Mexico

Art + Design in CDMX

When: Summer Semester, May 15 - May 29, 2025

Where: Mexico City, Mexico

Who: Students enrolled in GRDS 4391 with Professor Alexandria Canchola

Course Taught: GRDS 4391: Visual Narratives of Mexico City

Faculty Leader/Contact: Alexandria Canchola, Alexandria.Canchola@tamucc.edu

Deadline to Apply: CLOSED

To apply, please send ONE email with all completed application forms/documents attached to study.abroad@tamucc.edu and copy alexandria.canchola@tamucc.edu, subject: CDMX SU25 Application.

Application Forms and Documents:

SU25 CDMX Study Abroad Application

Personal Statement

Recommendation Form

Internal Records Release

Unofficial Transcript (access in SAIL to download)

Why Study in Mexico City? Rich history in art, design, and architecture Home to world-renowned museums and galleries Exposure to Mexican modernism, muralism, and contemporary design One of the most vibrant cultural hubs in Latin America The food! Among the best in the world with the best street food scene in the world. It’s easily the cheapest capital city in North America.
Fun Facts Home of the Largest Park in Latin America. The Chapultepec Forest is twice the size of New York’s Central Park. It’s also home to the only royal castle in the Americas. The Most Populated City in the Americas. Mexico City was once the second-most populous city in the world, after Tokyo, with more than 20 million inhabitants. As of 2020, Mexico City is currently the fourth largest city, with a population of 22 million (Tokyo, Delhi, and Shanghai make the top 3). World’s Largest University. Mexico’s National Autonomous University (UNAM) is the largest university in the world. Home to a whopping 300,000+ students Aztec Ruins lie beneath the City. The city was built on the ancient city Tenochtitlán.
Program Overview Duration: 2 weeks Focus: Art, Graphic Design, Cultural Immersion Includes: Workshops, site visits, lectures by local artists, hands-on projects Project: Final design project connected to cultural experiences
Cultural and Design Experiences Visit iconic locations like Museo Frida Kahlo, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Museo Tamayo Explore public art and murals by Diego Rivera and contemporary Mexican designers Workshops with local designers and artists
Museums Mexico City has more than 150 museums. The city has the largest number of museums in the Americas and the second largest number in the world, after London. Museo Nacional de Antropología Museo Frida Kahlo, Casa Azul Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo Museo de Arte Moderno Museo Jumex Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes
Workshops and Hands-On Learning Engage in printmaking, typography, and poster design workshops Collaborate with Mexican designers Create a final project inspired by your cultural experiences