Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Overview

This program begins in Portland, Oregon by learning about the history of artists working with new technologies and then explores projects created by contemporary New Media artists in Berlin, Germany. We¡¯ll learn about historical and contemporary ways that New Media artists have employed emerging technologies to expand definitions of art, and ways that New Media Art can connect humans across political borders and beyond geographical boundaries.

Emerging technologies have given humans a greater ability to make additions to visual culture than people have ever had in the past. Information and image literacy feel more important than ever in this moment that might still be described as the early stages of the Digital Age. Learning about the history of New Media Art and the ways that artists in Berlin are pushing the boundaries of art can help make our engagement in this relatively new global cultural dialogue more effective and meaningful.

Program highlights

• Explore the city of Berlin to experience the local art, culture, and history
• Visit exhibits and events associated with Transmediale, a year-round project in Berlin that highlights connections between art, tech, and culture
• Visit media arts laboratories, student installations, and attend faculty guest lectures at Medienhaus (Media House) at the Berlin University of the Arts (Universit?t der K¨¹nste Berlin)
• Å·ÖÞ±­¾öÈü¾º²Âapp_Å·ÖÞ±­×ãÇòÍø-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø a report on an artist, project, tech archive, museum or site we visit in Berlin that showcases contemporary New Media artists
• Conduct on-site research, either individually or in groups, and prepare a report which will be published in the course’s Open Educational Resource, Understanding New Media Arts, authored by the program faculty leader, Christine Weber, and other PCC Art faculty

Program Dates: July 22 ¨C August 5, 2024

Course starts at PCC prior to program travel dates. Depart from US no later than July 21, 2024.

Check out the Program Summary below to learn more about the program location, course projects, and itinerary from our partners at Academic Programs International in Berlin, Germany.

Academics

PCC study abroad programs are courses offered for PCC credit. Highlights for this course include:

• Instructors: Christine Weber (christine.weber15@pcc.edu)
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Course: ART 103
• Credits: 4
• Prerequisites: WR 115 and RD 115 or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement
• Program Type: Split Course (course starts at PCC in Portland prior to program dates)

Timeline

The PCC study abroad application timeline includes the following steps:

• September: Program application opens
• February 15 (Extended to February 22, 2024): Application deadline
• February 22 (Extended to February 26, 2024): $500 non-refundable program deposit deadline, which secures your place in the program (the deposit goes toward your total program fee and can be submitted after you are conditionally accepted to your program)
• March: Programs confirmed to travel, pending course enrollment (Passport applications can take up to 3 months to process, so plan accordingly. You should have your passport by March 1.)
• April – June: Travel preparation, Pre-Departure Orientation sessions, course registration, and summer term payment (tuition and the remainder of the program fee will be charged to your student account and are due at the summer term payment due date)

What is your financial plan? Visit?Funding & Scholarships?for more information.

Program Cost

Study Abroad Program Estimated Cost Sheet

Total Cost = PCC Tuition + Program Fee + Additional Costs

PCC Tuition

• 4 credits (in-state residency)

Estimated: $600

Program Fee

• Housing during the program
• Select meals
• Co-curricular/cultural activities
• Airport pickup/drop-off
• Program transportation and entry fees
• On-site orientation
• International health insurance
• 24/7 emergency support

Estimated: $3,450

Additional Costs

• Round-trip airfare ($1000 roundtrip)
• Passport (new $165 or renewal $130)
• Books and supplies ($50)
• Meals on your own ($300)
• Personal spending money ($300-400)

Estimated: $1,800-2,000

Thanks to our generous partners at API, all students who travel on this program in 2024 will receive a $300 scholarship!

This means if you apply, are accepted, and submit your $500 nonrefundable deposit by the program deadline (Feb 22, 2024), you will earn this scholarship. The award will be applied to your PCC student account when you register for the course during summer term registration.

Financial Resources

Most students use a combination of the following options to cover the cost of studying abroad with PCC:

• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Personal Fundraising
• Personal savings

Visit Funding Your Study Abroad Experience for more information on developing a funding plan for your study abroad experience.