Fusion
Arts Exchanges
provide cutting-edge technical training
and foster multi-national collaboration in the arts and beyond.
These programs offer outstanding undergraduate students an
intensive, collaborative course on the latest developments
in their respective fields, and in the history and culture
of the U.S. as illuminated through the lens of their fields.
Participants also learn about careers and current development
opportunities, and have the chance to develop on-going collaborations
with their fellow participants.
Current Student
Leader Institutes include:
The Fusion Arts Exchanges typically take place during the
months of July and August.
The
Exchange on Music Composition and Performance
provides a multinational group of 18-20 undergraduates with
a course that includes individual and collaborative music
composition, individual musical coaching, instrument-specific
instruction, group lessons, and individual and group performance
opportunities. Participants have access to the highest quality
music study and performance facilities, and the latest developments
in music recording and production are addressed. Bureau-designated
participating countries for this program include: Brazil,
India, Ireland, Mali, and South Africa.
The current program is hosted by:
Northeastern University
The Exchange on Digital Media and Computer-Assisted Design provides a multinational group of 18-20 undergraduates with
a course on the major topics and latest developments in interactive
digital media, including animation; Web design; print layout
and production; multimedia-print interfacing; digital photography
production; game development; digital media research; and
new forms of computer-related expression. The program provides
immersive, hands-on training and access to the highest quality
digital media facilities. Bureau-designated participating
countries for this program include: Argentina, Japan, Jordan,
and South Korea.
The current program is hosted by: The
Rhode Island School of Design
The
Exchange on Screenwriting and Film Production
provides a multinational group of 18-20 undergraduates with
an immersive, hands-on, production-oriented screenwriting
workshop. Participants have access to the highest quality
film production facilities, and the latest developments in
film production as they relate to screenwriting are thoroughly
addressed. The program also covers the major topics in film
and television, including production, direction, cinematography,
sound design, and editing, as they relate to screenwriting.
Bureau-designated participating countries for this program
include: France, Egypt, Lebanon, Mexico, and the Philippines.
The current program is hosted by: The
University of Southern California
The
Exchange on Sports Management provides a
multinational group of 18-20 undergraduates with a course
on the major topics in sports management, including marketing
sports properties; sponsorship alliances; athlete, owner and
fan relations; contractual negotiations; media licensing and
other forms of licensing; women's sports development; and
the economic and legal aspects of sports management. Bureau-designated
participating countries for this program include: Indonesia,
Nigeria, Russia, Turkey, and Venezuela.
The current program is hosted by: Texas
A&M University
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“I
met amazing people, different cultures, languages, and always
found a way to have a great time! On the academic side, the
teachers, speakers, executives, and people we met were extraordinary.
I learned so much. It was great to see the reality of the
business!”
- Quote by Carolina from Venezuela
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