FALL 2013
The priority deadline for Fall 2013 entry was February 1, 2013. We are currently reviewing applications on a case-by-case basis.
SPRING 2014
The priority deadline for Spring 2014 entry is November 1, 2013. Students applying for financial assistance or who would like priority consideration must apply by this deadline.
1 – Applicants should apply online here.
Via our online application form, you will provide us with the information we need for you to start your journey towards becoming a Paris College of Art student. Fill in this form carefully and completely; please note that you can save your application while in progress, and return to finish it later.
2 – After you have submitted your application you will also need to submit your portfolio, other visual application materials, and application fee via http://parisedu.slideroom.com. Create your own account on this website, then upload and submit the requirements for your application.
*If you will not be submitting any visual work with your application you may submit your application fee by downloading, completing and returning the Credit Card Authorization Form to the Admissions Office via email (admissions@paris.edu) or fax (+33(0)1 45 77 10 44).
3 – For your application to be complete, you must also submit your official transcripts and test scores to the Admissions Office and have an interview either by phone or in person with an Admissions Counselor (not required for Visiting Students). These separate documents can be sent to : Admissions Office, Paris College of Art / 14 rue Letellier / 75015 Paris / France.
Within a week of submitting your application, you will receive a login and password to check on your application status, and you will be assigned an Admissions Counselor who will be your contact throughout the Admissions process.
Should you be unable to access the online application you may contact admissions@paris.edu to request a paper application form.
Submit your portfolio on a CD-Rom : image files should be in .jpg or .pdf format and have a resolution of 72 ppi and a largest dimension around 1220px. Label the CD-Rom with your name, but do not put adhesive labels on the CD-Rom.
Pay the application fee by downloading, completing and returning the Credit Card Authorization Form to the Admissions Office via email (admissions@paris.edu) or fax (+33(0)1 45 77 10 44).
Mail your application to : Admissions Office, Paris College of Art / 14 rue Letellier / 75015 Paris / France.
Applicants to the Degree and Certificate Programs must schedule a telephone or in-person interview. While the interview is typically done after all application materials have been received, it can be done at any point after the main application has been submitted. If you would like to interview before submitting the final edit of your portfolio, please upload images onto another website (such as Flickr); once your portfolio is submitted through Slideroom, it cannot be altered.
To schedule an appointment, email your Admissions Counselor; you should receive his or her name and contact in an email shortly after submitting the main application.
Below are the items that all applicants must submit.
> Submit a Personal Statement
Write a 500-word statement that describes the works of an artist(s), design business(es), design manager(s), or designer(s) that inspire you and why you would like the opportunity to pursue an education in art and design.
> Submit Transcripts of Previous Study
All applicants must provide secondary school and/or college transcripts for a minimum of the most recent three years of study. Those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree prior to applying for admission to Paris College of Art are not required to submit secondary school transcripts. All other applicants must submit secondary school transcripts.
> Submit Test Scores: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS
All applicants for whom English is not their native language must submit results of either the TOEFL exam (the Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The minimum scores required are: 92 on the TOEFL Ibt test or 6.5 band score on the IELTS. Those whose scores fall between 60 and 91 on the TOEFL Ibt or 5.5 and 6 on the IELTS will be considered for entry with English for International Students required (see Special Conditions of Admission under ‘General Information’).
To get information for the earliest possible test date for the TOEFL exam go to www.ets.org. Our institution code is 8217. To find testing centers and register for the IELTS go to www.ielts.org. Request that your score be sent directly to Paris College of Art. Applicants for the BFA and BBA, currently enrolled in an American high school must submit SAT or ACT exam results; use our CEEB code: 4627.
> Schedule a Personal Interview
In addition to the materials listed above and the additional application materials by program, all degree and Certificate Program applicants must have a personal interview either in-person or by telephone and Study Abroad at PCA Student applicants are strongly encouraged to do so.
Applicants must contact the Admissions Office at +33 (0)1 45 77 19 99 or admissions@paris.edu, to schedule an interview well in advance of the desired appointment date. During your interview your portfolio and home assignment will be reviewed. You will be expected to discuss your work.
