Studio Art

Aix-en-Provence, France
Studio Art

About the Program

IAU’s Marchutz School of Art offers a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to studio art for students from a range of art backgrounds and experiences. This program is designed for students at all ability levels; faculty at Marchutz consider each student a working artist, regardless of level of experience, and provide opportunities for studio practice, museum/site study, and critical dialogue. Off-site visits enhance the studio art curriculum and enhance immersion into local culture. Semester students also take a French language course at their ability level; summer students may choose to take a language course.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Aix-en-Provence

Dates:

5/29/25 - 7/12/25

Price:

$9,795

Credits:

6

Deadlines

Apply By:

2/15/25

Withdraw By:

3/15/25

Requirements

Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee
Program Participation Agreement
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Other:

Some students may attend US colleges/universities already affiliated with this host institution and therefore will not be eligible to attend this CEA program. Please call CEA for further details regarding eligibility specifics.

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College

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Where You'll Study

IAU

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Choose a 2- or 3-course program. Students in the 2-course program enroll in 1 art criticism/aesthetics course and 1 painting & drawing course; students in the 3-course program also enroll in 1 elective course. Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn a total of 6-9 credits (up to 90-135 contact hours).

Classes meet daily in the morning, Monday-Friday. Site visits are scheduled every other Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Before you leave for Aix, you'll submit an IAU course selection form . If you're taking a language elective, you'll take a language placement exam after you arrive in Aix-en-Provence. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
ART 311 Art Critcism and Aesthetics 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Aix-en-Provence. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
May 29
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Marseille/Provence Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

May 30
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

May 31
Excursion

CEA CAPA Orientation day trip.

June 02
Orientation

Mandatory IAU Orientation will be held.

June 03
Classes Begin

Classes begin at IAU on this day.

June 06
Excursion

IAU Day trip

July 11
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at IAU.

July 12
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$9,795
$9,795
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$900
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$165
$165
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$0
$42
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$1,092
$2,093
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$455
$1,365
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$0
$1,820
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,407 $16,880