1. Go Abroad
  2. For Educators
  3. Custom Programs
  4. About Our Custom Programs
  5. Short-term Faculty-led Programs
  6. Art, Architecture & Design
tower arch in downtown prague czech republic

Art, Architecture & Design

Prague, Czech Republic

Click to scroll down and read more
Overview

Prague is renowned for its stunning palaces, gardens, towers, and churches. In this remarkable city, students can explore centuries of architecture – from Romanesque to Renaissance, Communist to Cubist while enjoying a rich cultural scene. Every CIEE Faculty-Led & Custom program is a unique combination of high-quality academics and co-curricular activities and excursions that offer real-world experiences to enhance classroom learning.  

Destination
  • Prague
  • Prague

Destination

Because of its innumerable characteristic steeples, Prague is called the city of a thousand spires. This European Union member is a perfect example of the steady development of a society that recently transitioned from a communist past. With a population of only 1.2 million, Prague has an unusually rich cultural life – festivals, operas, concerts and cultural programs, many of which are accessible on a student budget. Students will witness the beauty of the historical center of Prague, as well as museums and art galleries to learn about both ancient and contemporary Czech art. 

Co-Curricular Activities

Co-Curricular Activities

Prague

Lectures

The Art, Architecture & Design program in Prague includes three guest lectures on topics such as: 

  • The Art and Architecture of Prague
  • An Overview of Modern Czech Art
  • Perceptions of Provocative Artists in the Czech Republic 
Prague

Site Visits

Here are just a few of the possibilities for co-curricular activities and excursions in Prague:  

  • Guided tours of important architectural sites like Vysehrad area, Prague Castle, Czech National Technical Library, Municipal House, tour of Rudolfinum and National Theatre.
  • Attendance at prestigious art exhibits including Alphonse Mucha, František Kupka, David Černy and Contemporary Art Exhibit at DOX gallery.
  • Hands-on workshops on land art made from materials found in nature, street art using various spray can techniques, and Czech cooking.
  • An overnight excursion to Cesky Krumlov, referred to as “a fairy tale town”, to witness its Baroque architecture, including a famous castle. 
What's Included

Every program is tailored to suit the needs of your academic goals – so every program has unique program inclusions and pricing based on your needs. In addition to the programmatic and cultural inclusions above, a standard CIEE custom program includes on-site orientation, 24/7 emergency support, in-country transportation, accommodations, some meals, classroom space, comprehensive insurance coverage and logistical support from our on-site CIEE staff. We also offer marketing templates and other valuable tools to help you get the word out to students.  

Health & Safety

Health, Safety, & Security

CIEE has over seven decades of experience creating engaging and reliable study abroad programs around the world, with an excellent safety record. Each of our sites is regularly assessed using international risk management standards and data to facilitate successful programs. In addition, our custom and faculty-led programs include pre-departure and on-site orientations, iNext travel insurance, the support of trained CIEE staff members on-site, and 24/7 emergency support in-country. Learn more at ciee.org/safety.