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The Journalism and Graphic Art & Design departments invite you to join us as we travel to one of the most vibrant cultural and historical cities in the world, London, England! Hosted by Darleen Principe (Journalism) and James Van Arsdale (Graphic Art & Design), you'll study Visual Communication and Creative Thinking as you experience the epic history and vibrant art of London town. There are world famous museums, wondrous parks and gardens, great food and tea to be had, and of course the famous pubs. See some close-by destinations in the English countryside, and if you like, head to Paris for the weekend! You'll enjoy guided tours and print workshops as you stay in the city center for four weeks with us working on creative challenges and learning about communication.

Depart the U.S. Friday, July 3, 2026
Arrive in London Saturday, July 4, 2026
Depart London Friday, July 31, 2026

James Van Arsdale is a multidisciplinary creative and educator living and working in Santa Barbara. Van Arsdale received an MFA from the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University and a BFA from the University of Texas at Austin and has a lengthy history of working in the graphic design field. He has had exhibitions of work at venues including the Torrance Museum of Art (CA), Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, University of Texas at Dallas, Brookhaven College (TX), Blue Star Art Complex (TX) and University of LaVerne (CA). He is a co-founder of the annual Off Register Art Book and Print Fair.

You can contact professor von Arsdale at jwvanarsdale@pipeline.sbcc.edu  

 

 

Darleen Principe is chair of the journalism department and faculty adviser to The Channels, SBCC鈥檚 digital student newspaper. Before she started teaching, she was a professional news writer and editor for over 10 years in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Darleen has a B.A. in journalism and M.A. in mass communication from CSU Northridge. She also has a master鈥檚 in visual culture from the University of Westminster in London, England, where she lived for a year. Darleen is thrilled to return to London in summer 2026 as co-director of this program.

You can contact Darleen via email at dprincipe@pipeline.sbcc.edu

As part of the academic program, students will participate in many excursions, including: (These excursions are tentative and subject to change)

• Explore the Victoria & Albert Museum
• Visit Tate Modern 
• The Design Museum (including "Wes Anderson: The Archives" special exhibition)
• Kew Gardens
• Tower of London
• Guided walking tour of East London with focus on street art and photography
• Workshop in Risograph printing
• Day trip to Margate
• OPTIONAL TOURS: Latitudes Abroad can arrange affordable optional tours to key sites of interest such as Oxford, Stonehenge, Salisbury, Windsor, Bath etc. if booked in advanced. These are optional and not mandatory and not included in the program cost

 You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC to apply for the program. However, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing and in good standing with Student Conduct and Title IX
• Must be at least 18 years old on the day of departure
• Must have successfully completed at least 6 college level units
• Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher

After acceptance to the program and official program-go announcement:
- You must enroll at SBCC for the summer 2026 term in order to participate in the program
- Must submit the non-refundable deposit upon acceptance notification to confirm the spot on the program. The spot is not confirmed until the fee has been received
- Must submit the Program Participation Agreement upon receipt within 10 days of the acceptance notification
 You must follow the steps provided in the registration letter to register for courses on this program once registation opens for you. Course CRN numbers can not be accessed via the SBCC course catalog.
- You must complete, sign and submit all legal documents to SBCC Study Abroad. Not submitting the required legal documents on time may cancel you from the program.
- SBCC requires basic medical insurance, which covers illness and accidents abroad as well as the cost of returning students to the US if needed. Student is responsible to purchase their own insurance

• There is no major or language requirement for this program

Acceptance and participation in the program is not guaranteed until you receive officiall notification from the SBCC Study Abroad office and you make your application fee payment to the service provider.

The courses that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your academic advisor for possible exceptions.  You must enroll in a minimum of 6 units throughout the whole program. 

JOUR 250 Introduction to Visual Communication (3 Units)
Survey of the significant techniques and examples of visual communication in the mass media, including social media and the Internet, newspapers, magazines, television, cinema and advertising. Particular emphasis is placed on critical thinking, visual and cultural literacy, and on the perception of visual media messages and their impact on culture and society. Creation and analysis of images for print, Web and video. SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area C. Transfer Information: UC/CSU Transferable

GDP 118 Creative Thinking (3 Units)
Students learn how to develop techniques to enhance their innate creative abilities. Specific problems are presented and students work alone and in groups to work through the exercises and develop original and creative solutions. Creative problem-solving techniques and ideas are explored. Helps students to better develop problem-solving skills with a particular focus on visual art and design. The focus is on creation of original and innovative concepts, and analyzation of how ideas are created. Students use sketchbooks and software programs. Transfer Information: CSU Transferable, UC Transferable

 $5,295 (subject to change)

* Includes $450 deposit
** Latitudes Abroad LLC will charge $35 returned check fee on each check returned by the bank for insufficient funds.

