London
Our first stop will be a week in central London as we explore all that the city has to offer up-and-coming art and design students. We will tour the city, hitting the famed galleries and all the main attractions including a tour of the Textile Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, The Museum of London Photography Exhibits and the world famous Design Museum in London. Blyth has also been granted an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Horrockses exhibition at The Fashion and Textile Museum of London before it becomes open to the public. Though we will certainly be busy there will be plenty of time to visit the world-renowned shopping districts, boutiques and designers, including a case study of the Toronto and London based Augustina Boutiques. We will take three-day workshops in our respective courses and stay at the University of the Arts London to fully immerse ourselves.

Barcelona
From London we fly to Barcelona, one of the most avant-garde cities on the continent. Here we will bask in a city filled with design wonder, touring the UNESCO World Heritage sites and renowned Gaudi architecture, dining at the many Spanish cafes and relaxing at nearby beaches. We will also take time to explore the famous fashion boutiques of Barcelona, meeting with young, up and coming designers and touring the Textile and Costume Museum to view their new permanent exhibit “Dressing the Body” dealing with fashion from the 1600’s to the present day. We will also spend our time exploring the many photo galleries in this artistic city.

Milan
Our third stop is Milan, home to some to the hottest runway shows in the world, and a hub for risk-taking contemporary art. Here will we explore the fluid relationship between culture and design taking the time to visit local boutiques and museums including the La Scala Theatre Museum, and The Municipal Museum of Contemporary art. We will also tour the world famous Istituto Marangoni.

Paris
We will spend our final week in the City of Light, a city bursting with innovation and creativity in the fashion, art and design world. We will have classes in the mornings, and in the afternoons we will tour French fashion houses including an exclusive tour of the Didier Ludot Fashion House, and the Yves Saint Laurent Foundation, as well as a tour with the conservator of the Pierre Cardin Museum. We will attend fashion shows, and visit the art galleries such as the Musee Galliera, without missing any of the noteworthy sites of Paris. We will conclude our program with a final-night banquet and awards ceremony at the stunning Château de Chantilly. Located just outside Paris and surrounded by 155 hectares of parkland, the Château’s beauty and history will captivate us as we celebrate our trip and enjoy a spectacular feast.

COURSES • Grade 11 Fashion (AWI3M) • Grade 12 Fashion (AWI4M) • Grade 11 Photography (AWQ3M) • Grade 12 Photography (AWQ4M) • Grade 11 Applied Design (AWD3M) • Grade 12 Applied Design (AWD4M) Students are required to bring laptops for their courses. Programs and applications needed for your course will be detailed at the May Orientations Session by your teachers		ITINERARY Approximately 6 days in London; 6 days in Barcelona; 5 days in Milan; and 7 days in Paris DATES July 3 to July 28, 2010
ACCOMMODATIONS In London, Barcelona, Milan and Paris students will stay in twin, triple or quad rooms with private bathrooms in centrally located hotels and residences. Laundry and telephone facilities will be available for a small charge. Breakfast and dinner will be provided, with vegetarian meals available upon request.
PROGRAM FEE $7,995 CAD. Taxes and registration are additional. Program fees are GST and PST exempt.
YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES • Airfare and accommodation • Breakfast and dinner daily • Travel Journal • Maplewood, our online academic reporting system • Use of computer labs and Internet as available • Pre-loaded USB flash drive • Access to E-Library • Program handbook • Walking tours of London, Barcelona, Milan and Paris • Behind the scenes tours of two fashion houses • Visit to National Gallery of Art in London • Visit to famous shopping districts in all locations • Visit to the Design Museum in London • Fashion and textile Museum in London • Museum of London Photography Exhibits • Textile and Costume Museum in Barcelona • ‘Meet the Designer’ events in two cities • Roundtable discussions with fashion designers, graphic designers and photographers • Tour Victoria and Albert Textile Collections • Tour of Didier Ludot Fashion House • Visit to Yves Saint Laurent Foundation • Three-day workshops at leading fashion/design schools • Musee Galliera fashion museum in Paris • Afternoon and evening activities with Activities Coordinators • Access to coordinated Duke of Edinburgh Activities • Final banquet and awards night

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