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LETTER FROM THE DEAN
Paris College of Art (PCA)’s methodology is intended to provide students with a cultural awareness that emphasizes ethical interaction within society and prepares students to be critically engaged citizens able to contribute positive change to our increasingly global and mobile societies. We encourage students to think and act globally while seeking inspiration locally in the rich cultural environment that is Paris. PCA believes in the notion of a curated education in which each student develops her own path to success, choosing among a rich range of academic offerings and real-life project opportunities. The College maintains affiliations with some of the most important French educational and cultural institutions as well as industry leaders. Paris College of Art is a dynamic forum for developing artists to exchange ideas, methods, and professional practices.
Linda Jarvin, PhD, is the Dean of Paris College of Art. She received her PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Paris V (France) and her postdoctoral training at Yale University (USA) where she served on the research faculty for 8 years. After 5 years at Tufts University working with the Provost to establish a Faculty development center, she joined PCA in 2011. She has extensive experience with degree and program development, curriculum planning, designing and implementing professional development opportunities for faculty, and facilitating programmatic evaluation in the United States and abroad. Nationalities: Swedish / American Languages: English, Swedish French, German, Italian
Our faculty, students, and staff come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds, and these diverse perspectives nourish the intellectual and artistic growth of our community. The school thus combines the advantage of a boutique school with a low faculty - student ratio allowing for individualized attention with the stimulation and broad range of perspectives that our truly international community of artists, designers, and scholars offers. Our students’ creativity and curiosity are nourished by exposure to new ideas and expanded views. Through cross-cultural and interdisciplinary interactions, our students prepare for the world in which they will seek work and inspiration. We enable students to build a strong base for artistic practice, and equip them with the skills and techniques that allow them to thrive as artists, designers, and scholars. The curriculum offers opportunities to hone the interpersonal collaborative skills that professional artists and designers need to be successful in their chosen careers. Paris College of Arts (PCA)’s campus is located in central Paris, an international capital for art, design, fashion, and culture. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the historical and contemporary inspiration the city and our partner institutions have to offer. PCA provides rich opportunities for the motivated student to have a lasting impact on 21st century art, design, and fashion. Welcome to our community!.
Linda Jarvin, PhD Dean
Paris College of Art
PARIS COLLEGE OF ART ACCREDITATION • National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) • University level American degree granting • French Degree in Visual Communication (CNCP Level 2) - recognized as equivalent to a French University Licence (Bachelor's Degree) • French/European Bachelor's Degree equivalency certified by the ENIC-NARIC • Recognized as a Private Institution of Higher Education by the Rectorat of Paris/Chancellor of the Universities of Paris / French Ministry of Higher Education • Member of Cumulus: International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media
STUDENTS & FACULTY
LANGUAGES OF INSTRUCTION
• 250 Students
• Degree, Certificate, Study Abroad at PCA : English
• 100 Faculty
• Center for University Programs Abroad: French
• 45 + Nationalities represented • An average of less than 11 students per class* • Teacher student ratio 1:7 CAMPUS & FACILITIES • PCA Campus: 15, rue Fénelon 75010 Paris - on the right bank, with views of Montmartre • Studios – Sculpture Studio / Computer Labs Printmaking Studio / Digital Photography Lab Fashion Atelier / Gallery • Libraries – Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs, Bibliothèque Kandinsky / Centre Pompidou, American Library in Paris • 30 International Exchange Partners
RESEARCH Collection: the Research Center of PCA Research Partners • The Research Center at the Château de Versailles • Université de Paris 1 Panthéon–Sorbonne
* For Degree, Certificate, and Study Abroad at PCA Programs; teacher student ratio based on NCES methodology
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Degree Programs BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts BA Bachelor of Arts
FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR
1 Year Foundation
+3 Years Accessories Design
= BFA, Accessories Design
+3 Years Art History, Theory & Criticism
= BFA, Art History, Theory & Criticism
+3 Years Communication Design
= BFA, Communication Design
+3 Years Fashion Design
= BFA, Fashion Design
+3 Years Fine Arts
= BFA, Fine Arts
+3 Years Illustration
= BFA, Illustration
+3 Years Industrial Design
= BFA, Industrial Design
+3 Years Interior Design
= BFA, Interior Design
+3 Years Photography
= BFA, Photography
4 Years Photography
= BFA, Photography
4 Years Design Management
= BA, Design Management
Non Degree Programs • Certificate Programs Certificate students choose from the focus areas listed below. • Study Abroad at PCA Programs Students may choose to concentrate in one of the focus areas listed below, or pursue a semester of independent study combining multiple disciplines. Non Degree Program Focus Areas: Accessories Design
Fine Arts
Art History
Illustration
Communication Design
Interior Design
Critical Studies
Photography
Design Management
Product Design
Fashion Design
Textile Design
• Summer Programs Levels
• Pre College • Undergraduate + Adult
• Creative Residency • Continuing Education Non-credit open enrollment evening and weekend courses • Center for University Programs Abroad Focusing on direct matriculation and optimal academic and personal support, the Center for University Programs Abroad (CUPA) provides a high quality study-abroad immersion experience in Paris to linguistically advanced, highly motivated students from US colleges and universities.
PARIS COLLEGE OF ART ACCREDITATION • National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) - Organisme d’accréditation des meilleures écoles d’art américaines • Autorisation à délivrer des diplômes universitaires américains • Diplôme CNCP-Niveau II en Communication Visuelle • Équivalence licence du diplôme de Bachelor en France/Europe, certifiée par ENIC-NARIC • Reconnu en tant qu’établissement privé d’enseignement supérieur par le rectorat de Paris - Chancelier des Universités de Paris • Membre de Cumulus : Association Internationale des Universités et Écoles d’Art, de Design et de Média
ÉTUDIANTS & PROFESSEURS
LANGUES D'ENSEIGNEMENT
• 250 Étudiants • 100 Professeurs
• Programmes Diplômants, Certificats, Programmes d'Échanges: Anglais
• 45 + Nationalités représentées
• Center for University Programs Abroad: Français
• Nombre moyen d'élèves par classe < 11* • Ratio professeur : étudiants 1 :7 CAMPUS & ÉQUIPEMENTS • PCA Campus: 15, rue Fénelon 75010 Paris avec vue sur Montmartre
• Studios – Atelier de Sculpture / Laboratoires Informatiques Atelier de Gravure / Studio Photo Numérique Atelier Mode / Galerie • Bibliothèques – Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs, Bibliothèque Kandinsky / Centre Pompidou, American Library in Paris • 30 Écoles et Universités partenaires pour les échanges internationaux
RECHERCHE Collection : le Centre de Recherche de PCA Partenaires de Recherche • Centre de Recherche du Château de Versailles • Université Paris 1 Panthéon – Sorbonne
* Pour les programmes diplômants, les programmes d'école, et les programmes d'échange; le ratio professeur/élève est basé sur la méthodologie NCES.
PROGRAMMES ACADÉMIQUES
Programmes Diplômants BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts BA Bachelor of Arts
1 e ANNÉE 2e ANNÉE 3 e ANNÉE 4 e ANNÉE
1 An Tronc commun
+3 Ans Design d'Accessoires de Mode
= BFA, Design d'Accessoires de Mode
+3 Ans Histoire de l'Art, Th é orie et Critique
= BFA, Histoire de l'Art, Th é orie et Critique
+3 Ans Communication Visuelle
= BFA, Communication Visuelle
+3 Ans Stylisme
= BFA, Stylisme
+3 Ans Beaux-Arts
= BFA, Beaux-Arts
+3 Ans Illustration
= BFA, Illustration
+3 Ans Design Industriel
= BFA, Design Industriel
+3 Ans Design d'Intérieur
= BFA, Design d'Intérieur
+3 Ans Photographie
= BFA, Photographie
4 Ans Photographie
= BFA, Photographie
4 Ans Design Management
= BA, Design Management
Programmes Non Diplômants • Certificats Les étudiants en Certificat sont invités à choisir parmi les spécialités ci-dessous. • Programmes d'Échanges Les étudiants peuvent choisir de se concentrer sur une seule des spécialités listées ci-dessous, ou bien peuvent choisir de poursuivre un semestre combinant plusieurs disciplines. Spécialités des programmes non-diplômants: Beaux-Arts
Illustration
Communication Visuelle
Photographie
Design d'Accessoires de Mode
Stylisme
Sciences Humaines
Design Textile
Management des Industries Créatives
Design Industriel
Design d'Intérieur
Histoire de l’Art
• Programmes d’Été Niveaux • Lycée • Universitaires et Adultes • Résidence d'Artistes • Cours du Soir Cours du soir et du weekend non diplômants • Center for University Programs Abroad Reconnu pour la qualité de son encadrement et son excellence académique, Center for University Programs Abroad (CUPA), offre un programme d’immersion à Paris aux étudiants issus des meilleures universités américaines et recrutés pour leur forte motivation et leur excellent niveau linguistique.
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PARIS COLLEGE OF ART
Paris College of Art
Paris College of Art (PCA), an American college with US degree-granting authority and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), has a dual mission: • To provide the highest international standard of art and design education taught within an American pedagogical paradigm, while being influenced and informed by our French and European environment; • To open up French educational opportunities to the world and international education to the French.
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Paris College of Art (PCA) promotes the artistic and intellectual maturation of promising students into exceptional professional artists, photographers, designers, design managers, and art historians through a rigorous art, design and liberal arts education.
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. 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
Paris College of Art
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 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. *With the exception of CUPA classes, which are all taught in French.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no future without creativity and we have seen tonight that creativity belongs to youth. It is quite amazing to see so much talent coming from so many countries and so many visions of the world.â&#x20AC;? Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, PCA Fashion Show President 2012
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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. In Fall 2013, Paris College of Art (PCA) moved to the 10th arrondissement, reuniting all the academic departments under one roof, with an auditorium able to seat 200, a new gallery space, student and faculty social spaces, a private landscaped courtyard, and many new light and airy classrooms with amazing views of Montmartre. The Paris College of Art community enjoys the new neighborhood of the school, with its easy access to the textile stores of Montmartre, one of the
cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best photo service stores just 170 meters from our front door, theaters, performing arts studios, and the offices of many creative agencies as well as a wide choice of cafĂŠs, traiteurs, and restaurants nearby.
Campus
left, top & opposite: PCA Campus
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PCA Campus
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PARIS For the students of Paris College of Art the city around them is also their campus, library, research center and laboratory. Every art and design discipline finds expression in the streets, shops, and cultural centers of Paris and moving through the city each day is an opportunity to observe new trends and find inspiration.
Paris is #1 in the QS TOP UNIVERSITIES Best Student Cities Ranking 2012: ““…situated in the heart of Europe, Parisian graduates are targeted by a vast range of employers throughout the continent; and perhaps most importantly for students, all of this takes place in one of the most historic, culturally vital and beautiful cities imaginable…Paris is frequently rated as one of the most livable cities in Europe, and it scores highly in the quality of living indicator…it's also a city that excels in the things that come for free.”
Paris
FDI magazine ranks Paris among the 3 most important and influential cities in the world, and in the luxury industry we have the market cornered with 8 out of the 10 top international brands headquartered here.
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top: Pont Neuf - left: The Eiffel Tower
Paris
Not only does Paris lead the way for international design and fashion, Paris is a forerunner in the concept store movement: Colette on the rue St. Honoré was one of the world’s first and has been followed in Paris by Merci, Kiliwatch and l’Eclaireur. In Paris small boutiques still hold sway against the tide of chain stores, and artisanal production, such as haut couture embroidery produced by la Maison Lesage, is highly prized. Paris, the birthplace of many artistic and design movements (Dada, Nouveau Réalisme, and Art Déco) continues today to be a major center for contemporary art and photography. Art fairs in Paris such as FIAC, Drawing Now and Paris Photo, draw artists, photographers and collectors from around the world and are must dos on the international art world calendar.
France is known for great pictorial art, and this tradition informs the fields of illustration and graphic design: the bandes dessinées artists of France and Belgium are among the most influential in the field of comic art. Graphic design in France is characterized by its irreverence for commercialism and its use of the visual image to create impact and communicate. Access to the wealth of visual resources of these fields nourishes students’ visual vocabulary and feeds the growth of their own vision and style. France is deeply committed to the arts and culture and public spending in these sectors is among the highest in the world. This belief in the importance of art and design makes France and Paris in particular a great place to study artistic disciplines.
top left: Petit Palais - top right: Pyramide du Louvre right: Daniel Buren at Monumenta in the Grand Palais
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CULTURAL AND RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Cultural & Research Partnerships
Paris College of Art has relationships with many of the greatest cultural institutions in Paris through which our students have exclusive access to library resources, studio facilities, internships, and research opportunities.
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"When I did an internship at the Bibliothèque Kandinsky I met people that were so fond of art and design. It was like having a guided visit to a different museum every day, I learned so much".
CENTRE NATIONAL D’ART ET DE CULTURE GEORGES POMPIDOU The Centre National d’Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou was the initiative of President Georges Pompidou (1911-1974), who aspired to create an original cultural institution in the heart of Paris dedicated to modern and contemporary creation, where the visual arts interact with theater, music, cinema, literature and the spoken word.
Flora Gouin
Design Management photo: © Georges Méguerditchian, Bibliothèque Kandinsky
Cultural & Research Partnerships
BIBLIOTHÈQUE KANDINSKY, CENTRE DE DOCUMENTATION ET DE RECHERCHE DU MUSÉE NATIONAL D’ART MODERNE, CENTRE DE CRÉATION INDUSTRIELLE The collections of this specialized, international, heritage-oriented library affiliated with the Centre Pompidou are intended for research and exhibition purposes. They are exclusively devoted to 20th and 21st century works of art, design, architecture, photography, film, video and new media. Originally reserved for museum curators, the library exceptionally allows associated researchers and students enrolled at PCA to access the collections,
under the academic supervision of PCA instructors. Paris College of Art and the Bibliothèque Kandinsky have created a joint framework which provides internship opportunities for students with strong academic merit and demonstrating proficiency in French.
photo: © Philippe Migeat, Centre Pompidou
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Cultural & Research Partnerships
LES ARTS DÉCORATIFS
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Since 1882, the institution known as "Les Arts Décoratifs" has worked to promote the applied arts and develop connections between industry, culture, and design. Their research library is dedicated to the decorative and applied arts. With its impressive collection of 120,000 publications, it is an invaluable resource for researchers and designers, and it plays an integral part in the institution’s missions of education, preservation, and documentation. Paris College of Art (PCA)
supports the Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs through an annual donation dedicated to acquisitions for the collection. This partnership allows students and faculty of PCA privileged access to the library’s resources.
photo: © Olivier Thomas
Cultural & Research Partnerships
IDEM GALLERY & PRINTING STUDIO In 1881, printer Emile Dufresnoy, established his fine-art printing studio in the Montparnasse area of Paris. The studio was taken over by the famous Mourlot brothers in 1976, who collaborated with great artists, such as Matisse, Picasso, Miro, Dubuffet, Braque, Chagal, Giacometti, Léger, Cocteau, Dubuffet, Calder… The 15,000 square foot, glass roofed atelier hosts thousands of lithographic stones of every possible shape and size and a set of presses are currently at the disposal of French
and international artists in quest of inspiration, among the most notable are: David Lynch, Ben, Sophie Calle, Claude Closky, Edward Koren, William Kentridge, Françoise Petrovitch, Pascal Dusapin, ToekoTatsuno, and Pol Baril. Through our relationship with Idem, PCA students have the opportunity to discover this historic art form and métier.
photo: © Mathilde Roussel
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photo: © Olivier Saillant
Cultural & Research Partnerships
ÉCOLE LESAGE
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In 1858 Charles F. Worth opened the first Haute Couture salon, and in the creation of his notable garments, using lavish fabrics and trimmings, he called upon the embroidery skills of what was to become the Maison Lesage. Thus began a close collaboration between Maison Lesage and the great fashion designers at the time (Paquin, Poiret, Redfern, Vionnet, Schiaparelli) that continues to this day. In 2002, Lesage joined the Chanel galaxy, but has remained the preferred supplier of embroideries to all the fashion greats: for Karl Lagerfeld, Lesage is an indispensable and irreplaceable partner.
The Maison Lesage is endowed with an inventory of over 60 tons of supplies among which are iridescent crystal, jet from the 1870s, cabochons, rhinestones, and glass beads from the roaring twenties. Guardian of the disappearing savoir-faire of the craft of embroidery, François Lesage established a school to pass on this great tradition. Since its inception in 1992 the École Lesage has unveiled its embroidery secrets and specialized knowledge to students from around the world. École Lesage offers PCA students with an opportunity to discover this great craft and be a part of preserving this technical and artistic heritage.
Cultural & Research Partnerships
La Réserve des arts Récupération et valorisation pour la création
LA RÉSERVE DES ARTS La Réserve des Arts, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainability and artistic innovation through re-use of waste materials, collects reusable materials from companies and industries within the Paris region and provides these low-cost materials to art-making organizations.
ner and to promote the mission of this important organization whose motto is "Ecological sustainability is a cultural revolution!"
