Paris College of Art Catalog 2018

1 Paris College of Art

Alok Rajoo — MA, Photography & Image-making

3 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Aigerim Cherdabayeva — Foundation Freshman RIGHT —

Umar Nadeem — MA, Fashion Film & Photography

5 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Paulina Garcia — MA, Photography & Image-making RIGHT —

Umar Nadeem — MA, Fashion Film & Photography

7 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Olivia Ghalioungui — BFA, Photography Sophomore RIGHT —

Ayushi Chaudhry / Marta Gawronska — MA, Interior Design and Sarah Colford — Certificate, Interior Design

9 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Kyra Tapp — Study Abroad at PCA, Interior Design RIGHT —

Artsiom Chakatouski — BFA, Fine Arts Junior

11 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Harriet Ryu — BFA, Fine Arts Sophomore RIGHT —

Mercedes de la Parra — BFA, Communication Design Sophomore

13 Paris College of Art LEFT & RIGHT —

Cameron Tidball-Sciullo — MA, Photography & Image-making / Sebastian T. Thorsted — Study Abroad at PCA, Photography / Jacob Truaux — BFA, Communication Design Junior

15 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Fredderick Karabela — BFA, Photography Sophomore RIGHT —

Cameron Tidball-Sciullo — MA, Photography & Image-making

17 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Ethan Logan — BFA, Fine Arts Senior RIGHT —

Jaime Huidobro — MA, Photography & Image-making

19 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Sarah Colford — Certificate, Interior Design RIGHT —

Judy Mc Nicol — BFA, Fine Arts Senior

21 Paris College of Art LEFT —

Keiji Ishida — Foundation Freshman RIGHT AND NEXT PAGE —

Hela Al Sharkas — MFA, Transdisciplinary New Media

23 Paris College of Art RIGHT —

Emily Paredes — Study Abroad at PCA, Communication Design NEXT PAGE —

Alok Rajoo — MA, Photography & Image-making

25 Paris College of Art

Paris College of Art promotes the artistic and intellectual maturation of promising students into exceptional professional artists, photographers, and designers, through a rigorous art, design and liberal arts education.

“Studying in Paris is really one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. It’s a really wonderful way to immerse yourself in this city with students who share the same passion and curiosity.”

—

Annie Nguyen 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. With the exception of the intensive 3-year Global BFA in Film Art jointly offered by Emerson College and PCA, our BFA degree programs begin with the Foundation year that 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 Foundation year, students select their major field of study and go on to complete three years in that discipline to receive their degree.

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 on: www.paris.edu.

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BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) COMMUNICATION DESIGN (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS)

Paris College of Art

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.

FALL

SPRING

Drawing I & II

FOUNDATION YEAR

3

3

Typography I & II

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL

SPRING

2

2

Materials and Dimensions I & II

3

3

Introduction to Digital Media I & II

2

2

Graphic Design I & II

2

2

Editorial Design

3

-

Critical Thinking & Writing I & II

3

3

City as Studio

2

-

Motion Graphics

2

-

Introduction To Visual Culture

3

-

Introduction to Art & Design

3

Personal Project

-

-

Liberal Studies Elective

3

-

0

Principles of Branding

-

3

Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow

-

3

UX Design

-

2

Total required

16

14

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

BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) FASHION DESIGN (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS) 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.

FOUNDATION YEAR

FALL SPRING

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL SPRING

Drawing I & II

3

3

Fashion Drawing: Hand I & II

2

2

Materials and Dimensions I & II

3

3

Fashion Drawing: Digital I & II

2

2

Introduction to Digital Media I & II

2

2

Fashion Research Design Concepts I & II

2

2

Critical Thinking & Writing I & II

3

3

Pattern Drafting I & II

3

3

City as Studio

2

-

3D Fashion Design I & II

3

3

Introduction to Art & Design

3

-

History of Fashion in the 20th & 21st Century 3

-

Personal Project

-

0

Liberal Studies Elective

3

-

Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow

-

3

Art History Elective

-

3

Total required

16

14

Introduction to Design Studies

-

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

Digital Fashion Studio I & II

2

2

Studio Elective

2

2

Collection Concept Development I & II

2

2

Liberal Studies Elective

3

3

Studio Electives

4

4

Fashion Collection Management

2

-

Liberal Studies Elective

3

3

Business of Fashion

-

2

Art History Elective

3

-

Math/Science Elective

-

3

Total required

10

10

Total required

17

17

OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

3

3

120

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BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) FINE ARTS (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS)

Paris College of Art

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.

