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Educational Tours » Art Tours » New York
New York
A school Arts trip to New York will allow your students see some of the most dynamic contemporary art in the world, visit modern art museums including the MoMA or Guggenheim, as well as unbeatable sketching and photography opportunities whilst visiting the iconic sights of New York and the bright lights of Broadway.
Enjoy a Broadway performance first-hand and enjoy a half-day workshop at New York City's premier film academy where students will make their own short film and, in the process, learn screenwriting, editing, directing, and producing.
Take a tour of one of NBC’s world-famous studios. Your tour will start in the new 4K theatre where you’ll watch a short film documenting the history of NBC. Learn all about the TV production process, including scriptwriting and producing. You’ll even have the chance to produce your own show in the Tour Studio!
Curriculum Links
Our school tour to New York is relevant to students studying Art and Design, Drama and Performing Arts.
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GCSE
Responses to museum, gallery and site visits
Personal reflections on art
Contemporary and historical contexts of art
Lighting, sound, set and costume design.
Role of theatre and film in education
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A Level
Impact and influences of various artists
Independent judgements of art
Conveying meaning through images and artefacts
Lighting, sound, set and costume design.
Understanding various businesses within the performing arts sector
Exploring genres, styles and periods within performing arts
Suggested Itinerary
New York is all about the iconic sights, but do take some time for more niche offerings, such as the International Centre of Photography and the Paley Centre for Media.
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Day 1
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Evening
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Morning
Flight to New York
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Afternoon
Meet coach and transfer to accommodation
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Evening
Evening meal in Times Square
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Day 2
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Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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New York film academy workshop
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Afternoon
Visit the Paley Centre for Media
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Evening
Dinner at local restaurant. Empire State Building tour
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Day 3
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Morning
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Afternoon
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NBC Studios tour. Optional tour of the Rockefeller Centre OR Top of the Rock.
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Afternoon
Museum of Modern Art and if time permits the Museum of Arts and Design
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Evening
Dinner at local restaurant. Time for a Broadway Show.
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Day 4
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Morning
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Afternoon
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International Centre of Photography Museum
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Afternoon
Transfer to airport
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Evening
Return flight to UK
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Day 5
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Arrive UK
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Other Educational Visits Options (if necessary)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Guggenheim Museum
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Sample Accommodation
With a choice of centrally located hostel and hotel accommodation we have all possible budgets covered.
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HI New York
HI New York is located in a historic building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
The hostel offers modern, dormitory-style accommodation (students accommodated in 4 - 12 bedded rooms) with bathrooms in the hallway. Linen, towels, and a housekeeping service are provided. Private rooms for teachers are also available.
The hostel is situated just one block from Broadway Avenue and a main subway line, and only minutes from Central Park.
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