In 2013, PCA partnered with La Réserve des Arts to encourage students to work in a sustainable man-
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photo: © Université Paris 1
Cultural & Research Partnerships
UNIVERSITÉ DE PARIS 1 PANTHÉON – SORBONNE
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In 2011, the Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR) "Arts Créations - Théories - Esthétiques" (ACTE) and PCA joined into a collaboration with the Université of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the semiotics of art and design research division of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) to develop a variety of scientific projects. Laying the groundwork for this partnership, Bernard Darras (Paris 1) edited the third volume of “Collection” focusing on the connections between art and design and semiotics. During the 2011-12
academic year PCA and Université of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne participated in the Atelier de la Recherche en Design ARD 7 in Tunis, Tunisia, and in 2012-2013 we organized ARD 8 at the Université de Nimes, France. Through this partnership, our students have access to one of the most prestigious research facilities in social science, art and design in France. Students may receive guidance and support for research and development of their theses, as well as have the opportunity to attend seminars and conferences.
Cultural & Research Partnerships
photo: Christian Milet
CENTRE DE RECHERCHE DU CHĂ&#x201A;TEAU DE VERSAILLES The mission of the Centre de Recherche du Château de Versailles (CRCV) is to conduct and support research, in particular concerning the 17th and 18th centuries, on the court of Versailles and other European seats of power. This center for multidisciplinary and international exchange encourages new research and supports students and professionals in their projects. All aspects of the culture of the French court are studied at the CRCV, including the structure and function of curial institutions, the history of ideas, the development of the arts
and sciences, the conception of the palace and gardens and rites and ceremony, all fertile fields for the fundamental, comparative and applied research conducted and supported by the Center. The collaboration between the CRCV and PCA allows students to access the research tools of the CRCV and provides guidance and support for their research. PCA students are eligible to apply for a two-month summer internship at the CRCV.
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COLLECTION: THE RESEARCH CENTER OF PARIS COLLEGE OF ART In 2008, PCA launched Collection, a research center dedicated to the dissemination and promotion of research in the fields of art and design. Under the direction of Dr. Brigitte Borja de Mozota, Collection operates a design observatory to evaluate the state of design research to develop innovation in pedagogy and proprietary research methods.
Research at PCA
The research center encourages the exchange of expertise between researchers and professionals through publications, conferences and applied research projects involving PCA students. Recent research projects include collaborations with international energy company EDF, luxury giant Hermès, fashion brand American Retro, and Le Laboratoire as detailed in the Corporate Partnerships section of the catalog.
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One of our latest initiatives included a research symposium held during Designer’s Days in June 2013 titled “Tomorrow…Imagine the Role of De-
sign Schools” moderated by guest professor Jean-Jacques Wunenburger of the Université de Lyon. The goal of the symposium, which took the form of "inversed" round tables in which the students became the panel of "experts" presenting their projects and the experts were part of the audience, was to develop a dialog about and imagine the design school of tomorrow. Also an initiative of Collection, Les Doctoriales du Design supports faculty PhD research by collaborating with Institut ACTE Université Paris I and by conducting regular discussions on PhD development and research at the Lieu du Design near Bastille.
Research at PCA
FOUNDATION RESEARCH: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN "ART SCHOOL EDUCATED" TATE RESEARCH AND PCA In 2013, PCA collaborated with "Art School Educated" (Tate Research) in hosting two events exploring the history and future of the Foundation course in Art and Design education. The first, A History Uncovered, was held at Tate Britain and featured a closed, discursive forum with art educators who have helped shape the history of the foundation course since its implementation. Following this, international educators came together at PCA for A Future Imagined, a two-day event lead by Chloe Briggs, PCA Chair of Foundation, including lectures and practical workshops with the aim to discover new ways of thinking about how Foundation can be taught.
A publication developed from this collaboration titled,"72 Assignments: The Foundation Course in Art and Design Today," will be published by PCA Press in 2013.
right: Workshop Outcome: Psychological Tools top: Participants in "A Future Imagined" Workshop bottom: Workshop Outcome: The Museum of Everythingâ&#x20AC;Ś
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CAREER SERVICES
top: Heather Beaumont (center), Fine Art Junior and Design Mentor of the International Workshop at Le Laboratoire in June 2012
Career Services
opposite: Jeremy Agnew (right), Certificate Student and Design Mentor of the International Workshop at Le Laboratoire in June 2012
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Students begin preparing for their careers the day they select the university at which they will study art and design. To further our mission to guide promising students into becoming professional artists, art historians, designers, and design managers, the Career Services Office, through oneon-one advising sessions and regular workshops on resume writing, portfolio presentation, job search techniques and interviewing skills, offers students the professional tools required to complement their creative skills as they enter the job market as young artists and designers.
PCA stresses the value of networking as a vital tool to starting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Corporate partnership projects, often done as class assignments, give students an invaluable opportunity to showcase their ingenuity to corporate executives. The Career Services Office and faculty in each department develop relationships in the industry to create internship opportunities and develop corporate projects for students. Such opportunities can lead to job offers and help students expand their professional contacts. Additionally, annual career and alumni events, at which graduating seniors meet industry professionals, provide an ideal environment to establish important networking relationships.
Career Services
NOTABLE ALUMNI The resources provided by the Career Services Office remain available to students post-graduation and graduating seniors 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, 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, PCA makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, regarding an individual student's success entering the job market.
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right: Jenny Shin (right) Design Management, Sophomore and Design Mentor of the International Workshop , and David Edwards (left) founder of Le Laboratoire at Le Laboratoire in June 2012
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Career Services
STUDENTS HAVE RECENTLY DONE INTERNSHIPS AT THESE COMPANIES
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Alexander Wang American Retro Andrew GN Anne Valérie Hash Antik Batik Antonio Marras Aquent Aesthete Assouline Media Aubade Bibliothèque Kandinsky Balmain BETC Design Bismarck Phillips Communication Media Boucheron Carré Noir Carven 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
Delphine Murat Des Petits Hauts Devi Kroell Dice Kayek Dim Diane von Furstenberg Dior Homme DM Media Emanuel Ungaro Elixir Euro RSCG Fred & Farid Galerie Hussenot Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac Giambattista Valli Girault Totem Givenchy Groupe Idoine Hachette Filipacchi Hans de Foer Hermès Hervé Leger Hao-Qui IMG World Isabel Marant Jacques Fath Jed Root Europe John Ribbe Karl Lagerfeld
Kenzo Kaeido La Chambre Claire Lagerfeld Gallery Lancôme Lanvin Lehman Brothers Libération L’Oréal LVMH Magnum Photos Marc Jacobs Martin Grant Martine Sitbon Musée des Arts Décoratifs Muzéo Nathalie Garçon Natalys Nina Ricci Oscar De La Renta Ogilvy Paco Rabanne Pfeiffer Consulting Philip Lim Quicksand Ralph Kemp Red Dragon Reed Krakoff Repetto
Rick Owens Rochas Rue Du Mail SAFI Paris Design Week Shigeru Ban Smart Design Sonia Rykiel Studio JBSB Sutton Lane 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 and Albert Museum Vogue Voulelle Wilmotte et Associés Woman’s Wear Daily Young & Rubicam
President of the Class of 2013
PRESIDENT OF THE CLASS OF 2013
LOUBOUTIN Paris College of Art was proud and honored to have Mr. Christian Louboutin as President of the class of 2013. Mr. Louboutin met with PCA's students and proposed a theme to inspire them in the creation of new work which the students developed over the course of the year. Their re-
sponses to his theme, Aesthetics of the Nude, were exhibited in the annual End of the Year Show, and Mr. Louboutin selected one work to receive his prix d' excellence.
top: Christian Louboutin, PCA Class President 2013 -right: Geoffroy Pascal, Atelier of Art - bottom rightt: Christian Louboutin & Donald Potard during jury of "Aesthetics of the Nude" with Prize Winning project by Nicolas Dunlavy, Communication Design, Senior - bottom left: Zeina Madwar, Fine Arts, Junior
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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS AND PROJECTS
Corporate Partnerships and Projects
PCA students gain real world experience and develop professional contacts through partnership projects with local industry and arts organizations.
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top: Hermès window display bottom: Production of window display
HERMÈS WINDOW DESIGN In Fall 2012, Hermès invited the students of Paris College of Art to use their imagination and creativity to design the fifteen windows of the Hermès store on avenue George V in Paris. The challenge for the students was to create a window display design to herald the opening of the Saut Hermès at the Grand Palais. For the last three years, Hermès has organized this three day international equestrian competition, endorsing the sporting origins of the house of Hermès.
Corporate Partnerships and Projects
Hermès’ Communications Director worked closely with the students, briefing them on the brand identity and project specifics as well as organizing visits to the boutique on avenue George V, the Hermès headquarters and their atelier in Pantin. This cross-departmental project drew on the skills and strengths of students from Design Management, Communication Design, and Fashion Design. Supervisors of the “Window Imagination” class, guided the students through the creative design process and the realization of this project. For
the participating students, they experienced first-hand the challenges of a professional project in the luxury industry. Through this intense learning process they developed the project from concept to fabrication and installation in the windows of the store. The result of their work, project Eclosion, is a delicate and colorful “jeu de papillons” galloping through the fifteen windows of the boutique on avenue George V.
top: Hermès window display bottom & left: Production of window wisplay
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WHO’S NEXT PRÊT-À-PORTER
Corporate Partnerships and Projects
Who’s Next Prêt-à-Porter, the meeting place for fashion professionals that attracts more than 60,000 visitors and 1,000 journalists twice a year, invited PCA students back to participate in the second design contest around the theme Industrial Revolution. Foundation and fashion students worked on a Industrial revolution-installation during the four days of the fair.
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Who’s Next Prêt-à-Porter Installation
The different parts of the silhouettes, built from scratch, were highly decorated in the given theme and dressed with the fashion student’s creations. These silhouettes were then integrated into the PCA stand that represented a train station from the 19th century.
Corporate Partnerships and Projects
EDF 2nd SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CHALLENGE EDF, the international energy company launched its 2nd Sustainable Design Challenge with the motto “Encouraging responsible energy behavior for better living.” Students from over 20 schools worldwide were asked to focus on the materialization of day-to-day energy efficient solutions for a better quality of life with the goal of fostering prospective projects that promote new sustainable behaviors. PCA Communication Design and Design Management students developed the winning project A Step in the Right Direction that was displayed during major international events, such as the London Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012 and
the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Etienne. A Step in the Right Direction uses piezoelectricity (energy created by applying pressure on certain materials) to transform the Châtelet-Les-Halles public transport station into a sustainable ecosystem. The participating students received a grant from EDF (5,000€) to further develop their proposal. Our students presented the 3D maquette (at right) to the RATP and EDF for further collaboration discussions.
ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE ENERGY BEHAVIOUR FOR BETTER LIVING http://design.edf.com
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LA FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE DES DENTELLES ET BRODERIES
Corporate Partnerships and Projects
PCA Junior Fashion students participated in the annual "I Design" contest, organized by La Fédération Française des Dentelles et Broderies, intended to explore innovations in graphics for lace and embroidery. Our participating students were invited for a visit to the Fédération where they participated in a presentation on the business of lace and embroidery in France, and received several art and history books on lace. Our students created new designs for lace around the theme Cosmos and applied these new patterns into garments.
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top left: Johannes Boehl left: Anna Dornonville de la Cour top right: France Cosmetics Presentation
FRANCE COSMETICS France Cosmetics, a Paris based perfume company, challenged our Communication Design students to create innovative and sustainable designs for their new perfume line. During the first semester, they worked on new bottle designs with matching packaging proposals. The second part of the project was dedicated to the visual identity and communication design of their newly invented perfume line. France Cosmetics selected 3 winning projects for potential prototyping and commercialization.
Corporate Partnerships and Projects
LE LABORATOIRE Le Laboratoire is a contemporary art and design center in Paris, where artists and designers experiment at the frontiers of science. An educational program of Le Laboratoire, the 3rd ArtScience Prize Paris held in 20122013 brought together engineering students from École Centrale Paris, Telecom Paris Tech, École des Ponts, design students from Strate Collège and Design Management students from PCA. The students met once a week to work at Le Laboratoire on the theme of “Synthetic biology” to work. They also participated in brainstorming sessions led by the founder of Le Laboratoire, David Edwards and went on site visits at the research and in-
novation partners of ArtScience Prize: Danone and Orange. The project that our students collaborated on, called E flore, won a grant of 2,500€ and was presented in Ars Electronica in summer 2013.
top right: Presentation of E flore at Le Laboratoire, by Josephine Simon, Design Management, Junior right: E flore, Art Science Prize Project
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EXCHANGE NETWORK SCHOOLS Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Toronto, ON, CANADA
Ontario College of Art and Design
Kansas City, MO, USA
Kansas City Art Institute
Seoul, South Korea Hongik University
New York, NY, USA
School of Visual Arts
Philadelphia, PA, USA New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C
National Taiwan University of Arts
University of the Arts
Baltimore, MD, USA
Maryland Institute College of Art
Lima, PERU
Corriente Alterna Escuela
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Exchange Network Schools
Sydney College of the Arts
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Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Universidad de Belgrano
Stockholm, SWEDEN
Konstfack
Glasgow, SCOTLAND
The Glasgow School of Art
Copenhagen, DENMARK
Danmarks Designskole
Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
Helsinki, FINLAND
Aalto University School of Art & Design
Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS Willem de Kooning Academy
Moscow, RUSSIA
University of Edinburgh
Dublin, IRELAND
National College of Art & Design
Wimbledon, ENGLAND
Wimbledon College of Art
London, ENGLAND
Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
Exchange Network Schools
Reykjavik, ICELAND
Iceland Academy of the Arts
Moscow State Industrial Art University
Antwerp, BELGIUM
The Royal Academy for Fine Arts
Budapest, HUNGARY
Maholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
Zurich, SWITZERLAND
Zurich University of the Arts
Barcelona, SPAIN
Elisava Escola Superior de Disseny
Jerusalem, ISRAEL
The Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
Sรฃo Paulo, BRAZIL
Fundaรงao Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP).
In addition to studying with peers from all over the world, students enrolled in the full-time BFA and BA programs at PCA have the opportunity to study abroad during their junior year at one of the universities in our Exchange Network. Each university in the Exchange Network is carefully selected by PCA to provide its students with an academically challenging and rewarding experience abroad. In order to participate in the exchange program, students must be in good academic standing and have a demonstrated ability to appropriately represent PCA. Due to our residency requirement, students who transfer to PCA at the junior level may not participate in this program.
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Anne Sophie Lindholm
Illustration, Study Abroad at PCA
Antonia Speare-Cole Fine Arts, Junior
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Alva Ohlsson
Communication Design, Sophomore
Design by: Diana Christie Fashion, Senior
Photo by: Trevor Mansfield Photography, Sophomore
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Alex Kwok
Communication Design, Study Abroad at PCA
Joyce Wu
Foundation, Freshman
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NATIONALITY
Ghanian
DEPARTMENT
Certificate Student
LANGUAGES
English, Twi (Akans, Ghana) and French
Ofo Obuobi Place de l'Opera
When did you realize you wanted to be designer?
I wanted to be a designer at 6. I thought it was a fancy word to spell. Also, whenever I read my storybooks, mostly Disney, I never actually read them: I looked at the colors, facial expressions of the characters, etc. I remember looking through "The Aristocats" over and over and over and over again.
Where do you find inspiration and how does this affect your process?
I find inspiration in other artists - whether musicians or architects or writers - and I am amazed by how they are able to transform their thoughts and ideas into something tangible -- or near-tangible. I am particularly inspired by artists I collaborate with. Currently, I am working with some musician colleagues from my old job developing iTunes album artwork to launch their music. Their music process and the exchange we share influences me.
How has your background affected your approach to your work?
Have you done a stage (internship)?
I grew up in and I'm still a part of a society that degraded art for a very long time. In a third world country, becoming an artist would not move the country forward economically so everyone from my generation and before should have aimed to be a doctor, a banker, a surgeon, etc. I wanted to be an artist from the start, and my life's goal was to challenge this ideal and prove that my work would also be valuable to my society one day. I am still pursuing this goal, and this ambition fuels my work.
I am currently a stagière at Christian Louboutin. I work as a Graphic Designer for the Visual Merchandising team. This is very different from my independent work because I design according to the brand and what my bosses instruct me. I am gaining so many technical skills and my work process is becoming more and more efficient. I am inspired by the precision, intelligence, and technical know-how that goes with working on this team.
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Alex Kwok
Communication Design, Study Abroad at PCA
Gabriele Iacono
Foundation, Freshman
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top: Timothy Schweizeb Foundation, Freshman
Bottom: Kelly Halabi Fine Arts, Sophomore
Alva Ohlsson
Communication Design, Sophomore
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LĂŠopoldine Liechtenstein
Communication Design, Sophomore
Antonina Andreev
Illustration, Certificate
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NATIONALITY
Swedish
DEPARTMENT
LANGUAGES
Study Abroad at PCA from Konstfack University, Fine Arts
Swedish and English
Johanna Ljungberg next to the Canal St. Martin
When did you realize you wanted to be an artist?