Below information is subject to change.

Program Fee Includes:

- Accommodations (see details under "Housing")
- All required field trips and excursions including the transportation and entry fees to/from/on excursions (see 'Program Highlights")
- Welcome dinner and farewell afternoon tea
- Local area TFL Oyster Card preloaded to 100 GBP for transportation to/from the program excursions (see "Travel")
- Pre-departure orientation by SBCC (on-campus)
- London on-site orientation
- Roundtrip group airport transfer from Heathrow airport to the UCL dorms
- 24/7 emergency support

Program Fee Does Not Include:

- Round-trip airfare (airfare support through Latitudes Abroad) see "Travel"
- Passport or visa fees (ESTA), if applicable
- CISI enrollment
- Meals other than those listed
- SBCC tuition, fees, books (non-residents are required to pay out-of-state or out-of-country fees)
- Mandatory international medical travel insurance (SBCC requires basic medical insurance, which covers illness and accidents abroad as well as the cost of returning students to the US if needed.)
- Any optional, additional field trips and excursions to those listed
- Ground transferin the U.S. (LAX)
- Any optional insurance such as liability, theft or Trip Interruption or Cancellation Insurance
- Personal expenses

$450 - Deposit due immediately after being accepted into the program but no later than March 18, 2026, to confirm your spot. (Payment made through the Latitudes Abroad LLC Student Portal)
$4845 - Final payment due by April 22, 2026 (via bank transfer or Zelle)

Airfare is not included in the program price. (estimated $1,300)

Latitudes Abroad, LLC will recommend round-trip airfare. Roundtrip group airport transfers in London are included in the program cost. 

Group transportation to/from all mandatory program excursions are included.

Other Transportation:
Travel Pass:
- London: an Oyster card granting unlimited travel on the underground, buses, trams and regional trains in the zones 1 & 2 of London for the duration of the London section

Twin Room accommodation in University College London (UCL) dorms with shared bathroom and kitchen. Centrally located within 5-10 minute walk of multiple tube and train stations including Euston, Kings Cross, Russell Square and Warren Street. Markets, coffee shops and a hospital are within a 5 minute walk.

Single-Room Upgrade: $650

Application Deadline: March 8, 2026

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** We accept students on a first-come, first-serve basis and recommend that you apply as soon as possible as programs fill before their deadline. Once a program is full, we start a waiting list.

Start your application process well in advance of the application deadline. You will need to submit several required documents with your online application. Some of the documents need to be completed by school officials and other persons, which may take several days or weeks. You must have your completed required documents before you start your online application.

All required documents needed for your online application are:

1. A current photo. This should be a close-up headshot which clearly identifies you. Please do not wear sunglasses or hats.

2. Unofficial Transcript. The transcript must show the name of your institution, your full name, all the courses you have taken so far with the grade and your GPA. Screenshots from your phone can not be accepted unless each image identifies your institution and your name.

3. A completed Student Conduct Release Form. This form must be completed by the school official at your current or most recent institution who is responsible for Student Conduct. If that is SBCC for you,submit this form to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs Office, Dr. Christopher Johnson in the Campus Center, Room # CC-218 or email it to flores@sbcc.edu. Be sure you complete the top part of the form and clearly identify the program you are applying for (London Summer 2026). Failure to clearly identify the program may result in a delay in processing your application and forms.

Instructions for the Student Conduct Release Form before starting your online application: 
1. Download fillable PDF form and save it to your computer.
2. Complete the top part as instructed in the document and save the form again with the changes.
3. Email the form with your information to the individual who will complete it and request they return it to you.
4. Once the form have been returned to you, click on the Online Application link below to start the application process.
5. Upload all required documents with your online application.
6. You will get to a screen that confirms your application and all forms have been submitted. If you do not get to that screen, your application has not been submitted.

Downloadable forms:
- Student Conduct Release Form

Please make sure you read all the instructions on how to apply before starting your application. All information on the application will be lost when you close the site.  You will need to complete your required documents prior to starting the application. 

After submission of your application it will be reviewed and forwarded to the program director, who will reach out to you for an interview.  Interviews may be held in person or  Zoom if not located in Santa Barbara.
 
