Summer Programs in Parsons Paris School of Art + Design

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Summer 
Dates: Inquire for dates

Description: Summer Program is a new and exciting set of intensive courses with a modern edge in the historically complex city of Paris. Areas of study are Photography, Fashion Design, Fashion Management, Experiments in Paris (Mixed Media Lab), Art and Language (in collaboration with Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne), and Art Discovery (for parents and children).

One to four-week long courses help introductory to intermediate level students explore specific areas of European art, design, business, culture, and language. On daily fieldtrips, participants have access to and utilize the abundant resources in the city of Paris as subject matter and inspiration. Through studio work, lectures, and independent project research students develop new skills as well as portfolio pieces for college admissions. European based faculty of professional artists and designers guide the way through the colorful streets, museums, studios, neighborhoods, and shops and businesses of Paris. Through challenging assignments, which are at the core of the program, and studying from masterpieces, students develop skills as well as an individual artistic and creative sense.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Price varies. Please visit our website in the "course selection"

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Parsons Paris School of Art + Design's Mission Statement: Parsons Paris School of Art + Design promotes the artistic and intellectual maturation of promising students into exceptional professional artists, designers and design managers through a rigorous art, design and liberal arts education. Parsons Paris emphasizes the ethical role of creative disciplines, viewing art and design practice as meaningful and necessary contributions to society. Contemporary methods of visual production are taught on the foundation of traditional skills in the fine arts. The school aims to be a supportive, creative community of committed students, faculty, administration and alumni.

Year Founded: 1921