I have always created things by myself. Even as a child I collected trash and built things from it, and I always drew. I went to an art program in high school, then a two year-long art school where I decided to continue with art. I have had two especially fantastic teachers that motivated me to continue.
Tell us a bit about your artistic process.
I work best alone, where it is quiet and where I can fully concentrate on what I’m doing. Also often when I have a deadline to meet. When things get tough, I talk to friends who are also making art. Even during periods when I don’t ''produce'' something, I still photograph, write and read, and from that I can get inspiration.
What do you love most about Paris?
I love the cultural life definitely, and all of the possibilities to see art and music. Art and design play an important role in the city, as compared to Sweden where they don’t have the same influence. As well, you can see something new every day.
Tell us about your experience of living in Paris.
Adjusting to life here went really well. PCA was really invaluable at the beginning, helping me to adapt and to learn a lot more about Paris. Living here, I think I have become more brave and secure. And regarding my artistic process, I have never worked so much during a 5-month period, which is really, really good.
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Elin Nyberg
Communication Design, Sophomore
Design by: Sayanna Gonzalez Agtseribbe Fashion, Senior
Photo by: Raffaello Smiraglia Photography, Sophomore
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Gwendolyne Oli Schommer
Communication Design, Sophomore
Design by: Alysha Dalamal Fashion, Senior
Photo by: Trevor Mansfield Photography, Sophomore
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Maram Aboul Enein Fashion, Senior
left: Maram Aboul Enein, Fashion, Senior
right: Sayanna Gonzalez Agtseribbe Fashion, Senior
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NATIONALITY
Israeli
DEPARTMENT
Professor: Communication Design
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, French and Hebrew
Assaf Dagan at Place St Georges
Tell us about your professional practice.
When do you do your best work?
Where do you find inspiration?
How has your background affected your approach to your work?
How do you keep motivated when things get tough?
What do you like about teaching?
I conceptualize digital operations for a Parisian publicity agency. That is, I think about cool stuff to do online, whether experience websites, interactive videos, Facebook operations or mobile applications.
I get the best results while running. I run about 10 km a day, 4 times a week. And while running I think about the project, and sometimes a good idea hits. Then, when I go to the office, I develop and design it into a project I can present to a client.
I find my inspiration online, usually. I look around all the time at blogs (such as designtaxi.com, medium.com, and ted.com), websites, showcases, the work of designers and programmers as well as a lot of competition results like website awards or publicity awards.
I was born and raised in Haifa, but left Israel 15 years ago, and had the luck to live in many places, the US, Spain, and now Paris. Living all over, I learned about cultural differences and how to adapt quickly to new environments, languages and people. This has helped my communication skills a lot, which is what design / conception is all about, right?
Things don’t really get tough. I do what I love so my job is quite easy. A stressed designer is useless. I am not a doctor, or a pilot, I am a guy that watches videos on YouTube all day…it doesn’t really get tough.
I am very proud if I can make a student ask the right questions. I see my role as an ‘appetizer’ and I try to inspire some curiosity, and a lot of resourcefulness. In this day and age, students don’t need me to know how to make something happen. They need me to make them curious enough to search, and to find the niche within design that will make them happy about what they do.
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Fanny Auriol
Fashion, Junior
left: Amy Prevost Illustration, Certificate
right: Antonina Andreev Illustration, Certificate
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Bijou Karman
Illustration, Study Abroad at PCA
Amy Prevost
Illustration, Certificate
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Design by: Sayanna Gonzalez Agtseribbe Fashion, Senior
Photo by: RafaĂŤl Dubus Photography, Sophomore
Sarah Sprouse
Foundation, Freshman
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NATIONALITY
Mexican and Dutch
DEPARTMENT
Fine Arts
LANGUAGES
Spanish, English, Intermediate French, Conversational Dutch
Aurora Talliena van Zoelen Cortés in front of the Eglise St. Vincent de Paul
What made you realize you wanted to be an artist?
Where do you find inspiration and how does this affect your process?
How has your background affected your approach to your work?
In Mexico I studied art with two great artists, Gabriela Villasana and Manuel Baustista who (plus my family) pushed me towards pursuing art as my career.
I find inspiration in literature, traditional craft, other artists and nature. My sources are very diverse, which makes my artworks change constantly as I read a book or see an exhibition.
Mexico has a very strong visual culture. Indigenous arts, traditional crafts, socio-political murals and the imagery of contemporary artists like Francisco Toledo or Gabriel Orozco appear repeatedly in my work. As I find my interests and build a vocabulary, I hope to become part of the cultural dialogue in my country and internationally.
What artists have influenced you, and how?
My influences include a wide range of artists. I find them interesting for their ideas, their aesthetics or because they have created a world that I can relate to. In literature I’m fascinated with the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, Michel Foucault, Osho and Milan Kundera. Visually I look at Francisco Toledo, Jose Guadalupe Posada, Frida Kahlo, Dale Chihuly, Frantiˇsek Kupka, Antoni Gaudi and choreographers Jiˇsí Kylián and Yvonne Rainer to include just a few of a very long list.
What will you remember the most from your time here?
The art and the culture that I’ve been able to experience and some amazing people that I share classes with. I am sure that many of them will become very successful artists and I get to learn as much from them as from my teachers.
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Kaamna Patel
Photography, Senior
Aurora van Zoelen Cortes Fine Arts, Junior
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Amy Prevost
Illustration, Certificate
Design by: Diana Christie Fashion, Senior
Photo by: Nathalie Ghanem-Latour Photography, Sophomore
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NATIONALITY
Swedish
DEPARTMENT
Communication Design
LANGUAGES
Swedish, English and now trying to learn French.
Alva Ohlsson at Artazart Bookstore
Where do you find inspiration?
I find inspiration in what I do in school. When I do a poster design it might set in motion an idea that I then bring into my photography, just like screen printing gives me a lot of ideas that I bring to my digital classes.
Has your background affected your approach to your work?
Yes, a great deal. I will always have minimalistic Scandinavian design as my base. I might take steps away from that base, but nevertheless, it’s always there.
Have you collaborated with students from other majors?
This year I was in the Window Imagination course, designed for the collaboration with Hermès. The project required students from all majors. It’s been a great experience, and interesting to work with students that are focused on other fields then mine.
Out of all the projects you have done at Paris College of Art, which is your favorite?
It’s hard to pick one. I like some projects because of the outcome and others because of what I got out of the process and not the result.
If you leave Paris, what will you miss most?
I will never leave Paris, this is the best city I know. It has made me more certain of who I am.
What will you remember the most from your time here?
What is the best moment of the day?
How much fun I have had! All the great people I’ve met, the teachers that have been inspiring and my friends that are just awesome.
The mornings, if I don’t have class too early and can take my time with my breakfast. 73
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Amy Prevost
Illustration, Certificate
Bijou Karman
Illustration, Study Abroad at PCA
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Trevor Mansfield
Photography, Sophomore
Alex Kwok
Communication Design, Study Abroad at PCA
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Kaamna Patel
Photography, Senior
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NATIONALITY
Canadian
DEPARTMENT
Professor: Photography
LANGUAGES
French, English and random Spanish
Gabriel Jones in the Marais
When did you discover that you wanted to be an artist?
I started doing art installations, without realizing it, when I was 10 years old. Since then photography took over and I have never really stopped since. I don't think I ever will.
Tell us about your own professional practice.
I work mostly on my personal projects but I do, sometimes work on commissioned projects. Even these I consider as personal work... from Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs" album covers to New York Times Magazine portraits. I am currently using photography, but I also work with paper cut-outs, video and reappropriation, and I also edit artist books and limited edition prints. I love to move from one medium to another if it corresponds to what I need to say.
Where do you find inspiration and how does this affect your process as an artist?
I still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what exactly triggers the creative process and the mechanism that generates ideas, but I find that when I travel, ideas start to reveal themselves.
How has your background affected your approach to your work?
When I was a kid our family travelled every year. We would visit my mother's side of the family in the west part of Canada. Every year we would go through a different road. Then when I was 18, I started travelling a lot more. Travelling is probably a necessity for me, in all its layers.
What do you like about teaching?
I want to make students see things differently, to have new perspectives and to confront themselves. I also like that I am confronted with myself.
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Stephanie Key
Photography, Freshman
Janine Egger
Photography, Sophomore
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Kaamna Patel
Photography, Senior
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NATIONALITY
Egyptian
DEPARTMENT
Fashion Design
LANGUAGES
English, Arabic and French
Maram Aboul Enein at the Marché Saint Pierre
What made you realize you wanted to be an designer?
How has your background affected your approach to your work?
I have been drawing and painting from a very young age. It was never a decision I made or something I was taught in school: it was a genuine urge that I got everyday. Then in high school I started hearing about art schools, which opened up a possibility for me I never knew existed. It’s not very conventional to pursue a career path in art in my country, but I applied immediately (behind my parents backs) because I knew I wouldn’t be happy doing anything else.
Egypt is a very dynamic country with an incredible history and it will always subconsciously peek through my work. I spent a lot of my childhood in Sinai and I was always intrigued by the Bedouin life. They have a very ‘hand-made’ ethic; I admire the way they live and create, and in some ways I approach my work the same way.
Out of all the projects you have done at Paris College of Art, which is your favorite?
In Foundation Year we were asked to create a self portrait; I still find that to be the most intimidating and challenging task to ask any creative person to do because it forces you to analyze and figure out your identity in a visual form. I recently came across my self portrait after 4 years and I find it fascinating how it summarizes the entire body of work I have created since then, especially my graduate collection.
Have you done a stage (internship)?
Yes, I interned at Zac Posen, Halston, American Retro and a few others. I think it’s essential to get as much work experience while in art school as possible, because we become so immersed in creation that we don’t think much about the challenges and boundaries the real world will create for us. By interning in fashion houses, I got to observe how designers overcome these challenges, which was essential to my growth.
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Zeina Madwar
Fine Arts, Sophomore
Antonina Andreev
Illustration, Certificate
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RafaĂŤl Dubus
Photography, Sophomore
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NATIONALITY
Italian
DEPARTMENT
Design Management
LANGUAGES
Italian, Slovenian, English and French. Basic Spanish
Katarina Budin at Place Franz Liszt
How has your background affected your approach to your work?
I come from Aurisina, a tiny village next to Trieste, which is a tiny town next to Venice in the Northeast of Italy. I have always lived in multilingual communities – Italian and Slovenian in Trieste and then international schools in England and Paris. I think this helped me to have an open approach, which makes me look at the same thing from numerous perspectives.
When do you do your best work?
I think that the best results come when I have a deadline in front of me. Sometimes, being under a bit of pressure stirs my imagination and productivity. Staying late at school the night before a due date can be fun too.
How do you keep motivated when things get tough?
Was it hard to adapt to life in Paris?
What advice would you give to a student just starting out?
I feel I am the luckiest person in the world, because when things get tough I only need to pick up my phone or meet with my friends and talk with them for 10 minutes. Then I go for a walk around Paris, cook a good dinner and instantly everything is great again!
Not at all! From the very first day in Paris I felt at home. I love its beautiful, elegant landscape – the Seine with the bridges and all the houses with their grey rooftops. Some people say I became snobbier from living in Paris, but I don’t think it’s true. I think I grew up a lot in the past two years and Paris gave me the opportunity to do it in the liveliest possible way. In Paris I learned what “real friendship” is. I think this is something I will never ever forget.
Keep doing things that make you happy, because this is the only way to stay energetic and creative and keep watching the world with your eyes wide open.
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Kira Iwamoto
Photography, Study Abroad at PCA
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Yunxi Li
Foundation, Freshman
Sarah Sprouse
Foundation, Freshman
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Assunta Waldburg-Zeil Photography, Junior
Michas Vanni
Photography, Junior
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NATIONALITY
American
DEPARTMENT
Photography
LANGUAGES
English and a bit of French
Age Evans at Quai de Valmy
What did you want to be when you were a child?
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
What artists inspire you?
How do you keep motivated when things get tough?
What will you remember the most from your time here?
What advice would you give to a student just starting out?
As a kid I wanted to be an historian or an archeologist but when I was around sixteen I decided I wanted to paint, so I did…and it just took off from there.
Inspiring environments and nostalgia, things with a history. I find most of my inspiration from literature and various texts, and that helps me in developing concepts. But most of my inspiration for actual imagery comes from memories and personal experiences.
I am currently drawn to artists like Swoon, Monica Canilao, Richard Serra and Jennifer Steinkamp..all of whom are artists that seem to be very focused on environments, creating spaces or works that function within a given space, and how the viewer interacts within or around a given piece.
I set a goal to create a new image everyday.
Paris at night
Do everything to the best of your ability, and don't be lazy, be proactive about your work.
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Heather Beaumont Fine Arts, Senior
Kristina Chan
Fine Arts, Senior
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Fanny Auriol
Fashion, Junior
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NATIONALITY
French
DEPARTMENT
Professor: Foundation, Illustration & Fine Arts
LANGUAGES
French and English. Once upon a time I studied Chinese and Spanish, but it tends to fade away with time…
Olivia Sautreuil at the Gare du Nord
Tell us about your own professional practice
Graphic design studies led me to printmaking, and printmaking to illustration. Or maybe it was the other way around? I like how every medium or field of expression is connected in some way to another one, and how you can navigate between them, borrow, swap, change, push further... But something that is constant in all the media I work with is color.
Where do you find inspiration?
In retail shops (hardware, paint, fabric…) as well as metal studios and printing factories. Knowing what materials are made of and for, and how they are produced is important; I like to know the whole process, it changes the way you design or conceive a project. Visiting artists' and designers' studios is important for me too, and talking to people in their environment is really instructive. In a way, you can exchange recipes…
What do you like about teaching?
I like decomposing, dividing and presenting to the students, so that they can reassemble and appropriate the content in a coherent way for themselves. I love being able to help students develop problem-solving in their methodology.
When do you do your best work?
When I’ve made a mistake and it happens to be a good one. Or when I have had a really good meal, it tends to put me in good spirits and I am much more able to think. I feel most at ease in a print workshop, surrounded by inks, rags and paper, to work….not necessarily printing.
Has Paris influenced your work?
I went into Paris when I was a kid to visit my mother where she worked at a large publishing company known, among other things, for their children’s magazines. I went around that large building, sneaking into the different departments and stealing the magazines, going to illustration events or book fairs, libraries, or popping by the print factory. As an adult working in the industry, I’ve broadened my field of investigation and now visit them to get commissions, though I don’t steal magazines anymore… 107
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Antonina Andreev
Illustration, Certificate
Jacqueline Ng
Fine Arts, Sophomore
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Clara Khevenhueller-Metsch Fine Arts, Junior
LĂŠopoldine Liechtenstein
Communication Design, Sophomore
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Elizaveta Devyataykina & Xenia Rybina Foundation, Freshman
Sarah Sprouse
Foundation, Freshman
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NATIONALITY
Italian
DEPARTMENT
Foundation
LANGUAGES
Italian, Romanian, English and French
Gabriele Iacono near the place des Vosges
Where are your from?
What did you want to be when you were a child?
Originally from the island of Ischia in Italy, but then grew up mostly in Bucharest, Romania.
I wanted to be an artist since the age of 4 when I actually started taking art lessons for the first time. I have always loved the idea of affecting someone’s view on a certain subject or concept through the material expression of my own view of that same thing.
Where do you do your best work?
I like working in big spaces, with people around and listening to loud music. I like having many sources of inspiration around me when I work.
Out of all the projects you have done at Paris College of Art, which is your favorite?
I really enjoyed the Who’s Next project, because of the atmosphere of collaboration with all the other Foundation students in an environment that was more like ‘real life’ and less academic.
Have you done a stage (internship)?
Yes, several. I interned during the Paris Fashion Weeks for Oscar de la Renta for three seasons and for Phillip Lim once. They were all great experiences. I had the great opportunity to work in various areas of their sales department, learning to deal with real life situations and meeting great people.
How do you keep motivated when things get tough?
I remind myself that it is always worth it.
What do you love most about Paris?
The people. Paris has the most intriguing inhabitants I have ever seen. You can never get bored here. 115
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Antonia Speare-Cole Fine Arts, Junior
Anne Sophie Lindholm
Illustration, Study Abroad at PCA
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ร zcan Saraรง
Photography, Freshman
Barbara Mu単oz
Fine Arts, Study Abroad at PCA
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NATIONALITY
Mexican and Dutch
DEPARTMENT
Professor: Design Management
LANGUAGES
French, English and a few notions of German
Romaric Le Tiec at the Centquatre
Why did you choose this location for your portrait?
Le Centquatre is an important art space in Paris where art and technology worlds often meet, such as the Futur en Seine festival; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s located in the 19th arrondissement, an area where contemporary art and design institutions are not very present, so it brings dynamism to this neighborhood. I had the opportunity to work here a few years ago and the place is magical, especially at night.