You will be notified of your acceptance into the program in writing via email from the Study Abroad office. You are not officially confirmed on the program until you receive the notification, make the non-refundable $450 deposit directly to Latitudes Abroad via their Zelle and complete the Program Participation Agreement, which will be sent with the acceptance notification. 

Once you have officially been accepted to the program, you will need to register online with Latitudes Abroad LLC and make the payment of the application fee. The non-refundable $450 deposit will secure your spot in the program. We advise you to make sure you have the amount of the deposit set aside at the time you apply to the program.

Please review the cancelation policy below.
 
Subsequent program payments must be made directly to Latitudes Abroad. Failure to make any payment when due will automatically cancel you from the program one week after the payment due date. All payments are effective the day they are received by Latitudes Abroad. Tuition and related fees are paid to SBCC upon registering for the courses.

For questions about the application or the application process please contact the Study Abroad office at 805-730-4294 or nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu. 

Any individual cancellation must be made in writing to Latitudes Abroad LLC and is effective the date of the receipt by Latitudes Abroad LLC. In addition, students must e-mail the SBCC Study Abroad office at nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu to confirm their withdrawal

Cancellation/ Withdrawal from the program must be made in writing to SBCC and Latitudes Abroad LLC and is effective the date of the receipt. The following cancellation fees apply:

Cancel on or before March 18, 2026  = $450
Cancel after March 18 and before April 17, 2026 = $1350
Cancel on or after April 17 = No refund

The above referenced cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees for the group airfare (estimated $100 - $200).

• Should Latitudes Abroad, LLC and SBCC cancel the program due to lack of enrollment or safety concerns on March 18, 2026  then all participants at that time shall receive a full refund of their program costs minus any non-recoverable costs. This is in addition to any airline cancellation fees.
• If the program has already departed, assemble the students and faculty in a safe location and upon consultation and agreement with SBCC, Latitudes Abroad, LLC will coordinate arrangements to fly the students and faculty back to the USA.  In this case, students will receive a pro-rated refund of all fees paid to Latitudes Abroad, LLC for the proportion of the program not completed minus any non-recoverable costs, including any costs incurred in coordinating the flights back to the USA.

Please refer to and updates and consult the updates.

Service Provider:

SBCC teams with service provider Latitudes Abroad LLC for the London Summer 2026 program.

Latitudes Abroad LLC
C/O Darren Leaver
Glendale, CA 91208
Contact: TravelProf@gmail.com

Program Orientation: A mandatory pre-departure meeting will be conducted at SBCC prior to the program start date, introducing the academic course work, addressing general aspects of study abroad and cross-cultural learning and providing practical information regarding preparation and travel. Please check with the Study Abroad Office for the exact date before you make your travel arrangements.

Sponsoring Institution:
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Study Abroad Office
Nicole Walther
International Education Center, Room 1
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (805) 730-4294
nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu

UPDATE AS OF March 19, 2025

The UK has implemented a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) which will be required beginning January 8, 2025, for all U.S. citizens (and travelers from several other countries). The application can be found or on the .  

An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA):

-  May take up to three working days to process.
- Costs 拢10 ($12.75).
-  Is required for travelers of all ages.
- Is valid for two years or the remaining period of validity on a passport,   whichever is shorter; and
- Does not require travel details. 

Traveling in the Schengen area prior to or after the program dates: You can not stay more than 90 days in the Schengen area. If you plan on traveling prior to the start date of the program, or after the program ends, you can not stay in the Schengen area.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
The UK launched an ETA system, which is being rolled out incrementally and aimed at visitors who do not need a visa for short stays in the UK, or those who do not already have a UK immigration status prior to traveling.  More information on the ETA program is available at .  Effective February 2026, the ETA will be mandatory. Travellers form 85 countries who do not need a visa, including those from the USA, Canada and Australia, will need to apply for the digital permit f as of February 25, 2026. This includes all U.S. citizens transiting the UK or traveling to the UK for tourism, family visits, business meetings, conferences, or short-term study for 6 months or less.

Please review the UK government page regarding the ETA and travel visa. It is your responsibility to apply for your ETA a minimum of 3 days in advance. Please find additional information at the link below.

 

Info sessions will be held in fall 2025 and spring 2026. No rsvp is required for in-person meetings. Some Zoom sessions may require prior registration to receive the direct Zoom link. Please contact the program director James van Arsdale at jwvanarsdale@pipeline.sbcc.edu  or Darleen Principe at dprincipe@pipeline.sbcc.edu  for Zoom related inquiries or problems.