Parsons Paris School of Art and Design

Infobox University
name = Parsons Paris School of Art and Design


established = 1921
type = Private|
head_label = Academic Director
head = Bridget O'Rourke
undergrad = 200|
city = Paris
country = France
campus = Urban|
website = [http://www.parsons-paris.com/ www.parsons-paris.com]

Parsons Paris School of Art + Design

(aka Parsons Paris) is a four year college offering programs that lead to Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. While the legal structure of the school is that of an independent non-profit organization (AFAD), the academic program of Parsons Paris is coordinated with that of Parsons The New School for Design in New York. Parsons Paris School of Art & Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and Middle States. [http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/] .

The Parsons School of Design first Paris program was established in 1921 by Frank Alvah Parsons, then director of the New York School for Applied and Fine Art. This program was known as Paris Ateliers and existed until the beginning of WWII. In the 1970s Parsons The New School for Design [http://www.parsons.edu] set up a new program, which became known as Parsons Paris. Parsons established the school to provide American education to undergraduates in fine arts and design wishing to pursue their education in Europe.

Today, Parsons Paris draws the most gifted art students from around the world. Admission is extremely competitive. The cultural diversity engendered complements the program and fosters a critical sensitivity toward the globalization of visual culture and its impact on respective art and design fields. Parsons Paris' multicultural environment nurtures artistic practice as well as individual growth.

Mission Statement

Parsons Paris School of Art + Design promotes the artistic and intellectual maturation of promising students into exceptional professional artists, designers and design managers through art, design and liberal arts education.

Parsons Paris' methodology is ultimately intended to provide students with a multicultural awareness that emphasizes interaction within society and places art and design practice as a meaningful and necessary contribution to an increasingly mediated world.

The school encourages curricular innovation while maintaining a traditional skills base in the Fine Arts. Parsons Paris embodies a community of committed students, faculty, administration and alumni.

Letter from the Academic Director

Parsons Paris is a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, methods and professional experience. Our students and faculty combine curiosity, experimentation and enthusiasm in the pursuit of learning. At Parsons Paris, we believe that finding a design solution, creating a work of art and facilitating the production of a creative team are intellectual processes of undeniable value. Developing critical awareness through hands-on research and discussion is essential to professional maturation and individual growth. Artistic practice demands a high level of personal commitment and discipline, and we expect our students to participate actively in class so that we can explore differing points of view and engage our creative resources.Parsons Paris is rooted in a city of primary art and design production. Experiencing the uniqueness of the Parisian metropolis provides a rich source of visual inspiration. Sharing this experience with individuals from over 40 different countries gives our students a unique perspective on the variety of expression existing throughout the world.The legacy of Parsons Paris and its successful graduates is something to be proud of and to contribute to in the years to come. I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Bridget O’Rourke

Undergraduate majors and degrees

The college offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) degree.

Art and Design majors are offered in:

* Communication Design
* Fashion Design
* Illustration
* Fine Arts
* Photography

In the business area majors are offered in:

* Design and Management

Study Abroad for Parsons Paris students/ Transfer programs

Students in the BFA and BBA programs can do a year of Study Abroad at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London and Parsons The New School for Design in New York among other Universities around the world.

Students can graduate in Paris or transfer to Parsons The New School for Design in New York.

To transfer and obtain a BFA or BBA Degree, students should study for at least two years (Junior and Senior Years) at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design.

Study Abroad at Parsons Paris

Parsons Paris offers an extraordinary study abroad option for college sophomores and juniors, or those with undergraduate degrees who wish to spend a semester or year experiencing the art, design, and culture of Paris. Not only do Visiting Students enjoy the many cultural outings and field trips in Paris and beyond, they gain exposure to many cultures through our international faculty and student body. Working side-by-side with Parsons Paris degree students, Visiting Students have access to all studio facilities. Studying full-time (between 12 and 19 credits per semester), Visiting Students choose classes from the Parsons Paris departmental offerings as well as classes specifically developed for the Visiting Student community. An individual’s program could include classes from any and all majors, upon final approval of the Department Heads involved.

Notable Alumni and Attendees

Tom Ford, Patrick Robinson , Claire McCardell ,Nicky Hobermann , Dimitar Lukonov , Ryan Mendoza , Hanna Ulvegarde Bak, Van Day Truex ,Adrian Adolf Greenberg ,

Recent Alumni

Magnus Anderso [ http://www.howellgreen.com/HowellGreenArtists/Anderso] , Pete Nawara [ http://www.petenawara.com] , Handan Figen [ http://www.handanfigen.com] , Carolina Spielmann [ http://www.carolinaspielmann.com] , Georgina Richardson [ http://www.kateandgeorgina.com] , Thomas Brun [ http://www.thomasbrun.com] , Hale Gungor [ http://www.halegungor.com] , Per Persson [ http://www.perperssondesign.com] , Brian Biggs [ http://www.mrbiggs.com] ,

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Parsons Paris School of Art and Design Paris, France [ http://www.parsons-paris.com]

Parsons Table

The Parsons table is a small, square table made in a simple, unadorned style with four, flush, square legs that are equal in thickness to the top. It may reflect the influence of Mies van der Rohe and the school of Modernism. Tables of this style have been widely copied and are manufactured in a broad range of quality and finishes.

Parsons tables are often intended for use as modern or contemporary furniture, and their striking design has made them popular as coffee tables, dining tables, side tables, and occasional tables.

External links

* [http://www.parsons-paris.com/ Parsons Paris]
* [http://www.parsons.edu/ Parsons The New School for Design]