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Alexandra Mavros — MA Fashion Film and Photography
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Paris College of Art
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Annelies Schubert — Fine Arts Senior
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Tara Kasenda — MA Transdisciplinary New Media
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Jonathan Brandel — MFA Transdisciplinary New Media RIGHT —
Steph Muwangi — MA in Interior Design
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Paris College of Art
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Sara Biatchinyi, Aigerim Cherdabayeva, Keiji Ishida — Communication Design Sophomores
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Ayushi Chaudhari, Sarah Colford, Marta Gawronska — MA Interior Design
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Prakrit Rai — Photography Certificate RIGHT —
Kendall Ann Roth — MFA Photography and Image-making
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Kendall Ann Roth — MFA Photography and Image-making RIGHT —
Kayoon Kim — Communication Design Senior
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Jihaena Ryu — Fine Arts Junior RIGHT —
Carole El Dana — MFA Photography and Image-making
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Keiji Ishida — Communication Design Sophomore RIGHT TOP —
Dominik Niezen — Interior Design Sophomore — RIGHT BOTTOM — Lily Watson — Interior Design Sophomore
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Ruth Tomasdottir — Communication Design Study Abroad at PCA RIGHT —
Myra Crane — Fine Arts Sophomore
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Akashdeep Ghosh — Photography Sophomore RIGHT —
James Finnegan — Photography Junior
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Mina Asgari — Fine Arts Senior RIGHT —
Hela Al Sharkas — MFA Transdisciplinary New Media
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Sophie Tabourian — Foundation Freshman
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Anna Iermolaieva — MA Fashion Film and Photography
Paris College of Art promotes the artistic and intellectual maturation of promising students into exceptional creative professionals, through a rigorous art, design and liberal arts education.
“I came to Paris looking to discover a new city that would influence my art, and what I found at PCA is an inspiring family of artists from all over of the world. Working with them has had such a positive impact on my work!” —
Meredith Chadwick PCA Communication Design Student
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Established in 1981 to provide the
highest standard of American education to undergraduates in fine arts and design wishing to pursue degree options in Europe, today Paris College of Art continues to fulfill that mission while in addition providing programs at the graduate level. With the resources of our location in one of the world’s most resplendent cities, we emphasize an interdisciplinary approach to academic programs. We draw students from around the world and the spontaneous cultural diversity this engenders complements the program and fosters a critical sensitivity toward the globalization of visual culture and its impact on respective art and design fields. Our multicultural environment nurtures artistic practice as well as individual growth and the intimate size of our classes provides an optimal environment for developing the discipline and skills required for our students’ artistic pursuit. While our classes are taught in English, we encourage students to study French so that they can take full advantage of their time in Paris. At Paris College of Art, students develop personal expression through creative problem-solving and process-oriented research. Our methodology gives students a competitive advantage, both academically and professionally, while emphasizing ethical interaction with society as a whole. Through our international faculty of working professionals, we maintain close ties with the Parisian art and design culture. Special events, exhibitions, and conferences bring students in intimate contact with their distinctive European setting. Graduates of PCA receive Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees issued under PCA’s degreegranting authority from the state of Delaware
and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). The European Network of Information Centers in the European Region and National Academic Recognition Information Centers (ENIC-NARIC) provides official recognition of the equivalency of degrees in Europe. For every graduate of the school who wishes, PCA prepares and transmits their diploma and transcripts to the ENIC-NARIC in order to obtain this valuable recognition. In addition, the Rectorat of Paris recognizes the school as a private institute of higher education.
Campus While the larger campus is certainly Paris, with its museums, historical sites, and contemporary art venues, the facilities of Paris College of Art are ideally suited for the creative endeavors proposed in the classroom. Located in the 10th arrondissement, the Paris College of Art facilities include: an amphitheater able to seat 200, a gallery space, student and faculty social spaces, a private landscaped courtyard, and many light and airy classrooms with amazing views of Montmartre. Students of Paris College of Art have designated social/ eating spaces, out-of-class work-space, and access to computer labs and specialized studios. The neighborhood of PCA provides easy access to the textile stores of Montmartre, one of the city’s best photo service stores just steps from our front door, many theaters, performing arts studios, and the offices of many creative agencies as well as cafés and restaurants nearby.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
PCA’s intensive undergraduate programs prepare students for the professional world of the creative industries and for going on to complete graduate level work. Foundation, the first year of our four-year BFA degree programs in Communication Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Interior Design, and Photography, taught either inperson or online, is built on the philosophy that there are fundamental approaches, skills and knowledge to be learned that are common to all creative disciplines. In the spring of their first year, students select their major field
of study and go on to complete three years in that discipline to receive their degree. We also offer an intensive BFA in Film Arts, jointly run by Emerson College and PCA, that can be completed in three calendar years. All undergraduate curricula incorporate liberal studies course work and art and design history. On the following pages you will find the wide range of undergraduate programs we offer and you can find in-depth information and the most up to date curricular tables on: www.paris.edu.
1 YEAR FOUNDATION + 3 YEARS COMMUNICATION DESIGN
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BFA COMMUNICATION DESIGN
1 YEAR FOUNDATION + 3 YEARS FASHION DESIGN
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BFA FASHION DESIGN
1 YEAR FOUNDATION + 3 YEARS FINE ARTS
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BFA FINE ARTS
1 YEAR FOUNDATION + 3 YEARS INTERIOR DESIGN
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BFA INTERIOR DESIGN
1 YEAR FOUNDATION + 3 YEARS PHOTOGRAPHY
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BFA PHOTOGRAPHY
3 YEARS + 4 SUMMERS FILM ART
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BFA FILM ART
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First-year Options FOUNDATION IN ART, DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Foundation is built on the philosophy that there are fundamental approaches, skills and knowledge to be learned that are common to all creative disciplines. We encourage students to have a cross-disciplinary foundation attitude: to take risks, suspend disbelief and be open to new experiences and ways of looking at the world. Emphasis is placed on craft and skill across disciplines and media: drawing, photography, design, video, 3D forms, etc. A primary goal of our foundation year is to give students confidence in their ability to manifest their ideas. In this way, you will gain the ability to be
flexible and innovative with tools and a variety of media, which is key to being successful in any creative discipline. We now offer you two ways to start the foundation program (see charts below): •
FOUNDATION IN PARIS
Join us in Paris for our traditional in-person Foundation program. •
FOUNDATION ONLINE: PATHWAY TO PARIS
This online program recreates the energy that we generate in studio classes in your home.
