IES: Slade School of Fine Art

Through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), studio art students may enroll in the Slade School of Fine Art and focus on contemporary art, its practice, as well as the theories and histories that inform it. Slade is small in size, ensuring an intimate, supportive, and challenging environment. Slade is located within University College London on Gower Street in Central London within easy reach of the British Museum, Tate Gallery, Tate Modern, National Gallery, and Courtald Galleries.

Faculty Adviser:	Professor Krista Gulbransen (Art History & Visual Culture Studies)
Fields of study:	Studio Art, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Art History, Contemporary Art Theory
Eligibility:	Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Admission is selective. Students must prepare a portfolio of up to 20 images.
Credits:	16 credits per semester The academic program at Slade is based on independent studio work rather than specific courses. The independent studio program offers studio space for Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, or Fine Art Media (including Print, Film and Video, Photography, and Electronic Media).
Credit Conversion:	1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit
Internships:	None
Housing:	In a University College London self-catered student house. Placement in UCL housing is competitive and applying early is strongly recommended.
Meals:	Students may prepare their own meals in house kitchens or purchase meals at various food outlets on the main UCL campus.
Semesters Offered:	Fall, Spring
Calendar:	September-December; late December-June
Scholarships:	IES Abroad Scholarships
Program Link:	IES: Slade School of Fine Art

Memorial Building 205
345 Boyer Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Email or Call to Schedule a Virtual Advising Appt.
509-527-4992
offcampusstudies@whitman.edu