Arts Foundation Course Studio M Academy

Gap Year - Arts Foundation Course

Studio M Academy is now offering an Arts Foundation Course - an opportunity to spend one semester or the entire academic year learning the arts in the south of France. This program is taught entirely in English with weekly French language classes.

Overview: The Arts Foundation Course introduces students to various fields such as interior design, visual communication, multimedia, and fashion design. Students can complete one semester or an entire academic year. Upon completion of the year-long program, students can continue to an Applied Arts degree and will have a portfolio of work to show to other schools.

Setting: With 300 days of sunshine per year, Montpellier is the perfect place to enjoy Mediterranean beaches, outdoor cafés, and daily markets in the south of France. Home to 80,000 students, Montpellier is one of the best cities to meet young people from all over the world. Hop on a tram to head to the beach, try climbing the famous Pic St. Loup, or get lost in the medieval streets in the city center.

Program Value: This program is ideal for students who want to take a semester or year to build their art portfolio while experiencing life in the south of France. Students can improve their French as well with weekly French language classes.

Program Cost: Tuition is 5500 € euros for one year. Please email the international office for more information about prices by semester.

Subjects: Art and Fine Arts, Design, Fashion Design and Merchandising, French Language and Literature Studies, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Visual Art