About the course
NOV 12-17
Venice is THE destination of 2018. You will be among the first to discover new talents and review projects from star-architecture studios.Top architects and designers visit the Biennale for a reason. From May until November the city offers an incredible concentration of industry best projects and exhibitions.
Learn about behind the scenes of the most prestigious exhibition in the world. The course allows you to experience the event, meet organisers and participants as well as see the most forward-thinking projects from 70+ countries.
Learn about behind the scenes of the most prestigious exhibition in the world. The course allows you to experience the event, meet organisers and participants as well as see the most forward-thinking projects from 70+ countries.
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Who Is This For?
Architecture & Urban development professionals
Designers
Curators
Students
No prior experience required
Designers
Curators
Students
No prior experience required
What Do You Get?
Get inspired during 6 days of classes and museum visits
Learn from high-level international speakers
Get Academy Certificate
Upgrade your practical & soft skills
Get access to a powerful network
Learn from high-level international speakers
Get Academy Certificate
Upgrade your practical & soft skills
Get access to a powerful network
How to Apply?
The application process is easy and user-friendly. Fill in the application form below and pay the reservation fee to secure the place.
Booking Details and Fees
Application deadline: 7 days before the start date. Groups fill up quickly, the sooner you apply, the better.
Tuition: €950/week
Housing: available at extra cost of appx. €450.
Location: Palazzo Rossini, 4013 Campo Manin, 30124 Venezia
Tuition: €950/week
Housing: available at extra cost of appx. €450.
Location: Palazzo Rossini, 4013 Campo Manin, 30124 Venezia
Language
All courses are in English.
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Got questions? Visit FAQ page or get in touch study@europeanculturalacademy.eu
SCHEDULE: VENICE BIENNALE COURSE
November 12-17
November 12-17
Monday
10.00 - 10.30 Welcome breakfast in a historic Venetian palazzo.
10.30 - 12.00 Meeting with curator of Time-Space-Existence, Palazzo Bembo
12.30 - 14.00 Italian lunch at Cafe Koffler.
14.00 - 16.00 History of Architecture Biennale: an Introduction in Venice and Beyond.
16.30 - 18.00 Prosecco and spritz in a local bar (optional).
10.30 - 12.00 Meeting with curator of Time-Space-Existence, Palazzo Bembo
12.30 - 14.00 Italian lunch at Cafe Koffler.
14.00 - 16.00 History of Architecture Biennale: an Introduction in Venice and Beyond.
16.30 - 18.00 Prosecco and spritz in a local bar (optional).
Tuesday
10.00 - 12.00 Venice Biennale: selection procedures, organizational chart and things to know presented by the Biennale Foundation representative.
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
13.00 - 15.00 Visit to the Venice Architecture Biennale: Arsenale. Guided tour with the Biennale team.
15.00 - 17.00 Free time at the Biennale.
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
13.00 - 15.00 Visit to the Venice Architecture Biennale: Arsenale. Guided tour with the Biennale team.
15.00 - 17.00 Free time at the Biennale.
Wednesday
10.00 - 12.00 Case study: organization of national pavilion & collateral event.
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
14.00 - 16.00 Visit to the Venice Architecture Biennale:Giardini. Guided tour with a professional architect.
16.00 - 18.00 Free time at the Biennale.
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
14.00 - 16.00 Visit to the Venice Architecture Biennale:Giardini. Guided tour with a professional architect.
16.00 - 18.00 Free time at the Biennale.
Thursday
10.00 - 12.00 Venice for Venetians, Venice for the world.
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
13.00 - 16.00 Visit to the Vatican Pavilion, San Giorgio Maggiore island.
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
13.00 - 16.00 Visit to the Vatican Pavilion, San Giorgio Maggiore island.
Friday
10.00 - 12.00 Case study: national pavilion. How to participate as a curator?
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
13.00 - 14.30 Lecture: Connections between Art, Design and Architecture: a thoughtful look.
14.45- 15.30 End of the course reflection session and discussion of personal projects.
15.30 - 16.00 Certificate ceremony and prosecco.
16.00 - 17.00 Boat tour around Venice.
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch time
13.00 - 14.30 Lecture: Connections between Art, Design and Architecture: a thoughtful look.
14.45- 15.30 End of the course reflection session and discussion of personal projects.
15.30 - 16.00 Certificate ceremony and prosecco.
16.00 - 17.00 Boat tour around Venice.
Saturday
Optional visit to the Biennale or pre-selected collateral events (Peggy Guggenheim or Fondazione Prada).
Meet your lecturers
You will meet international experts from all over the world. Here are some of the lecturers.
European editor at large of ArchDaily, the architecture platform, and LOBBY Magazine. Co-curated the Nordic Pavilion at the 15th Venice Biennale.
Board member of the GAA Foundation. Her previous projects included co-curating Norwegian Pavilion and assisting at the South Africa Pavilion, 54th La Biennale di Venezia.
Venice Cultural Heritage Expert. She has worked for UNESCO, and written a book on Venice Master Artisans, along with a number of articles for other books and magazines.
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Learn about European Cultural Centre
Address: Palazzo Rossini, 4013 Campo Manin, 30124 Venice, Italy.
Google Maps address is S. Marco, 4013, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
call or whatsapp +39 320 245 06 31
Learn about European Cultural Centre
Address: Palazzo Rossini, 4013 Campo Manin, 30124 Venice, Italy.
Google Maps address is S. Marco, 4013, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
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