FALL
SPRING
FALL
SPRING
Drawing I & II or B/W & Color Photography
3
3
Drawing I & II
3
3
Materials and Dimensions I & II
3
3
Materials and Dimensions I & II
3
3
Introduction to Digital Media I & II
2
2
Introduction to Digital Media I & II
2
2
Critical Thinking & Writing I & II
3
3
Critical Thinking & Writing I & II
3
3
City as Studio
2
-
Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow
3
-
Introduction to Art & Design
3
-
Positive Psychology
-
3
Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow
-
3
Total required*
16
14
Total required**
14
14
IN-PERSON FOUNDATION YEAR
ONLINE FOUNDATION YEAR
*In addition to the required curriculum, in the Spring semester
**In addition to the program outlined above, students will need
students are encouraged to take an elective in the department
to take a 2-credit studio elective in one of the following years.
they are considering entering in sophomore year.
GLOBAL BFA IN FILM ARTS
Run in partnership with Emerson College, this is an intensive program in which you spend each academic year in Paris, three summer residencies in Boston, and one summer residency in the Netherlands. The program begins in the summer. (Program details on page 36)
BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) COMMUNICATION DESIGN (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS) Communication designers give form to information in advertising, publishing and editorial design, corporate and exhibition design, websites, multimedia, environmental graphics, signs and maps, service design, interaction design, film and video. In all these fields, the need to clearly and succinctly inform, entertain and persuade remains a critical concern. Students who are interested in using their design skills to effect positive social change will be encouraged to take a series of elective courses that will challenge them to think critically about every creative design choice they make — and consider its cultural, economic and environmental impact on everyday life.
FALL
SPRING
In-Person Foundation Year
FOUNDATION YEAR OPTIONS
16
14
Typography I & II
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL
SPRING
2
2
Online Foundation Year*
14
14
Graphic Design I & II
2
2
Editorial Design
3
-
*In addition to the program outlined on page 29, students will
Motion Graphics
2
-
need to take a 2-credit studio elective in one of the following
Introduction To Visual Culture
3
-
years.
Liberal Studies Elective
3
-
Branding and Identity
-
3
UX Design
-
2
Introduction to Design Studies
-
3
Studio Elective
-
2
Liberal Studies Elective
-
3
Total required
15
17
SENIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
3
3
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
3
3
Senior Thesis I & II
Web Design
2
-
Senior Studio I & II
3
3
Math/Science Elective
3
-
Studio Electives
6
-
Junior Studio I & II
Studio Electives
4
-
Liberal Studies Elective
3
-
Art History Elective
3
-
Studio Electives
-
4
Advanced Typography
-
2
Liberal Studies Elective
-
3
Art History Elective
-
3
Total required
15
13
Studio Electives
-
4
Liberal Studies Elective
-
3
Total required
15
15
OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
120
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BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) FASHION DESIGN (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS)
Paris College of Art
The art and business of fashion give form and function to clothing, a basic human need, imbuing it with meaning in the ever-evolving language of style. The Fashion Design program emulates the working process of a professional design studio in which students acquire an understanding of tools, materials, construction techniques and textile design methods, enabling them to express their individual creative visions. Students who are interested in using their design skills to effect positive social change will be encouraged to take a series of elective courses that will challenge them to think critically about every creative design choice they make — and consider its cultural, economic and environmental impact on everyday life.
FOUNDATION YEAR OPTIONS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL SPRING
FALL
SPRING
In-Person Foundation Year
16
14
Fashion Drawing: Hand I & II
3
3
Online Foundation Year*
14
14
Fashion Research Design Concepts I & II
3
3
Pattern Drafting I & II
3
3
*In addition to the program outlined on page 29, students will
3D Fashion Design I & II
3
3
need to take a 2-credit studio elective in one of the following
Textile Identification
3
-
years.
History of Fashion in the 20th & 21st Century 3
-
Introduction to Design Studies
-
3
Liberal Studies Elective
-
3
Art History Elective
-
3
Total required
18
18
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL SPRING
SENIOR YEAR
FALL SPRING
Junior Design Studio I & II
3
3
Senior Design Studio I & II
3
3
Digital Fashion Studio I & II
3
3
Studio Elective
3
3
Studio Electives
3
-
Liberal Studies Elective
3
3
Art History Elective
3
-
Fashion Collection Management
3
-
Creative and Editorial Photography
-
3
Business of Fashion
-
3
Liberal Studies Elective
3
3
Math/Science Elective
-
3
Total required
12
12
Total required
15
15
OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
120
BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) FINE ARTS (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS) Offering a strong foundation in the artistic tradition via both established and new media, this program enriches our students’ capacity for communication and expression as a whole. The curriculum balances a full investigation of traditional media: drawing, painting and sculpture, with extensive explorations in video, installation, performance, photography and digital imaging. Through interdisciplinary practice, students develop individual artistic modes of inquiry.
FOUNDATION YEAR OPTIONS
FALL
SPRING
In-Person Foundation Year
16
14
Online Foundation Year*
14
14
FALL
SPRING
Sophomore Studio I & II
3
3
Sophomore Sculpture I & II
3
3
Sophomore Drawing I & II
2
2
*In addition to the program outlined on page 29, students will
Math/Science Elective
3
-
need to take a 2-credit studio elective in one of the following
Moving Image I
2
-
years.
Introduction to Visual Culture
3
-
Studio Elective
-
3
Art History Elective
-
3
JUNIOR YEAR: FOCUS 2D
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Liberal Studies Elective
-
3
Total required
16
17
FALL
SPRING
FALL
SPRING
Studio Concepts I & II
3
3
Studio Concepts I & II
JUNIOR YEAR: FOCUS 3D
3
3
Painting Interactions I & II
3
3
Junior Sculpture I & II
3
3
Studio Electives
-
3
Studio Electives
3
-
Liberal Studies Electives
3
6
Liberal Studies Electives
3
6
Creative & Experimental Drawing
3
-
Art History Elective
3
-
Art History Elective
3
-
Ceramic Sculpture
-
3
Total required
15
15
Total required
15
15
FALL
SPRING
SENIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Studio Concepts I & II
JUNIOR YEAR: FOCUS 4D
3
3
Senior Thesis
3
-
4D Studio: Video I & II
3
3
Senior Portfolio Development
-
3
Studio Electives
-
3
Senior Concentration I & II
3
3
Liberal Studies Electives
3
6
Senior Studio Concepts I & II
3
3
Performance
3 -
Studio Elective
3
-
Art History Electives
3
-
Liberal Studies Elective
3
3
Total required
15
15
Total required
15
12
OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
120
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BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) INTERIOR DESIGN (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS)
Paris College of Art
This program encourages a thorough yet versatile design approach, following systematic and coordinated methodologies. With an emphasis on retail and commercial spaces, the program is intended for undergraduate students aiming to become professional interior designers specialized in retail, commercial, exhibition and event spaces. The program includes a mandatory 6 month internship. Students who are interested in using their design skills to effect positive social change will be encouraged to take a series of elective courses that will challenge them to think critically about every creative design choice they make — and consider its cultural, economic and environmental impact on everyday life.
FOUNDATION YEAR OPTIONS
FALL
SPRING
In-Person Foundation Year
16
14
Project Fundamentals I & II
4
4
Online Foundation Year*
14
14
Project Communication Intro & 2D
2
3
Liberal Studies Electives
3
3
*In addition to the program outlined on page 29, students will
Materiality
3 -
need to take a 2-credit studio elective in one of the following
Studio Elective
2
-
years.
History of Architecture & Interiors
3
-
Architectural Components
-
3
Introduction to Design Studies
-
3
Total required
17
16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL SPRING
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SENIOR YEAR
FALL SPRING
FALL SPRING
Project I & II
4
4
Senior Thesis
3
-
Lighting Design
3
-
Team Project
3
-
Project Communication 3D
3
-
Window Display Design
3
-
Studio Elective
2
-
Project Management
3
-
Math/Science Elective
3
-
Studio Elective
2
-
Furniture and Display Design
-
3
Final Individual Project
-
4
Alternatives in Project Communication
-
3
Portfolio Preparation
-
2
Art History Elective
-
3
Art History Elective
-
3
Liberal Studies Elective
-
3
Liberal Studies Elective
-
3
Total required
15
16
Total required
14
12
INTERNSHIP YEAR 6 month Internship
OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
FALL SPRING 4
-
124
BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) PHOTOGRAPHY (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS) PCA’s photography program balances analog and digital technologies with an emphasis on developing a creative identity and a solid understanding of the image-making process. The program focuses on new types of visual storytelling: still image, moving image, and multimedia, with a curriculum that emphasizes transdisciplinary skill sets, and understands photography as a hybrid and as a contemporary art form. The curriculum blends technical aspects of image-making and production, and also examines how photographs are disseminated, presented, discussed, used, documented, and archived: in short, how they function in today’s image-driven society.
FOUNDATION YEAR OPTIONS
FALL
SPRING
In-Person Foundation Year
16
14
Sophomore Seminar I & II
3
3
Online Foundation Year*
14
14
Moving Image I
2
-
Lighting Techniques I & II
2
2
*In addition to the program outlined on page 29, students will
Digital Photography Lab I & II
2
2
need to take a 2-credit studio elective in one of the following
Intro to Visual Culture
3
-
years.
Liberal Studies Elective
3
-
Photography Before 1960
-
3
Optics & Science of Perception
-
3
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL SPRING
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL SPRING
Studio Elective
-
3
Total required
15
16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL SPRING
Junior Seminar I & II
3
3
Senior Seminar I & II
3
3
Photography & the Marketplace
3
-
Professional Identity: Website
3
-
Photography Since 1960
3
-
Senior Thesis
3
-
Large Format Camera Techniques
-
3
Senior Portfolio Development
-
3
Advanced Printing Techniques
-
3
Studio Electives
3
3
Art History Elective
-
3
Liberal Studies Elective
3
3
Total required
15
12
Liberal Studies Electives
6
3
Total required
15
15
OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
120
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GLOBAL BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) FILM ART (3 YEARS)
Paris College of Art
AN INTENSIVE JOINT DEGREE OFFERED BY EMERSON COLLEGE AND PARIS COLLEGE OF ART
This joint BFA degree in Film Art between Emerson College and Paris College of Art is an innovative, intercontinental program that leverages the talents and resources of both institutions to create a truly international education for globally aware and aspiring international film art students. Combining PCA’s strength in studio art and design with Emerson’s outstanding media program creates unparalleled synergies and curricular opportunities. Students spend three summers on Emerson’s Boston campus. In the fall semesters, they move to Paris for the academic year. The program includes one summer at Emerson’s castle in the Netherlands.
YEAR 1
SUM FALL SPR
YEAR 2
SUM FALL SPR
History of Media Arts I
4
-
-
History of Media Arts II
4
-
-
Foundations of Media Production
4
-
-
Intro to Film Production
4
-
-
Boston Inside/Out
0
-
-
Intro to Narrative Drama Production
4 - -
Media-Based Writing [or Color Photography] -
3
-
Intro to Editing
4
-
-
Media Prod I [or Cinema Lighting]
-
3
-
Cinematography [or Media Prod II]
-
3
-
Critical Thinking and Writing I
-
3
-
Studio Elective
- 2 -
French
- 3 -
Math/Science Elective
- 3 -
Color Photography [or Media-Based Writing] -
-
3
Liberal Studies Elective
-
Cinema Lighting [or Media Prod I]
-
-
3
Paris Inside/Out
- 1 -
Critical Thinking and Writing II
-
-
3
Media Prod II [or Cinematography]
-
-
3
3
French
- - 3
Studio Elective
-
-
2
Total required
8
Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow
-
-
3
YEAR 3
12
12
Writing: Feature, Shorts, TV, Topics (online) -
-
4
Total required
12
12
16
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
SUMMER
Art of Documentary
4
-
-
-
Art into Film
4
-
-
-
Production Choices: Directing, Arts Prod
4
-
-
-
Cultural Diversity Course
4
-
-
-
BFA Project: Conceptualization I
-
4
-
-
BFA Project: Research Seminar I
-
2
-
-
Studio Elective
- 2 - -
Advanced Editing or Writing (online)
-
4
-
-
BFA Project: Production I
-
-
4
-
BFA Project: Research Seminar II
-
-
4
-
BFA Project: Management (online)
-
-
4
-
Media Studies Seminar
-
-
-
4
BFA Project: Production II
-
-
-
4
BFA Presentation
- - - 2
Internship
- - - 2
Total required
16
12
OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
12
12
124
“What makes the graduate program at PCA unique is the professors, their experience and the connections they bring into the classroom. As well, we have had many contemporary artists come in and speak to us about their work. ” —
Kendall Roth Photography and Image-making Graduate Student
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Graduate Degree Programs
Paris College of Art
PCA offers a 1-year MA and 2-year MFA degrees in Drawing, Photography & Image-Making, and Transdisciplinary New Media, and 1-year MA degrees in Design for Social Impact, Fashion Film & Photography, and Interior Design. These programs provide students with the competitive edge that they need to succeed professionally.
MA (MASTER OF ARTS) DESIGN FOR SOCIAL IMPACT (1 YEAR) In this one-year Master’s program PCA joins forces with makesense to equip citizen designers with the practical know-how (design thinking methods, leadership and entrepreneurial skills) to successfully lead design projects that will bring positive societal changes. The guiding question for this program is: How can design change the world?
MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
FALL SPRING
Design Studio I & II
3
3
Introduction to Research & Methodology
3
-
Social Entrepreneurship Project
2
-
Design Thinking
2
-
Leadership Skills Development
2
-
Designer’s Social and Ethical Responsibility 2
-
Social and Organizational Governance
-
3
Final Individual Project
-
2
Professional Networking Series
-
2
Master’s Thesis
-
2
Elective
2 2
Total required
16
14
MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
30
MA (MASTER OF ARTS) FASHION FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY (1 YEAR) The MA in Fashion Film and Photography meets the demands of an expanding market for fashion advertising through storytelling in photography and film, using social media and capitalizing on the ability to reach large audiences at reduced cost through online marketing. Many young fashion brands rely entirely on films distributed online, and fashion films have their own festivals.
MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
FALL SPRING
Fashion Film and Photography I & II
3
3
Seminar I & II: Portfolio Development
3
3
Digital Lab I: Video
2
-
Digital Lab Il: Photo
2
-
Concept Development: Storytelling
2
-
History of Fashion Photography
2
-
The Fashion Editorial
2
-
Professional Networking Series
-
2
Advanced Printing Techniques
-
2
Elective
- 4
Total required
16
14
MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
30
MA (MASTER OF ARTS) INTERIOR DESIGN (1 YEAR) Aimed at emerging designers and conceived to provide them with the necessary tools and skills to become professionals in this field, this program prepares students to meet the demands of an expanding high-end residential and commercial property market in capital cities around the world.
MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
FALL SPRING
Interior Design Studio I & II
3
3
Practice Fundamentals I & II
2
2
Degree Project I & II
3
3
Team Project
2
-
Technical Drawing and Project Visualization 2
-
History of Architecture & Interiors
3
-
Professional Networking Series
-
2
Portfolio Preparation
-
2
Elective
- 3
Total required
15
15
MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
30
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MA/MFA (MASTER OF FINE ARTS) DRAWING (1 OR 2 YEARS)
Paris College of Art
In these programs, drawing is understood as more than a support or preparation for other disciplines: it is considered the work. The aim is to explore contemporary and emerging approaches to drawing alongside the continued acquisition and practice of academic skills. There is an expectation that students will explore a convergence rather than opposition of the two. MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
FALL SPRING
MFA YEAR 1
FALL SPRING
Studio I + II: Experimentation/Collaboration
6
6
Studio I + II: Experimentation/Collaboration
6
6
Masterclass Series I
3
-
Masterclass Series I & II
3
3
Introduction to Research & Methodology
3
-
Introduction to Research & Methodology
3
-
Elective
2 -
Elective
3 -
Degree Project
-
3
Intermediate Research & Methodology
-
Intermediate Research & Methodology
-
3
Educational Principles
-
3
Master’s Thesis
-
2
Total required
15
15
Professional Networking Series
-
2
Total required
14
16 MFA YEAR 2
MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
30
3
FALL SPRING
Studio 3: Drawing in Art & Design Education 6
-
Masterclass series III
3
-
Advanced Research & Methodology
3
-
MFA Thesis
3
-
Degree Project
-
9
Professional Networking Series
-
2
Electives
- 4
Total required
15
MFA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
15
60
MA/MFA (MASTER OF FINE ARTS) PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGE-MAKING (1 OR 2 YEARS) Focusing on visual storytelling and image-making: still image, moving image, and multimedia, with a curriculum that understands photography as a hybrid and emerging art form, this program explores digital image-making as a force and is designed to be practice based and process oriented. Based on the intersection of visual phenomena, critical studies, and creative production, the program offers a unique blend of studio practice, and theoretical and art historical training.
MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
FALL SPRING
MFA YEAR 1
FALL SPRING
Seminar I & II: Portfolio Development
3
3
Seminar I & II: Portfolio Development
3
3
Contemporary Issues I & II
3
3
Contemporary Issues I & II
3
3
Digital Lab I: Video
2
-
Digital Lab I: Video
2
-
Digital Lab II: Photo
2
-
Digital Lab II: Photo
2
-
Introduction to Research & Methodology
3
-
Introduction to Research & Methodology
3
-
Intermediate Research & Methodology - 3
Intermediate Research & Methodology - 3
Degree Project
-
2
Electives
2 6
Master’s Thesis
-
2
Total required
15
Electives
2 2
Total required
15
15 MFA YEAR 2 Seminar III & IV: Portfolio Development
MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
15
30
FALL SPRING 3
3
Digital Lab III: New Media Technology
2
-
Contemporary Issues III
3
-
Advanced Research & Methodology
3 -
Degree Project
-
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MFA Thesis
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Electives
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Total required
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MFA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL
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Designed for those who are interested in exploring the wide-ranging creative field of new media that goes beyond traditionally defined art and design disciplines, this program employs methods of transdisciplinary practice through collaborative teamwork. Through a shared creative process, students will re-frame their current understanding of different tools, technologies, theories and methods, developing hybrid systems and solutions that go beyond any one discipline.
MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM
FALL SPRING
MFA YEAR 1
FALL SPRING
Digital Media and Technology I & II
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2
Digital Media and Technology I & II
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2
Creativity and Technology
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Creativity and Technology
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Introduction to Research & Methodology
3
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Introduction to Research & Methodology 3
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Collaboration and Technology
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Collaboration and Technology
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Intermediate Research & Methodology
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Intermediate Research & Methodology
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Master’s Thesis
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Professional Networking Series
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Professional Networking Series
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Electives
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Elective
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Total required
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Critical Practice and Technology I & II
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Advanced Research & Methodology
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Digital Media and Technology III
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MFA Thesis
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MFA Degree Project
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Electives
3 6
Total required
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MFA (MASTER OF FINE ARTS) ANIMATION (2 YEARS) This practice-based and process-oriented two-year MFA program explores digital animation as a form of visual expression, and prepares future animators for professional work either as independant artists or for a commercial studio.
