Friday, October 2
14:00-17:00               
Prof. Montefusco

A workshop focused on research and awareness of how fashion advertising has, especially since the 1960s, told the story of fashion itself and the transformations of Italian society.

Saturday, October 3
9:00-13:00
Prof. Rinelli
                                                                                                   

This workshop provides an introduction to the complex and rich field of Migration Studies which covers several university disciplines such as History, Geography, Law, Political Science, Economics, but also Arts and IT.  Students will learn how to read current news and build a set of resources to put diversity and inclusion back on the divisive topic of migration to counter fake populist narratives.                

Saturday, October 3
14:00-18:00    
Prof. Bordignon 
      

This workshop introduces high school students to the key institutions, debates, and challenges shaping European politics today, with a special focus on the European Union. This simulation gives students the opportunity to practice debate, teamwork, and decision-making while experiencing first-hand what it feels like to study political science at university level.

Saturday, October 3 or Saturday, October 17
14:00-18:00    
Prof. Cortese

This workshop will provide an introduction to the conflict of marketing to obtain the best financial corporate results and the responsibility to the society in which that corporation operates.  After an introduction to basic marketing principles and operational techniques, we will discuss social responsibility.  This will then be applied to a review of a series of real world examples of international corporations that have and have not respected the societies in which they operate through illegal, unethical, or inappropriate marking activities.

Sunday, October 4
14:00-17:00
Prof. Bordignon   

This interactive workshop introduces high school students to the emerging field of business and human rights, exploring how companies balance profit-making with their responsibilities to people and the planet. Students will participate in a short role-play activity where they take on the perspectives of businesses, NGOs, and policymakers negotiating a human rights challenge.

Saturday, October 17
9:00-13:00
Prof. Rinelli

This workshop offers an accessible, in-depth introduction to ethical problems about climate justice, with attention to environmental racism, indigenous rights, gender, age, and other aspects of diversity, and to the role of individuals and institutions in climate change.

Saturday, October 17
9:00-13:00
Prof. Rossi                                        

What does the “Made in Italy” label mean and how is it used today?  When and how did its history begin?  This workshop examines Italy’s history from its emergence as a tourist destination to highlighting the excellences and critical issues of its key sectors today.

Sunday, October 17
14:00-18:00
Prof. Rossi    

The workshop retraces the fashion history of the 20^th century, highlighting how fashion has often been a tool for political struggle.  The workshop integrates aspects of history, sociology, semiotics, anthropology and seeks to understand how the political struggle was transformed into commercial products.

Sunday, October 18
14:00-17:00
Prof. Barilari

This hands-on workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of photography using their cameras or also their smartphones. It blends straightforward technical instruction with a practical shooting session in Rome focused on observing light, shadow, composition and structural forms. The session concludes with selecting, editing, and printing their favorite images in a studio.

Saturday, October 3
9:00-13:00
Prof. Guerra

This figure drawing course meets in the studio. Participants draw from the clothed live model using charcoal. Poses and costumes are inspired by figures in Baroque paintings in Rome. Approaches range from gesture to longer, sustained, anatomical studies with attention to drapery and cast shadows. Additive and subtractive methods are among the techniques demonstrated using a kneaded eraser and a blending tool.

Saturday, October 3
14:00-18:00
Professor Guerra

A presentation on linoleum and wood-cut printing featuring works by Van Gogh, Matisse, and Kathe Kollwitz, among others, introduces this workshop. Students are guided with a step-by-step approach to linoleum-cut printing, from transferring one’s sketch to carving the image and eventually printing it on paper. 

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Friday, October 16 or Saturday, October 17
14:00-18:00
Professor Kranis

In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, you’ll be 'capturing the moment' with your digital or phone camera. We’ll begin with a brief introduction on photographic composition and successful strategies for street photography, followed by a self-led 'scavenger hunt' on nearby streets surrounding the legendary Spanish Steps. Returning to the classroom with our new images, we delve into basic editing and digital workflow techniques, to enrich and re-format images for web posting, print and other specialized applications.

No photography experience necessary, but you will need a digital camera or phone camera with upload capability (we will be sharing our photos to a dedicated Google Photos account).

Saturday, October 17 
10:00 - 13:00
Professor Barilari

The beauty of drawing as a medium of self-expression. Participants will learn how to express themselves through sketching, drawing, and the amazing technique of watercolor. This workshop aims at improving self-confidence without fear of the white page and passion for the artistic expression. Everyone is welcome; no specific skills required.

