4th Year Options

Fourth Year Options

¨  Kansas City Design Center ¨  Internship ¨  Study Abroad ¨  On-Campus ¨  Off-Campus Studio Detailed information available in packet and

online

Options by Department-ARCH

q  Summer Semester q  On-Campus Studio q  Off Campus Studio at KCDC

q  Fall Semester q  Study Abroad-Italy (only)

q  Spring Semester q  Study Abroad q  KCDC q  Internship (extends into summer) q  On-Campus

ARCH students selecting Italy for the fall semester must successfully complete summer studio and must select internship for the spring semester

Options by Department-IAPD

q  Summer Semester q  Study Abroad q  Internship

q  Spring Semester q Study Abroad q KCDC q  Internship

Must select an option for spring and a different option for summer

Options by Department-LA

q  Spring Semester q Study Abroad q KCDC q  Internship (extends into summer)

q  Summer Semester q  Internship is required.

q  On campus studio is required between the 3rd & 4th years

Options By Department-RCP

q  Summer Semester q  Not required

q  Spring Semester q  Study Abroad q  KCDC q  Internship

Options-Applications/Intention Form

¨  Study Abroad, Internship, KCDC – intention form online

All students entering the fourth year must complete this form

One form is available at: http://apdesign.k-state.edu/current-students/activities/

KCDC

Internship

Why go on internship?

q  Introduction to the professional world q  Establish contacts with other professionals q  Gain entrée to a firm through the internship experience q  Perhaps obtain a better position upon graduation q  Acquire a better understanding of a work-related

culture q  Have an opportunity to assess a firm in a “safe”

circumstance q  Have an opportunity to test living in a new place

Employer’s Perspective

¨  82% of employer’s consider study abroad to be very beneficial to somewhat beneficial

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STUDY ABROAD 2017-2018

Why study abroad?

¨  Academic challenge; considerable variation of studio and lecture or seminar class

¨  Professional growth, experience of places seen in history classes—the real thing for design

¨  Personal enrichment; knowledge of self; foster independence ¨  Opportunity to appreciate and learn about other cultures and people ¨  Broaden perspective of the US and its role in the world ¨  Once in a lifetime experience while a student; you are accepted as a

student in a manner that is not found when you’re traveling as a tourist or business person

¨  Opportunity to spend an extended period of time and have an in-depth experience that is not possible in other circumstances

APDesign Available Programs for 2017-2018

APDesign  Study  Abroad  Programs  2017-­‐2018

*ISEP- limited chance of placement. **ISEP- good chance of placement. ISEP=tuition paid to K-State Exchange= tuition paid to K-State Direct Enroll= tuition paid to that institution ~Other Study Abroad Experiences must be approved by your department and ALL Study Abroad Experiences must receive endorsement from the APDesign International Studies Committee~

  Program  

  City, Country  

  Type  

Minimum GPA  

  #  

  ARCH  

  IAPD  

  LA  

  RCP  

Italian Studies Program - Orvieto   Orvieto, Italy   K-State   2.5   30   x   x   x   x  

Coburg University of Applied Sciences*   Coburg, Germany   Exchange   3.0   3   x  Czech Technical University*   Prague, Czech Republic   Exchange   3.0   6   x   x          

Trier University of Applied Sciences*   Trier, Germany   Exchange   3.0   3   x  

University of Liverpool*   Liverpool, England   Exchange   3.0   1               x  University of New South Wales*   Sydney, Australia   Exchange   3.0   1               x  University of Queensland*   Brisbane Australia   Exchange   3.0   2   x           x  

University of Sydney*   Sydney, Australia   Exchange   3.0   1   x              University of Western Australia*   Perth, Australia   Exchange   3.0   3   x   x   x  

Dessau International Architecture (DIA)*   Dessau, Germany   Direct Enroll   3.0   2   x              Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)*   Copenhagen, Denmark   Direct Enroll   3.0   4   x   x   x   x  Sheffield*   Sheffield, England   Direct Enroll   3.0   TBD               x  Other: “Create Your Own” Study Abroad Experience **ONLY with extensive advance preparation and prior approval  

                               

Total               56                  

Available Programs for Summer

¨  DIS- our most consistent collaborating institution ¨  Kansas State University in Italy

¤ Application due by December 1st

¨  other

New Program Available for Summer 2017 – Kansas State University in Italy

¨  Complete application for this program through OIP by December 1

¨  Complete AP Design intent form by our due date

Study Abroad Challenges

¨  Language of instruction is not English. ¨  Language of instruction may not be in English but

language proficiency is not required ¨  Start and end dates of the semester may not be

published and may be more fluid ¨  Minimal interaction with professors ¨  Hierarchical relationship within the university and

with professors

Study Abroad Challenges

¨  If you elect to study at a foreign university, you must be prepared to accept the challenges along with the opportunities.

¨  KSU and APDesign have excellent relationships with our partners but we do not influence their policies or procedures

What is new for 2017-2018?

