arts arts at prato ms gina vassos student recruitment officer faculty of arts 14 june 2012
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Arts
Arts at Prato
Ms Gina VassosStudent Recruitment OfficerFaculty of Arts14 June 2012
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The Prato Centre Opened 2001
18th Century Palazzo Vaj
Located in historic Prato, Italy
Prato, Tuscany – 15 min to Florence, 2 hrs to Rome
12,000 staff and students have worked and studied there to date
Aim to develop Australia’s links with Europe, through research collaboration, seminars and conferences and as a centre of study for Australian students
Fully equipped facility – modern computer lab; free Wi-Fi; AV facilities; library; meeting rooms; offices
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Study programs
Taught in English by Monash’s elite academics
Some subjects co-taught with academics from Italy, Canada, USA, UK
Arts programs grown from 3 to 20 in three years
2 – 6 weeks in length
Quota: 25 students per program
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Study areas Archaeology
Australian studies
Communications
Criminology
English
European Union studies
History
International studies
Italian studies: Language; Film; Culture
Jewish civilisation studies
Music
Writing
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Eligibility
Active enrolment
48 credit points completed
60% average
Academic approval
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Costs Application fee: $450 (administration, staff & facilities at Prato)
Accommodation: $45 pp, per night (twin-share; includes breakfast)
Flights; Insurance; Living; Travel; Meals (organised by student)
Total cost: $4,000 - $7,000 (depending on type & length of program)
Funding Monash travel grant: $450 - $1700
OS HELP loan: Up to $5824
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Benefits
International experience
Cultural learning & immersion in Italian life
Fast track degree
Different learning style - intensive
Personal growth – independence, resourcefulness
Ahead of peers in job market
Language skills
Study overseas without having to transfer to a foreign university
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Today’s speakers
Rob Burke, Head of Music School, Senior Lecturer, Jazz/Popular Music, Performance Coordinator, Saxophonist
Prato programs: Chamber Music in Prato; Jazz in Prato
Jess Connors – 4th year student, Arts/Visual Arts
Prato programs: Fairy tale in Italy Beyond Gallipoli: Australians in two world wars (Gallipoli & Prato)
Nick Barda – 3rd year student, Arts
Prato programs: Anzac journey: Gallipoli & the Ottomans Introducing the European Union
Cathy O’Brien – Publications & Events Officer, Prato programs Coordinator
Prato visits: 2011, 2012
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More information
Arts: www.arts.monash.edu
Arts at Prato: http://arts.monash.edu.au/prato/
Prato Centre: www.ita.monash.edu
Arts Email: [email protected]
Arts Phone: 9905 2107
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Chamber Music in Prato
Summer Semester in alternating years. In 2012 it is the Chamber Music at Prato
Classical / Chamber Music in Prato - 19 November to 7 December 2012
The Chamber Music at Prato program includes string, voice, wind, piano, composition and brass students
The 2010 program included work with eminent European musicians, including:
– Professor of Flute from Belgrade University– Ljubisa Jovanovic and Helfried Fister from Cologne– Italian musicians from the local Verdi School provided students and staff with valuable
insight into the style and gesture of Italian music making
Students also travelled to Florence enjoying concerts featuring world class musicians such as Yo Yo Ma, Mischa Maisky, and Julian Rachlin
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Jazz Music in Prato
Summer Semester in alternating years. In 2012 it is the Chamber Music at Prato
2013 (Dates TBC)
Students participate in workshops with acclaimed Italian jazz musicians and academics from diverse backgrounds
In 2009 these included Mirko Guerrini and Cristina Zavalloni as well as premier international jazz artists like Paul McCandless
In 2009 Monash students also worked alongside students from the local music school Scuola Comuale di Musica 'Guiseppi Verdi' preparing for a series of performances at local popular jazz clubs and the beautiful Magnolfi Theatre.
The tour culminated in a week-long residency at a jazz club in Verona, Italy where students attended classes by day and performed by night.
Other activities included master classes, classes in practice technique, ear training and Italian