Saturday, October 17
14:00-17:00
Professor Barilari

The workshop introduces the fundamental principles of shaping the built environment. Participants will explore the critical relationship between architecture and public spaces working specifically on the system of the Spanish Steps / Piazza di Spagna / Church of Trinità dei Monti. Through a mix of theory, case studies, and a collaborative design challenge, attendees will learn how to analyze space, understand human scale, and translate abstract ideas into physical forms.

Sunday October 18
10:00-16:00
Prof. Mannino

Students will learn how to make handmade paper from recycled paper and how to include printed images in them.  Please bring any images you would like to insert as a collage onto your sheets.

*Dress code: Wear rubber sole shoes

Saturday, October 3
or
Friday, October 16 
14:00-18:00
Prof. Bruccoleri

This workshop encourages students to develop a refined approach to cyberspace and the problems it can bring, while learning about cybersecurity measures for easy understanding in personal daily life.  Students develop greater awareness of the dangers of the cyber world.

Sunday, October 4 
14:00-18:00
or
Sunday, October 18
9:00-13:00
Prof. Lindo

This workshop is a gateway to learning the art of expression by engaging with rhetoric and using the writing process to communicate ideas with purpose and passion, clearly and with integrity, helping to develop a strong voice and gain confidence in their writing abilities. 

Sunday, October 4
or
October 18 
14:00-18:00
Prof. Lindo

Learn essential skills and techniques to become a confident and engaging speaker.  Whether you’re presenting in class, giving a work presentation, or just want to improve your communication skills, this workshop will empower to you speak with clarity, conviction, & impact.

Sunday, October 4
14:00-18:00
Prof. Parisi

This workshop reflects upon many food-related issues: what can we learn exploring the basics of nutrition science, the latest research on what’s healthy, analyzing and comparing the standard American diet with the Mediterranean diet, and other traditional diets in the world, exploring the studies on fast & slow food, understanding, discussing, and comparing the globalization of eating habits versus different eating cultures.

The last hour will include a test of Mindfulness and a session of "Mindful Eating".

Sunday, October 18
14:00-18:00
Prof. Parisi
In this workshop we’ll explore the physical, psychological, relational, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality. Our aim is to expand especially your understanding of the biological identity and the psychology of gender, to help you gain deeper insight into the many factors that shape it.

Saturday, October 3 
14:00-18:00
Prof. Carvelli

Biology & sustainability are not just things we read about in books – they-re all around us, even in the spaces we walk through every day.  This workshop invites students to explore the campus as if it were a living laboratory, discovering how biodiversity connects directly to environmental sustainability.

Sunday, October 4
9:00-13:00
Prof. Innamorati

Students will explore some of the most pressing environmental challenges (waste management, climate change, biodiversity loss) and discuss a way forward to address these challenges and adopt an integrated approach in defining potential solutions taking into consideration environmental protection objectives as well as social equity and economic wealth.

Sunday, October 18
9:00-13:00
Prof. Innamorati

Through group activities and collaboration, participants will discover the causes behind daily air pollution and the consequences of these pressures on global climate stability. In the workshop students will collectively develop practical solutions to reduce exposure to air pollution in urban areas and to respond to climate change impacts, drawing on experiences and examples from the city of Rome

Temple tuition grant ($1,000 per year for four years) is contingent on earning a B or better in the pre-college program “Temple Summer Academy” (Temple University, Philadelphia), or attending one of Temple University Rome's Pre-College Workshops or Temple University Rome's Pre-College Summer Program and then enrolling at Temple University Rome as a first-time, full-time freshman, and maintaining a 3.0 GPA and continuous full-time enrollment status.
 
To apply please upload your Certificate of Participation to any of the above Temple University/Temple University Rome pre-college programs here.

If you have any questions please contact: [click-for-email]
 
*Please note that being accepted to Temple Summer Academy (TU, Philadelphia), Temple Rome Pre-College Workshops or to the Temple Rome Summer Program does not mean that you are guaranteed admission to Temple University and Temple University Rome for undergraduate or graduate study. Similarly, if your application to Temple Summer Academy or Temple Rome Pre-College Workshop or Temple Rome Summer Program is denied, it does not mean that you will not later be admitted to Temple University and Temple University Rome for undergraduate or graduate study.