Why do you like teaching, and in particular at PCA?
PCA is English speaking and really international, it mixes an Anglo-Saxon approach in a French culture and context. As well, being a small school, it is very reactive. Teaching forces me to come back to the basics. It helps me keep a clear mind about my own practice and enables me to plan a different way to be a designer today. As a teacher, I enjoy conveying a vision, preparing students for a complex world, sharing tools to help them better understand their environment.
Tell us about your professional practice.
Why are design and art important to you?
I freelance on service, product and space design projects for small companies and public contractors in various fields such as tourism, mobility, workspaces and hospitality.
These two disciplines allow us to examine human environments through physical experiences as well as address the question of meaning, which is probably more essential today than ever.
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Pavlina Gkigkilini
Textile Design, Certificate
Antonia Speare-Cole Fine Arts, Junior
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Lara Otiura
Fine Arts, Junior
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NATIONALITY
German
DEPARTMENT
Professor: Fashion Design
LANGUAGES
German, English, Dutch, French, Spanish & Italian, and basic Russian & Cantonese.
Lucas Mathgar at Square duTemple (rue de Bretagne)
Tell us about your own professional practice.
Where do you find inspiration and how does this affect your process as an artist/designer?
I am a freelance creative director and have different clients and projects. For leading clients such as Calvin Klein or the trend forecasting studios Nelly Rodi and White Sky, I work the same way as for my small personal collection called L&A Maethger: I research the topic in order to get really familiar with the subject, and then I start designing. Research is the most important step in design. Making a collection is about making decisions, and to make the right one you need to know everything happening around you and the message you want to give.
I find inspiration everywhere in an urban environment; I like when different cultures come together and start to influence each other. Paris is the perfect place for that, and I find inspiration in the street where I live in Barbès (in the 18th arrondissement), as well as in movies and music. It does not affect the concept of my work, but it adds a lot of interesting details, and I find ideas to express the message I want to communicate in my collections.
What do you like about teaching?
I think the exchange with young designers is very rich and full of emotion, which makes me think about new ideas; it is interesting to understand what influences the next generation and their work. I see my job as a teacher is to give students advice, and to help them learn to make decisions. I want to teach them the importance of believing in the work they do.
What would you say distinguishes PCA from other schools?
The mix between business and creativity is the right one. In an academic design education you need to learn as well to integrate into a team and understand how the industry works. This balance at PCA makes your creativity even stronger and you are able to use it in a better way.
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Alysha Dalamal Fashion, Senior
Alexander Asvarischtsch Fashion, Junior
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Design by: Juliana Fadl Fashion, Senior
Photo by: Efisio Marras Photography, Sophomore
Stephanie Key
Photography, Freshman
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Johanna Ljungberg
Fine Arts, Study Abroad at PCA
Elin Nyberg
Communication Design, Sophomore
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NATIONALITY
American
DEPARTMENT
Professor: Fine Arts
LANGUAGES
English and French
Lillian Davies at Place Lino Ventura
Why did you choose this location for your portrait?
Tell us about your own professional practice.
I lived in the 9th arrondissement when I first moved to Paris from London, and one of my favorite paths through the neighborhood was along the wide tree-lined sidewalks of avenue Trudaine, and down rue des Martyrs.
I am an art historian and critic specializing in modern and contemporary art. Living in Paris, I have had the opportunity to interview, work with and write about a dynamic generation of contemporary French artists.
Why are design and art important?
Why is language important? Why is writing? They’re not just important, they’re essential.
Where do you find inspiration?
I am often inspired by twentieth century and contemporary American fiction, and I aim to escape “art speak” in my own writing.
How do you keep motivated when things get tough?
By looking and reading, and avoiding the Metro.
What do you like about teaching?
Learning from the students. I believe that my role as a teacher is to encourage students to look for questions, rather than answers.
What would you say distinguishes Paris College of Art from other schools?
If you leave Paris, what would you miss most?
It is small, while at the same time hugely international.
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Life
top left: Halloween top right: Creative & Experimental Drawing Workshop
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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. Our close-knit student community is represented by an elected student council that organizes social events and brings issues before the school administration. During the term, excursions are organized both throughout France and beyond its borders.
Student Life
Recent student trips have included biking in the Loire Valley, visiting the Christmas markets in Bruges, exploring the art scene in Brussels, as well as outings to nearby Giverny, Chantilly and Versailles. STUDENT LIFE OFFICE A resource for students from orientation to graduation and beyond, 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 faculty, staff and fellow classmates. Student Life counselors help students obtain residence permits (titres de sĂŠjour) and advise on practical matters such as banking, telephone and transportation systems and also insurance and medical referrals. Student Life also provides organizational support for the student council and the on-campus internship program, and provides students with a free, confidential, counseling service in English.
top: Collective Project in Foundation right: Halloween
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HOUSING & MEALS
For students who are new to Paris, finding a place to live can be both exciting and challenging. The Student Life office provides several different housing options designed to accommodate students of different needs, preferences and budgets. Whether students wish to live in student residences, in independent apartments, or in homestays, Student Life provides individualized support to both incoming and current students in securing housing and settling in Paris.
Housing & Meals
STUDENT RESIDENCES
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top left: Trip to Bruges, Winter 2011 top right: Justin deLima, Study Abroad at PCA Student Exhibit, EOF Gallery - opposite top: Susan Mah , Photography, Study Abroad at PCA Student - opposite right: IdĂŠe Fixe Exhibit, PavĂŠ d'Orsay Gallery
Choosing to live in student housing both facilitates the housing search and creates a sense of community among incoming students. Paris College of Art students can choose between living in a traditional dormitory-style residence hall located on the historic Left Bank, or in single studio apartments in an internation-
Housing & Meals
al student residence located near the PCA Campus. Both options are fullyfurnished, secure and fully-equipped to meet the needs of international students new to Paris. INDEPENDENT LIVING PCA students are independent and cosmopolitan, so it is not surprising that many students prefer to live in independent apartments opting to share a flat with other PCA students or live in independent studiosthroughout the city. Through its wide network of partner agencies and housing placement services that cater to international students, Student Life guides students through the housing search. Upon acceptance to PCA, students receive information on the housing search process, including everything from how to sign a lease to a guide of Parisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different neighborhoods.
MEALS Paris is renowned for its food, and most PCA students take advantage of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vast culinary offerings by preparing meals at home, with products procured from local markets, eating in local restaurants or from take-away shops in the neighborhood of the school. Additionally, through the CROUS, a public establishment 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 three euros.
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LEARNING RESOURCES AND ACCESS
Support Services
SUPPORT SERVICES
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top right: Creative and Experimental Drawing Workshop - opposite top: Fine Arts final critiques at Mains d'Ĺ&#x2019;uvre - opposite bottom: Life Drawing - opposite right: Foundation Class
At Paris College of Art we aim to provide a quality learning environment for all our students and are developing a new access initiative to address the needs of students with disabilities. By making resources available to students of different abilities and through methods of assessment that are flexible enough for us to adapt to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; individual needs, we strive to aid those with learning difficulties to achieve their full potential.
Support Services
COUNSELING SERVICE
THE RESEARCH AND WRITING LAB
Students experiencing difficulty adjusting to life in Paris, in need of help with time management, and other personal matters can meet with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s psychologists for one-onone counseling sessions on a completely confidential basis.
The Research and Writing Lab provides supplementary support for students working on written projects in English. Through individual appointments and periodic workshops, students receive coaching on all aspects of the writing process, from content and structuring to research and documentation.
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UNIVERSITÉ DE PARIS 1 PANTHÉON – SORBONNE
RESEARCH RESOURCES/ LIBRARIES
Through our partnership with the Université de Paris 1 Panthéon – Sorbonne, PCA students have access to one of the most prestigious research facilities in social science, art and design in France. Students may receive guidance and support for research and development of their theses, as well as have the opportunity to attend seminars and conferences. For more information see page 20.
Research Resources / Libraries
CENTRE DE RECHERCHE DU CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES
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The collaboration between the CRCV and PCA allows our students to access the research tools of the CRCV and provides guidance and support for their research. For more information see page 21.
Research Resources / Libraries
THE AMERICAN LIBRARY OF PARIS PCA students have access to the American Library of Paris, which houses a collection of more than 115,000 books, CD-ROM indexes, a periodicals collection of 450 titles (some of which date back to the 19th century) and over 350 current periodicals. TERRA FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART PCA students have access to the research library of the Terra Foundation for American Art that is devoted exclusively to the visual arts of the US from the 18th century to 1980, with particular emphasis on the 19th and early 20th centuries. Holdings consist of nearly 9,500 books and catalogues, including rare materials and digital resources.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE KANDINSKY AT THE CENTRE POMPIDOU Originally reserved for museum curators, under specific conditions the library exceptionally allows PCA students access to the collection, with the academic supervision of our instructors. For more information see page 15.
BIBLIOTHÈQUE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS Demonstrating the school’s commitment to research in art and design, PCA supports the Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs through an annual donation dedicated to acquisitions for the collection. This partnership gives our community privileged access to the library’s resources.
top left: Bibliothèque Kandinsky top right and above: Les Arts Décoratifs
For more information see page 16.
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PCA GALLERY
Exhibitions & Events
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
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top: Fashion Show 2013 at Showcase right: Idée Fixe Exhibit, Pavé d'Orsay Gallery
The PCA Gallery is a vital component of the school, and offers a showcase for artists of all genres. As part of the institution’s cultural mission, the PCA Gallery presents local and international painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, and installation/multimedia artists as well as student work from all the departments.
Exhibitions & Events
ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR SHOW
FASHION SHOW
The PCA End-of-Year Show is a visual culmination of student work from each department. Fashion students typically produce a runway show, attended by members of the press and the industry.
In 2013, the Fashion Design students produced a runway show and exhibited their work for all invitees, including members of the press and fashion and design industries at Showcase nightclub. The graduating seniors each showed their capsule collections that were the culminating work of their four-year program. Leading up to the show the seniors' collections were reviewed by a jury made up of leaders in the industry including Yiqing Yin (Jury President), who also presented the Golden Thimble Award for Best Degree Collection.
SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION For graduating seniors of the Fine Arts and Photography Departments the Senior Thesis Exhibition, in 2013 held at EoF Gallery, acts as a catalyst, propelling them into their professional lives.
top left: Fine Arts Senior Thesis - top right: Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit - right: Yiqing Yin, Fashion Show Jury President 2013 & Maud Lescroat of Sophie Hallette
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Till Jaspers, Partner, CLARO, presents a case study on the links between business and design thinking in the high tech industry.
GUEST LECTURES
Every academic department organizes guest lectures open to the whole community.
Guest Lectures
Recent lecturers include:
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Uri Auerbach, fashion photographer Jonathan Barnbrook, art director & typographer Ingrid Baron, lead designer, Ideo, London Eric Baudelaire, artist Pascal Beucler, vice-president, Publicis Consultants Worldwide Sarah-Jane Blackman, strategic planner, BBDO Proximity Erik Boulatov, artist Wiliam Brui, painter David Carson, art director / graphic designer Alex Cecchetti, artist Michelle & Olivier Chatenet, fashion designers, E2 StÊphane Correard, curator, writer, and director, Particules Raphael Dallaporta, documentary photographer Juliette Dasmoisel, design strategist, BETC Design Matteo Delise, SVP marketing, Pininfarina Ferrari Clement Devisnes, senior designer, Karl Lagerfeld Bertrand Duplat, Editions Volumiques Helen Evans, new media designer and founder of HeHe Klaus Flugge, publisher, Andersen Pres Frederic Gaillard and Nicolas Pelese, intellectual property experts, Germaine & Moreau Geneviève Gauckler, illustrator/art director Michael Grieve, photographer Ingrid Guttormsen, Helmut Lang
Guest Lectures
Michael Daks, Photographer
Geneviève Gauckler, Speed Drawing / Speed Dating Workshop
Didier Hamey, artist Louise Hervé & Chloé Maillet, artists Todd Hido, contemporary photographer Miles Hyman, illustrator Marc Jacobs, fashion designer Benoît Jacques, author, illustrator, publisher Till Jaspers, Partner, Claro Yacine Aït Kaci & Naziha Mestaoui, new media designers and founders of Electronic Shadow Martha Kirszenbaum, curator Joseph Kosuth, artist Jean Lecointre, illustrator Seulgi-Lee, artist Mario Lefranc, designer, Lefranc-Ferrant Lion Brand Yarn, manufacturer of craft yarn Valeria Llopiz, International Editor, Elle Magazine Ariane Martinet, analyst, strategy department, Chanel David McKee, illustrator Hugues Micol, comic book illustrator/writer Nicolas Muellner, photographer, writer and curator Delphine Murat, fashion designer Irakli Nasidze, fashion designer haute couture Catherine Örmen, fashion historian and curator Marcus Palmqvist & Frode Fjerdingstadon, film directors
Olivier Peyricot, designer Gabriele Pezzini, designer/thinker, design consultant, formerly of Hermès Carine Roitfeld, former editor-in-chief, French Vogue Jed Root, Inc., artist agency Evan Roth, digital designer and artist Jérôme Sans, former director, Palais de Tokyo; director, Ullens Center for Contemporary Art de Beijing; Cultural curator, Le Meridien group Shingo Sato, fashion pattern designer Marjane Satrapi, writer, illustrator, film maker, Persepolis Susanna Shanon, art director Daniel Schweitzer, photographer Leslie Serrero, Vice President for Marketing Strategies, Lacoste Jean Emmanuel Shein, strategic designer of Fast Retail, Uniqlo Raina Stephan, filmmaker Sushi Suzuki, designer and professor, ENPC Concept developer, Panasonic Christophe Temple, designer, AltranPr[i]me Tom van Lingen, fashion designer Sergey Vasiliev, fashion designer Seredin&Vasiliev Deidi von Schaewen, photographer and film director Addie Wagenknecht & Stefan Hechenberger, open source digital designers and founders of Nortd Labs Sabine Weiss, photographer
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
Paris College of Art offers American degree programs in art, design and design management wherein students who successfully complete four years of study receive a Bachelor's Degree. At PCA, our students may pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in one of nine majors: Accessories Design; Art History, Theory and Criticism; Communication Design; Design Management; Interior Design; Industrial Design; Illustration; Fashion Design; Fine Arts; or Photography, or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Design Management (Multidisciplinary Design Components). The majority of
our degree programs begin with the Foundation Year; Photography and Design Management students have the option of "direct entry" into their major beginning the first year. All degree program curricula require students to complete Critical Studies credits including credits in art and design history. After publication of this catalog we received accreditation for a new BA degree; to learn more about our BA in Film & Video visit www.paris.edu.
Degree Programs FRESHMAN YEAR
SOPHOMORE YEAR
JUNIOR YEAR
SENIOR YEAR
+3 Years Accessories Design
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1 Year Foundation
BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts BA Bachelor of Arts
= BFA, Accessories Design
+3 Years Art History, Theory & Criticism
= BFA, Art History, Theory & Criticism
+3 Years Communication Design
= BFA, Communication Design
+3 Years Fashion Design
= BFA, Fashion Design
+3 Years Fine Arts
= BFA, Fine Arts
+3 Years Illustration
= BFA, Illustration
+3 Years Industrial Design
= BFA, Industrial Design
+3 Years Interior Design
= BFA, Interior Design
+3 Years Photography
= BFA, Photography
4 Years Photography
= BFA, Photography
4 Years Design Management
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Degree Programs
English Language Proficiency All of PCA's programs are taught in English and students must have a high level of English proficiency to be successful. As part of the Admissions process, non-native English speakers are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS test results so that we may evaluate their level of English proficiency. ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS All students for whom English is not their native language will be required to take a mandatory EIS placement test during Orientation at PCA. Through our internal assessment process we have found, regardless of the results from the TOEFL or IELTS, that some students need reinforced English studies before taking on the challenge of our Critical Studies curriculum. Should it be deemed necessary, students are required to follow EIS courses during their first two semesters of study at PCA. For all EIS students, Critical Studies requirements normally completed in the first year must be completed in subsequent semesters or during the summer and may lengthen the time it takes to graduate. PATHWAY TO THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS A preparatory year focusing on developing English language skills and an artistic portfolio, the goal of the new Pathway program is to enable students who have a strong artistic potential and need to strengthen their
English language skills to prepare for entry into degree programs in art & design taught in English. Pathway students follow a rich studio curriculum that introduces them to design, drawing (including outdoor and life model drawing), illustration, photography, and sculpture, as well as liberal arts courses in English, color theory and art history. The intensive English language classes cover oral and written communication, grammar and vocabulary, with special attention to the needs of an art and design student. The Pathway program is composed of seven months of instruction during the academic year followed by a summer session. While successful completion of the Pathway program does not guarantee entry into the degree programs of PCA , it is tailored to prepare the student for our entrance requirements, both in terms of artistic portfolio and of language placement tests. Students in the Pathway program will have the opportunity to individually meet with PCA admissions counselors throughout the spring semester and will receive an early admissions decision before the end of their academic term. Students will then be invited to pursue the Pathway intensive English summer course, at the end of which they will be given the PCA placement tests that determine whether the student can enroll in the regular Foundation program or in the English for International Students (EIS) program.
