Highlights

Founded in 1957 under the auspices of l'Universite d'Aix-Marseille, chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, Le Centre d'Aix is one of the oldest institutes in Europe for study abroad students.

Le Centre d'Aix classes are in English or in French. The curriculum is broad, offering archeology, art history, studio art; French language, literature, and civilization; European/international studies and social sciences: business, comparative literature, economics, education, government, history, philosophy, political science, and psychology. Students choose their courses that best meet their individual academic and personal needs.

Students in the Aix Program take five 3-credit courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one class in French language, and many students take two. In addition, students choose other courses from Aix's many offerings that best meet their individual academic and personal needs.

The Marchutz School of Art

The fundamental principle of the Marchutz School is simple: the synthesis of sight (a perception of the world) and insight (a perception of art) can be the precursor to fresh, original painting. It can be the springboard to a new concept.

From this principle, students at the Marchutz School begin. They draw and paint - everyday if possible. They work from models, children, musicians, dancers. They interrelate figure drawing, portraiture, landscape and still-life with interpretative copies of master works, memory work, and sketch book journals. Painting and drawing, study in museums and reading/writing assignments challenge students to explore the correspondences between natural and artistic forms.

Group and individual critiques are integral aspects of each student's process. Technique is developed in concordance with each student's vision and imagination. Individual projects give students the freedom to explore their unique concerns.

The core of the Marchutz program consists of 6 studio painting and drawing credits, plus a 3-credit seminar all taught at the Marchutz School locale on the outskirts of Aix. Students additionally take two 3-credit elective courses at the Centre d'Aix to complete an academic load of 15 credits. The elective courses may be chosen from any of the offerings at the Centre d'Aix.

The Nightlife

Aix is a college town full of cafes, clubs, bars, cinemas and everything else you would expect from a college town.

Many students will meet out at one of numerous restaurants in town for a fantastic meal and a nice bottle of wine before heading out to jazz club, to see a movie, or to stroll the beautiful streets in the old part of the city.

For those who want to get away, Marseille, the capital of Provence, is only a short ride away and is filled with everything you would expect of the capital of one of the most glamorous areas of France.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

* Academic credits, tuition, official transcript,
* cellphone, room and board,
* airport pick-up, medical insurance,
* ISIC card, excursions, pre-departure orientation,
* on-site orientation and much more.

Credit Available

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel to France

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Academic Studies Abroad's Mission Statement

Everyone at ASA is dedicated to making sure that all of our students achieve three goals: - A true feeling and understanding for the culture they are immersed in; - A memorable and safe once-in-a-lifetime experience; - Personal growth through a better understanding of the world around you.

Year Founded

1999