FALL

SPRING

FALL

SPRING

Drawing I & II

FOUNDATION YEAR

3

3

Sophomore Studio I & II

SOPHOMORE YEAR

3

3

Materials and Dimensions I & II

3

3

Sophomore Sculpture I & II

3

3

Introduction to Digital Media I & II

2

2

Sophomore Drawing I & II

2

2

Critical Thinking & Writing I & II

3

3

Liberal Studies Electives

3

3

City as Studio

2

-

Moving Image I

2

-

Introduction to Art & Design

3

-

Introduction to Visual Culture

3

-

Personal Project

-

0

Studio Elective

_

2

Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow

-

3

Art History Elective

-

3

Total required

16

14

Total required

16

16

FALL

SPRING

3

3

FALL

SPRING

Studio Concepts I & II

JUNIOR YEAR: FOCUS 2D

3

3

Studio Concepts I & II

JUNIOR YEAR: FOCUS 3D

Painting Interactions I & II

3

3

Junior Sculpture I & II

3

3

Studio Electives

2

4

Studio Electives

4

2

Liberal Studies Electives

3

6

Liberal Studies Electives

3

6

Creative & Experimental Drawing

2

-

Art History Elective

3

-

Art History Elective

3

-

Ceramic Sculpture

-

2

Total required

16

16

Total required

16

16

FALL

SPRING

SENIOR YEAR

FALL

SPRING

Studio Concepts I & II

3

3

Senior Thesis I & II

2

2

4D Studio: Video I & II

3

3

Senior Concentration I & II

3

3

JUNIOR YEAR: FOCUS 4D

Studio Electives

2

4

Senior Studio Concepts I & II

3

3

Liberal Studies Electives

3

6

Studio Elective

2

2

Performance

2 -

Liberal Studies Elective

3

3

Art History Electives

3

-

Total required

13

13

Total required

16

16

OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

120

BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) INTERIOR DESIGN (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS) 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.

FOUNDATION YEAR

FALL SPRING

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Drawing I & II

3

3

Project Fundamentals I & II

Materials and Dimensions I & II

3

3

Introduction to Digital Media I & II

2

2

Critical Thinking & Writing I & II

3

City as Studio

2

Introduction to Art & Design Personal Project

FALL SPRING 4

4

Project Communication Intro & 2D

2

3

Liberal Studies Electives

3

3

3

Materiality

3 -

-

Studio Elective

2

3

-

History of Architecture & Interiors

3

-

-

0

Architectural Components

-

3

-

Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow

-

3

Introduction to Design Studies

-

3

Total required

16

14

Total required

17

16

JUNIOR YEAR

FALL SPRING

SENIOR YEAR

FALL SPRING

Project I & II

4

4

Team Project

3

-

Lighting Design

3

-

Window Display Design

3

-

Project Communication 3D

3

-

Project Management

3

-

Studio Electives

2

-

Studio Elective

2

-

Math/Science Elective

3

-

Final Individual Project

-

4

Furniture and Display Design

-

3

Portfolio Preparation

-

2

Alternatives in Project Communication

-

3

Art History Elective

-

3

Art History Elective

-

3

Liberal Studies Elective

3

3

Liberal Studies Elective

-

3

Total required

14

12

Total required

15

16

INTERNSHIP YEAR 6 month Internship + Thesis

OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

FALL SPRING 4

-

124

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BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) PHOTOGRAPHY (FOUNDATION YEAR + 3 YEARS)

Paris College of Art

The Photography BFA addresses the technical aspects of image creation and production, with an emphasis on developing a creative vision as well as how photographs are disseminated, presented, discussed, used, documented or archived. Through a progressive core seminar structure, lectures, lab and studio courses, students gain first-hand commercial experience from practicing photographers and learn about innovative, cutting-edge approaches relevant to a photographic practice, while defining their own unique way of working.