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Degree Program Policies ACADEMIC PROGRESS In the American education system, the first year of the Bachelor’s degree is called the Freshman Year, the second is Sophomore Year, the third is Junior Year and the fourth is Senior Year. Academic Progress towards a degree is measured by 3 criteria: Qualitative progress Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum weighted average of all courses taken, called a Grade Point Average (GPA), of 2.0 to be considered in good standing and to qualify for financial assistance. Students are assessed by our faculty and external professionals through a range of exam formats, writings, performances, and critiques.
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Quantitative progress Students are expected to carry a full course load and to enroll in the correct number of Core courses and Critical Studies courses each semester. The academic committee convenes at mid term and after the end of each semester to review academic standing and progress of students.
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Level review/curricular progress Satisfactory academic progress also requires that courses be completed in the appropriate sequence and that an adequate level of achievement be maintained in Core courses. Students who fail to meet this standard by performing poorly in required courses,
but who are otherwise in good academic standing, will be placed on Academic Probation and required to repeat specific classes, a semester, or the academic year. THE AMERICAN CREDIT SYSTEM Students earn “academic credit” for courses they successfully complete. Credit load is calculated based on the number of in-class hours and the amount of homework required. Credits are differentiated into: studio credits for classes that require the creation of artwork; departmental credits for courses that contain material relevant to a student’s major; critical studies / art history credit for classes emphasizing the development of critical, analytical, and writing skills. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT Student must complete at least four semesters of their undergraduate degree at PCA. Degree Curricula The curricula of PCA are designed to prepare students for the rigors and realities of working as a professional artist, art historian, designer or design manager. On the following pages are the degree program curricula as intended for the 2013-14 academic year.
Supporting Department of the Degree Programs / Foundation
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“The success of the Foundation year is based on the fact that we work with who is here - right here - right now. Therefore, courses and instruction are continually evolving. The students and faculty are from all over the world and bring to the school the diversity of their experience. This creates an extraordinary learning environment.” Chloe Briggs, Chair of Foundation 1 Chloe Briggs received her MA in Fine Arts/ Drawing from Wimbledon School of Art (UK) after which she completed a Graduate and Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Art and Design at the University of the Arts in London (UK). Before joining PCA Chloe taught at the UCCA Foundation in Maidstone and Rochester, UK. Her work has been exhibited throughout Europe and she is currently work-
ing in collaboration with “Art School Educated” (Tate Research) exploring the history and future of the Foundation Course. A book titled, “151 Assignments: The Foundation Course in Art and Design Today” will be published by PCA Press in fall 2013. Nationality: British, Languages: English, French
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Supporting Department of the Degree Programs / Foundation
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Foundation, the first year of our fouryear degree program, 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 generally be open to new experiences and ways of looking at the world. At the same time major emphasis is placed on craft and skill. A primary goal of our foundation program is to give students confidence in their ability to make ideas. The studio and academic components of the program are dedicated to using Paris as an, "extended classroom," drawing upon the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich resources to inform and inspire student learning. Foundation is a diagnostic program; throughout the year students take part in events and workshops designed to introduce the specificities
of each major offered at Paris College of Art. In the second semester students can choose a studio elective within a department as an extension of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;City as Studioâ&#x20AC;? course. Students are then able to identify their strengths as artists or designers and to make an informed choice about their future direction. The mix of social and cultural contexts from which the students and faculty come creates a unique Foundation year. In this environment, students are encouraged to think seriously about what contributions an artist or designer can potentially make to the world.
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Drawing 1 + 2
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FOUNDATION
ENTERING THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM Fall Entry The academic year routinely starts at the beginning of September. Secondary school students or transfer students who have not completed a foundation year should apply for the first-year Foundation program.
Spring Entry Students may apply to transfer into the second semester of the Foundation sequence if they have taken equivalent coursework elsewhere.
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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ACCESSORIES DESIGN
NEW PROGRAM
Degree Programs / Accessories Design
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Developed by Paris College of Art Fashion Design Senior Coordinator and faculty member, Patricio Sarmiento in collaboration with PCA Fashion Faculty and Jewelry Designer, Emmanuel Lacoste, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Accessories Design, prepares students for entry into the professional world of accessories, and specifically leather goods and jewelry. Studio classes and professional workshops emphasize the mastery of both traditional handcraft and modern techniques, while theory-based courses help students develop their personal creative visions. Thanks to the crossover nature of this program, students are best
prepared to enter the professional world of contemporary design, upon graduation. In this program students: • Gain mastery of traditional, modern and experimental design and manufacturing techniques; • integrate conceptual methodologies that enhance their creativity; • develop a broad knowledge of art and craft history; • refine cross-disciplinary technical skills, combining materials, tools and concepts from different industries; • acquire professional communication and presentation skills. .
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Studio Design Electives
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FALL
SPRING
Critical Studies Electives
Studio 3
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Final project
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Atelier
Portfolio
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Senior Accessories Concepts
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Studio Design Electives
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2
3
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Total credits for degree
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Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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ART HISTORY, THEORY, & CRITICISM
“Paris is a city of such profound art historical significance and contemporary relevance in all creative fields that I truly envy the young student embarking on their studies today. The past, present and the future of art historical inquiry are all embedded in this one place.”
Degree Programs / Art History, Theory, & Criticism
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Dr. Vivian Rehberg received her PhD from Northwestern University (IL, USA). An art historian and critic specializing in modern and contemporary art, Vivian is a contributing editor of the contemporary art magazine frieze, and was a founding editor of Journal of Visual Culture. She was curator of contemporary art at ARC/ Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris from
2001-2004. In addition to chairing the new Art History, Theory, and Criticism program at PCA, Vivian is course director of the Master in Fine Art at the Piet Zwart Institute/Willem de Kooning Academie (Rotterdam, Netherlands). Nationalities: American / French, Languages: English, French.
Degree Programs / Art History, Theory, & Criticism
The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Art History, Theory, and Criticism is designed to prepare students to enter graduate level study in art history, theory and criticism, curatorial and museum studies, studio art, and liberal arts disciplines, as well as pursue careers in museums and galleries, private foundations, magazines and publishing companies, arts and other non-profit organizations or governmental agencies. Interdisciplinary in nature and structure, this BFA conceives of the studio and the classroom as complementary spaces for creative expression, and embraces the interaction of studio practice and academic work while emphasizing the inherent inventiveness of all research in the visual arts. Traditional studies in world art history are complemented by a special focus on modern and contemporary
art and on art writing. Studio classes in art and design disciplines spotlight traditional techniques and skills, but are also informed by more current and experimental approaches to a wide range of media.
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Students will benefit from the exceptional resources for art historical studies available in Paris museum collections and vast network of art galleries, publishers and research centers further afield in Europe, as well as our established partnerships with local French institutions, such as the Bibliothèque Kandinsky and the Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs as well as the Research Center of the Château de Versailles and the Université de Paris 1 Panthéon - Sorbonne.
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ART HISTORY, THEORY, & CRITICISM FOUNDATION YEAR
FALL
SPRING
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SPRING
Primitivism Revisited
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Classicism and its Discontents
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Sophomore Drawing
3
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3-D Elective
3
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General Studies Elective/Foreign Language
3
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Modernisms and Modernities
3
Pop and Around
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3
Art History Research and Methods
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3
Photography Elective
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3
Digital Imaging and Multimedia
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3
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15
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JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Artists on Art
3
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Art Criticism Writing Practicum
3
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Global Art History Elective
3
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Studio Electives
6
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Global Art History Elective/Art History Elective
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3
Critical Studies Electives/Foreign Language
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6
Studio Electives
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6
Total Credits
15
15
Total Credits (See page 153)
Degree Programs / Art History, Theory, & Criticism
SOPHOMORE YEAR
158
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
FALL
SPRING
Critical Studies Elective
3
-
Global Art History Elective/Art History Elective
6
-
Studio Electives
6
-
Senior Seminar/Thesis
-
3
Critical Studies Electives or Foreign Language
-
3
Global Art History Elective
-
3
Studio Electives
-
6
Total Credits
15
Total credits for degree
Degree Programs / Art History, Theory, & Criticism
SENIOR YEAR
15 126
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COMMUNICATION DESIGN
“The digital revolution has opened up communication design to new disciplines that require students to excel not only in traditional design skills, but in design research methodology, human-centered concept development and system design processes.“
Degree Programs / Communication Design
Frédérique Krupa, Chair of Communication Design 1
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Frédérique Krupa, holding an MA in Design Criticism from Parsons The New School for Design (NY, USA) is currently a PhD candidate at the Université Paris I - Sorbonne Panthéon. She is an Interaction Designer and Partner at game and software design company: Simple Is Beautiful and former Web and Documentation Manager: Virtools/Dassault Systemes.
Frédérique has taught at Rhode Island School of Design (RI, USA), Parsons the New School for Design (NY, USA), and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia (PA, USA). Former Assistant Editor of I.D. Magazine, her clients include: Alcatel Lucent Bell Labs, Biotherm, Yale School of Medicine Child Study Center, ED. Nationalities: Belgian / American, Languages: English, French.
Degree Programs / Communication Design
1
right: Daniella Escobar Winner of The All Japan Fashion Teachers Contest
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. Located in an internationally renowned mecca for artists and designers, PCA offers Communication Design majors a unique opportunity to broaden their cultural and creative perspectives. Not only is the metropolitan landscape an ideal setting to experience graphic design in action, but the city’s vibrant community of design professionals is a rich resource for students as they develop their own visual language.
The comprehensive curriculum at PCA establishes a solid foundation in visual form and design principles, as well as addressing the methodologies and issues behind contemporary graphic design. Visits to Parisian art and design institutions like the Pompidou Center, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, La Gaîté Lyrique, and the Palais de Tokyo provide a wealth of opportunities to view the trajectory of European communication design from its historical roots through to its latest trends.
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COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOUNDATION YEAR
FALL
SPRING
18
18
FALL
SPRING
Type: Core Studio
4
-
Type: Core Lab
2
-
Form: Core Studio
-
4
Form: Core Lab
-
2
Motion Graphics
2
-
Interactive Multimedia
-
3
Studio Electives
4
3
Intro to Design Studies
3
-
History of Communication Design
-
3
Total Credits (See page 153)
Degree Programs / Communication Design
SOPHOMORE YEAR
162
Critical Studies Electives
3
3
Total Credits
18
18
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Collab 1 + 2
4
4
Web Design 1 + 2
2
2
Studio Electives
4
3
st
Global Design in the 21 century
3
-
Critical Studies Electives
-
3
Art History Electives (CS)
3
3
Total Credits
16
15
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
FALL
SPRING
Senior Thesis 1 + 2
3
3
Senior Studio 1 + 2
3
3
Internship or Studio Elective
1
-
Design Entrepreneurship or Business Practice
-
3
Studio Electives
6
3
Critical Studies Electives
3
3
Total Credits
16
15
Total credits for degree
Degree Programs / Communication Design
SENIOR YEAR
134
SAMPLE COMMUNICATION DESIGN ELECTIVES Branding & Identity Editorial Design Service Design Information Design & Processing Poster Graphics Print Matters Bookbinding
Viral Media Urban Hacking Sound Design Digital Imaging & Multimedia Environmental Graphics Packaging Design Advanced Motion Graphics
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DESIGN MANAGEMENT
"Creating value through design, the Design Management program is about teaching students to rediscover the world by learning to look at things differently in order to propose innovative solutions to everyday problems."
Degree Programs / Design Management
Alice Peinado, Chair of Design Management 1
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Alice Peinado is an Anthropologist with an MA and an M.Phil from Columbia University (NY, USA). She is currently a PhD candidate at the Laboratoire d’Anthropologie Sociale of the École d’Haute Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris, France). She is a founding member of the Collectif Les 6D and the Organe de Concrétisation de Recherches. Her areas of research are
user-centered design, design theory & practice, design anthropology, globalization and art and anthropology. Alice’s clients include: Altran Technologies, Altran Prime, Crédit Agricole, BNP-Paribas, Humanis, La Poste, BPCE, Groupama, Société Générale, ESC Reims, ENPC MBA, UNESCO, UNICEF. Nationality: Italian, Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish.
Degree Programs / Design Management
Through a unique combination of courses the Design Management program provides students with a thorough understanding of the complexity involved in the management of design, its practice and the social role it plays in everyday life. At PCA, we train students to become Design Managers in a wide variety of fields, depending on their ultimate career interests, with the goal to have them develop an understanding of design as a strategic, competitive asset alongside traditional business knowledge and skills. Design Management graduates have gained the skills that enable them to identify and manage design that is functional, ergonomic, aesthetic, sustainable, critical and innovative in a variety of creative fields.
Students engage with art & design both directly through studio courses and indirectly via design management projects, learning to identify, assess and develop pertinent design concepts while simultaneously acquiring essential skills in marketing, project management, leadership and team building, strategy, international business and ethics. Faculty within the Design Management program are professionals and academics chosen for their expertise in their respective fields. In addition, while students learn about design management in the classroom, they are exposed to the professional world through workshops, guest speakers, company visits and field trips aimed at enhancing their knowledge of design and management.
opposite left: Jennie Shin (right), Design Management, Junior and Design Mentor of the International Workshop at Le Laboratoire
top: EDF Sustainable Design Projet, C. Gorton, A. Stojkovic, A. Bazner, A. Wilson right: Design Management Senior Theses
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DESIGN MANAGEMENT FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL
SPRING
2D Studio 1 + 2
2
2
Introduction to Digital Media 1 + 2
2
2
The Culture of Design
-
3
Introduction to Social Theory
3
-
Business Models in Design Management
3
-
Design as Material Culture
-
3
Critical Thinking & Writing 1 + 2
3
3
Dimensions in Art & Design
3
-
Paris: City as Text & Image
-
3
Foreign Language
3
3
Total Credits
19
19
FALL
SPRING
Economics 1 + 2
3
3
Finance and Accounting
-
3
Marketing
-
3
Managing Creative Organizations
3
-
Design Project Management
3
-
3D Design
3
-
Information Design
-
2
Design and Innovation
3
-
Department Elective
-
4
Technology, Artefacts and Revolutions
3
-
Critical Studies/Art History Electives
-
3
Total Credits
18
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Degree Programs / Design Management
SOPHOMORE YEAR
166
FALL
SPRING
Critical and Strategic Design
3
-
Strategic and Entrepreneurial Design
3
-
Design Research Methods
3
-
Design Development
-
3
Business Ethics
-
3
Internship
-
1
Globalisation, Sustainablility & Design
3
-
Department Electives
2
4
Critical Studies/Art History Electives
3
3
Total Credits
17
14
FALL
SPRING
International Business Law
-
3
International Business
-
3
Design Management Practise
3
-
Senior Seminar and Thesis 1 + 2
3
3
Department Electives
6
2
Critical Studies Elective
3
3
Total Credits
15
Total credits for degree
Degree Programs / Design Management
SENIOR YEAR
14 134
DESIGN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATIONS
DESIGN MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES
Students interested in pursuing a career in design management enter directly into the Design Management Program as freshmen. Over and above core courses, students can choose to specialize in specific fields related to art & design through a wide choice of elective courses in conjunction with other departments. Concentrations currently available are: Fashion Management, Communication and Advertising, Branding Strategies and User-Centred Design.
Advertising & Communication Strategy Concept Merchandising Design Anthropology Design Entrepreneurship Fashion Industries Fashion Collection Management Fashion Retailing Fashion Publishing Marketplace for Art and Design Selling Luxury: Advertising, Communication & Branding Strategies Introduction to Creative Thinking
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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FASHION DESIGN
“With a lifetime of experience of fashion, in front of and behind the curtain, I am convinced that Paris should be at the heart of a fashion education. No other place in the world has the diversity you find here – from Haute Couture to Ready-to-Wear to market-driven fashion.”