¨  Continued availability, to all students going to Italy, of a Dean’s Italian Studies Scholarship for $1,000.00. Complete University Scholarship Application and submit an essay

¨  Essay required of all students who are not applying to go to Italy

¨  Application is tailored to each degree program

Application

¨  Application available online ¨  Carefully read the information and directions before

completing the application

Colburg University of Applied Sciences Coburg, Germany

¨  IAPD ¨  Min. GPA 3.00 (max of 3 students) ¨  Product design or Interior Architecture ¨  Instruction is in German ¨  Student housing is not close to the school ¨  There is an international student center and a good

German class which is supportive

Colburg University of Applied Sciences Coburg, Germany

¨  Studio ¨  Students must take either product design or interior

design ¨  Studio meets one day per week ¨  Instruction is in German ¨  Planned field trip to Milan ¨  Critical Characteristics…confidence and language

proficiency

Czech Technical University Prague, Czech Republic ¨  ARCH and IAPD ¨  Min. GPA 3.00 ¨  Very good support for international students ¨  Housing in international residence hall which has

good proximity to the arch building, good facilities and an international student club

Czech Technical University Prague, Czech Republic

¨  Studio ¨  2-4 weeks to decide which studio to take ¨  Studio meets one day per week ¨  Each professor’s command of English will vary ¨  Projects will range from very conceptual to very

realistic (may include structural calculations, for example)

Czech Technical University Prague, Czech Republic

q  Lectures q  Some are very good q  and will include

opportunities to learn more about Prague q  International group provides travel opportunities Critical Characteristic….self-discipline

Dessau Institute of Architecture Dessau, Germany

¨  ARCH ¨  Min. GPA 3.00 ¨  Minimal organization and support ¨  Outstanding International students

Dessau Institute of Architecture Dessau, Germany

¨  Studio professors are well known practicing designers ¨  A range of studio projects to select from ¨  Field trip related to studio project ¨  Extensive emphasis on computer use ¨  Challenging seminars ¨  Critical characteristics…confident, hardworking,

capable of functioning in an environment with minimal support

DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia Copenhagen, Denmark

¨  ARCH, IAPD, LAR, and RCP

¨  Min. GPA 3.00 ¨  Highly organized orientation ¨  Very good support for international students ¨  Good assistance with housing

DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia Copenhagen, Denmark

¨  Studio professors are distinguished practicing designers in Denmark

¨  Studio meets three days a week ¨  Students work in studio ¨  Field trips are related to studio and well planned ¨  Critical Characteristics…inquisitive, motivated and

hard-working

Kansas State University in Italy AP Design Italian Studies Program Orvieto, Italy

¨  ARCH, IAPD, LAR, and RCP ¨  Min. GPA 2.50 ¨  Semester long orientation ¨  Excellent support while in Italy ¨  College scholarship support available ¨  Housing in Orvieto is in shared apartments in the

historic part of the city

¨  Studio and seminars taught by KSU and Italian professors

¨  Studio meets two days per week. ¨  Students work in studio ¨  Projects focus on issues/concerns pertaining to the local

community ¨  Field trips are related to studio and history course ¨  Critical characteristics….motivated and flexible

Kansas State University in Italy AP Design Italian Studies Program Orvieto, Italy

University of Sheffield Sheffield, England

¨  RCP ¨  Min. GPA 3.00 ¨  Competitive Placement

University of Liverpool Liverpool, England

¨  RCP ¨  Min GPA 3.00 ¨  Competitive Placement

University of Trier Trier, Germany

¨  IAPD ¨  Min. GPA 3.00 (max of 6 students) ¨  Not a great deal of organization at any level…

seems disorganized ¨  International student housing is recommended but

you must be organized to access this housing option ¨  Travel opportunities provided by the school

University of Trier Trier, Germany

¨  Studio ¨  Very flexible and less organized ¨  Graphic design shares studio space ¨  Studio meets one day per week ¨  Professors are relaxed and helpful ¨  Ability to communicate in English varies from

Professor to Professor ¨  Critical characteristics: Flexible, self-directed

University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia

¨  ARCH and RCP’ ¨  Min GPA-3.00 ¨  Top 100 university-academically competitive ¨  Independent, self-reliant and confident

University of Western Australia Perth, Australia

¨  ARCH, LA, and RCP ¨  Min. GPA 3.00 ¨  Competitive placement-

Top 100 university ¨  Strong commitment to international exchange

students- considerable support

University of Western Australia Perth, Australia

¨  Enthusiasm for students from APDesign to enroll in ARCH, LAR or RCP

¨  Critical characteristics…motivated and hardworking

University of Sydney Sydney, Australia

¨  ARCH ¨  Min. GPA 3.00 ¨  Competitive placement: Top 100 University

University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia

¨  RCP ¨  Min GPA 3.00 ¨  Competitive academic programs

Alternative Study Abroad Program

¨  Research potential programs ¨  Talk to you academic advisor ASAP ¨  Department faculty must approve program and

proposed program of study ¨  Talk to Katie Christianer, OIP, regarding program

availability, use of financial aid, etc.. ¨  Obtain “Guidelines for Proposing an Alternate

Study Abroad Program” available online

Study Abroad Questions

¨  See your Academic Advisor ¨  Talk to a member of the International Studies

Committee n Aaron Shump n  Jessica Canfield n Katrina Lewis n Huston Gibson n  Lynn Ewanow

Conclusion

Academics Immersion in a Place Culture

ON-CAMPUS

On-Campus Spring

q  The general expectation is that all 4th year students will be off-campus

q  Reasons for remaining on-campus: q  Serious academic endeavor

q  Completing requirements for a concentration or graduate certificate q  Out-of-Sequence q  Re-taking a course or courses

q  Serious personal or family matter

Fourth Year Option Form

¨  Fourth year option form available at: ¤ http://apdesign.k-state.edu/current-students/activities/