PARIS
Art & Design at PCA
ABOUT CUPA
By virtue of its location in Paris, France and its partnerships with some of France’s best universities, CUPA is part of a long academic tradition that helped lay the foundation for modern thought. While we pride ourselves on this solid background, the real strength of our programs is our constant desire to innovate and adapt our offerings to the evolving needs of our students. The Program is committed to providing exceptional students with the highest quality international experience, both academically
and personally. CUPA’s approach to intercultural learning is holistic and based on the belief that the pursuit of knowledge is not limited to the classroom. To this end, the Program creates a framework of support that allows students to take full advantage of the opportunities available in Paris. CUPA seeks to help students thrive in an increasingly global world in which intercultural adaptability is an essential skill.
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THE ART & DESIGN PROGRAM
As a global capital of the art world, Paris’ history is closely intertwined with the arts. Students who have the chance to study in this metropolitan city are exposed to a diverse body of work thanks to a multitude of world-class museums, galleries, theaters, and industry events. Inspired by Paris’ cultural wealth, CUPA created CUPA Art & Design in partnership with Paris College of Art (PCA), a NASAD-accredited school of art and design. This program offers
students the unique opportunity to pursue a full-time curriculum of art and design that is tailored to fit their academic requirements, as well as their personal and artistic interests. PCA’s well-rounded course offerings include art history and liberal studies in addition to practical courses in fashion, graphic design, fine arts, and design.
PROGRAM FEATURES
The Paris Inside/Out Practicum
Personal and Academic Support
Semester and year students are enrolled in Paris Inside/Out, a credit-bearing course that offers an introduction to the city’s thriving contemporary gallery scene, and provides backstage access to the Parisian art and design community through excursions and guided visits to art exhibits and design workshops. Students visit places such as the FIAC, Fondation Louis Vuitton, the Gaîté Lyrique, and La Maison Rouge.
Students benefit from ongoing academic advising and receive extensive practical and academic support both before their departure and throughout their time in Paris.
Opportunity to Exhibit in a Parisian Gallery Students curate an exhibition of their work, held in a professional gallery. With the support of the school staff, they learn how to set up an exhibition and sell their artwork, and gain substantial experience that will significantly enhance their professional CV.
An In-Depth Orientation Program The Orientation program is designed to help students get settled in Paris as quickly and smoothly as possible. It includes academic advising, as well as meetings about practical aspects of life in Paris, safety and security, cultural differences, and for students in homestays, life in a French family.
Extracurricular Activities
Students have access to computer labs, fashion ateliers, a printmaking studio, digital and wet photography labs, and a sculpture studio for work with wood, metal, clay, and more.
A number of activities are sponsored and organized by the program, such as wine tasting, excursions, visits to some of Paris’ most interesting neighborhoods, exhibition visits, social gatherings. Students also receive a membership card to the Louvre Museum and an ID card that allows free access to national museums in France and numerous other student discounts.
Internships
Housing
Students have the opportunity to acquire international work experience. Recently, students completed internships at the following companies: | Alexander Wang | Bush Architecture | Diane von Furstenberg | Kenzo | Oscar de la Renta | Phillip Lim | Reed Krakoff | Paris Design Week/Maison et Objet | Seymour Projects |
Students may opt for a homestay with a French family (single room, five evening meals, and all breakfasts included, close contact with French culture) or may seek independent housing.
Access to Extensive Studio Facilities
A RIGOROUS AND STIMULATING CURRICULUM
CUPA Art & Design students enjoy the intensely creative environment of the studios and classrooms at Paris College of Art. Working alongside BFA degree candidates, CUPA Art & Design students choose courses from the following areas of study: Communication Design ________________________ Fashion Design ________________________
Interior Design __________________ Photography __________________
Liberal Studies / Art History ________________________ Design Management ________________________
Fine Arts __________________
Courses are conducted in English. However, all students are required to pursue the study of the host language during their time in Paris. A selection of thematic and competence-based French language courses is offered, and students may also benefit from individualized language tutoring.
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Business Practice in Design Photography Lighting Techniques Photography Junior Seminar Photography in Paris Paris Inside/Out FantĂ´mes, Territoires & Technologie (conducted in French)
Publication Design Viral Media Motion Graphics Digital Fashion Studio Topics in the History of Fashion Paris Inside/Out French III
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2D Studio Fashion Drawing III Couture Craftsmanship Classicism & its Discontents Paris Inside/Out French I
Publishing Paris through the Photographer’s Lens Introduction to Design Studies Historical Perspectives on Curatorial Practice Paris Inside/Out French III
Junior from Bates College
Junior from Cornell University
Junior from Fordham University
Junior from Vassar College
For more information on dates, program cost, eligibility, and application deadlines please visit our website: cupa.paris.edu
PA R I S
Art & Design at PCA
An extensive range of course offerings in design and the arts
Access to extensive studio facilities
Opportunities for internships and undergraduate research
Individualized academic programs designed to meet the specific interests of each student
A stimulating cultural program and extensive student-life activities
Access to world-renowned museums and cultural centers
The opportunity to curate an exhibition of your work in a Parisian gallery
More than just another study abroad program in Paris
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