Rome Program

The University of Miami School of Architecture sponsors fall and spring semester programs in Rome, Italy. Founded in 1991, the program brings together a select group of upper level students and faculty members for an intensive experience in design, theory, and history of architecture. Travel within Italy during each semester is a key component of the coursework in addition to a special field trip outside the Italian peninsula. The curriculum consists of design and drawing courses, lectures, workshops, guided walking tours, and field trips. Course topics include: Design in the Historical Context, Theory of Urban Form, Ancient, Renaissance, Baroque and Modern Architectural History, Drawing as a Means of Architectural Knowledge, and the History of Gardens. Field trips include visits to Tuscany, the Veneto region, Umbria, Lazio, and Sicily. in addition, each semester includes a two-week excursion to other European sites. These destinations have included Barcelona, Spain, and Paris, France. The program is open to students entering Fourth and Fifth year, as well as graduate students.

Director: Jose Gelabert-Navia
Coordinator: Carmen Guerrero