MFA YEAR 1
FALL SPRING
MFA YEAR 2
FALL SPRING
Animation fundamentals
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Digital Lab III: Sound for animation
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Drawing for animation
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Degree Project I: Preproduction
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Digital Lab I: Modeling
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Advanced Research & Methodology
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Introduction to Research & Methodology
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Digital Lab IV: Special effects
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Contemporary issues and history of animation 3
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Character animation
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MFA Thesis
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Storytelling and storyboarding
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Electives
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Digital Lab II: lighting and texture
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Intermediate Research & Methodology
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Electives
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Total required
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15
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“My teacher had a wealth of experience and knowledge in art, architecture and history of Paris but was also a very willing tour guide. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The boat trip on the Seine and the Picasso Museum tour were such a lovely addition.” —
Fionnuala Quigley PCA Summer Program student
The Summer Program at Paris College of Art offers an exciting set of courses with a modern edge in the historically and artistically rich city of Paris. In these two-week long courses, taught in English, introductory through advanced level students will explore art, design, and culture. An international faculty comprised of professional artists and designers guide students through the colorful streets and neighborhoods of Paris. Through field trips to museums, studios, boutiques, and design organizations, students take advantage of the abundant resources the city has to offer; Paris serves as both a subject matter and a source of inspiration. Studio work, lectures, and independent research projects allow students to develop new skills, refine their understanding of art and design, and create portfolio pieces for college or graduate school admissions. HOUSING
In order to promote a greater sense of community for students enrolled in our summer program, communal student housing is encouraged for all. Housing is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Please note: direct housing reservations close by April 15 as availability is not guaranteed any longer after that date. However, you are welcome to enquire about housing availabilities after finalizing your course registration. CREDIT & NON CREDIT OPTIONS
Courses are available either for credit (each two-week course is worth 2 credits) or non-credit. Those participants who enroll with credit will receive a grade and an official transcript upon completion of their course(s), which may allow them to apply these college-level credits to current or future studies.
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LEVELS
Pre-College: Must be at least 16 years old at the start of the program. Undergraduate + Young Professionals: Must be at least 19 years old or a rising second-year university student at the start of the program, or individuals who have completed bachelor level studies and/or working professionals. COURSE OFFERINGS
Past Summer course offerings included: Basics of Filmmaking • Create your Artist Book: Documenting Cafe Culture in Paris • Drawing for Portfolio in Paris: Skills Development & Concept Development • Paris in Black & White: Analog & Digital Photography • Paris Fashion Culture • Paris Fashion Week: Street Style Fashion Photography • Paris Through its Museums & Artistic Sites • Wonderful Paris: Drawing from Architecture & Interior Design •
Summer 2021 classes will be open for registration in November 2020.
SUMMER 2020
Session 1: June 14—June 25 Session 2: June 28—July 9 Session 3: July 12—July 23 For more information, visit: www.paris.edu/summer
Non Degree Programs
Certificate Certificate students have an extraordinary exposure to the art and design world of Paris and come away with new skills and experiences that will enrich their artistic vision and permanently impact their view of the world. The intensive curriculum of the Paris College of Art certificate programs offers a non-degree option for those wishing to launch a career transition, refine a professional level design portfolio, or prepare for entering a Masters degree program. The certificate programs are ideally suited for the mature student who already has an undergraduate degree and wishes to complete his/her education with a professional art and design concentration. These programs emphasize skill development and provide a solid foundation in the process, technology, and language of art and design. Working side-by-side with our undergraduate degree students, certificate students have access to all studio facilities, services and partnerships that the school has to offer. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours for the one-year certificate program. Studying full-time (minimum of 12 credits per semester), certificate students with the guidance of their academic advisor, develop an individualized program specifically catered to their needs and interests.
AREAS OF STUDY • • • • •
COMMUNICATION DESIGN FASHION DESIGN FINE ARTS INTERIOR DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY
At PCA you can: Investigate fashion design, textiles and the history of French costume in the original city of fashion; • Photograph on the streets of the city where the medium was born; • Develop your artistic vision while being exposed to classical and contemporary art; • Expand your knowledge of design by being exposed to European design sensibilities and approaches; •
Studying full-time in English, Study Abroad at PCA students have the freedom of choosing from our vast array of courses to create a rigorous and stimulating curriculum that matches their academic needs and interests. Students can focus their studies in one departmental area or create a multidisciplinary selection.
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ART HISTORY COMMUNICATION DESIGN FASHION DESIGN FINE ARTS INTERIOR DESIGN LIBERAL STUDIES PHOTOGRAPHY
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PCA offers an extraordinary Study Abroad program for college sophomores and juniors, or those with undergraduate degrees who wish to spend a semester or year experiencing the art, design, and culture of Paris.
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Study Abroad at PCA (Bachelor’s Level) Unique to Study Abroad at PCA PARIS INSIDE /OUT
To initiate students to Paris’ thriving contemporary gallery scene and give them backstage access to the city’s art and design community, we offer a one-credit course composed of excursions and guided visits to art exhibits, design workshops and other French cultural events throughout Paris. Recent visits have included: Guided tour of private rooms at the Hotel de Ville • Visit to the workshop of the renowned and historic art supply store, Sennelier • Private tour of the Collège des Bernadins. •
Paris Inside/Out is open to graduate as well as undergraduate students. FRENCH INSTRUCTION AND INDIVIDUAL TUTORING
PCA offers four levels of French language courses from beginner to advanced topicbased courses taught in French that include activities such as French wine tasting and visits to sites particular to Paris like the Passages Couverts – enclosed shopping areas dating from the early 19th century. These outings help to improve language skills, as well as general cultural knowledge. To enrich student’s everyday life in Paris and accelerate their acquisition of the language, PCA also provides individual French tutoring. STUDY ABROAD AT PCA STUDENT EXHIBITION
Each semester, the Study Abroad at PCA students curate an exhibition of their work held in a professional gallery. Organizing the show with the help of the Study Abroad at PCA office, students learn how to create and promote an exhibition and sell their artwork as well as gain an important addition to their professional CV.