FOUNDATION YEAR Black & White Photography

FALL SPRING

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL SPRING

3

-

Sophomore Seminar I & II

3

3

Color Photography

-

3

Moving Image I

2

-

Materials and Dimensions I & II

3

3

Lighting Techniques I & II

2

2

Introduction to Digital Media I & II

2

2

Digital Photography Lab I & II

2

2

Critical Thinking & Writing I & II

3

3

Studio Elective

2

2

City as Studio

2

-

Intro to Visual Culture

3

-

Introduction to Art & Design

3

-

Photography Before 1960

-

3

Personal Project

-

0

Math/ Science Elective

3

-

Paris Yesterday and Tomorrow

-

3

Liberal Studies Elective

-

3

Total required

16

14

Total required

17

15

JUNIOR YEAR Junior Seminar I & II

FALL SPRING

SENIOR YEAR

FALL SPRING

3

3

Senior Seminar I & II

3

Large Format Camera Techniques

-

2

Professional Identity: Website

2

-

Advanced Printing Techniques

3

-

Senior Thesis and Portfolio I & II

2

2

Photography & the Marketplace

2

-

Studio Electives

2

4

Studio Elective

2

4

Liberal Studies Elective

3

3

Photography Since 1960

3

-

Total required

12

12

Art History Elective

-

3

Liberal Studies Electives

6

3

Total required

19

15

OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

3

120

GLOBAL BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS) FILM ART (3 YEARS) AN INTENSIVE JOINT DEGREE OFFERED BY EMERSON COLLEGE AND PARIS COLLEGE OF ART

Launching in summer 2019, 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

-

-

Introduction to FIlm Production

4

-

-

2

-

Media-Based Writing (Artists as storytellers)

-

Intro to Narrative Drama/Living Art in Real Space 4

-

-

B&W Photo

- 2 -

Intro to Documentary

4

-

-

Critical Thinking and Writing I

-

3

-

4D Studio: Video I

-

3

-

French Conversation I

-

3

-

Production: Cinematography

- 3 -

Paris Inside/Out

- 0 -

Liberal Studies Electives

-

6

-

Cinema Lighting

-

-

3

4D Studio: Video II

-

-

3

Artistic Migrartions: Paris in the World

-

-

3

Junior Thesis/Proposal Course

-

-

2

Critical Thinking and Writing II

-

-

3

Liberal Studies Electives

-

-

3

French Conv: Improver

-

-

3

Production: Editing

-

-

2

Total required

8

10

12

Total required

16

12

10

YEAR 3

SUMMER

FALL

SPRING

SUMMER

Production Choices: Directing. Doc, Arts prod

4

-

-

-

Example: Film as Fine Art in Europe

4

-

-

-

Production Choices: Directing. Doc, Arts prod

4

-

-

-

Communications Ethics and Cultural Diversity

4

-

-

-

Senior Concentration I

-

3

-

-

Senior Studio Concepts I

-

3

-

-

Senior Thesis I

-

2

-

-

Screenwriting

- 4 - -

BFA Practicum

-

-

4

-

Senior Studio Concepts II

-

-

3

-

Liberal Studies Elective

-

-

3

-

Seminar

- - - 4

BFA Practicum

- - - 4

BFA Presentation

- - - 4

Internship

- - - 2

Total required

16

12

OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

10

14

120

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Graduate Degree Programs

Paris College of Art

PCA offers a 2-year MFA in Animation, 1-year MA and 2-year MFA degrees in Drawing, Photography and Image-Making, and Transdisciplinary New Media (TDNM), and 1-year MA degrees in Design for Social Impact, Fashion Design, 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

-

Personal Leadership Skills Development

2

-

Designer’s Social and Ethical Responsibility 2

-

Social and Urban Governance

-

3

Final Individual Project

-

2

Professional Practice Workshop Series

-

2

Master’s Thesis

-

2

Elective

2 2

Total required

16

14

MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

30

MA (MASTER OF ARTS) FASHION DESIGN (1 YEAR) New materials are being developed at a fast rate, enabling garments to do more than clothe: they can measure temperature, transmit information about the wearer’s physiological state, provide stimulation, release compounds into the skin, etc. Aimed at equipping designers with the knowledge and skills required to make the most of these emerging new technologies and materials, the MA in Fashion will also build traditional couture skills.

MA ONE-YEAR PROGRAM Studio I & II: New Materials & Technologies

FALL SPRING 3

3

The Fashion Lab

2

-

Atelier I: Couture Craftsmanship

3

-

Sustainable Production Processes

2

-

Concept Development: Storytelling

2

-

History of Fashion & Accessories

2

-

Connected Garments

-

2

Atelier II: Graduation Collection

-

3

Professional Practice Workshop 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

-

Professional Practice Workshop Series

-

2

The Fashion Editorial

-

2

Master’s Thesis

-

2

Elective

2 2

Total required

16

14

MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

30

37

MA (MASTER OF ARTS) INTERIOR DESIGN (1 YEAR)

Paris College of Art

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

3

3

Team Project

2

-

Final Individual Project

-

2

History of Architecture & Interiors

2

-

Professional Practice Workshop Series

-

2

Technical Drawing and Project Visualization 2

-

Master’s Thesis

-

2

Introduction to Research & Methodology

3

-

Elective

- 3

Total required

15

15

MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

30

MA/MFA (MASTER OF FINE ARTS) DRAWING (1 OR 2 YEARS) 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

