This program will be offered as described below during summer 2012. The program may run again in 2013 with the same academic focus, however, the destination may change. Final details have not yet been made.

Check out last year's program blog to see what the participants thought about the program.

Visit Co-Director, Sam Girton's page for more insight about the program when it ran in Leipzig, Germany in 2010.

Program dates:
June 24th- August 4th, 2012

Eligibility and selection process

This program is open to all Ohio University students at the undergraduate and graduate level. No script writing or production experience is necessary. The minimum GPA for admission consideration is 2.5 for undergrads and 3.0 for graduate students. Admission to the program will be based on academic performance, letter of reference and an interview. This program accepts Non-Ohio University students.

Students on judicial probation at the start of the study abroad program will not be allowed to participate; there is an appeal process for those with B-level violations. Click here to read the entire judicial policy.

Application deadline 

Living arrangements

Students will be housed at Ballyraine Estates in 3-bedroom apartments which have kitchen facilities. http://www.ballyrainecampus.com.   These accommodations are a 15-minute walk to the Regional Cultural Centre where classes will be held. Several meals will be provided on excursions but students will be responsible for providing their own daily meals.

Courses and credits

Students will earn a total of 10 credits. Student will choose from the following courses:

Non-Fiction Storytelling & Documentary Production (MDIA 470D)
Special Topics in Video Production: Irish Culture through Film (MDIA 498)
Independent Production Project (MDIA 497)
Audio/Video Production (VICO 320)
Intro to Audio/Video Production (VICO 220)
Independent Study (MDIA 694)

Excursions

Two multi-day excursions are included as part of the program. Students will visit Galway, a small but lively town on the west coast of Ireland. They will also take a ferry out to the Aran Islands and spend the night in a traditional Irish bed & breakfast on the island. Students will also travel to Dublin and spend four days exploring Ireland’s largest city. The group will have dinner together and see a play at Ireland’s famous Abbey Theatre as part of the program.

Cost

Click here to access the Student Budget Worksheet for the summer 2012 program.

Additional Information on Ireland

To learn more about this study abroad destination, please visit the CIA World Factbook. 

Health and safety

Ohio University Office of Education Abroad suggests you follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for healthy travel to your destination.

Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Refer to the State Department website for information related to safety and security at this destination

Requesting accommodation for disabilities

If you plan to participate in an Ohio University-sponsored study abroad program and wish to request accommodation, you should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to schedule an appointment to complete an Education Abroad Disability Accommodation Request Form. We recommend you do this as early as possible to allow sufficient time to determine what accommodations may be made for this program. 

Entry and exit requirements

U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling outside of the United States.  If you plan to study or travel abroad in the next year, apply for your passport now.

Some countries also require a visa to legally enter and reside in the country.   Please review the entry and exit requirements for Ireland. US citizens will not need a visa or other special documents to enter the country for the length of this program. (Please note: If you plan to travel before or after the program, you may need a visa).  You may need to show sufficient funds to support yourself while in-country. 

Please also note that visa requirements may vary if you plan to stay in the country longer than the program dates or travel to other countries during or after the program.  Please familiarize yourself with these recommendations and requirements prior to applying to a program.

Information for NON-US citizens can be found here. 

For more information, contact:

Frederick Lewis
Program Director
School of Media Arts and Studies
RTV 219
E: lewisf@ohio.edu

Keely Davin
Program Coordinator
WIEC 012
davin@ohio.edu