Degree Programs / Fashion Design
Donald Potard, Chair of Fashion Design 1
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Donald Potard brings 25 years of extensive industry experience to his position as the head of the PCA Fashion Design department. During his distinguished career he has worked most notably with Jean Paul Gaultier (where he served as CEO until 2005), Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Emanuel Ungaro. He has served as the President of the union of prêt-à-porter fashion
designers and been a member of the French Federation of Couture. In addition to his commitment to education, Mr. Potard runs an artistic agency for fashion designers, an innovative company that he co-founded in 2006. He holds a Masters in Theatre Studies from Paris III-Sorbonne (France). Nationality: French, Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish. left: Backstage at the Fashion Show with Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Donald Potard right: Backstage at the Fashion Show
Degree Programs / Fashion Design
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. Fashion Design courses at PCA are intimate and hands-on, allowing for students to be closely followed by their instructors. Our classrooms emulate the working process of a professional design studio from conceptual drawings and the selection of colors and fabrics, to pattern-making and the construction of finished garments. Students acquire an understanding of tools, materials, construction techniques and textile design methods, enabling them to express their individual creative visions. With courses such as Couture Craftsmanship, working with real couture ateliers and artists, they gain exceptional hand skills and French savoir-faire, learning traditional techniques, including plissé, embroidery, feathers, lace, etc… Intensive concept and design courses,
weekly critiques, workshops with industry professionals and the study of Parisian prêt-à-porter help students to develop originality and acquire an understanding of their craft. For students interested in costume design, The Art of Illusion exposes them to design for the stage and the famous ateliers of the Comédie Française, Paris National Opera, French National Library, and the Moulin Rouge. Beyond the school atelier, exposure to trade fairs, designer shows and exhibitions all foster a keen understanding of the European marketplace. Visiting critics familiarize students with the design requirements and specificities of various markets, while company-driven projects expose students to the real world challenges they will face in the business of style. Senior year culminates with the construction and presentation of a personal collection and design portfolio.
left: Textile Design right: Fashion Jury
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FASHION DESIGN FOUNDATION YEAR
FALL
SPRING
18
18
FALL
SPRING
3D Fashion Design 1 + 2
3
3
Fashion Drawing 1 + 2: Hand
2
2
Fashion Drawing 1 + 2: Digital
2
2
Pattern Drafting 1 + 2
3
3
Fashion Research and Design Concepts 1 + 2
2
2
History of Fashion 1 + 2
3
3
Total Credits (See page 153)
Degree Programs / Fashion Design
SOPHOMORE YEAR
170
Critical Studies Electives (recommended: French)
3
3
Total Credits
18
18
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Junior Design Studio 1 + 2
3
3
Collection Concept Development 1 + 2
2
2
Digital Fashion Studio 1 + 2
2
2
Fashion Drawing 3
2
-
Fashion Collection Management
-
2
Textile Identification
2
-
Studio Elective
-
2
Introduction to Design Studies
3
-
Art History Elective
-
3
Critical Studies Electives (recommended: French)
3
3
Total Credits
17
17
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
FALL
SPRING
Senior Design Studio 1 + 2
3
3
Senior Design Concepts 1 + 2
3
3
Fashion Industries
2
-
Entrepreneurial Practices and Principles in the Fashion World
-
2
Senior Thesis and Portfolio
-
2
Studio Electives or Internship
2
2
Critical Studies / Art History Electives
3
3
Total Credits
13
Total credits for degree
Degree Programs / Fashion Design
SENIOR YEAR
15 134
SAMPLE FASHION DESIGN ELECTIVES Wearable Objects Introduction to Textile Design Surface Treatment Mixed Media Techniques Sewing Techniques Printmaking for Fashion
Contemporary Handcraft Techniques Couture Craftsmanship Creative Machine Knitting Knitwear Studio Creative Textile Development The Art of Illusion
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FINE ARTS
“Teaching art is about initiating total involvement, passion, questioning and questioning the questioning, experimenting, process, investigating ideas, inventing and finding visual answers”
Degree Programs / Fine Arts
Véronique Devoldère, Chair of Fine Arts
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Véronique Devoldère received her BA in Fine Arts from Connecticut College (CT, USA) and her MFA from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris. Véronique’s work has been exhibited extensively in France and Germany and her teaching experience includes:
ESDI - Polycréa, ENSAD and Atelier Hourdé. Nationality: French, Languages: English, French, German.
Degree Programs / Fine Arts
With Paris as its extraordinarily rich cultural setting, the PCA Fine Arts Department promotes the development of artistic skills, the expression of creative processes, and an informed awareness of how art practice intersects with current visual, cultural and societal concerns. Students gain a strong foundation in the artistic tradition via both established and new media, thus enriching their 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. The new focus program in the junior year allows students to choose a 2D, 3D or 4D orientation. Elective
courses in other departments open students to new and different methods and processes. Interdisciplinary practice provokes students to pursue and develop individual artistic modes of inquiry. Application of theory and criticism shape students' ability to work and think critically and analytically. Courses in Art History and Critical Studies, critiques, debates and tutorials, and the considerable resources available in Paris, direct students to an informed exploration within both historical and contemporary art practices. Museum and gallery visits are an integral aspect of the curriculum.
opposite left: Fine Arts final critiques at Mains d'ﾅ置vre - opposite right: Lisa Danbi Park, Fine Arts Study Abroad at PCA Student - top: Fine Arts Critiques
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FINE ARTS FOUNDATION YEAR
FALL
SPRING
18
18
FALL
SPRING
2D Studio
3
3
Sophomore Sculpture
3
3
Sophomore Drawing
3
3
Studio Elective with focus orientation
-
2
Studio Elective
2
2
Modernisms & Modernities
3
-
Pop and Around
-
3
Critical Studies Elective
3
3
Total Credits
17
19
FALL
SPRING
Studio Concepts
3
3
Painting Interactions
3
3
Creative & Experimental Drawing
2
2
Creative Writing
2
-
Contemporary Printmaking
2
-
Studio Electives
-
4
Total Credits (See page 153) SOPHOMORE YEAR
JUNIOR YEAR 2D focus / 3D focus / 4D focus
Degree Programs / Fine Arts
2D focus
174
Critical Studies/Art History Elective
6
6
Total Credits
18
18
SAMPLE FINE ARTS ELECTIVES Creative and Experimental Drawing Printmaking Ceramic Sculpture Junior Painting Multimedia Installation & Performance
Surface Treatments Sound Design Digital Imaging Animation Photography Illustration
Studio Concepts
3
3
3D Studio: Ceramic or Junior Sculpture or Metal/Fine Arts Casting
3
3
Performance and Installation: Method and Document
2
-
Performance Empathy & Process of Identification
-
2
Experimental Drawing
2
-
Multimedia Textiles
2
-
Studio Electives
-
4
Critical Studies/Art History Elective
6
6
Total Credits
18
18
Studio Concepts
3
3
4D Studio
3
3
Performance and Installation: Method and Document
2
-
Performance Empathy & Process of Identification
-
2
Creative Writing
2
-
Sound Design
-
2
Degree Programs / Fine Arts
3D focus
4D focus
Studio Electives
2
2
Critical Studies/Art History Elective
6
6
Total Credits
18
18
SENIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Senior Thesis
3
3
Senior Studio
3
3
Senior Concentration
4
4
Critical Studies Electives
3
3
Total Credits
13
Total credits for degree
13 134
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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ILLUSTRATION
“To illustrate is to do more than link images to ideas, it’s the pursuit of creating images to be owned by the viewer rather than the illustrator, yet will have people say: “Oh, wait…that’s your work!”
Degree Programs / Illustration
Loïc Sécheresse, Chair of Illustration
176
Loïc Sécheresse is an Illustrator who received his MFA from the Institut d'Arts Visuel (Orléans, France). His clients include: Société Générale, SNCF, Stratégies, Le Nouvel Obs Publicité, BBDO,
Société Générale, Volkswagen, Toys 'R' Us and he is published by Gallimard. Nationality: French, Languages: English, French.
Degree Programs / Illustration
The Illustration Department trains students to become visual pioneers and innovators who contribute to the evolution of the dynamic field of illustration. Working directly with the acclaimed Parisian professional illustration community, students learn the French style of illustration to represent ideas in articulate and innovative ways. By developing strong personal, intellectual and artistic voices, they acquire the tools necessary to effectively compete in the commercial fields (editorial, publishing, advertising, corporate, entertainment, etc.), establish their own illustration businesses and be successful in this ever-evolving discipline.
The Illustration Department offers a modern, cross-disciplinary, narrative approach to image-making. Both traditional and contemporary illustration techniques are taught as well as cutting-edge technologies and animation. The faculty immerses students in rigorous educational experiences which continuously challenge and motivate them to redefine the medium. Imaginative, original and forward-thinking, the Illustration Department is a place where creativity and ingenuity flourish!
opposite left: Performance during the End of Year Show, 2012 - opposite right & top right: Speed Drawing / Speed Dating Workshop with Geneviève Gauckler top left: Visit to the studio of Isabelle Metais
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ILLUSTRATION FOUNDATION YEAR
FALL
SPRING
18
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Illustration Worlds
3
-
Sophomore Illustration Concepts
-
3
From Drawing to Concepts
2
-
Character Design
-
2
Drawing for Illustration
2
-
Advanced Drawing for Illustration
-
2
Digital Illustration
3
-
Image and Signs
-
2
Volume and Design
2
-
Studio Electives
-
4
Total Credits (See page 153)
Critical Studies / Art History Electives
6
6
Total Credits
18
19
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
3
-
Junior Illustration Concepts
-
3
European Graphic Narrative
3
-
European Visual Narrative
-
3
Digital Animation
3
-
Stop Motion Animation
-
3
Digital Concepts
-
2
Studio Elective
2
2
Degree Programs / Illustration
Illustration Styles
178
Critical Studies/Art History Electives
6
6
Total Credits
17
19
FALL
SPRING
Illustration Senior Studio 1 + 2
3
3
Illustration Senior Thesis 1 + 2
3
3
Studio Electives
4
-
Professional Entrepreneurship
-
3
Critical Studies / Art History Elective
3
3
Total Credits
13
Total credits for degree
Degree Programs / Illustration
SENIOR YEAR
12 134
Speed Drawing / Speed Dating Workshop
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Degree Programs / Industrial Design
NEW PROGRAM
180
Developed by PCA faculty member Romaric le Tiec, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design is a four year program for undergraduate students aimed at becoming professional industrial designers. Students acquire a wide range of skills involving objects, processes, services and their systems in whole lifecycles to meet the evolutions of society in our complex world. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and structure; studio and the classroom are conceived of as complementary spaces for the development of design thinking, technical and professional skills and creative expression for design projects. In this program students will: • discover how design and art historical inquiry contribute to their com-
prehension of contemporary visual culture; • understand the importance of human sciences in the development of objects; • learn to analyze design components, to apply methodic design processes and acquire the technical skills; • be immersed in the industrial designer's daily professional practices with professors and guest lecturers who work in the field and projects led in partnership with companies. The significant studio practice in Industrial Design offered by this program will prepare graduates for immediate practice in industrial or service design in consulting firms, manufacturers or large corporations.
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Total Credits (See page 153)
18
18
FALL
SPRING
3
3
-
3
-
3
Materiality
3
-
The Culture of Design
-
SOPHOMORE YEAR Design Project Fundamentals 1 + 2 Intro to Design Management
3
Hand Drawing Techniques for Design
3
Morpho-structure
-
Design Workshop
Technical Drawing
Design in Everyday Life
3
-
3 -
3
Introduction to Social Theory
3 -
3
Total Credits
18
18
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
-
3
3
-
French 1-3
Design Project 1 Design 3
3
Global & Sustainable Design
3
Global Design in the 21st Century Design Development
Intro to Communication Design
-
Design & Innovation
3
Service Design
2
Design Anthropology Design Research Methods Critical Studies Elective
-
-
3 3 -
-
3
3
-
-
-
3
Internship
0
0
Total Credits
17
15
SENIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Thesis
3
3
Final Project
4
4
Design Entrepreneurship
-
3
3
-
Design Project 2
3
-
Project Design Management
3
Semiotics
-
3
16
16
Introduction to Creative Thinking General Studies Elective Total Credits Total credits for degree
-
Degree Programs / Industrial Design
FOUNDATION
-
3 136
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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INTERIOR DESIGN
NEW PROGRAM
Degree Programs / Interior Design
top: Hermès window display project
182
Developed by PCA faculty member Anne Bugugnani, the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design with an emphasis on Retail and Commercial Spaces is designed for undergraduate students who aim to become professional interior designers specialized in retail, commercial, exhibition and event spaces. Interdisciplinary in nature and structure, the studio and the classroom serve as complementary spaces for design thinking, technical and professional skills development as well as creative expression in developing an interior design project. In this program students: • discover how architecture, design and art historical inquiry contribute to their comprehension and acqui-
sition of a global visual culture; • understand the influence of human sciences in spatial perception and space design; • learn to analyze space components, to apply rigorous design project methods and acquire the technical skills related to the interior design profession; • be immersed in the interior designer's daily professional practices with professors and guest lecturers who work in the field. The significant studio practice in interior design and the plurality of choices offered by this program prepares graduates for immediate practice in the interior design field in Paris and internationally.
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Total Credits (See page 153)
18
18
FALL
SPRING
Project Fundamentals 1 + 2
4
4
Materiality
3
SOPHOMORE YEAR Project Communication 1 + 2 Installation & Comfort
History of Communication Design Culture of Design
3
3 -
-
3
-
3
-
3
Social Sciences Elective
3
-
Total Credits
16
16
JUNIOR YEAR
Critical Studies Elective
3
-
FALL
SPRING
Project 1 + 2
4
4
The City of Tomorrow
-
3
-
3
Project Communication 3
3
-
Furniture Design & Visual Merchandising
3
Studio Electives
3
Mandatory Two-Week Interior Design Internship
0
0
Total Credits
16
16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Team Project
4
Project Management
3
Window Display Design
3
Studio Electives
3
Total Credits
16
16
FALL
SPRING
0
0
Light Design
Critical Studies Elective
Final Individual Project Portfolio Preparation Semiotics
Critical Studies Electives INTERNSHIP YEAR Mandatory Six-Month Interior Design Internship Senior Thesis
Total credits for degree
3
-
3 3
-
-
4
-
3
-
3
3
3
2
Degree Programs / Interior Design
FOUNDATION
-
3
2
136
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
“A contemporary photographic practice is no longer limited to the taking of images but needs to include the deliberate construction (making) of images”
Degree Programs / Photography
Andreas Brünglinghaus, Chair of Photography 1
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Andreas Brünglinghaus received an MFA in Photography from Bard College (NY, USA). His client list includes: Museum of Modern Art (NY, USA), Brooklyn Academy of Music (NY, USA), Fashion Week (NY, USA), Deutsche Bank, etc.
Nationality: German / American, Languages: English, German, French
Degree Programs / Photography
The photography curriculum balances analog and digital technologies with an emphasis on developing a creative vision and gaining a solid understanding of the image-making process. The program considers not only the technical aspects of image creation and production, but also examines how photographs are disseminated, presented, discussed, used, documented or archived: in short, how they function in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image driven society. The department equally addresses technical and conceptual skills, since both are essential to any successful photographic practice. Students are encouraged to work cross-disciplinary and may attend courses in other departments such as Communication Design, Fine Arts, or Fashion, in order to think about photographyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broader applications, implications and contexts. Through a progres-
sive core seminar structure, lectures, lab and studio courses as well as an internship, 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.
opposite left: End of Year Show, 2012 opposite right: Photography Critiques top left: Kaamna Patel, Photography, Junior
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PHOTOGRAPHY FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Freshman Seminar 1 + 2
3
3
Black & White Photography 1 + 2
3
3
Drawing 1 + 2
3
3
Intro to Digital Media 1 + 2
2
2
Critical Thinking & Writing 1 + 2
3
3
Dimensions in Art & Design
3
-
Paris: City as Text & Image
-
3
Total Credits
17
17
FALL
SPRING
Sophomore Seminar 1 + 2
3
3
Color Photography 1 + 2
3
3
Lighting Techniques 1 + 2
2
2
Digital Photography Lab 1 + 2
3
3
Studio Elective
2
2
Intro to Visual Culture
3
-
History of Photography
-
3
Critical Studies Electives
3
3
Total Credits
19
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JUNIOR YEAR
FALL
SPRING
Junior Seminar 1 + 2
3
3
Advanced Printing
2
2
Studio Electives
4
4
Photography & the Marketplace
3
-
Internship or Photography Elective
-
2
Topics in Photo History
3
-
Art History Elective
-
3
Degree Programs / Photography
SOPHOMORE YEAR
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Critical Studies Elective
3
3
Total Credits
18
17
FALL
SPRING
Senior Seminar 1 + 2
3
3
Professional Business Practices
-
3
Studio Electives
4
2
Professional Identity: Portfolio
-
3
Professional Identity: Website
3
-
Critical Studies / Art History Elective
3
3
Total Credits
13
Total credits for degree
Degree Programs / Photography
SENIOR YEAR
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SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVES Intro to Digital Photography & Lighting Street Photography / Urban Landscape Early Forms of Photography Advanced Contemporary Portraiture Self-publishing a Monograph Beauty & Celebrity portraits Constructed Realities
Fashion Photography Advanced Fashion Photography Photography in the Expanded Field Photography and Other Arts Photography in Paris Fashion Films Autobiography
The four year photography program includes a direct-entry option, allowing students to specialize in image-making from the first year. However, students who have enrolled in the more general Foundation year program can still declare their major in Photography after the end of the Foundation year and will need to do three more years to complete their photography degree requirements.
Curricula and elective offerings are adapted over time to respond to the evolution of professional practices and industry needs. Participation in professional internships is also an essential educational element and preparation for employment after graduation. Elective offerings change from semester to semester.