-

Degree Project

-

3

Intermediate Research & Methodology

-

3

Intermediate Research & Methodology

-

3

Elective

3 3

Master’s Thesis

-

2

Total required

15

Elective

2 2

Total required

14

MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

16 30

MFA YEAR 2

15

FALL SPRING

Studio 3: Drawing in Art & Design Education 6

-

Masterclass series III

3

-

Advanced Research & Methodology

3

-

Educational Principles

3

-

Electives

- 3

Thesis Project

-

9

MFA Thesis

-

3

Total required

15

15

MFA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

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 Studio 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

-

7

MFA Thesis

-

3

Electives

4 2

Total required

15

MFA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

15

60

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MA/MFA (MASTER OF FINE ARTS) TRANSDISCIPLINARY NEW MEDIA (1 OR 2 YEARS)

Paris College of Art

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

2

2

Digital Media and Technology I & II

2

2

Creativity and Technology

6

-

Creativity and Technology

6

-

Introduction to Research & Methodology

3

-

Introduction to Research & Methodology 3

-

Collaboration and Technology

-

6

Collaboration and Technology

-

6

Intermediate Research & Methodology

-

3

Intermediate Research & Methodology

-

3

Master’s Thesis

-

2

2

Professional Practice Workshop Series

-

Professional Practice Workshop Series - 2

Electives

4 2

Elective

2 2

Total required

15

Total required

13

MFA YEAR 2 MA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

15

17

30

FALL SPRING

Critical Practice and Technology I & II

3

3

Advanced Research & Methodology

3

-

Digital Media and Technology III

2

-

MFA Thesis

-

6

Electives

7 6

Total required

15

MFA OVERALL CREDITS TOTAL

15

60

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

3

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Drawing for animation

3

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Degree Project I: Preproduction

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Digital Lab I: Modeling

3

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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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Degree Project II: Prod. and postprod.

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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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15

Intermediate Research & Methodology

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Electives

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15

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Non Degree Programs

Certificate The intensive curriculum of the PCA Certificate Program offers a non-degree option for those wishing to launch a career transition, refine a professional level design portfolio, or prepare for entering a Master’s degree program The Certificate Programs are ideally suited for the mature student who already has an undergraduate degree and wishes to complete their 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. 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. Examples of certificate program curricula are available on www.paris.edu, and they cover all the areas of study offered at the undergraduate level.

AREAS OF STUDY

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COMMUNICATION DESIGN FASHION DESIGN FINE ARTS INTERIOR DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY

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.

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.

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.

SUMMER 2019

Summer at PCA 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.

Registration opens in November 2018.

Session 1: June 17 - June 28 Session 2: July 1 - July 12 Session 3: July 15 - July 26 For more information, visit: www.paris.edu/summer

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Study Abroad at PCA (Bachelor’s Level)

Unique to Study Abroad at PCA

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.

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.

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; • Experience French design business realities first-hand.

PARIS INSIDE /OUT

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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.

AREAS OF STUDY

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ART HISTORY COMMUNICATION DESIGN FASHION DESIGN FINE ARTS INTERIOR DESIGN LIBERAL STUDIES PHOTOGRAPHY

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.

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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.

Exchange Program Network

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.

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NORTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

1. Vancouver, BC, CANADA Emily Carr University of Art + Design

7. Lima, PERU Corriente Alterna Escuela de Arte

2. Kansas City, MO, USA Kansas City Art Institute

8. Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.

3. New York, NY, USA School of Visual Arts 4. Brooklyn, NY, USA Pratt Institute 5. Baltimore, MD, USA Maryland Institute College of Art

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6. Cambridge, MA, USA Lesley University

9. Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA Universidad de Palermo

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EUROPE 10. Stockholm, SWEDEN Konstfack 11. Helsinki, FINLAND Aalto University School of Art & Design

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12. Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS Willem de Kooning Academy

20. Wimbledon, ENGLAND

Wimbledon College of Art

13. Moscow, RUSSIA Moscow State Stroganov Academy of Design and Applied Arts

21. London, ENGLAND Central Saint Martins

College of Art and Design

14. Antwerp, BELGIUM The Royal Academy for Fine Arts 15. Budapest, HUNGARY Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design 16. Zurich, SWITZERLAND Zurich University of the Arts 17. Glasgow, SCOTLAND The Glasgow School of Art 18. Edinburgh, SCOTLAND University of Edinburgh 19. Dublin, IRELAND National College of Art & Design

London College of Communication

22. Barcelona, SPAIN Elisava Escola Superior de Disseny

26. New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C National Taiwan University of Arts

Shih Chien University

OCEANIA 27. Sydney, AUSTRALIA Sydney College of the Arts

ASIA

28. Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

23. Kyoto, Japan Kyoto Seika University

MEA

24. Suginami, Japan Joshibi College of Art + Design 25. Seoul, South Korea Hongik University

29. Jerusalem, ISRAEL The Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design 30. 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 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 Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth University Yale University

Samarah Fenelus, Study Abroad at PCA Student from Georgia State University, GA, USA

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“Studying abroad at PCA has prompted me to step out of my comfort zone in ways that have been particularly challenging, yet tremendously rewarding for my artistic development and personal growth.”

