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Paris, France: Study Fashion with Paris American Academy (Outgoing with SideTrip Program)

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  • Locations: Paris, France
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer II
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: DOM applicants only
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Study Abroad Attendance at Information Session: Yes
Minimum GPA: 2.8 Class Status: 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior
Program Eligible for Financial Aid: YES Housing Options: Apartment
Language Used in Program: English
Program Description:
Essentials of French Fashion

*For Apparel Majors and Minors only

Next Offered: July 1-28, 2023

Dominican University / Paris American Academy 

STA 395: Essentials of French Fashion offers apparel majors and minors provides the opportunity to spend one month in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. It will give students an overview of the French fashion industry, an opportunity to become immersed in a specialization from a French fashion perspective, and a hands-on introduction to the French language and culture. All classes are held in the historic Latin Quarter. Visit the PAA website: Paris American Academy

Academic Program

Students will take all coursework at the Paris American Academy, a bachelor’s degree granting institution offering specializations in Fine Arts, Interior Design and Fashion. It is registered by the Académie de Paris as a private institution of higher learning.  All participants are required to attend classes 4-5 days per week for a minimum of 7 hours per day.

Courses

Essentials of French fashion: an overview of the French Fashion Industry which provides a foundation for each of the specializations (3 credits)
Specializations: (3 credits)

Design Process
Couture Practices
Fashion Merchandizing and Communication

Survival French
Students will register for STA 395

Currently enrolled students may not opt for the satisfactory/unsatisfactory option for this course.  Application: Completed application form of Paris American Academy + mini portfolio
Recommendation by professor in Apparel department
All application materials must be turned in to the AEC
Deadline to submit to Tracy Jennings for approval: January 24, 2023
Deadline to submit to AEC: January 31, 2023

For more information, please contact Andrea Leinweber, Director of Undergraduate Programs, at aleinweber@dom.edu or call (708) 524.6181 .

Cost and Financial Aid

Estimated Costs

2023 Program fees: $6100 (includes $500 non-refundable application fee, tuition, health insurance, group visits, 2 banquets, Dominican University administrative fee)
Housing: $2,500 - $3,600 (estimated)  
Round trip airfare: $1,500-1,600 (estimated)
Meals/personal expenses: $1,900-2,100 (estimated)
Supplies/books: $400 (estimated) 
Optional excursions at additional cost

Due to fluctuation of exchange rates, the cost of the program is subject to change.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Federal and Dominican aid is applicable
Students: By studying abroad, you may have additional options for funding assistance. Please see a Dominican University Financial Aid Officer.Open to currently enrolled Dominican University apparel students only
Junior or senior status as of start of program
2.8 DU GPA
Apparel majors and minors only
Recommendation of Apparel department
Students must attend at least one information session.

Immersion and Excursions

Administrative staff on site
One-day orientation and welcome
Museum visits
Paris city tour

Housing

Shared apartments for 2-4 students
Cooking facilities and shared amenities
Accommodations within one mile radius of classroom building
Single supplement of $1,100

Transportation

Round trip airfare: $1,500-1,600 (estimated)