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ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The Art & Design Program at North Carolina State University offers a Study Abroad Program in one of Africa's greatest cultural centers. Ghana, once part of the region known as the Gold Coast of Africa, is rich in history and indigenous traditions. The Program provides an intellectually challenging academic experience, which focuses on traditional and contemporary African art and design |
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Courses are taught by a distinguished group of faculty in the College of Art the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. The Program's location is essential. Students are able to combine intensive studio work with travel throughout Ghana to conduct on-site field studies.
Each site serves as an extension of the classroom, providing opportunities to observe and participate in creating traditional African artifacts.
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| Kristen Giera, an NC State Textiles major, learns the craft of Adinkra stamping. |
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Students may enroll in two courses for a maximum of six credit hours. Graduate level credit may be available subject to the prior approval by the appropriate department. All students are required to take African Art History and Culture (3 credit hours). This course serves as an introduction to the life and mores of Ghana; its social, cultural, and artistic history. In addition, students may select one studio in ceramics, painting, sculpture or textiles.
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| Students observe bead-making and woodcarving techniques. |
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FACILITIES
The Art & Design Study Abroad Program is based in the College of Art, University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Housing will primarily be in the city of Kumasi with the exception of the time spent on excursions to field study sites within the region. Accommodations will be provided by private guest houses (motels); two students will be housed in each room and breakfast and dinner will be included. Guest houses are located in the downtown section of Kumasi, in close proximity to shops, taxi stations, and a variety of open markets.
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| Students learn about Ghanaian traditions and customs. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Program is open to all university students who have completed four (3) semesters and are in good academic standing. Graduate students and faculty, as well as elementary and secondary school teachers are encouraged to apply.
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| Students study modern and traditional architecture. |
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