Careers

Corporate Partner Projects and Career Services 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.

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.

COMPAGNONS DU DEVOIR

PCA students developed leather goods in partnership with the Compagnons du Devoir, an organization of craftsmen and artisans dating from the Middle Ages that teaches the traditional techniques of the artisanal metiers of France. Teaming up with the Compagnons du Devoir apprentices, our students learned the steps it takes to go from prototype to a manufactured accessory product.

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.

DECLÉOR / L’ORÉAL

Decléor, specialist in natural skincare, invited PCA fashion students to create a new uniform for the estheticians in their spas worldwide.

Finalists of the project worked closely with the prototyping agency and the winner’s design was produced and launched in 2016.

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.

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.

TSUMORI CHISATO

PCA Fashion Film & Photography students had the opportunity to interpret the creations of Japanese Fashion Designer Tsumori Chisato through the media of photography and video.

Our students photographed during Chisato’s fashion shows as well as created editorial image stories using her designs.

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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 / Studio JBSB / Sotheby’s / Swarovski / Terra Foundation for American Art / Tissus Malhia Kent / Tod’s / Torrente / Tom van Lingen / Ubik / Starck Network / 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 as well as that of the classes that follow. 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.

Exhibitions & Events

PCA Gallery - 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 management and more, and feature professionals and experts in the creative industries talking about their work and process. PCA talks are also available via live stream www.ustream.tv/ channel/pca-talks. Ask questions via Twitter @paris_edu #pcatalks.

Annual End-of-Year Show The PCA End-of-Year is a visual culmination of student work from every department.

THE 2017-18 CALENDAR INCLUDED:

Yasmine Abbas Agbogbloshie Makerspace Platform Diogo PimentĂŁo From Where to Eventually Jean Kempf Why the Documentary? Thoughts about researching and practicing documentary photography today.

Ellen McBreen Dealing with Difference: curating cultural appropriation Ianis Lallemand Digital Design and Materiality Tania Kovats Drawing Water: drawing as a mechanism for exploration Susan Bright The Exhibition and the Book

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 sĂŠjour) 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 provides healthcare coverage and 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.

Paris College of Art

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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Student Life

Housing For students who are new to Paris, finding a place to live here 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.

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.

Apply to Paris College of Art

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.

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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

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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*

*based on available spaces

1 December 15 February 1 April 1 April*

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.

Fall Open House Saturday, November 17, 2018 Spring Open House Saturday, March 16, 2019

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

Student-led tours are organized every week during the following times: Mondays 11am Wednesdays 2pm Fridays 2pm

*You must provide your travel costs receipts so please hold on to them!

Academic Year 2019-2020

We Can Help You Make Your Dreams Come True

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 All Students – 14,000 €

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 – 14,000 € International Students – 28,000 € MFA Year 1 Tuition Fee EU/EEA/CH Nationals – 14,000 € International Students – 28,000 € MFA Year 2 Tuition Fee EU/EEA/CH Nationals – 9,800 € International Students – 19,600 €

We are here to assist you in figuring out how to finance your education at Paris College of Art. Approximately 30% of PCA students receive financial assistance from the school.

Applying for assistance is not difficult but it does take time to fill out the forms correctly and to provide us with documentation of your financial situation. To receive the best possible financial assistance package you should apply for PCA Financial Assistance as soon as you have submitted your application for admission.

We also provide assistance to students in navigating how to obtain financial aid from other sources like their home country’s governmental loan and scholarship programs, and private granting organizations.

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.

ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING PER SEMESTER

Housing – 3,800 € Personal / Meals – 2,800 € Art Supplies / Books – 300-700 € Local transportation – 175 €

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 are required 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.

David Peck

, Class of ‘06 Creative Director/CEO of Miles David

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“The financial assistance I received from Paris College of Art 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 by studying at PCA.”

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© 2018-2019 / 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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Tel: +33 1 45 77 39 66 Fax: +33 1 45 77 10 44

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