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CRITICAL STUDIES
Supporting Department of the Degree Programs / Critical Studies
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Critical Studies courses ensure that our students graduate from PCA with a good grounding in the liberal arts, equipped with the capacity to think, write and communicate clearly, both about their work and about the world.â&#x20AC;?
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Dr. Noga Arikha, Chair of Critical Studies
Dr. Noga Arikha received her PhD from the Warburg Institute in London (UK) and was a Fellow at the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies, Columbia University (NY, USA). She was Visiting Assistant Professor in the Humanities at Bard College and the Bard Graduate Center (NY, USA) and serves as Vice-Director of APIA (Academies Project at the Italian Academy). Noga is an
historian of ideas and writer, the author of Passions and Tempers: A History of the Humours (Ecco/HarperCollins, 2007), and co-author of Napoleon and the Rebel: A Story of Brotherhood, Passion, and Power (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011). Nationality: French / American. Languages: English, French, Italian, German.
The BFA and BA degrees require students to complete Critical Studies credits including credits in art and design history. In the Freshman year, students take “Critical Thinking & Writing,” a foundational “great books” course and a necessary stepping stone to higher level courses. It provides a general education in the humanities that combines literature, poetry, the history of philosophy, and the history of art. Focused on the close reading of influential texts, it is geared at helping freshman students develop as analytical readers and thinkers, and acquire or perfect the writing skills they need. In the Fall term, “Dimensions in Art & Design” serves as an initiation to the historical examination and analysis of art and design across ages and cultures. Students learn to look at, contextualize, and interpret images and artifacts. They then expand upon these abilities in the Spring term with “Artistic Migrations: Paris in the World,” in which Paris is studied in relation to the world’s other cultural, artistic, literary centers, through the movements of
artists and writers over the centuries and continents. Following this, in addition to a set of core courses in the history of art and design for the specific majors and degrees, a wide selection of Critical Studies electives enables students to broaden their knowledge and sharpen their capacity for analytical inquiry. Courses cover an extensive range of disciplines, with a changing selection of electives ranging from cognitive psychology or semiotics, to the history of technology or Renaissance politics. French classes are offered over four levels. French III has a high literary component, while French IV is a content-based course whose theme changes each term and may focus on sustainability or the media.
Supporting Department of the Degree Programs / Critical Studies
The interdisciplinary Critical Studies curriculum provides students with a grounding in general humanities - history, philosophy, languages and literatures – as well as social sciences and sciences. The courses taught within the department help students understand how to place themselves within the world and within the history of their chosen practice, providing the context they need to navigate the complexities of contemporary culture. The curriculum teaches them the basic skills of research and writing that are essential to an education in the arts and to a humanistic education generally, enriching their references, their vision and ultimately their creative practice.
PCA takes special advantage of its campus and location as an ideal environment for observing and exploring the social and cultural variety that is typical of a European and multicultural metropolis in the 21st century. Courses often include visits to a large variety of venues – museums and galleries, cultural events and urban sites. Senior level seminars and guest speakers address timely and provocative issues that help students develop ideas and make the choices that will enhance their own careers. Critical Studies requirements for degree programs vary. Students should consult their advisor to ensure that these requirements are fulfilled appropriately. Under exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the Critical Studies Chair, requirements may be taken out of sequence.
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NON DEGREE PROGRAMS
Beyond our undergraduate programs, PCA offers full-time Certificate and Study Abroad at PCA programs for those students seeking in-depth study in art/design, management of design or art history, theory and criticism. Working sideby-side with our degree students, Certificate and Study Abroad at PCA students have access to all studio facilities, services and partnerships that the school has to offer.
Non Degree Programs
Whether a Study Abroad at PCA student joins PCA for a semester or a year they will have an extraordinary
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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 offered in the Certificate programs is an excellent preparation for those looking to enter an MFA program or refining a professional level design portfolio. Upon completion of the Non Degree Programs, participants may request to receive a transcript of their coursework.
top right: Leetal Platt Certificate Student, Fashion Design
Non Degree Programs
Five recent studies found evidence of a significant link between living abroad and an increased capacity for creativity.1 1
Cultural Borders and Mental Barriers: The Relationship Between Living Abroad and Creativity. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, May 2009 William Maddux (INSEAD) and Adam D. Galinsky (Northwestern University)
STUDY ABROAD AT PCA
Study Abroad at PCA students choose from our vast array of courses to make up a rigorous and stimulating curriculum that match their academic needs and interest. Students can focus their studies in one departmental area or create a multidisciplinary selection. The sample curricula on the following page shows the freedom Study Abroad at PCA Students have to create a program ideally suited to their own interests. To help us develop a program for you, you must, as part of the admissions procedure, complete the course request pre-approval form indicating the courses you would like to take and submit it with your application for admission. You can explore the range of courses we offer by going on the course search section of mon.paris.edu.
Students may choose to concentrate in one of the focus areas listed below, or pursue a semester of independent study combining multiple disciplines. NON DEGREE PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS Accessories Design
Fine Arts
Art History
Illustration
Communication Design
Interior Design
Critical Studies
Photography
Design Management
Product Design
Fashion Design
Textile Design
Students interested in following a curriculum completely in French may be interested in the programs of the CUPA division of Paris College of Art (see page 197). For more information on CUPA visit www.cupa.paris.edu
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STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDY ABROAD AT PCA PROGRAM COME FROM NUMEROUS COLLEGES INCLUDING:
Non Degree Programs
Niklas Sandstrom Photography, Senior
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Aalto University School of Art & Design, Finland Art Center College Of Design, USA Bates College, USA Brown University, USA California College of Arts, USA Carnegie Mellon, USA Clark University, USA College of Visual Arts, USA Columbia University, USA Copenhagen School of Design & Technology, Denmark Corcoran College of Art & Design, USA Cornell University, USA Georgetown University, USA Hamilton College, USA Hongik University, South Korea Kansas City Art Institute, USA Konstfack, Sweden Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), USA Minneapolis College of Art & Design, USA National College of Art & Design (NCAD), Ireland National Taiwan University Of The Arts, Taiwan Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD), Canada Oxford University, UK Parsons The New School for Design, USA Pratt Institute, USA Rhode Island School of Design, USA Reed College, USA Royal Danish Academy, Denmark Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia Sage College of Albany, USA Sarah Lawrence College, USA School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA School of the Museum of Fine Arts, USA School of Visual Arts, USA Stanford University, USA University of Monterrey, Mexico University of California Los Angeles, USA Sydney College of the Arts, Australia University of the Arts in Philadelphia, USA University of the Arts London, UK Virginia Commonwealth University, USA Wimbledon College Of Art, UK Yale University, USA
Non Degree Programs
SAMPLE STUDY ABROAD AT PCA CURRICULA FROM 2012-13
Photography Junior
Drawing Junior
Pratt Institute
Edinburgh College of Art Advertising and Communication
3
Contemporary Printmaking
2
Fashion Drawing II
2
Photography and Other Arts
2
French IV: Sustainability
3
Fashion Films
2
Advanced Drawing for Illustration
2
Junior Seminar II
3
Junior Illustration Concepts
3
Photography in Paris
2
European Visual Narrative
3
French I
3
Total Credits
16
Total Credits
14
Graphic Design Junior
Illustration Sophomore
Maryland Institute College of Art
Art Center College of Design
Editorial Design
2
History of Fashion
Advanced Motion Graphics
3
Sophomore Illustration Concept
3
History of Communication Design
2
Digital Concepts
2
Collab II
4
Paris Inside/Out
1
Paris Inside/Out
1
French II
3
Web II
2
Web II
2
Total Credits
14
Total Credits
15
Fine Arts Junior
3
Design Management, Junior
Konstfack
Parsons The New School for Design
Junior Sculpture II
3
Design IV
2
Studio Concepts II
3
Economics: Macro
3
Experimental Drawing II
2
Managing Creative Organizations
3
Photography in Paris
2
Business Ethics
3
French I
3
Fashion Retailing
3
The Buildings Seminar
3
The Culture of Design
3
Total Credits
16
Total Credits
17
Fashion Design Junior
Art History Junior
Syracuse University
Columbia College Chicago
Junior Design Studio II
3
Story and Image
3
Digital Fashion Studio II
3
Photography and other arts
2
Collection Concept Development II
2
Paris: City as Text and Image
3
Fashion Drawing IV
2
French I
3
History of Fashion II
3
The Buildings Seminar
3
Creative Machine Knitting
2
Dimensions in Art and Design
3
Advanced Sewing Techniques
2
Total Credits
17
Advanced Sewing Techniques
2
Total Credits
17
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Non Degree Programs
top left: Susan Mah, Photography, Study Abroad at PCA Student top right: Courtney Leverette, Certificate Student, Fashion Design
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The intensive curriculum of the PCA Certificate Program offers a nondegree 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. 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
choose from courses in an area of concentration. The student, along with his/her advisor, will create a final curriculum that responds to the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests, abilities, and the course schedule. Certificate students develop an individualized program with the guidance of their Academic Advisor, specifically catered to their needs and interests. On the following page are examples of curricula recent Certificate students completed.
ACCESSORIES DESIGN
Accessories Concept & Development 1 + 2 Studio 1 + 2 Materials Lab Technical Drawing Collection Management Design Research Methods Studio Elective History of Accessories
Total Credits
ART HISTORY
Primitivism Modernisms and Modernities Pop and Around Artists on Art Art Criticism Writing Practicum Creative Writing Art History Elective Art History Research and Methods Studio Elective
Total Credits
FALL 2 4 2 2 3 2 -
15
FALL 3 3 3 3 3 -
15
SPRING 2 4 3 4 3
15
SPRING 3 3 6 3
15
Total Credits
15
FINE ARTS
FALL
SPRING
Total Credits
16
15
Junior Painting Studio Concepts I & II 3D Studio 4D Studio I & II Contemporary Printmaking Introduction to Design Studies Creative & Experimental Drawing History of Communication Design Intro to Digital Photo & Lighting
2 3 3 3 2 3 -
2 3 3 2 3 2
ILLUSTRATION
FALL
SPRING
Total Credits
15
15
2 3 3 2 3 2 -
2 2 3 2 2 1 3
SPRING
Total Credits
16
16
15
3 3 3 3 3
15
FALL
16
FALL
15
INTERIOR DESIGN
Total Credits
Design III Design IV Form: Core Lab Managing Creative Organizations Design Project Management Strategic Design Management & Direction Introduction to Creative Thinking Marketing Strategies for Developing Brands Branding & Identity Design Development Seminar: Innovation & Design
Total Credits
3 3 2 2 2 3
SPRING
SPRING
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
SPRING
3 3 2 2 2 3
4 3 2 1 3 2
FALL 2 3 3 2 4 2
FALL
Pattern Drafting 1 + 2 3D Fashion Design 1 + 2 Fashion Drawing Hand 1 + 2 Fashion Drawing Digital 1 + 2 Textile Electives Studio / Management Elective
From Drawing to Concepts Character Design Digital Animation Digital Concepts Digital Illustration European Visual Narrative Drawing for Illustration Intro to Visual Communication Images + Signs Paris Inside/Out Illustration Worlds Volume + Design Sophomore Illustration Concepts
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Brand & Identity Collab II Market Strategies for Brand Development Design Entrepreneurship Service Design Editorial Design Type: Core Lab Independent Study in Perfume Packaging Type: Core Studio Senior Studio II Web I & II
FASHION DESIGN
2 2 3 3 2 3 -
15
Project Communication 1 + 2 Project Fundamentals 1 + 2 Materiality Installation & Comfort Design Project Management Design Research Methods The City of Tomorrow Light Design
3 4 3 3 3 -
Non Degree Programs
SUGGESTED CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CURRICULA
3 4 3 3 3
Please note: Curricula can be modified in consultation with academic advising to reflect students' skills and interests.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
15
15
TEXTILES DESIGN
FALL
Creative Machine Knitting Advanced Sewing Techniques Digital Fashion Studio I Ceramic Studio II Fashion Drawing III Contemporary Printmaking Creative Textile Development Multimedia Textiles: Volume Knitwear Studio Paris Inside/Out Printmaking for Fashion Textile Identification Wearable Objects
Total credits
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
16
2 3 3 3 2 3
SPRING 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 -
14
PRODUCT DESIGN
FALL
SPRING
Total Credits
15
15
Design Project Fundamentals 1 + 2 Design in Everyday Life Design Entrepreneurship Design Research Methods Design Workshop Design and Innovation Morpho-structure Materiality Technical Drawing
Non Degree Programs
SPRING
Sophomore Seminar II
Total Credits
196
FALL 3 2 3 2 3 2 -
Black and White Photography 1 Advanced Printing Techniques II Drawing I Advertising & Communication Freshman Seminar I Lighting Seminar Managing Creative Organizations Paris Through Photographyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lens Photography in the Expanded Field Video/Moving Image
3 3 3 3 3 -
3 3 3 3 3
top: Antonina Andreev, Certificate Student, Illustration
Please note: Curricula can be modified in consultation with academic advising to reflect students' skills and interests.
Non Degree Programs
CUPA
Since its founding in 1963, the singular mission of the Center for University Programs Abroad (CUPA) has been to provide the highest quality study abroad experience in Paris to American college students. CUPA became a part of PCA in 2010. CUPA students are highly motivated, have a strong background in French and study in the University of Paris system and certain Grandes Ă&#x2030;coles and specialized institutes. In one-on-one consultations, CUPA develops an individualized program of study for each student, over the semester, the full Amherst College Bard College Bates College Baylor University Bennington College Brown University Bryn Mawr College Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Claremont McKenna College The College of William and Mary The College of Wooster Connecticut College Drew University Fordham University Georgetown University Grand Valley State University
academic year, or the summer, fashioned to meet their individual interests and requirements. The program, conducted entirely in French, provides all students with an advanced immersion orientation at CUPA before they begin courses at the French universities. While enjoying a home base and a comforting structure at the program center, CUPA students are directly matriculated, do the same type of work as their French counterparts, and are strongly encouraged to participate in numerous activities in the Parisian context.
Harvard University Indiana University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Macalester College Northwestern University Oberlin College Pomona College Princeton University Reed College Rice University St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Maryland Trinity College Trinity University, San Antonio Tufts University Univ. of California, Berkeley Univ. of California, Los Angeles
Univ. of California, San Diego Univ. of California, Santa Barbara Univ. of California, Santa Cruz Univ. of Michigan Univ. of Notre Dame Univ. of Texas, Austin Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Washington University, Saint Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan University Willamette University Williams College Yale University
CUPA students come from the following schools:
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ADMISSIONS
CRITERIA
SPECIAL CONDITION ADMISSIONS
The Admissions Committee’s decision on applications is based upon evaluation of the PCA Portfolio or Design Analysis Essay, the Personal Statement, school transcripts and test scores, and a phone or in-person interview. Each applicant is reviewed individually with regard to his or her own experience, academic achievement and potential for artistic growth. PCA seeks creative, academically responsible, and highly motivated applicants.
The Admissions Committee may require one of the following conditions:
ADMISSIONS DECISIONS The Admissions Committee will review an application once all required materials are received. Decisions are immediately mailed by post as well as sent via email. The status of the decision is also updated on the student’s personal account on our web portal. All materials submitted to the Admissions Office, including the portfolio, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc. become the property of PCA and will not be returned to the applicant. ACCEPTED APPLICANTS Admitted applicants receive information about housing, tuition and fees and other important matters in the online “Welcome Packet” that can be accessed on our web portal. The Admissions Committee’s decision to admit an applicant is contingent upon successful completion of any ongoing studies and on the receipt of the final transcripts for those studies (see “Official Transcripts”).
Admissions
DEFERRING ADMISSION
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Students can defer their date of entry for up to one year. To defer entry, a letter requesting a new entry date describing the applicant’s plans must be sent to the Admissions Office. A non-refundable tuition deposit may be requested to guarantee space availability for a future semester.
• Pathways and/or English for International Students (EIS). See page 149 for details. • Probation Students may be admitted on academic probation as a result of substandard academic performance. Students admitted on probation must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 during their first year of study at PCA or will otherwise be dismissed. ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT Students who have earned French, European or International Baccalaureates, a German Abitur, or who have passed A-Levels, US Advanced Placement Exams or equivalent university qualifying examinations will be considered to receive appropriate transfer credit. TRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer applicants wishing to obtain advanced standing in the degree programs must have sufficient university coursework and the appropriate skills/abilities (see “Transfer Credit Policy”). To be accepted for transfer as a sophomore into the BFA program, a student must have completed approximately 24 studio credits plus 12 credits of Critical Studies. To be accepted for transfer as a junior, a student must have completed approximately 48 studio credits plus 18 Critical Studies credits. To be accepted for transfer into the BA program as a sophomore, a student must have completed at least 36 credits within the required course distribution. Junior transfers must have completed approximately 67 university credits. Due to the unique nature of the Design Management program, transfer students will likely take courses in the freshman and sophomore levels during their first year at PCA in order to complete the degree requirements.
