19th &20th Century French Art

The Office of International Education
University of Colorado at Boulder
Basement, Environmental Design
Campus Box 123
Boulder, CO 80309-0123
(303) 492-7741
Fax: (303) 492-5185
Internet: studyabr@colorado.edu
Web: www.colorado.edu/OIE/StudyAbroad/
The University of Colorado at Boulder is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution

This program offers an exceptional opportunity to study 19th & 20th Century French Art in Paris. It combines formal instruction with visits to the great museums of Paris, or to architectural sites in and around Paris, or the viewing of French films at the Videothèque, or the discovery of photography at La Maison Européenne de la Photographie. The program will incorporate the study of painting and sculpture with major inventions such as photography and film as well as the prevalent African, African American, and Japanese influences.

Location

The program is based in Paris. It will provide you marvelous exposure to this beautiful city and teach how to take advantage of its incredible artistic wealth. You will have a different classroom every day: Le Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Champs Elysées, Forum Des Halles, the Videothèque, the Catacombs, Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Monet’s garden in Giverny, Château de Fontainebleau, and many more. Although much can be learned by attending slide lectures and reading countless books, there is nothing like living and learning in the actual place where the art was produced. In Paris, you will build a direct relationship with history.

Academic Program

Students take two 3 credit- upper-division Fine Arts courses for a total of 6 credit hours: ARTH 4329, French Art: The Revolution to 1870 and ARTH 4339, French Art: The Paris Commune to World War II. There is no formal classroom for the program. Instead, lectures are given at the hotel and during the tours. All lectures, papers, and exams are in English. Graduate credit may be available. Check with the program director.

Each student will prepare one major report for delivery in Paris. There will also be exams, quizzes and a major paper due after the program. Participants are required to take part in all program activities and to complete all academic work.

Academic Calendar

Late June to late July: five weeks
Applications are accepted between January 1 and March 1, or until the program fills.

Credit
You will receive six hours of CU-Boulder credit "in residence" for classes, as if you had completed the work on the Boulder campus. The course, credit, and letter grade will appear on your official University of Colorado transcript and the grade will be figured into your CU grade point average. Pass/fail credit is not an option. The credit may be applied to major and college requirements with approval from your academic advisors.

Program Staff

The program will be directed by Frances Charteris, Senior Instructor in the Departments of Art and Art History. She will choose program participants, lead a pre-departure orientation, teach the course, and act as resident director in Paris. Ms. Charteris has extensive experience in France and in Paris. She will be aided by a graduate assistant. Both the program director and assistant will be available in case of emergency.

Extracurricular Activities

There are many extracurricular activities included in the program such as excursions to Giverny, Fontainebleau, and the Catacombs. You will also have free time when you can explore on your own.

Housing

You will be housed in double rooms in hotels. Breakfast is included in the program fee.

Transportation
You are responsible for making your own transportation arrangements. The program begins in Paris.

Program Fee

Since this is a new program, the program fee has not been determined yet. Arrangements are still being finalized. The total estimated cost for this 5-week program is expected to be in the $7,500-$8,500 range.

If you receive financial aid from CU-Boulder, you normally can apply the aid to program costs. Study Abroad scholarships, awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, are also available.

Eligibility

To be considered for the program, you must have successfully completed at least three semesters of college and be willing to adapt to a different culture. You must also have the demonstrated ability to do above-average academic work, usually indicated by an overall GPA of 2.75 or better.

A background in art history and a knowledge of French are recommended but not required.
A maximum of 15 students will be accepted to the program.

Application

Applications will be considered between January 1 and March 1, or until the program fills. An interview will be required before you can be accepted.

The Study Abroad Programs puts a high priority on serving a diverse student body. We welcome applications from members of various groups which have traditionally been under-represented in study abroad programs, including racial and ethnic minorities, GLBT students, students with disabilities, and older students who have followed non-traditional paths to higher education

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Those students selected for the program will be invited to a series of orientation meetings during the spring semester. We also encourage you to begin early to prepare for your study abroad experience. You can browse the Study Abroad Web pages at www.colorado.edu/oie/studyabroad where there are links to information about Vietnam. The Office of International Education also has information on other CU-Boulder study abroad programs. We encourage you to visit the office and explore all of the options.

For further information on this program, please feel free to contact Sylvie Burnet-Jones at the CU-Boulder Study Abroad Programs Office at (303) 492-7741 or Frances Charteris at Frances.Charteris@colorado.edu

The information contained here is subject to change. Please check with the office for the latest information.