While the College has its home base in central Illinois, our students traverse the globe—artistically, intellectually, literally, and virtually—as a way to understand other cultures, societies, and social identities.

Some pursue study abroad opportunities, but students don’t have to leave the classroom to explore the international scope of the fine and applied arts at the University of Illinois.

The arts are inherently universal, and through these opportunities and the College’s International Arts Minor, we are committed to providing these global experiences for our students.

The learning experiences of FAA students and the research and teaching of our faculty members are enriched by international study and practice in many different ways.

International Research

• Student wins Honorable Mention in International Design Competition
• Art and Design Professor invited to give lecture at International Center of Medieval Studies at the Courtauld in the UK
• Renown Faculty in Ethnomusicology

International Partners

• Kengo Kuma named 2007-2008 Plym Professor in Architecture
• Japan House celebrates 10 Years at Illinois
• International Guest Dance Artists

International Performances

• Department of Theatre Series

International Study Opportunities

• The China Summer Program 2008
• Sinfonia da Camera Orchestra Tours China with Chancellor
• Landscape Architecture Cultural Heritage Courses
• Urban and Regional Planning Transnational Studies

Presenting International Art

• Krannert Art Museum
• Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
• Japan House International Workshops