Study Abroad at PCA (Bachelor’s

Level)

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.

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.

AREAS OF STUDY

• ART HISTORY

• COMMUNICATION DESIGN

• FASHION DESIGN

• FINE ARTS

• INTERIOR DESIGN

• LIBERAL STUDIES

• PHOTOGRAPHY

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.