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Paris I

Dates

June 2 – June 29, 2023

Cost

$5,150 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Fashion Design, Digital Photography, Art, Music Appreciation

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Paris I program offers Paris as its classroom, with a selection of courses designed to immerse participants in the city’s artistic treasures, intriguing history, respected literary traditions, and other cultural riches via direct interactions. With its captivating history, as well as its reputation for good taste, fine cuisine, high fashion and legendary sports, Paris has something for everyone.

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: International Student Residence, 3-4 students per room

OrientationMandatory orientation on Saturday, April 15, 2023. See Orientation for more information.

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses.

IDFM 426 Fashion Design Market Trends

Prof. Seth Howard

A multi-faceted approach to trend research and development within the fashion industry. Includes research, analysis, distillation, and communication of micro and macro trends. Students will learn to identify micro fashion trends (such as patterns, colors, fabrications, silhouettes, etc.) and macro trends (such as retail design strategy, consumer trends and behaviors, retail marketing strategy, etc.) within the retail environment.

IDFM 226 Fashion Illustration

Prof. Seth Howard

Exploration of aspects of fashion illustration from drawing basic body proportions and fashion figures to producing finished illustrations in color using a variety of mediums and tools.

ART 102 Introduction to Making Art and Making Meaning

Prof. Randy Simmons

This is a hands-on material-specific course that examines human experience through the visual arts. It requires no previous art experience. The course employs a physical exploration of one or more media to examine art’s central and proactive role in the articulation of culture, and its important function in determining the structure of human society across time.

ART 496 Topics: Digital Photography

Prof. Randy Simmons

Introduces the skills, techniques and applications needed to capture, process and manipulate digital photographs. Develops an understanding of photography as a fine art medium. Introduces students to the use of the digital camera and its controls.

MUS 120 Music Appreciation

Prof. Christy D’Ambrosio

A survey of music from early to modern times. The course aims to widen the musical horizons and receptivities of the student in order to foster discriminating listening. An overview of Western art music styles and musical forms will be presented with particular emphasis on the musical traditions of France, prominent composers and performers, and the place music holds in the history of France and in French culture.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Musee de la Musique – La Cite de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris

L’Orchestre de Paris performs here in a state-of-the-art concert hall. The site also houses a museum dedicated to music and its history. Striving to stay up-to-date on current cultural issues, the museum presents exhibits and hosts live performances of contemporary and non-Western musics, and maintains a permanent exhibit of a fantastic collection of historical instruments.

Centre Pompidou – Musee National d’Art Moderne

A fascinating “inside-out” building that is a work of art in itself, the Centre Pompidou houses one of the largest collections of modern art in Europe. It’s part of a multicultural complex that includes a library and IRCAM, the Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique.

Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera houses an enormous collection of clothing, accessories, photographs and drawings reflecting the clothing in France from the 18th century to modern times, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the history of fashion over three centuries.

Giverny

The beautiful house and gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny, just a short train ride north of Paris, includes the pond and the Japanese bridge that inspired some of Monet’s most famous works: Les Nymphéas and Le Pont Japonais.

Loire Valley Castles

Chambord and Chenonceau are two of the most beautiful examples of Renaissance castles. The difference in style and purpose will allow the group to appreciate two different ideas of what this period represented.

Neighborhood Walk

A walk through the neighborhood where the group will spend a month will allow everybody to have  a look at a true Parisian neighborhood and will allow participants to get a feel for the location of local landmarks, everyday shops, restaurants and so on.

What's Included

Program Cost: $5,150 + airfare

Earn up to 6 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Paris

Accommodations

2 Meals per Day

Groups Excursions & Transport

Paris Metro/Bus Pass

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$1000 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,650 – $1,750

The Paris I program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Paris with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a roundtrip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.

The flight to Paris is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Paris to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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Description

Dates

June 2 – June 29, 2023

Cost

$5,150 + airfare
Scholarships & Financial Aid

Subjects

Fashion Design, Digital Photography, Art, Music Appreciation

Deadlines

Dec. 1: Apply Early & Save $100
Feb. 5: Regular Deadline 

Program Overview

The KIIS Paris I program offers Paris as its classroom, with a selection of courses designed to immerse participants in the city’s artistic treasures, intriguing history, respected literary traditions, and other cultural riches via direct interactions. With its captivating history, as well as its reputation for good taste, fine cuisine, high fashion and legendary sports, Paris has something for everyone.

Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in heat and humidity, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.

Language Requirement: None. All courses are taught in English. 

Accommodations: International Student Residence, 3-4 students per room

OrientationMandatory orientation on Saturday, April 15, 2023. See Orientation for more information.

Courses

All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1-2 courses.

IDFM 426 Fashion Design Market Trends

Prof. Seth Howard

A multi-faceted approach to trend research and development within the fashion industry. Includes research, analysis, distillation, and communication of micro and macro trends. Students will learn to identify micro fashion trends (such as patterns, colors, fabrications, silhouettes, etc.) and macro trends (such as retail design strategy, consumer trends and behaviors, retail marketing strategy, etc.) within the retail environment.

IDFM 226 Fashion Illustration

Prof. Seth Howard

Exploration of aspects of fashion illustration from drawing basic body proportions and fashion figures to producing finished illustrations in color using a variety of mediums and tools.

ART 102 Introduction to Making Art and Making Meaning

Prof. Randy Simmons

This is a hands-on material-specific course that examines human experience through the visual arts. It requires no previous art experience. The course employs a physical exploration of one or more media to examine art’s central and proactive role in the articulation of culture, and its important function in determining the structure of human society across time.

ART 496 Topics: Digital Photography

Prof. Randy Simmons

Introduces the skills, techniques and applications needed to capture, process and manipulate digital photographs. Develops an understanding of photography as a fine art medium. Introduces students to the use of the digital camera and its controls.

MUS 120 Music Appreciation

Prof. Christy D’Ambrosio

A survey of music from early to modern times. The course aims to widen the musical horizons and receptivities of the student in order to foster discriminating listening. An overview of Western art music styles and musical forms will be presented with particular emphasis on the musical traditions of France, prominent composers and performers, and the place music holds in the history of France and in French culture.

All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in mid-August after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.

Program Excursions

Musee de la Musique – La Cite de la Musique – Philharmonie de Paris

L’Orchestre de Paris performs here in a state-of-the-art concert hall. The site also houses a museum dedicated to music and its history. Striving to stay up-to-date on current cultural issues, the museum presents exhibits and hosts live performances of contemporary and non-Western musics, and maintains a permanent exhibit of a fantastic collection of historical instruments.

Centre Pompidou – Musee National d’Art Moderne

A fascinating “inside-out” building that is a work of art in itself, the Centre Pompidou houses one of the largest collections of modern art in Europe. It’s part of a multicultural complex that includes a library and IRCAM, the Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique.

Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera houses an enormous collection of clothing, accessories, photographs and drawings reflecting the clothing in France from the 18th century to modern times, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the history of fashion over three centuries.

Giverny

The beautiful house and gardens of Claude Monet in Giverny, just a short train ride north of Paris, includes the pond and the Japanese bridge that inspired some of Monet’s most famous works: Les Nymphéas and Le Pont Japonais.

Loire Valley Castles

Chambord and Chenonceau are two of the most beautiful examples of Renaissance castles. The difference in style and purpose will allow the group to appreciate two different ideas of what this period represented.

Neighborhood Walk

A walk through the neighborhood where the group will spend a month will allow everybody to have  a look at a true Parisian neighborhood and will allow participants to get a feel for the location of local landmarks, everyday shops, restaurants and so on.

What's Included

Program Cost: $5,150 + airfare

Earn up to 6 Credit Hours

Group Flight (Optional)

Airport Transfers in Paris

Accommodations

2 Meals per Day

Groups Excursions & Transport

Paris Metro/Bus Pass

Security Evacuation Protection

Medical Insurance

Program Director & Faculty
on-site 24/7

To help you budget, keep in mind that you are responsible for the cost of obtaining a passport ($165), one meal per day + personal expenses (approx. $500-$1000 depending on your food tastes/spending habits/optional independent travel preferences), any class readings/materials, and any fees from your college/university.

Although KIIS tries to foresee all possible expenses in formulating program fees, please note that dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency valuations and/or airline surcharges may affect the total cost of the program.

Group Flight

Estimated Cost: $1,650 – $1,750

The Paris I program offers a group flight option where you can travel to/from Paris with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a roundtrip flight ticket for you. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on April 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.

If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.

The flight to Paris is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Paris to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.

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