and clothing construction. Baugh has taught at BYU since 1991 and has had industry experience in fashion retail, wholesale, and importing.
Natalie Hancock is an assistant professor and director of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program. Hancock has recently started her career at BYU and has had experience in the public school system.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students should plan to arrive to Edinburgh on 3 May and remain with the program until its conclusion on 3 June in Milan, Italy.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
Dawna F. Baugh
(801) 422-7175
dawna_baugh@byu.edu
Natalie Hancock
(801) 422-2429
natalie_hancock@byu.edu
PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost. If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account. ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.