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    PG Architecture Diploma

    PG Architecture

    Building Beauty Post-Graduate Diploma in Architecture

    An innovative approach to architecture education is now underway at Sant’Anna with Building Beauty Master program. Building Beauty seeks to reconcile the education of architects with the art of making things that have life, and are good to people and the land. The program is taught in English, and classes began in November 2017. The next course will begin in November 2018.

    Building Beauty is a Post-Graduate Diploma in Architecture (60 ECTS credits, equivalent to 120 USA/UK credits). Legal accreditation is currently being sought from Universities in Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. The idea underpinning Building Beauty is that of a different, both holistic and scientific approach to architectural education, one that poses the ordinary living environment to centre stage, focuses on the adaptive process of building and change and the role of design in it, where life is respected and enhanced in all its forms and “beauty” becomes a tangible objective of social and ecologic pursuit as well as a matter of rigorous scientific investigation. The program is shaped to offer a profound experience of designing and making, revolving around the exploration of the reality of feelings and an evidence-based approach to the architectural process.

    Building Beauty is founded on Christopher Alexander’s intellectual and practical work, and designed in close collaboration with Maggie Moore Alexander and some of Alexander’s life-long collaborators. This legacy is most evident in our thirteen founding principles and in a few taught modules in our curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes the generation of beauty by means of the practical work of making; it is offered to all those willing to explore that beauty which makes a difference in the world.

    On January 18-19, 2018, special guest: the blind sculptor Felice Tagliaferri.

    Please visit Building Beauty website here: https://buildingbeauty.org/

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    What it would be like to live in a mental world where one’s reasons for making something functionally, and one’s reasons for making something a certain shape, or in a certain ornamental way are coming from precisely the same place in you. Precisely the same place.

    Christopher Alexander

    1982
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      Frequently asked questions

      FAQs
      Where is Sant’Anna located?
      Sant’Anna Institute is located overlooking the Marina Grande of Sorrento, a small and safe city on the Bay of Naples. The Institute is located a short 15 minute walk from the center of town and 20 minutes from the Sorrento Station. From the train station, it is easy to reach any city in Italy, as well as the gems of the Amalfi Coast. Naples, the closest metropolitan city, is about an hour away, making travel very convenient.
      Do I need to speak Italian to study at Sant’Anna?
      Absolutely not. We offer Italian courses at every level from Beginner to Post Advanced. Upon arrival, your Italian level will be evaluated and you will be placed in the proper class. Furthermore, all of our staff speak a proficient level of English, ensuring you will not be lost during your time here.
      Outside of the classroom, what kind of activities are offered?
      Our students enjoy a plethora of opportunities to explore the region and get to know the Sorrentine community. Internships: During their time at Sant’Anna students can participate in an comprehensive internship related to their field of study. This is a wonderful way to gain relevant work experience and develop as a professional in an international environment. Service Learning: These are projects that accompany specific courses allowing the community to become a “living” text and source of data for classwork while giving something back to your new home. Excursions and Field Trips: There are three excursions per semester (one per summer term) included in the program.
      Are the classes taught in English?
      Aside from Italian language classes, all of our courses are given in English. For a list of courses and descriptions please visit this link: http://www.santannainstitute.com/courses-and-description/
      What kinds of programs do we offer?
      To accommodate our students, we offer full year, Spring and Fall semester, summer sessions, as well as J-term and Maymester programs.
      Does Sant’Anna offer scholarships and/or financial aid?
      To relieve some of the financial burden of studying abroad, we offer various merit-based grants, as well as a scholarship available to Golden Key members. For more information, please navigate to the “Tuition & Grants” tab.
      Can I use credits from Sant’Anna to fulfill university requirements?
      Yes. Our courses are accredited through our partner university Jacksonville University, making transferring credits an easy process.
      What kind of facilities does Sant’Anna have?
      We are very lucky to be able to offer a students an abundance of facilities, including free Wi-Fi throughout the building, a library, a student lounge, an organic garden right outside the door, 24-hour assistance to students, an offsite English speaking doctor if medical assistance is required, as well as a newly renovated residence hall on the third and fourth floors of our building.
      Where will I live while studying here?
      As mentioned above, we have a residence hall with ensuite double or triple rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, and linens. There is a fully furnished kitchen on the third floor where students can comfortably prepare their own meals and store food. Students can also elect to live with a trusted host family or in apartments located in the city.