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In addition to studying with peers from all over the world, students enrolled in the fulltime BFA programs at PCA have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or a year during their junior year at one of the universities in our Exchange Network. 5 3 1
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1. Vancouver, BC, CANADA Emily Carr University of Art + Design
6. Lima, PERU Corriente Alterna Escuela de Arte
2. New York, NY, USA School of Visual Arts
7. Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
3. Brooklyn, NY, USA Pratt Institute
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8. Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA Universidad de Palermo
4. Baltimore, MD, USA Maryland Institute College of Art
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5. Cambridge, MA, USA Lesley University
9. Stockholm, SWEDEN Konstfack 10. Helsinki, FINLAND Aalto University School of Art & Design
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11. Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS Willem de Kooning Academy 12. Moscow, RUSSIA Moscow State Stroganov Academy of Design and Applied Arts 13. Antwerp, BELGIUM The Royal Academy for Fine Arts 14. Glasgow, SCOTLAND The Glasgow School of Art 15. Dublin, IRELAND National College of Art & Design 16. London, ENGLAND London College of Communication
ASIA
OCEANIA
17. Kyoto, Japan Kyoto Seika University
21. Sydney, AUSTRALIA Sydney College of the Arts
18. Suginami, Japan Joshibi College of Art + Design
22. Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
19. Seoul, South Korea Hongik University 20. New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C National Taiwan University of Arts and Shih Chien University
MEA 23. Jerusalem, ISRAEL The Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design 24. Rishion Lezion, ISRAEL College of Management Academic Studies
PCA hosts students in the Study Abroad at PCA program from schools both within our exchange network and beyond. In addition to those schools in our network, recently students have joined the program from:
DENMARK
KEA, Copenhagen School of Design & Technology Danish School of Media & Journalism KOREA
Sookmyung Women’s University LEBANON
Lebanese American University MEXICO
University of Monterrey Universidad Iberoamericana UK
Oxford University University of the Arts London
USA
Art Center College of Design American University Bates College Brown University California College of Arts Carnegie Mellon Clark University Colby-Sawyer College Columbia University Corcoran College of Art & Design Cornell University Fordham University Fashion Institute of Technology Georgetown University George Washington University Hamilton College Lehigh University Minneapolis College of Art & Design Pacific Northwest College of Art Reed College
Rochester Institute of Technology Sage College of Albany Sarah Lawrence College School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of the Museum of Fine Arts Stanford University Tufts University Tulane University University of California, Los Angeles University of Massachusetts University of Michigan University of the Arts, Philadelphia University of New Mexico Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth University Wesleyan University Yale University
PCA stresses the value of networking as a vital tool to starting one’s career. Internships, through which students further their creative capabilities and are introduced to the professional aspects of their chosen areas of study, are an integral part of all of our academic programs. The Career Services Office and faculty in each department develop relationships in the industry to create internship opportunities and develop corporate projects for students. Corporate partnership projects give students an invaluable opportunity to showcase their ingenuity to corporate executives and such opportunities can lead to job offers and help students expand their professional contacts. Through participation in corporate projects, internships, and resume & cover letter writing workshops, students gain great insight into the professional market and develop job search skills geared toward working in Europe and beyond. AUBUSSON
PCA students collaborated with Les Ateliers d’Aubusson – creators of modern tapestries inspired by the Aubusson designs that have adorned castles around the world for more than six centuries. PCA students competed in the ‘Contemporary Tapestry Project’ and the winning design was produced in the Les Ateliers d’Aubusson workshop and will be sold exclusively in their stores and online platform. BACCARAT
After being briefed on the history of La Maison Baccarat, students in Fashion Film & Photography were challenged to create a series of social media fashion films to engage younger audiences and potential customers while maintaining the branding and luxury approach to Baccarat’s universe. The students
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developed and created a series of live action and motion graphics vignettes for La Maison Baccarat based on their collection of special glasses for different occasions entitled “How to Wine.” HERMÈS WINDOW IMAGINATION
A team of PCA students, from various departments, designed and produced Hermès window designs for their Avenue George V boutique heralding the opening of the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais. LA FASHION FESTIVAL
Fashion Film & Photography students were asked to come up with a series of concepts for the promotion of the 2019 LA Fashion Festival rooted in the idea of sustainable fashion. Drawing from photography research and their individual thesis work, students developed, filmed, and edited their original concepts as both fashion films and as promotional clips for LAFF social media channels. MANE SIGNATURE SCENT
Mane collaborated with PCA students from all departments on an innovative project to stimulate creativity, find bridges between creators from various disciplines and give birth to a new fragrance. MAUBOUSSIN YOUNG TALENT COMPETITION
Mauboussin, in collaboration with PCA, established their first jewelry design contest, organized to discover and to launch new talent in jewelry design. The Mauboussin Young Talent competition focused on the avant-garde and creative imagination of its participants, in relation to current trends. The winner, selected by jury, received a prize of 10,000 € and the winning design is produced and sold by Mauboussin.
Notable Alumni Erin Fetherston Tom Ford Bennu Gerede Georgia Hardinge Calla Haynes Lazaro Hernandez Nicky Hoberman Dimitar Lukonov Ryan Mendoza David Peck Julia Restoin Roitfeld Patrick Robinson Margot Warre
STUDENTS HAVE RECENTLY DONE INTERNSHIPS AT THESE COMPANIES:
Aesthete / Alexander Wang / American Retro / Anne Valérie Hash / Antik Batik / Antonio Marras / Artcuriel / Assouline Media / Aubade / Bibliothèque Kandinsky / Balmain / BETC Design / Bismarck Phillips Communication Media / Boucheron / Carré Noir / Céline / Celio / Cerruti 1881 / Centre Pompidou / Centre de Recherche du Château de Versailles / Chloé / Christian Dior / Christian Lacroix / Christian Louboutin / Christie’s / Colors / Condé Nast Publications / Devi Kroell / Dice Kayek / Damir Doma / Dim / Diane von Furstenberg / Dior Homme / DM Media / Elle / Emanuel Ungaro / Euro RSCG / Estée Lauder / Fred & Farid / Galerie Hussenot / Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac / Giambattista Valli / Girault Totem / Givenchy / Groupe Idoine / Hachette Filipacchi / Hermès / Hervé Leger / IMG World / Isabel Marant / Jed Root Europe / John Ribbe / Karl Lagerfeld / Kenzo / La Chambre Claire / Lagerfeld Gallery / Lancôme / Lanvin / Libération / L’Oréal / LVMH / Magnum Photos / Marc Jacobs / Martin Grant / Martine Sitbon / MPM Film / Musée des Arts Décoratifs / Muzéo / Nina Ricci / Oscar De La Renta / Ogilvy / Paco Rabanne / Penhaligon / Peugeot-Citroën / Philip Lim / Reed Krakoff / Repetto / Rick Owens / Rochas / Rue Du Mail / SAFI Paris Design Week / Shigeru Ban / Smart Design / Sonia Rykiel / Starck Network / Studio JBSB / Sotheby’s / Swarovski / Terra Foundation for American Art / Tissus Malhia Kent / Tod’s / Torrente / Tom van Lingen / Van Cleef & Arpels / Versace / Viktor & Rolf / Victoria & Albert Museum / Vogue / Wilmotte et Associés / Woman’s Wear Daily / Yiqing Yin / Young & Rubicam
The resources provided by the Career Services Office remain available to students post-graduation, and they are encouraged to become active members of the Alumni Association to help further their career development. In addition to a university education, PCA offers its students significant resources to help them enter the art and design field of their choice, including, but not limited to, career counseling, networking and internship opportunities, interviewing skills, and resume and portfolio reviews. However, PCA makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, regarding an individual student’s success entering the job market.