> Submit Application Materials by Program
See the appropriate section below (First Year Entry Options or Transfer Entry Options) for additional requirements based on your intended program of study.
Applicants for first year entry must submit the application materials listed below for their selected program.
> BFA Freshman Foundation Applicants
THE PARIS PORTFOLIO
The Paris Portfolio is an opportunity for the applicant to express his or her individuality. While drawing must be included, we welcome mediums of all forms: photography, installation, video, 3-D, graphic work, and more. Be discriminating in your portfolio selection and submit a well-edited portfolio of your finest work.
Please note that work submitted should not be specific to an intended major. We also strongly discourage work copied from a two-dimensional source.
Portfolio Requirements
Select 12-20 of your best work that include the following fundamental skills:
-Drawing skills: perspective drawing, still lifes, life drawing from the figure
-Conceptual skills
-Individuality: work made outside of class assignments
-Experimentation: the ability to explore different ideas, processes and materials
-Sensitivity regarding light and color
Remember, this is your chance to show the Paris College of Art Admissions Committee who you are; enjoy the process and have fun!
> BFA Photography Freshman Direct-entry
THE PARIS PORTFOLIO
Select 12-20 of your best work that desmonstrate the following conceptual skills:
-Technical skills: exposure, lighting, printing, etc.)
-Individuality: work created outside of projects assigned at school
-Experimentation: the ability to explore multiple and different processes and materials
-Sensitivity regarding color, knowledge and use of composition, perspective, focus, and depth of field.
> BBA Design Management Freshman Direct-entry
THE DESIGN ANALYSIS ESSAY
Write a one-page (500 word) essay analyzing a well-designed everyday object or product, building, publication, advertisement or software. Explain why you think this item is well designed. You may consider such issues as the purpose and effectiveness, sustainability and environmental impact, as well as the social implications of the object. Please submit a visual reference of the object you have analyzed through parisedu.slideroom.com.
Applicants for transfer entry (Sophomore or Junior Year) must submit the application materials listed below for their selected program.
> Communication Design, Fine Arts, Fashion Design, and Illustration
THE PARIS PORTFOLIO
Your portfolio must display corresponding skills to students having completed equivalent studies at Paris College of Art. (Please refer to the Paris College of Art course descriptions on our website for more information.)
Demonstrate:
Drawing skills – perspective drawing, still lifes, and life drawing from the figure
Conceptual skills
Individuality
Experimentation – the ability to explore ideas and different processes and materials
Sensitivity regarding color
Additionally, include 5 pieces of work specific to your intended major. Be discriminating; submit a well-edited portfolio of your finest work.
> Photography Transfer Entry
THE PARIS PORTFOLIO
Your portfolio must display corresponding skills to students having completed equivalent studies at Paris College of Art. (Please refer to the Paris College of Art course descriptions on our website for more information.)
Demonstrate:
Conceptual skills
Technical skills – exposure, lighting, printing, etc.
Individuality – work created outside of school.
Experimentation – the ability to explore multiple and different processes and materials.
Sensitivity regarding color.
Knowledge and use of composition, perspective, focus, and depth of field.
Additionally, include:
1. Three photographs concerning a theme of your choice.
2. A photograph representing an interpretive self-portrait.
3. A self-portrait drawn in pencil from a mirror including foreground and background.
> Design Management
THE DESIGN ANALYSIS ESSAY
Write a one-page (500 word) essay analyzing a well-designed everyday object or product, building, publication, advertisement or software. Explain why you think this item is well designed. You may consider such issues as the purpose and effectiveness, sustainability and environmental impact, as well as the social implications of the object. Please submit a visual reference of the object you have analyzed through http://parisedu.slideroom.com.
THE PARIS PORTFOLIO
Should you wish to receive studio credit for college level art course taken elsewhere you must submit a portfolio displaying the equivalent skills achieved by students having completed the coursework at Paris College of Art for which you wish to receive credit. (Please refer to the Paris College of Art course descriptions and the Transfer Credits section on our website for more information.)