Admissions
TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY Students have until the beginning of their second semester to submit outstanding official transcripts to the Registrar for evaluation for transfer credit. No transcripts submitted after this time will be considered. All transcripts submitted must be official (see below). Transcripts from schools that were not indicated on the application for admission will not be considered. A grade of “C” or better must be earned to receive transfer credit. Granting of transfer credit is contingent upon an applicant’s capacity to maintain the same satisfactory performance level by which the student was admitted. During the first semester of attendance, students should direct their questions about transfer credit to the Registrar. Applicants who would like to transfer academic credits from non-English language institutions must have official translations in English. The Admissions Office may require that transcripts be evaluated by World Education Services (WES); such an evaluation is strongly encouraged though not required for all foreign transcripts. To contact WES, visit www.wes.org and instruct WES to send the evaluation to the Admissions Office. • Studio/Departmental Credit Transfer credit for studio/departmental requirements and electives will be granted for courses where the content is similar to the curriculum at PCA . Students must present official transcripts and portfolio materials demonstrating proficiency in the subject areas for which the credit is sought in the admissions application.
completed during the admissions review process and finalized once the applicant has submitted all final transcripts to PCA. Accepted applicants receive notification of transfer credit prior to Registration. No transfer credit will be granted for “life experience.”
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ALL TRANSCRIPT DOCUMENTS MUST BE:
• Written in English or have an official translation in English • Printed on secure transcript paper or on the letterhead of the school (not a copy) • Stamped with the school seal or other official marking • Notarized, signed or sent electronically by a school official (registrar, dean, counselor, etc.). OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST CONTAIN:
• Name and address of the school
• Student’s name (must appear on every page of the transcript) • Dates of attendance • Degree awarded, if any, and the date of degree conferred • Names of individual courses completed • Number of contact hours per week for eac course • Length of the term • Grade or evaluation received for each course • Grading scale (i.e.: A = Excellent, F = Failure) or a description of the grading system.
• Critical Studies Credit PCA awards Critical Studies credits including Art History, Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences that correspond to the Critical Studies requirements. • Notification of Credit The Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE) is initially 199
APPLICATION MATERIALS
ALL APPLICANTS I. COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION Complete the online application form: mon.paris.edu, which you can access from the “Admissions” section of the website. You may save your work and return to complete your application later. The site will lead you through the process of applying where you will be required to provide personal and educational information, identify the program for which you are applying and upload your essays (see below for essay information). Within two business days after submitting your application, you will receive a login and password that will allow you to keep track of the status of your application. Please follow the instructions on: mon.paris.edu to pay the application fee. II. SUBMIT THE PERSONAL STATEMENT ESSAY Write a one-page statement that describes the work of an artist(s), photographer(s), design business(es), design manager(s), art historian(s), or designer(s) that inspires you. Also briefly describe why you would like the opportunity to pursue an education in art and design at PCA. III. SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS OF PREVIOUS STUDIES Send all secondary school and/or university transcripts to the Admissions Office. All applicants, except those who have completed at least two years of full-time study at another university, are required to submit secondary school transcripts. See the “Official Transcripts” section above for more information on transcript matters.
Application Materials
IV. SUBMIT TEST SCORES: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS
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All applicants for whom English is not their native language must submit results of either the TOEFL exam (the Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing
System). The minimum scores required for regular admission are: 92 on the TOEFL IBT exam or 6.5 band score on the IELTS exam. Those whose scores fall between 60 and 91 on the TOEFL IBT exam or 5.0 and 6.0 on the IELTS exam will be considered for entry with Pathways and/or English for International Students (EIS) required (see page 149 for more information). To obtain registration information and the earliest possible test dates for the TOEFL exam, visit www.ets.org. Our institution code is 8217. To find testing centers and register for the IELTS, visit www.ielts.org. Request that your score be sent directly to PCA. Degree seeking applicants that are currently enrolled at an American high school must submit either the SAT or ACT exam results; our CEEB code is 4627. V. SCHEDULE A PERSONAL INTERVIEW All Degree and Certificate Program applicants must have a personal interview either in-person or by telephone. Study Abroad at PCA Student applicants are encouraged to schedule an interview though they are not required to do so. Applicants must contact the Admissions Office at +33 (0)1 45 77 39 66, admissions@paris.edu or by emailing their assigned Admissions Counselor to schedule an interview. Interviews can be completed at any time during the admissions process. Applicants who would like to receive feedback before submitting their final materials are encouraged to schedule an interview early in the process. During the interview, an Admissions Counselor will ask questions about the applicant’s academic history, portfolio and essays. They will also answer questions about the admissions process and general inquires about PCA.
APPLICANTS FOR: BFA DEGREE - Freshmen & Transfer entry NON DEGREE PROGRAMS - Intending to do Studio Coursework I. SUBMIT ARTWORK Submit a portfolio of 10 to 20 images. Applicants are encouraged to submit their best and most recently completed work showing a range of skills and creativity. The Admissions Committee is particularly interested in how applicants research and communicate their ideas in a well-edited body of work. The portfolio can contain any combination of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation art, video, photography, sound, motion graphics, communication design, fashion design, illustration, collaborative work, etc. Applicants are encouraged to carefully edit their portfolio considering the arrangement and order of their work. BFA Transfer applicants are encouraged to submit works that align with the area of study for which they are applying. Choose one of the following methods to submit your portfolio: • Go to parisedu.slideroom.com, create your own login and password and upload your work in the "add media section" (Preferred). • Provide the Admissions Office with a web address where you have made your work available. • Submit work on DVD or CD-Rom; image files should be in jpeg or pdf format, have a resolution of 72 dpi and the largest dimension should not exceed 1220 pixels. Do not put adhesive labels on the CD-Rom.
APPLICANTS FOR: BA DEGREE - Freshman & Transfer entry NON DEGREE PROGRAMS - Intending to do Art History, Critical Studies, and/or Design Management Coursework
Application Materials
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
I. SUBMIT DESIGN ANALYSIS ESSAY Write a one-page essay analyzing a work of art/ design that is representative of your home culture. Please include a visual reference* of your chosen subject as well as citations of your research in the body of the essay. In addition to submitting the requirements listed under “All Applicants and Individual Program Requirements”: I. SUBMIT COURSE APPROVAL FORM
(Study Abroad at PCA and Exchange Applicants Only)
Submit the Course Request/Pre-Approval Form that is available in the "Apply" section of mon. paris.edu. The form is to be completed by all study abroad and exchange applicants and approved by the home institution. Select courses from current PCA course offerings. Note that while PCA core requirements run each semester, electives are subjects to change. Students are advised into elective courses upon arrival during Orientation week.
* The visual reference can be included as a web link in the essay, or uploaded in the “Add Media” section of the website parisedu.slideroom.com when the application fee is paid.
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TUITION & SCHOLARSHIP
PCA SCHOLARSHIP, LOANS & ON-CAMPUS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Estimated Academic Year Expenses in Euros
The PCA Financial Assistance Committee awards Degree, Study Abroad at PCA and Certificate students financial assistance on the basis of three criteria: financial need, merit, and assessed commitment to their program of study at Paris College of Art. Awarded need and merit based scholarships defray a portion of tuition. In addition, PCA Degree and Certificate students are eligible for PCA institutional loans, which are made for the period of education at PCA. Provided the student maintains full-time enrollment, these loans will not be due until the student has completed their degree or certificate. There will be no interest levied on the institutional loans. Students awarded scholarships and/or institutional loans may also be chosen to participate in the on-campus internship program. Acceptance of an internship is a requirement if a student also wishes to benefit from a need-based scholarship. Interns are assigned positions within the school for which they receive a monthly stipend and a reduction in tuition. All financial assistance awards are valid for one academic year. To retain their financial assistance package, students must remain in good academic standing (a semester GPA of at least 2.5 with a full-time load of at least 12 credits, including all degree requirements). Students must also reapply in the spring semester and show continued need each year. Awards may be reduced or discontinued if a student fails to complete their awarded internship or if their financial circumstances, academic performance or behavior are deemed to no longer warrant or merit tuition assistance.
2013-2014 Tuition
25,900 €
Housing
7,200 €
Health Insurance Personal / Meals
Books and supplies
Local transportation TOTAL
210 €
4,000 € 1,375 € 324 €
39,009 €
NATIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN YOUR COUNTRY Some countries provide financial assistance to students studying at PCA. Please visit our website www.paris.edu for specific information. * PCA students are not eligible for US federal financial aid. US students, or foreign students with a co-signer in the US are eligible for private loans though Sallie Mae. Visit www.salliemae.com/student-loans/smart-optionstudent-loan for detailed information on Sallie Mae private loan opportunities.
Tuition & Scholarship
Tuition information for the Pathways program is available on our website, at www.paris.edu.
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To Apply: Applicants apply online on mon.paris.edu where they can submit the online Financial Assistance Application as well as the mandatory supporting financial documents. Applicants who would like to be considered for financial assistance should apply for admission by the Priority Deadlines: February 1, for fall entry October 1, for spring entry Please note that only students who have applied for a program of study at Paris College of Art will have access to the online portal where they can then apply for financial assistance.
Tuition & Scholarship
© 2013-2014 / AFAD / 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. The Association Franco-Américaine de Design / 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, the Association Franco-Américaine de Design / 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. top: Niklas Sandstrom, Photography, Study Abroad at PCA Student
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ATTENDANCE By enrolling at PCA, students agree to the following Terms and Conditions: • Students will not be admitted to class until they have complied with all regulations concerning registration and tuition payments. • Students are personally responsible for financial obligations to the School. Unless specifically enrolled in a PCA Payment Plan, full payment of account balance is due before the first day of classes. • The school issues tuition refunds in accordance with the schedule listed in the Student Handbook. • If English is not the student's native language, PCA reserves the right to administer tests in spoken and written English before registration to verify a level of comprehension necessary to successfully complete classes. If deemed necessary, student may be placed in English for International Students and therefore may need to do additional coursework in the summer semester to maintain academic progress. • Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and adhering to the rules and regulations outlined in the Student Handbook.
Terms & Conditions
• The school reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student who, in the judgment of the administration, does not maintain the required standards of scholarship, or whose attitude or behavior does not conform to the ideals of the school.
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• PCA reserves the right to take or cause to be taken, photographs, films or videos, and other graphic depictions of students, faculty, staff and visitors for promotional, educational, and/or non-commercial purposes, as well as approve such use by third parties with whom the university may engage in joint marketing. Such purposes may include print and electronic publications. This paragraph serves as public notice of the intent of the school to do so,
without remuneration, and as a release to the school giving permission to use those images for such purposes. • All students are required to submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office for evaluation when applying to the school. All degree students, once admitted, have their first semester of attendance at PCA to submit outstanding official transcripts to the Registrar for evaluation for possible transfer credit and the final proof of high school graduation. No transcripts submitted after the end of the first semester of attendance will be considered for transfer credit. All transcripts submitted must be original or certified copies in order to be accepted. • All information collected by the school is held in our database and is for internal use only (i.e. admissions, advising, registration, grading, billing, financial aid and student services). Students’ personal information will not be released to any third parties without their explicit permission (i.e. billing to financially responsible person). Anonymous statistical information gathered from the school’s database may be used to complete reports for affiliated academic organizations. In accordance with the French ‘Computer and Freedoms’ law of January 6, 1978, you have the right to access and rectify any information concerning you. If you wish to exercise this right and be notified of any such information please contact the Registrar’s office.* *Les informations recueillies font l’objet d’un traitement informatique destiné à usage interne. Les informations personnelles concernant les élèves ne seront pas divulguées sans leurs consentement explicite. Des statistiques tirées de ces informations pourront être fournies aux organismes académiques affiliés. Conformément à la loi “informatique et libertés" du 6 janvier 1978, vous bénéficiez d’un droit d’accès et de rectification aux informations qui vous concernent. Si vous souhaitez exercer ce droit et obtenir communication des informations vous concernant, veuillez-vous adresser au bureau du Registrar - chargé des inscriptions.
Summer 2013
SPEND THE SUMMER IN PARIS
SUMMER PROGRAM 2014
PCA summer programs run in July, offering courses for Pre-College, Undergraduate and Adult students.
Visit www.paris.edu for more information.
left, Pavitr Saith Summer Program Student
right, Shivani Mehta Summer Program Student
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ADMINISTRATION Serge Guarino, Chairman Reginald de Guillebon, President Céline Bréal, Vice President for Finance & Administration Marion Delord, Associate Executive Director
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Dr. Linda Jarvin, Dean Dr. Brigitte Borja de Mozota, Director of Research Dr. Noga Arikha, Chair of Critical Studies Chloe Briggs, Chair of Foundation Andreas Brünglinghaus, Chair of Photography Véronique Devoldère, Chair of Fine Arts Frédérique Krupa, Chair of Communication Design Alice Peinado, Chair of Design Management Donald Potard, Chair of Fashion Design Dr. Vivian Sky Rehberg, Chair of Art History, Theory & Criticism Loïc Sécheresse, Chair of Illustration Emmanuelle Cospen-Gharibian, Critical Studies Coordinator Patricio Sarmiento, Fashion Design Senior Coordinator Olivia Sautreuil, Illustration Coordinator Dr. Maryann Letellier, CUPA Director
ADMISSIONS & STUDENT LIFE
Matthew Gallagher, Director of Admissions & Student Life Céline Aziz, Operations and Communications Manager for Admissions Cecile Andrieu Kawakami, Japan Admissions Representative Marie Breton, Admissions Manager for Special Programs Kate Hiley, UK Admissions Representative Hadley Johnson, Canada & USA Admissions Representative Peggy Noland, USA Admissions Representative Ana Uzelac, Admissions Manager for Financial Assistance Sadie Nachtigal, Student Relations Manager Nele Pyfferoen, Career Services Manager Carolina Spielmann, International Programs Manager
Administration & Faculty
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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Sara Krauskopf, Director of Communications Raina Lampkins-Fielder, Director of Academic Advising & Registrar’s Office Yacine Roudani, IT Manager Vanessa Cittadino, Coordinator of Registrar Databases & IT Assistant Christopher Bouchard, Manager of Finance & Administration Margaux Kahane, Human Resources Assistant Martine Bruno, Campus & Business Office Administrative Manager Coumba Diallo, Campus Coordinator Pierre Fahys, Photography Lab Technician Joe Johnson, Sculpture Lab Technician Joe Neill, Sculpture Lab Technician
Please refer to www.paris.edu for Faculty Listings + biographic information.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS • AACRAO: American Association of Collegiate Registrars • APUAF: Association des Programmes Universitaires en France • CAA: College Art Association • College Board • CUMULUS: Association of International Schools of Art & Design • Designers Interactifs • DMI: Design Management Institute • ELIA: European League of Institutes of the Arts • FATE: Foundations in Art: Theory and Education • FING: Fondation Internet Nouvelle Génération • Matèrio • NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling • NAFSA: Association of International Educators • NPDA: National Portfolio Day Association • OACAC: Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling
Photography by: p9, top: © Olivier Combres, right: © Patrick Montary • p10, left & top: © Marie Breton • p11: PCA Design Center © Olivier Combres • p14, top & bottom left: © Andrea Zanchi - iStock • p15, right: © Olivier Combres • p19: courtesy of La Reserve des Arts • p23, top: © Sara Krauskopf • p24, top: © Florent Dechard • p25: © Florent Dechard • p26, © Phase One Photography • p27, top: © Stephan Gladieu • p27, bottom: © Marie Breton • p28, top: © Patrick Burban - left: © Alva Ohlsson • p29, top: © Patrick Burban - bottom & right Alva Ohlsson • p30, left & bottom: © Vincent Le Du • p33, top: courtesy of Le Laboratoire • p42, p50, p58, p66, p72, p80, p86, p92, p100, p106, p114, p120, p126, p134: © Olivier Combres • p136, right: © Chloe Briggs • p137, top: © Andrew Schachman • p139, right: © Beair • p140, © Chloe Briggs • p141, top: © Pierre Fahys, right & bottom: © Chloe Briggs • p142, top: © Pierre Fahys • p144, top: © Patrick Montary - bottom © Beair • p145, top: © Sara Krauskopf - right © Patrick Montary • p146, left: © Kaamna Patel • p147, left: © Pierre Fahys, right: © Nino Trentinella • p151, left: © Pierre Fahys, right: © Olivier Combres • p159, right: © ChristianMilet • p164, left: © Florent Dechard, right: © Pierre Fahys • p165, top right: © Pierre Fahys • p168, © Patrick Montary • p169: © Pierre Fahys • p171: © Patrick Montary • p172: © Pierre Fahys • p173: © Véronique Devoldère • p176, left: © Pierre Fahys, right: © Nino Trentinella • p177: Nino Trentinella • p179: © Pierre Fahys • p180: © Marie Breton • p182, left: © Alva Ohlsson - right: © Patrick Burban • p184, left: © Pierre Fahys, right: © Carolina Spielmann • p185, right: © Andreas Brünglingha • p182 left Alva Ohlsson, right: © Patrick Burban • p197: © Olivier Combres
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