Paris College of Art (PCA) is an international college of art and design with U.S degree-granting authority and accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) located in Paris, France. PCA's mission is to provide the highest standard of art and design education, taught within an American pedagogical paradigm, while being influenced and informed by their French and European environment.
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History
In 1981 the school was established as a French Association (type 1901) under the name "École Parsons à Paris". From 1986 until 2010, the school had a relationship with Parsons The New School for Design, and was known as "Parsons Paris". Since 2010 it is no longer associated with Parsons The New School and is an independent institution. Paris College of Art (PCA) has 300 students and 100 faculty members coming from more than 50 different countries.
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Education
PCA has accreditation from the United States National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and is part of the International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media (CUMULUS). It is also recognized by the Rectorat de Paris as an establishment of higher education. Its partnerships include agreements and research with the Centre de Recherche du Château de Versailles, Pantheon-Sorbonne University, the Centre Georges Pompidou, Les Arts Décoratifs, and La Maison Lesage. Degree courses are taught in English.
Paris College of Art offers the following programs:
Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Undergraduate Core: Foundation Year
- Undergraduate Core: Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Fine Arts
- Interior Design
- Photography
- Communication Design
- Fashion Design
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Design Management
Graduate Degree Programs
- Master of Arts (MA) in Accessories Design
- Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Design | Haute Couture-Haute Technology
- Master of Arts (MA) in Fashion Film & Photography
- Master of Arts (MA) in Design for Social Impact
- Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Fine Arts in Transdisciplinary New Media
- Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Fine Arts in Photography and Image-Making
- Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design
- Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Fine Arts in Drawing
Study Abroad Programs
Center for University Programs Abroad (CUPA)
Focusing on direct matriculation, CUPA provides a study-abroad experience in Paris to students from US colleges and universities.
PCA Study Abroad
A study abroad option for college juniors and seniors in an intensive semester or year-long program.
PCA Summer
PCA offers summer courses in art, art history, design, culture, and language city of Paris. Levels include pre-college, college, and adult options. Students are encouraged to draw on Paris' cultural heritage for inspiration, and are often taken on trips around the city during classes.
- Art History
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts
- Interior Design
- Photography
Non-Degree Programs
- Certificate Programs: an intensive one-year curriculum focused on a specific discipline, this program is aimed at mature students wishing to change career, refine a design portfolio, or prepare for entering a Masters degree program.
Cultural Partnerships
Paris College of Art has partnerships with cultural institutions in Paris and overseas, giving their students access to prestigious research facilities and offering them guidance in the artistic, entrepreneurial, design and cultural field.
- Pantheon Sorbonne University
- Les Arts Décoratifs Library
- Terra Foundation for American Art
- The American Library in Paris
- La Gaîté Lyrique
- La Réserve des Arts
- Château de Versailles Research Center
- Kandinski Library at Centre George Pompidou
- NUMA
- PUBLIC Journal
Notable alumni
- Erin Fetherston, fashion designer
- Tom Ford, fashion designer, film director and producer
- Bennu Gerede, actress, model
- Georgia Hardinge, fashion designer
- Calla Haynes (Calla), fashion designer
- Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler), fashion designer
- Nicky Hoberman, artist, painter
- Ryan Mendoza, artist
- David Peck (Miles David), fashion designer
- Julia Restoin Roitfield, model, consultant and freelance graphic designer
- Patrick Robinson, fashion designer
- Margot Warre (MARGOT), fashion designer
References
External links
- Official website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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