A Summer Abroad Experience in Paris, France
Coursework offered in Fashion Styling and Trend Forecasting or Fashion Journalism and Photograph
Estimated Cost: $7,982 (housing included)
Dates:
Summer A: June 1 – July 4, 2008
Summer B: July 6 – August 8, 2008
Deadline: February 15, 2008
Updated: January 16, 2008
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Program Description
Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world and one of the most glamorous cities in Europe. For students who are serious about a career in the fashion industry, a trip to Paris is a must. Long considered a center for innovation, creativity, glamour and "haute couture", Paris is a place where you can become immersed in the great fashions of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Imagine the thrill of studying in a city where the streets are lined with a "Who's Who" list of couture houses, designer shops and boutiques, fashion institutes and fashion trendsetters.
In addition to the courses work you will have access to a full program of cultural activities that are designed to provide an appreciation of the cultural heritage of the French capital. Sights that have made the city famous - the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, l'Arc de Triomphe - are visited along with the Latin Quarter and Montmartre sections of Paris renowned for the creative inspiration they have provided to artists, writers and philosophers.
Paris, France 
Just imagine the creative inspiration you could get when you browse the windows along the "Golden Triangle" where some of the world's top haute couture designers, Chanel, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, showcase their talent. Or, take a stroll along Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, one of the most elegant shopping districts in Paris, where the boutiques of Pierre Cardin, Versace, Gucci and other designers on the cutting-edge of fashion can be found. Through AIU, you can see for yourself why Paris and fashion have become synonymous with each other. Our 5-week Paris Fashion Program is designed to immerse you in the cultural heritage of the French capital that has inspired generations of artists, writers, philosophers... and some of the world's most renowned fashion designers!
Courses
Courses offered during Summer A and Summer B sessions:
FASHION STYLING (200-level course)
The fashion stylist creates a visual story for different media including art, photography, video, window display, advertising, promotions and fashion shows. This course explores the skills required for the growing specialty of Fashion Styling. Students spend time in a photographic studio to develop an understanding of the role a fashion stylist plays on fashion shoots.
TREND FORECASTING (300-level course)
This course explores how different types of trends are created, how they spread, and their impact on fashion. The course involves students in both analytical and creative work as they study previous trends and predict future trends.
Courses offered during Summer A session:
FASHION JOURNALISM (200-level course)
This class teaches basic writing, interviewing and editing techniques for fashion journalism, public relations and fashion advertising. Differences between the types of journalism are presented. Each student must write an article with accompanying visuals for a magazine's audience and present their project to the class.
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY (200-level course)
This course will give students a chance to learn and experience location photography in a setting famous for fashion. Using professional models and background views of Paris, students will be guided through the skills and techniques required for fashion photography. This class includes a series of applied workshops covering a variety of aspects of fashion, styling and location photography. The course will also give students the opportunity to improve their personal portfolio of fashion images. A manual digital camera (not a point and shoot camera) with a 35mm to 105mm zoom lens is required. A limited number of appropriate digital cameras will be available to loan. Professional location flash lighting will be available for student use.
Estimated Costs
Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition and related fees for two classes, health insurance, accommodation, a Paris orientation program, metro bus pass, a Paris Museum card and laptop fees. All other expenses, including personal expenses, flight and some meals are paid directly by students and can vary based on personal spending habits.
5 week Summer session:
Estimated Program Cost $7,982
Estimated Housing Costs: included
Estimated Personal Expenses: $3,372
Total Estimated Costs: $11,354
For further breakdown of all estimated costs, please contact the Office of International Education (below).
Eligibility
Must be sophomore status with at least 2.5 GPA and in good academic standing.
Housing and Meals
Accommodations are twin rooms with a shower and kitchen facility.
Passport/Visa
All students must have a valid US passport for entrance into France. The current passport fee is $100. If students already have a US passport, be sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 non refundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 non refundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu