PARSONS PARIS

Location: Paris, France Website: http://www.parsons-paris.com Deadlines:    Spring 2010:  Priority Deadline: October 1, 2009; Final Deadline: December 1, 2009    Fall 2010:  Priority Deadline: March 1, 2010; Final Deadline: July 15, 2010. Parsons Paris School of Art + Design was established in 1921 to provide the highest standard of American education to undergraduates in fine arts and design wishing to pursue degree options in Europe. With the resources of its location in one of the world’s most resplendent cities, Parsons Paris emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to academic programs coordinated with Parsons The New School for Design in New York City. Parsons Paris draws students from around the world. More than forty countries are represented in the Parsons Paris student population, bringing to this small community a cultural diversity that is rare among art education institutions. This, combined with a location at the crossroads of Europe, makes studying at Parsons Paris 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. During the term, excursions are organized to the nearby sites of Giverny or Versailles, and beyond the borders of France to such cities such as Berlin, Geneva, London, Florence or Venice. Parsons Paris’ multicultural environment nurtures artistic practice as well as individual growth. The intimate size of classes provides for a unique contact between instructors and students. Students are encouraged to develop personal expression through creative problemsolving and process-oriented research. Through its international faculty of working professionals, the school maintains close ties with the Parisian art and design culture. Special events, exhibitions and conferences bring students in intimate contact with their distinctive European setting. Parsons Paris continues to fulfill its mission on behalf of students - whether in Communication Design, Design Management, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration or Photography - by offering a unique and challenging learning opportunity. Parsons Paris School of Art + Design, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), is legally structured as a non-profit institution in France. The formal title for the organization is “Association Franco-Américaine de Design” (AFAD). While the legal structure of the school is that of an independent organization, the academic program of Parsons Paris is coordinated with that of Parsons The New School for Design in New York. Starting from September 2008, students matriculating in the Parsons Paris program will be eligible to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from The New School. PROGRAMMES Parsons Paris offers a variety of courses in both bachelor level, short courses, summer courses and study abroad courses. For more information on the programmes offered, please visit our Programmes page. FINANCES: The tuition fees for bachelor and certificate courses are 11500 €  per year. In addition you will need to pay for accommodation, living expences etc, and study materials. Parsons Paris offers a limited number of scholarships that defray a portion of tuition fees. For more information, visit Parsons Paris homepage. DEPOSIT All applicants have to pay a deposit of 400€. More information about the deposit in menu Expenses. ACCOMMODATION Parsons Paris has no dormitories of its own, students live in apartments throughout the city. The Student Life Office is involved in helping students find suitable apartments. Students will also receive assistance and documentation on effectively dealing with the legal aspects of renting in France.