Below are the items that all applicants must submit.
> Submit a Personal Statement
Write a 500-word statement that describes the works of an artist(s), design business(es), design manager(s), or designer(s) that inspire you and why you would like the opportunity to pursue an education in art and design.
> Submit Transcripts of Previous Study
All applicants must provide secondary school and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office. Those who have already earned a bachelor's degree prior to applying for admission to Paris College of Art are not required to submit secondary school transcripts. All other applicants must submit secondary school transcripts.
> Submit Test Scores: TOEFL, IELTS
All applicants for whom English is not their native language must submit results of either the TOEFL exam (the Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The minimum scores required are: 92 on the TOEFL Ibt test or 6.5 band score on the IELTS. Those whose scores fall between 60 and 91 on the TOEFL Ibt or 5.5 and 6 on the IELTS will be considered for entry with English for International Students required (see Special Condition Admissions section on page 158 for more information). To get information for the earliest possible test date for the TOEFL exam go to www.ets.org. Our institution code is 8217. To find testing centers and register for the IELTS go to www.ielts.org. Request that your score be sent directly to Paris College of Art.
> Schedule a Personal Interview
In addition to the materials listed here and the additional application materials by program, Certificate Program applicants must have a personal interview either in-person or by telephone. Visiting Student applicants are strongly encouraged to do so as well.
Applicants must contact the Admissions Office at +33 (0)1 45 77 19 99 or admissions@paris.edu, to schedule an interview well in advance of the desired appointment date. During your interview your portfolio and home assignment will be reviewed. You will be expected to discuss your work.
> Submit Application Materials by Program
See the appropriate section for additional requirements based on your intended program of study.
Applicants for the Study Abroad at PCA Program must submit the application materials listed below for their selected program.
> Submit a Course Request/Pre-Approval Form
Submit a Course Request/Pre-Approval Form, completed by the student and home institution advisor. Select courses from Paris College of Art course offerings and rank them as either essential or desired:
Essential – if you must take this course to fulfill your home institution requirements
Desired – if you would like to take the course but it could be substituted.
> Submit Application Materials by Program
Studio Concentration
Submit 10-20 examples of your work that shows your readiness to undertake the studies for which you are applying. Include a minimum of 5 drawings from the figure. Your work should demonstrate:
-Drawing skills
-Conceptual skills
-Individuality
-Experimentation
-Sensitivity regarding color
Photography Concentration
In your portfolio, your work should demonstrate:
-Conceptual skills
-Technical skills: exposure, lighting, printing, etc.
-Individuality: work created outside of school
-Experimentation: the ability to explore multiple and different processes and materials
-Sensitivity regarding color
-Knowledge and use of composition, perspective, focus, and depth of field.
Management of Design
Write a one-page (500 word) essay analyzing a well-designed everyday object or product, building, publication, advertisement or software. Explain why you think this item is well designed. You may consider such issues as the purpose and effectiveness, sustainability and environmental impact, as well as the social implications of the object. Please include a visual reference of the object you have analyzed through the Add Media section of the online application.
Critical Studies Concentration
Write a one-page (500 words) critique of a recent contemporary art or design exhibition you visited.
Applicants for the Certificate Program must submit the application materials listed below for their selected program.
> Submit Application Materials by Program
Studio Arts, Visual Communications, General Fashion Studies, Textile Arts, Illustration Arts
THE PARIS PORTFOLIO: Submit 10-20 examples of your work that shows your readiness to undertake the studies for which you are applying. Include a minimum of 5 drawings from the figure. Your work should demonstrate drawing skills, conceptual skills, individuality, experimentation, and sensitivity regarding color.
Photographic Arts
THE PARIS PORTFOLIO: Your work should demonstrate:
-Conceptual skills
-Technical skills: exposure, lighting, printing, etc.
-Individuality: work created outside of projects assigned at school
-Experimentation: the ability to explore multiple and different processes and materials
-Sensitivity regarding color
-Knowledge and use of composition, perspective, focus, and depth of field.
