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Fashion in Paris, Pre-College PNPA0130 C 40 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $5370 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Students explore the fashion industry and the design process that drives it. Model drawing, design sketching, and design development projects enable students to build drawing, observational, and conceptual skills. This course emphasizes general design processes and visual skills; it does not include excercises in garment construction. Discussions of fashion history, guest speakers, and field trips to fashion exhibitions enhance the studio experience. (4 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
French Architecture and Interiors: A Drawing Investigation, College/Adult PNPA0225 A 20 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 16 . $2750 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA This course offers an immersion into the built environment of Paris-its monuments, museums, urban fabric, rooms, gardens, early modern masterpieces, art, culture, and innovations. The city will be the classroom and drawing will be the primary tool for discovery. Drawing methods practiced on-site and include orthographic correspondence, perspective drawing, composite/layered drawing, sketchbook work, and experimental mixed media work that will capture the experience of being in Paris. Conversations will incorporate contemporary and historical views, as sites shift from medieval to modern, and drawings move from documentation to analysis and invention. It is recommended that students without any previous drawing experience take the two-week course: Drawing in Paris, College/Adult level, in addition to this course to build the necessary skills. (2 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
Fashion Industry Now: Paris PNPA0230 A 20 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $2750 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA A1 20 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 16 . $2750 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Students in this course will gain a general understanding of the fashion industry and current digital fashion marketing trends. With Paris serving as the backdrop, students will find their own inspiration from the streets, fashion exhibitions, retail districts, and learn how to translate these into marketing messages. The class puts an emphasis on written work with individual trend spotting blogs, and team projects including developing a customer marketing strategy. Students must bring a laptop and a digital camera with software to upload images. (2 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
Photography in Paris, Pre-College PNPA0281 C 40 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $5370 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Students will develop a professional portfolio of images as they examine the rich tradition of French photography through the exploration of urban landscape, portraiture, and reportage. The portfolio can be used for entrance for college admissions or for continued academic research in the field of photography. The course covers historical and contemporary photographic practice as students learn to convey concepts and explore topics with a greater depth and articulation. Classes include on-site shoots, museum visits, editing in the digital lab, classroom lectures and critiques. Because all work is done in digital format, students must bring a 35mm SLR digital camera with manual settings and laptop computer. (4 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
Drawing and Painting, Pre-College PNPA0308 C 40 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $5370 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Classes meet outdoors at locations of historic and cultural significance. Drawing is the primary medium studied, with painting being the main vehicle in understanding color interaction. Using the city as a starting point, students utilize the landscape of Paris as a way to create and solve visual problems. Students examine the relationships between technical skills, conceptual ideas, and the creative decisions that they make. Museum visits and discussions examine art and design history. This course is recommended for students who are building a portfolio for college admission, as well as those interested in strengthening observational drawing and painting skills. (4 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
Drawing and Design, Pre-College PNPA0318 C 40 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $5370 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Students investigate the interdisciplinary nature of drawing and design and learn about the design professions of fashion, product and graphic design. The disciplines are introduced through weekly projects, field trips and guest lectures. During the course, students work in teams on thematic projects that incorporate both drawing and the design process. Students research projects on campus and on site in Paris. This course reflects the first year experience at Parsons. (4 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
Drawing in Paris, College/Adult PNPA0351 A 20 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $2750 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Classes meet outdoors at locations of historical and cultural significance. Using the landscape of Paris, students solve visual problems as they explore the relationships between technical skills, ideas, and creative decision making. The class also examines art and design history through museum visits and discussions. This course is recommended for students building a portfolio and those interested in developing their observational drawing skills. Students wishing to continue their studies in Paris may take either Architecture and Interiors of Paris: A Drawing Investigation or Painting in Paris. (2 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
Fashion in Paris, College/Adult PNPA2230 A 40 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $5370 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Students explore the fashion industry and the design process that drives it. Model drawing, design sketching, and design development projects enable students to build drawing, observational, and conceptual skills. This course emphasizes general design processes and visual skills; it does not include excercises in garment construction. Discussions of fashion history, guest speakers, and field trips to fashion exhibitions enhance the studio experience. (4 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
Photography in Paris, College/Adult PNPA2280 A 40 session(s). Mon. to Fri. , 9:00 - 3:50 PM , beg. July 2 . $5370 CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION TBA TBA Students will develop a professional portfolio of images as they examine the rich tradition of French photography through the exploration of urban landscape, portraiture, and reportage. The portfolio can be used for entrance for college admissions or for continued academic research in the field of photography. The course covers historical and contemporary photographic practice as students learn to convey concepts and explore topics with a greater depth and articulation. Classes include on-site shoots, museum visits, editing in the digital lab, classroom lectures and critiques. Because all work is done in digital format, students must bring a 35mm SLR digital camera with manual settings and laptop computer. (4 credits) Click Here for Housing Form
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