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summer intensive studies new york college/adult ( Students who are age 19 and older by the start of

the program or have completed one year of college )

Session I: May 28–June 21, 2013 Session II: July 1–26, 2013

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pre-college( Students age 16 and older by July 1, 2013 )

July 1–26, 2013

summer studies inconstructed environmentscollege/adult ( Students who have completed one year of college

by June 24, 2013 )

June 24–July 26, 2013

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summer intensive studies pariscollege and adult ( Students who are age 19 and older by July 8, 2013

or have completed one year of college )

July 8–26, 2013

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pre-college( Students age 16 and older by July 8, 2013 )

July 8–26, 2013

pre-college academy pre-college

( Students entering grades 3–12 )

August 5–16, 2013

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art and design education graduate June 3–August 2, 2013 online

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decorative arts graduate seminar in france graduate June 17–28, 2013

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withdrawal and refund policy 12

be a part of

parsonsStudents of all ages and from around the world join the Parsonscommunity every summer to take part in renowned programsin New York and abroad. They explore art and design, build skillsin their elds or prepare to work in new ones, and earn collegecredit. They leave with new skills and condence to createexpressive work that matters—and with a new community oflike-minded peers.

course listingsand registrationinformationIn this booklet are course descriptions and details for classesavailable to students of Parsons’ summer programs, organized byprogram: Parsons’ Summer Intensive Studies programs, Summer

Studies in Constructed Environments, Pre-College Academy,graduate programs for arts educators, students of decorative ar tsand design as well as those interested in teaching art and designat the college level.

Registration forms are in the center of this booklet. You can alsoregister online at www.newschool.edu/parsons-summer.



summerintensivestudiesnew yorkStudents select one level-appro-priate course. Upon successfulcompletion of these four-week courses, students earn

four college credits.

2D animationcollege/adult Session II (July 1–26)PNNY 0301 Section B

pre-college (July 1–26)PNNY 0201 Section C

Animators bring graphic stories and char-acters to life in games, on television, and inlms. This course begins with the founda-tions of animation, teaching students to usetraditional hand-drawn techniques and com-puter animation skills using Adobe Flashto bring projects to completion. Throughoutthis course, students learn about animationhistory, storytelling, character design anddevelopment, storyboarding, basic sounddesign, and special effects. A variety of tech-niques are explored in order to nd what

best suits students’ talents and interests.

architectural designcollege/adult Session I (May 28–June 21)PNNY 0317 Section A


A studio project for a public building ona site in New York City provides acomprehensive introduction to the eld ofarchitecture. Students address complexurban and architectural spatial problemsthrough eld observation, architecturaldrawing, and model making. They buildtechnical skills and develop theunderstanding of scale, form, and spatialrelationships needed to interpret thebuilt environment. Students divide theirtime between designing in the studio,

developing skills in the representationand analysis of space, and gaining on-siteexperience in New York City through eldtrips to architecturally signicant sites.

design and management college/adult Session I (May 28–June 21)PNNY 0260 Section A

college/adult session II (July 1–26)PNNY 0260 Section B


Students who wish to pursue careers in

creative industries work with facultyto develop concepts that combine designinnovation and business know-how. Groupprojects that require research, prototyping,experimentation, self-reection, collabora-tion, decision-making, and best practicesenable students to develop problem-solving skills and strategies that relateto a broad range of creative enterprises.Innovative New York entrepreneurs anddesign experts detail the interrelationof design and management. The coursedoes not focus on fashion marketing ormerchandising. Instead, students addressdesign thinking and business strategiesthat apply to a broad range of designenterprises.

design portfolio pre-college (July 1–26)PNNY 0170 Section C

Explore the connections between fashion,graphic, and product design through inno-vative approaches to concept developmentand studio practice in this portfolio-build-ing course. Students are introduced to thefundamentals of drawing and are guidedto research and prototype ideas by experi-menting with sketching and illustrationtechniques, using digital tools like AdobeCreative Suite and digital photography,and working with 3D materials. Projectsare completed on campus and within adiverse array of New York City culturalinstitutions and neighborhoods. A weeklylecture series gives students’ work areal-world context and features prominentdesigners and recent graduates who sharetheir stories, professional strategies, andcreative inspirations.

