United Kingdom - Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire School of Art and Design and Bemidji State University's Design Technology Program Spring Semester Exchange
The missions of Bemidji State University and the University of Hertfordshire encourage international educational experiences. Both institutions believe students can benefit by spending one semester gaining experience in an exchange program. The strengths of each university compliment the strengths of the other. In addition, there are cultural benefits to be gained by living and studying in another country.
Program Opportunities for Exchange are the following:
University of Hertfordshire, UK:
- Digital Animation
- Digital Modeling
- Model Design
- Product Design
- Software Systems for the Arts and Media (SAMM)
- Graphic Arts and Illustration
Bemidji State University USA:
- Specializations within the Design Technology Program
- Digital Design/Print
- Digital Design/Electronic
- Exhibit Design
- Model Design.
The student exchange will typically occur during the January through May time frame. The duration of the exchange will be approximately one semester in length.
Students will enroll in regularly scheduled courses offered at each university. Students will select a course schedule following consultation with an assigned advisor. Course work grades will be provided to the registrars at each location at the request of the program coordinators. Staff at each university will assist participants to find the appropriate accommodations for room and board. Participants will be responsible for all costs associated with room and board.
Participation in the exchanged program is limited . The size of the program will be determined on a yearly basis. The respective departments in accordance with the criteria noted below will select students wishing to participate in the program:
- Students in levels/years 2-4 will be eligible for consideration.
- Each applicant's academic performance will be evaluated. BSU students must have achieved a grade point average of 3.0.
- Hertfordshire students must have achieved passes in all courses attempted.
Contact person at Bemidji State University's Department of
Technological Studies is:
Ms. Barbara R. Hanus
Design Technology Coordinator
Department of Technological Studies
Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology, #34
Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Drive
Bemidji, MN 56601
FAX: 218.755.4011
Phone: 218.755.2950
E-mail: bhanus@bemidjistate.edu