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“Through the PCA Career’s Office I got an internship with 3.1 Phillip Lim during my Freshman year. The summer after, they remembered me and offered me a paid position for fashion week, showroom, and market here in Paris after only my first year!”
Exhibitions & Events
PCA Project Space - Espace F15
PCA Talks
Espace F15 is a vital component of the school, and offers a showcase for artists of all genres. As part of the institution’s cultural mission, Espace F15 presents the work of local and international painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, and installation/multimedia artists as well as student work from all the departments.
PCA Talks, scheduled monthly during the academic year, are designed to engender discussion on topics related to art, photography, fashion, design and more, and feature professionals and experts in the creative industries talking about their work and process. PCA talks are streamed live on Zoom. Follow the news on our website or our Instagram for upcoming events.
Annual End-of-Year Show The PCA End-of-Year is a visual culmination of student work from every department.
THE 2019-20 CALENDAR INCLUDED:
Gauthier Roussilhe Politics of Design on a Damaged Earth Hiie Saumaa Multi-Artistry in the Creative Process Bieke Depoorter Fictionalizing the Realities of Subjects in Photography Kate Gravey Navigating the Future Fashion Industry Sho Konishi Materiality, Sustainability in Fashion
Student Life Office An important resource for students, the Student Life Office is both the center of student activities and a support network that helps students navigate the many practical aspects of life in Paris. The orientation program provides a week-long introduction to the French capital as well as an opportunity to meet fellow classmates, faculty and staff who form the school community. Student Life Counselors help students obtain residence permits (titres de séjour) and advise on such practical matters as banking, telephone and transportation systems, and also insurance and medical referrals. PCA students subscribe to French Social Security, which is free and provides healthcare coverage to which they can add a supplemental health insurance for a very reasonable cost. The Student Life Office helps students find English-speaking doctors and manage the administrative aspects of health care coverage.
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The cultural diversity of Paris College of Art combined with our location at the crossroads of Europe makes studying here a uniquely rich experience for young artists and designers. Student life is a blend of structured classes, studio time and extracurricular events including guest speakers, gallery openings, social gatherings and the discovery of the world beyond the walls of the school. Drawing upon the infinite resources the city has to offer, the Student Life Office and the Student Council organize special events, including: evening outings to the theatre; museum, gallery, and professional atelier visits; and cultural immersion activities and events.
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Housing Finding a place to live in Paris can be both exciting and challenging. The Student Life Office provides information about several different housing options, designed to accommodate students’ needs, preferences, and budgets. Whether students wish to live in student residences, in homestays, or in independent apartments, Student Life provides individualized support in securing housing and settling in Paris. For students who wish to live in dormitory style housing, PCA books a limited number of single rooms at the Fondation des Etats-Unis (FEU) – a private student residence – located at the Cité Internationale Universitaire (Cité U). Housing at FEU is usually only available to graduate students who are US citizens. However, through our partnership PCA undergraduates and masters students from all countries have the possibility of booking a room. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Meals PCA students take advantage of the city’s vast culinary offerings by preparing meals at home, eating in local restaurants or from take-away shops in the neighborhood. Additionally, through the CROUS, a branch of the French Ministry of Education, students have access to four restaurants and twenty university cafeterias where they can have a three-course meal for lunch or dinner for as little as four euros.
Visit Paris College of Art
Choosing the right school requires getting to know a school as well as you can before and during the application process. This is why we encourage you to visit our campus, attend Open House, view our students’ work, and get familiar with our program offerings, courses and faculty background. Our Admissions Counselors and Alumni Ambassadors are available to answer your questions, guide you through the admissions process, and provide support and insight that will be invaluable as you make your transition to becoming a Paris College of Art student. OPEN HOUSE
Whether you are in the early years of high school, are a working professional looking to change career or are an accepted candidate, Open House is a great opportunity learn more about PCA’s undergraduate and graduate programs, talk to our faculty and students, and find out about what life is like as a student in Paris. Please note, this Fall’s Open House will be held online. At the time of printing we have not yet determined whether Spring Open House will be online or in-person. Please check our website for updates.
Fall Open House Saturday, November 21, 2020 Spring Open House Saturday, March 20, 2021
PCA OPEN HOUSE GRANT
If traveling to Paris to attend Open House seems beyond your budget you will be interested to learn about the PCA Open House Grant. For students who enroll into one of our full-time degree programs after attending an Open House event, we will reduce the first semester tuition costs by up to 1000 euros to cover the cost of your trip to attend Open House.* CAMPUS TOURS & INFORMATION SESSIONS
We offer many ways for you to learn more about PCA. In person tours and information sessions are offered in small groups twice a week. As well, we offer many online events including information sessions, portfolio development workshops, creative careers presentations and more. You can visit PCA from anywhere by taking a Virtual Tour of our campus on our website. Visit our website www.paris.edu/admissions/ to get a complete list and to register to attend.
*You must provide your travel costs receipts so please hold on to them!
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Apply to Paris College of Art
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STEP 1. Complete the application form
STEP 3. Schedule an interview
Via our online application form, you will provide us with the information we need for you to start your journey toward becoming a Paris College of Art student. Fill in this form carefully and completely. To begin your application you will be required to pay the mandatory 50€ application fee. Please note that you can save your application while in progress, and return to finish it later. Within a week of submitting your application, you will receive a login and password to check on your application status, and you will be personally assigned an admissions counselor who will be your contact throughout the application process. Go to www.paris.edu/admissions to apply.
To complete your application, you must have an interview either by phone or in person with a member of the admissions committee. Once your we have received all of your application materials you can schedule your interview.
STEP 2. Submit supplementary materials All applicants are required to submit a personal statement and transcripts from a minimum of three years of study. The remaining application requirements depend on your background and intended program. Read through the descriptions of the application materials in the Admissions Section of www.paris.edu for the requirements specific to your program.