drawing and painting college/adult Session I (May 28–June 21)PNNY 0202 Section A

college/adult Session II (July 1–26)PNNY 0202 Section B


In this course, students express theirpersonal vision through the traditionalskills of drawing and painting and explorethe formal and thematic issues thatprovide a framework for developing ideasand creative strategies. Three broad

themes are explored: Objects, Identity andPlace. Students learn to approach drawingand painting as a multistage process ofresearching, experimenting, brainstorming,and sketching in preparation for makingimages. Coursework involves visualand written research as well as collectingand assembling images and objects togenerate ideas. Museum visits and eldtrips provide historical backgroundas well as inspiration and research fordrawing and painting projects. Critiquesand discussion are integral to the classby helping students develop the analyticand evaluative skills needed to studydrawing and painting.

environmental studies:new york city ecosystems pre-college (July 1–26)PNNY 0120 Section C

Students learn about a New York Cityecosystem through extensive eldwork.The course identies the interrelatedelements of one local aquatic or terrestrialecological system and how urbanarchitecture connects with the naturalsystems that exist all around it. Studentscollect and analyze environmental dataand propose design interventionsthat would make the ecosystem theystudy more sustainable.

fashion designcollege/adult Session I (May 28–June 21)PNNY 0212 Section A

college/adult Session II (July 1–26)PNNY 0212 Section B


This course offers students interestedin exploring a range of fashion conceptsan immersive experience. It is designedto expose students to modes ofthinking and making that contributeto an understanding of the fashion

design process. The curriculum coversconceptual thinking, drawing, andobservation skills; methods of designresearch and development processes;and the process of translating 2D designideas into 3D designs, including theuse of digital processes. Discussionsof fashion history and visits by guestspeakers and eld trips to exhibitionssupplement the studio experience.

fine arts: visual narratives pre-college (July 1–26)PNNY 0103 Section C

From cave painting to comics and anime,visual storytelling is one of the world’smost enduring and popular art forms.In this class, students investigate linearand nonlinear narratives; the role oftime, space, and composition; archetypal

images and characters; and the historyof tales. Integrating contemporary humanexperience with character, plot, conict,and the dramatic arc, students inventtheir own visual mythology. They createnarratives in a variety of media, includingdrawing, painting, collage, animation,and video recordings. Coursework issupplemented by lectures, screenings,and discussions.

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photography: storytelling pre-college and college/adult (July 8–26)PNPA 1525 Section B

Can a picture tell a story? What is therelationship of photography to cinema?This intensive course gives studentsan opportunity to create narrative-basedphotographs that are inuenced bya variety of cinematic styles developedthroughout the 20th-century. Studentscombine visual concepts with technicalskills to create a nal body of work thatis stylistically informed by the cinematiclanguages and narrative strategies

examined in the course.

visual narrative: comics pre-college and college/adult (July 8–26)PNPA 2540 Section B

This course guides students through theprocess of understanding comic stripsand rethinking their structure andoperational mechanisms. Studio exerciseschallenge students to discover the visualworld within their own writing, nd literaryinspiration through drawing, and developa voice for their word-and-image creations.The curriculum covers the Europeanprecursors of the American comic stripand the work of contemporary alternativecomic strip artists, focusing on placingthe student’s work within a larger literaryand artistic context. The course includeseld trips to exhibitions in Paris and guestlectures by French cartoonists.

pre-collegeacademyStudents select one grade-level-appropriate course. Drawing iseither integrated into the course-work or is given as a separatestudio component.

