Academic Focus
The Foundations in Studio Arts program is designed for students who wish to combine Studio Art studies with the unique experience of being an artist in Paris. Taught in English, our Studio Art courses combine classroom study with onsite lectures and excursions, encouraging students to take full advantage of the city of Paris as their true classroom. This program is appropriate for both studio art and non-studio art majors. Regardless of your major, this program will help you learn new techniques, gain experience in the arts, and be inspired by what Paris has to offer.
Students will choose one or two electives from a list of studio art, art history, and culture courses. The CEA GlobalCampus in Paris offers two 4-week summer sessions in June and July. Students can opt to participate in one session or two back-to-back sessions in order to earn additional credit.
All courses meet for a total of 45 contact hours and are generally worth 3 credits in the US semester system. Students enrolled in the 1-course option will earn 3 credits whereas students in the 2-course option will earn 6 credits. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how much credit will be awarded.
Schedule Summary
Classes typically meet Monday through Thursday for 2 ½ or 3 hours each session although study trips and other required fieldwork may occur on Fridays. Classes are offered at various times throughout the day. Class timetables will be released approximately 3 months before the program closure date, and your final course schedule will be posted to your MyCEA Account around two weeks before the program start date.
Course Registration
Students must register for courses prior to departure for Paris. A course preference form will be posted to your MyCEA Account when course timetables are released. This form should be completed upon your acceptance to the program but no later than the program closure date. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so it is in your best interest to submit your course preference form as soon as possible.
Course preferences for electives are considered final when submitted to CEA. For language courses, you will indicate an estimated level on your course preference form, but you will take a language placement exam onsite. Registration for your language course will then be adjusted as necessary to coincide with the results of your exam. To aid in the registration process, it is in your best interest to have courses, including alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to submitting your course preference form.
