1) First, remember that this field trip is an all day event, and it replaces the Tuesday/Thursday lectures (2/13 and 2/15). You will, however, be attending your sections (2/14 and 2/15). Failing to go to the Getty, or the alternative museum trip to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the MCA will be counted as two missed lectures.
2) You must fill out the University of California, Santa Barbara Waiver of Liability, Assumption of the Risk & Indemnity Agreement if you are going on the Getty Center field trip, even if you drive yourself. If you haven't, then submit it to your TA ASAP.
3) If you have a spot on the UCSB van, driven by your TA, and decide not to go– then let your TA know immediately so that someone else can take your spot.
4) Be sure that your TA has your phone number and email, and that you have his email. If you arrive late, you want to be able to find us at the museum.
5) I would suggest eating a big breakfast since we won't be taking a break for lunch until around 2:00pm. Furthermore, pack snacks for the road, and for lunch, unless you want to treat yourself to food at the museum (basic sandwiches start at about $8.00).
6) If you are driving from Santa Barbara, be sure to give yourself at least two hours to drive to the Getty Center. You never know what kind of traffic that you will encounter, and we are meeting there at 10:45am. Click HERE for all of the field trip details.
7) If you are carpooling with other students from Art 1A (2 or more 1A students in the same car), then you are eligible for free parking. Be sure to bring your student ID, and you will be provided with a parking code at the end of the day at the museum. If you are driving yourself, then you will have to pay the $15.00 parking fee.
8) Wear comfortable shoes and clothing! We will be doing a lot of walking and hiking up stairs, so you want to be very comfortable.
9) Charge your phone since you will want to take a lot of pictures at the museum.
10) Please take a moment to look at the Getty website to see if there are any particular exhibitions that you would really like to see on our trip. It is a very large museum, and we will want to prioritize what we want to see beyond Caravaggio: Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese. Click HERE to see the other current exhibitions.
