The Academy's location is in the center of the left bank Latin Quarter, less than one mile from the Notre-Dame Cathedral. It draws on Paris' cultural and artistic heritage in making Paris its campus. Most classes take place in the Pavilion du Val de Gr ce , an historic 17th century building which also serves as the Academy's art gallery. Participants benefit from a personalized learning environment created by a student-instructor ratio of one to five during the academic year that provides for flexibility in instruction. Courses Students develop their design and presentation abilities and personalize their style.
Participants have the opportunity to develop their portfolio.
Modern and Contemporary Art. Semester and academic year focuses on painting, drawing, engraving and three- dimensional volume, as well as history of art. The program explores environmental concepts, past and present. Paris' unique approach and contribution to urbanism, refined taste and gracious living are researched from both an historical and contemporary viewpoint. The architecture, furniture, fabrics and applied arts that established the styles of the past and those which flourish in the present will be surveyed and studied under the guidance of authorities in these fields.