EXPERIENCE - Bring to your studies renewed depth, purpose and national/global awareness.
PROGRAM DETAILS
DESTINATION
BARCELONA, SPAIN
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit Barcelona, Spain to immerse yourself in an interactive learning environment, where you will take part in a wide variety of immersion activities related to local culture and design. You will get the chance to cultivate your interdisciplinary skills through creativity, design thinking, academic inquiry, and cultural awareness.
Over the two-week period you will visit significant cultural locations and design projects, such as the Sagrada Familia, Palau de Musica Catalan, Hospital de San Paul, and Barri Gotic in Barcelona. Through these excursions you will gain insight into contextual and cultural history of the regions, as well as personal, community, and global issues related to design and the built environment
ITINERARY
A full itinerary of visits to Barcelona museums, galleries and key sites of interest related to design, including:
- Sagrada Familia
- Museu Nacional d’art de Catalunya Montjuïc
- Jardins del Mirador, Olympic stadium & Calatrava tower
- Barceloneta, Palau de la Musica Catalana
- Walking Bari Gothic & the Jewish Quarter
- Palau Guell, Parc Guell, Casa Battlo, Casa Amatler, Casa Mila
- Sant Pau
- Mies van der Rohe Pavilion (The Barcelina Pavilion)
- Gehry fish, Arc de Triomf, Museu del Disseny de Barcelona
- La Fabrica
- Walden 7
- And much more…
SCHEDULE
| DATES | LOCATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre departure Classes begin | January 2024 | Richmond Campus |
| Pre departure Orientation | March 2024 | Online |
| Travel Dates | April 24, 2024 - May 9th, 2024 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Post Field School Classes & Debrief | July/August 2024 | Richmond Campus |
*Travel dates subject to minor adjustments pending final reservations, but should occur around the dates as mentioned.
CREDITS OFFERED UPON COMPLETION
- DESN 3100 (3 credits)
PRE-REQUISITES
- 45 credits of 1100-level courses or higher or permission of the instructor(s).
Note that no previous design experience is needed to enroll in DESN 3100. All KPU students are welcome and are encouraged to apply. However, Wilson School of Design students will be given priority. If you are unsure of your qualifications, please contact us with questions.
APPLICATION INFO
Non-WSD Interior Design students interested in participating in this field school must submit a statement of interest outlining their reasons for wanting to partake in this experience. Applications from outside of KPU are encouraged, and will be accepted and considered based on seat availability and compliance with pre-requisites.
COST AND PAYMENT DETAILS
PROGRAM COSTS
| PROGRAM FEE | TUITION COST - 3 CREDITS | INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMESTIC STUDENT | $3,570* | See tuition estimator** | Estimated $970*** |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENT | $3,570* | See tuition estimator** | Estimated $970*** |
*The program fee includes accommodation, breakfast, travel insurance, city transportation and airport/train transfer, and museum/gallery/ exhibitions. International flight, personal expenses, most meals, tuition, are not included in the fee.
**Rate based on 3 credit charge through Tuition Estimator for Wilson School of Design’s interior design field of study with University and KSA fees added. Please verify the latest costs by viewing the KPU tuition estimator. Additional fees may apply to your KPU account for the Multi-Pass and Kwantlen Student Association Extended Dental and Health Plan.
***Costs are subject to change. For a more accurate estimate, please search for the field school flight dates through your preferred provider.
PAYMENT TIMELINE
| PAYMENT DEADLINE | PROGRAM FEE | |
|---|---|---|
| NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICAITON DEPOSIT* | November 2nd, 2023 by 11:59pm | $750 |
| 2nd PAYMENT | January 5th, 2024 by 11:59pm | $1,410 |
| 3rd PAYMENT | February 15th, 2024 by 11:59pm | $1,410 |
| TUITION (for DESN 3100) | January 26th, 2024 | See tuition estimator |
*Note: The deposit goes towards the program fee.
Applicants are welcome to pay the full amount up-front if it's more convenient, otherwise the smaller installments are due by the due dates posted above.
Payment of academic fees, due dates, withdrawal charges, refund policies, and associated policies for academic fees are set as per the university calendar.
WHERE TO PAY
Make your payments on your OSS (Online Self-Service).
SCHOLARSHIPS
Funding opportunities are available for field school students.
| AWARD | amount | application | deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Global Learning Award | $2000-$3000 | Download | TBD |
| Guard.me Global Mobility Fund | *see funding conditions | Download | TBD |
| One World International Scholarship | $2000-$3000 | Download | TBD |
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICATION TIMELINE
| September 18, 2023 | Applications open |
|---|---|
| October 24, 2023 | Applications close |
| TBD | Confirmation of Acceptance (with scholarship results) |
| November 2, 2023 | Non-refundable deposit of $750 due |
| January 5, 2024 | $1,410 Second Payment towards the Program Fee is Due |
| February 15, 2024 | $1,410 Final Payment towards the Program Fee is Due |
| January 26, 2024 | KPU Tuition Payment Due |
CLICK HERE TO START YOUR APPLICATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
FACULTY LEADERS:
Marlis Joller
Interior Design, Wilson School of Design
marlis.joller@kpu.ca
Mark Pritchard
Interior Design, Wilson School of Design
mark.pritchard@kpu.ca
KPU STUDY ABROAD:
Daria Ursol
Study Abroad Coordinator
internationalprograms@kpu.ca
604.599.2289
