Art & The Brain
This course will be offered at the Trinity-in-Barcelona location for the summer of 2013!
June 15 through July 5, 2013
Recent collaborations between neuroscientists and artists have revealed some remarkable findings about the arts and the brain. In this course we will explore some of these findings. Topics will include the development of musical and artistic ability in the brain, the effect of arts training on brain development, brain processing of art and music in adults, and in changes in artistic ability after brain damage. Some specific topics to be covered will be:
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In addition, students will perform an internship project at a neurology rehabilitation center. Students will keep a weekly online journal of their experiences.
Enrollment is limited to 14 students.
(1 course credit = 4 semester hours)
Prof. Sarah Raskin
2013 Comprehensive Fee: $3,300
The fee includes:
Tuition for one Trinity College credit
Homestay fees
Materials and excursions for the course
Breakfast and Dinner with your Homestay Family
HTH International health insurance
The fee does not include travel to and from the program.
Admissions: Any college or university student in good standing is eligible. Applicants must submit an official transcript of their undergraduate record. Admissions are on a rolling basis. The number of places is 14. Application deadline: April 1, 2013.
Payment schedule. A $50 processing fee is required for non-Trinity students with the application. A $1000 nonrefundable deposit is required upon acceptance of admission to the program. The balance of the comprehensive fee is due by the 2013 departure date.
For further information, contact:
Michelle Kollen at the OIP - michelle.kollen@trincoll.edu
(860) 297-2387