Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art

  France

Rural Areas

Term: Academic Year, Summer 
Dates: 15-week 15-credit Fall term and/or Spring term

Description: Junior year, undergraduate coursework delivered during the 15-week/15-credit study abroad semester at PASCA is accredited through Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon. Courses satisfy National Association of Schools of Art and Design requirements for 300 level studio, art history/critical studies and French culture and language classes.

Each term the curriculum has these potential course options:

* A 2-D studio (can include painting, drawing, print)
* A 3-D studio (can include sculpture, installation, site work)
* A 4-D studio (time-based strategies that may include video, performance, photo, digital)
* An Art History/Critical Studies offering
* French Culture and Language study
* Two five-day faculty-led cultural site seminars, to Paris/Berlin and either Venice in Biennale years, or Madrid/Barcelona, or London

Highlights: Low student to faculty ratio, program specifically designed for Studio Art majors.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 17,500

Experience Required: yes

Student should attend this program in the Junior or Senior year of university/college.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 30 max

Scholarships are Available. USD 1,000 to 4,000 awards, apply by Feb. 15 for consideration. Home school financial aid may apply, consult with home school advisor.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art's Mission Statement: To provide a study abroad opportunity to students working in the visual arts.

Year Founded: 1993