Admissions Criteria Paris College of Art seeks serious, responsible, and highly motivated applicants who demonstrate potential for growth. A prospective student’s potential for artistic achievement is one of the most important criteria in evaluating candidates for admission, whether it be at the undergraduate or graduate level. PCA students work with high level professionals in their chosen field of study, and a level of maturity and autonomy is expected of our students. English proficiency is a requirement, but we seek to serve an international student body where no one national group is dominant in numbers. We also care deeply about the sense of community that an institution of PCA’s size is able to offer, and respectful collaboration and teamwork are important values at PCA. Applications for the BFA in Film Art need to be submitted on www.emerson.edu
Deadlines We review completed applications in rounds throughout the year. You are encouraged to apply early, as priority for admission and scholarship is given in earlier rounds. Non-EU students, who must obtain a student visa to study in France should apply as early as possible.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS FALL ADMISSION
GRADUATE PROGRAMS FALL ADMISSION ONLY
Review rounds
Application round deadline
Review rounds
Application round deadline
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5
by by by by after
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4
by by by after
15 November 1 February 15 March 15 May 15 May*
SPRING ADMISSION
Review rounds
Application round deadline
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
by 1 October by 15 November after 15 November*
GLOBAL BFA IN FILM ART
*based on available spaces
Applications must be submitted via Emerson College’s application process. Deadlines for submission are: Early Action/Early Decision 1 November Regular Decision 15 January Visit www.emersons.edu for more information.
1 December 15 February 1 April 1 April*
Academic Year 2021-2022
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UNDERGRADUATE, CERTIFICATE, & STUDY ABROAD AT PCA PROGRAMS
Includes all school fees and is applicable for the Fall & Spring terms for full-time study. Per Semester Tuition Fee 14,200 € Online Foundation: Pathways to Paris Per Semester Tuition Fee – 7,500 €**
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Includes all school fees and is applicable for one full year (Fall & Spring terms) for full-time study. MA Tuition Fee EU/EEA/CH Nationals – 14,200 € International Students – 28,400 € MFA Year 1 Tuition Fee EU/EEA/CH Nationals – 14,200 € International Students – 28,400 € MFA Year 2 Tuition Fee EU/EEA/CH Nationals – 14,200 € International Students – 28,400 €
ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING PER SEMESTER
Housing – 3,900 € Personal / Meals – 2,900 € Art Supplies / Books – 300-700 € Local transportation – 175 €
** Online Foundation: Pathways to Paris students are not eligible to receive PCA financial assistance.
Paris College of Art provides scholarships, loans, graduate teaching assistantships (for MFA candidates) and the College Assistance Program (CAP) to eligible students with financial need and academic merit to help defray a portion of the cost of tuition. To help cover the rest of the tuition fee, we provide assistance to students in navigating how to obtain financial aid from other sources like Sallie Mae for US citizens, CSN for Swedish citizens, Erasmus + bank loans for Master’s Students from EU and partner countries, as well as other country’s governmental loan and scholarship programs. Approximately 30% of PCA students receive financial assistance from the school and award packages typically cover approximately 30% of tuition. ELIGIBILITY
Full-time Undergraduate Degree**, Certificate, and Free-mover Study Abroad at PCA Students* are all eligible to apply for financial assistance. International Graduate students (non-EU) are also eligible. Awards are made on the basis of three criteria: the student’s financial need, merit, and assessed commitment to their program of study at PCA. APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Once a student has applied for admission to Paris College of Art, they will receive a link to our financial assistance application. Students are encouraged to apply for admission and financial assistance as early as possible for priority consideration. For further information: financial.assistance@paris.edu * Please contact studyabroad@paris.edu to find out more about the program, eligibility requirements and the application process.
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Cost of Education
Types of Assistance Financial assistance packages help defray a portfion of tuition costs and may include: SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTITUTIONAL LOANS
Scholarships & Loans are awarded to students who show financial need and/or academic and artistic merit and defray a portion of tuition. Loans do not come due until 3 months after the student has completed their degree or certificate at PCA or immediately after the student has left the school for any other reason. COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP)
Students who are awarded the College Assistance Program have the option to complete an assigned number of hours each semester, on campus, assisting an academic or administrative department. The hours that they complete reduce their following semester’s tuition due; if the student wishes, a portion of the award can be received as a monthly stipend. Participation in the College Assistance Program is mandatory as it has a direct impact on financial need assessment. Should a student fail to complete all of the assigned hours of their CAP, their total financial assistance package will be lowered upon annual renewal. TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS
For select MFA students teaching assistant positions are available providing an opportunity to develop your teaching resume. Students in the MFA program who have the necessary qualifications can TA up to two semesters in the second year of the degree.
OTHER SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE
Several countries provide financial assistance to students studying at PCA. We provide support to students in navigating how to obtain financial aid from their home country’s governmental loan and scholarship programs, and private granting organizations. On our website: www.paris.edu, you will find information about these types of aid listed by country; if your country offers financial assistance and you do not find it listed on our website please contact us. CAF/FRENCH HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Students in France with financial need, regardless of nationality, are eligible to apply for financial support from the French government to offset housing costs. This aid is administered by the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales (Family Allowances Fund), commonly referred to as the CAF. Students may apply for this aid after they have secured housing. Please note that an application for CAF does not guarantee that you will receive aid, and this government assistance is only awarded to students enrolled in full-time studies in France, for a minimum of one academic year. The amount of support received depends on the student’s need and the type of housing.
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, Class of ‘06 Entrepreneur & CEO of David Peck and president of the PCA Board of Trustees
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“The financial assistance I received from PCA allowed me to concentrate on my studies and benefit from everything the school and the city offers. I wouldn’t have made it to where I am today without the education and the professional contacts I gained and today I am so pleased to give back to the school as a member of the board.”
Front cover: Anna Iermolaieva — MA Fashion Film & Photography Back Cover: Mercedes De la Parra - BFA, Communication Design Junior
Photo page 7: © Vinciane Lebrun / Voyez-vous Design: Lucrezia Russo
© 2020-2021 / Paris College of Art. This catalog is a guide, the information it contains is, as far as possible, up-to-date at the time of publishing, but is subject to alteration without notice. Paris College of Art reserves the right to change any matter contained in this publication, including but not limited to tuition, fees, policies, degree programs, names of programs, course offerings, academic activities, academic requirements, facilities, faculty, and administrators. In addition to a university education, the institution offers its students significant resources to help them enter the art and design field of their choice post-graduation, including, but not limited to, career counseling, networking and internship opportunities, interviewing skills, and resume and portfolio reviews; however, Paris College of Art makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, regarding an individual student’s success entering the job market as an aspiring artist, photographer, designer or design manager. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights as set forth above.
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