Info Session: Global Seminar Film History and Preservation in Bologna
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Monday, January 26, 2026, at 2:00-3:00 pm via Zoom.
Earn 10 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Film History and Preservation in Bologna this summer. This program is taught by Jennifer Horne, Associate Professor of Film and Digital Media, and Selmin Kara, Associate Professor of Film and Digital Media.
Quick Facts:
- Locations: Bologna, Italy
- Courses:
- FILM 132A: International Cinema to 1960 (5 credits)
- FILM 185S: Film Preservation and Restoration (5 credits)
- Led by: Jennifer Horne and Selmin Kara
- Eligibility: Good academic and disciplinary standing, Min Age: 18, 45 units completed at time of departure, Minimum GPA- 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher, Majors: Open to Film and Digital Media Majors or Minors
- Dates: Summer Session 1 (Exact dates to be announced)
- Finances: Financial aid applies, and scholarships are available! The budget will be posted on the website when it is available.
- How to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.
- Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.
Program Description: Study with Professors Jennifer Horne and Selmin Kara in Bologna, Italy, while attending the renowned Il Cinema Ritrovato film festival. The world’s leading festival of film preservation, Il Cinema Ritrovato, features premieres of restored film prints and rare gems of mainstream, arthouse, experimental, and early film, giving students an in-depth knowledge of international cinema. Following the film festival, students will remain in Bologna for in-depth classes on film history and preservation.