All classes run August 5–16,2013.

big beat: braziliandrumming grades 3–5 (1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0050 Section A

In this high-energy course offered byThe New School for Jazz and ContemporaryMusic, you explore the rhythms, songs,and dance of Brazil. Learn to play thealfaia (bass drum), caixa (snare drum),abê (shaker), and gonguê (bell) andsing traditional Brazilian songs. Theclass focuses on the parallels between400-year-old Maracatu rhythms and NewOrleans grooves that helped shape jazz,funk, and R&B. At the semester’s end,students perform with musicians fromNation Beat, an international recordinggroup. Instruments are provided. (Students

in grades 3–5 who would like to take amorning class may register for Cartooningor Foundation Studio.)

cartooning grades 3–5 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)PCAC 0015 Section A

Develop basic skills for rendering charac-ters and narrative sketches. Learn to usemarks to change facial expressions orcreate a sense of motion in your drawings.Create storyboards that lay the ground-work for animation design. (Students ingrades 3–5 who wish to take an afternoonclass must enroll in Big Beat: BrazilianDrumming.)

fashion design process pre-college (July 8–26)PNPA 2002 Section C

How can the Parisian backdrop inspire yourdesign process? In this course, students areintroduced to 2D and 3D techniques thatthey can apply to the process of creatingtheir own unique fashion collection.Students explore the basics of brandingand merchandising to identify and developwork for targeted markets and consumers.Individual and collaborative projectsallow them to explore fashion concepts,fabrication methods, and the distinct

resources that make Paris a vital centerof the fashion industry. Each student’snal collection can be integrated into aportfolio for college admission. This courseemphasizes general design processes andvisual skills; it does not include exercisesin garment construction.

graphic design:type and image pre-college (July 8–26)PNPA 1070 Section C

This intensive course introduces students tothe fundamentals of communication design:the history, form, and use of typographyand the materials and methods usedin graphic design industries. Through avariety of projects, students explore therelationship between ideas, language,form and investigate communication

design’s processes, from conceptualizationto execution. Students will complete thecourse with portfolio projects thatdemonstrate compositional skills employingtext and image.

introduction to designand management college/adult (July 8–26)PNPA 1100 Section A

Students learn to approach managementas a strategic process that combinesdesign innovation and business acumen.Collaborative projects develop problem-solving skills and design strategiesthrough the application of researchmethods, prototyping, and quantitativeanalysis. Emphasis is given to a Europeanperspective and how entrepreneurs,business innovators, and designers

operate at the intersection of design andmanagement. Students engagein design thinking and business strategyto apply these insights to a broadrange of enterprises and real-worldbusiness contexts.

paris trend spotting college/adult (July 8–26)PNPA 1182 Section A

What is the latest fashion news inParis? Like fashion, all forms of culturalexpression—art, music, and lm, forexample—are shaped by the currentsocial, cultural, and political climate.Fashion designers must be able totrack the zeitgeist in order to add theirown commentary about contemporarystyle. Students in this course examinefundamental concepts of fashion trends

by analyzing commercial goods in themarketplace and evaluating marketingstrategies. Through observation, analysis,and applied design thinking, studentsidentify and develop a trend concept. Theycan focus on high fashion, collections, orcontemporary consumer lifestyle trends.

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foundation studio grades 3–5 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)PCAC 0012 Section A

Learn about observational drawing andthe design process by working on two-and three-dimensional projects in whichyou examine and interpret everydayobjects and places in new ways. Profes-sionals visit your class, and you takeeld trips for research, inspiration, anddiscovery. (Students in grades 3–5 whowish to take an afternoon class mustenroll in Big Beat: Brazilian Drumming.)

3D design and drawing studio grades 6–8(9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0109 Section A

Explore the interdisciplinary nature ofthe design process using professionaltechniques. Learn about architecture andproduct design and build three-dimensionalprototypes. Like most professionals,students work independently and inteams to nd creative solutions to three-dimensional design problems. Studentsattend a daily drawing class.

2D animation grades 6–8(9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0103 Section A

grades 9–12(9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0645 Section A

In this class, a professional animatorworks with you to develop your drawing,character design, and visual storytellingskills. Learn traditional drawing andanimation techniques and how to applythem to digital formats using AdobeFlash. Students learn how to incorporatebasic special effects and sound into theiranimations. Instruction about animationhistory and careers in animation areintegral to the course.

architecture grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0625 Section A

Learn the fundamentals of three-dimensional and architectural design.Develop professional skills in eldresearch, schematic drawing, and modelmaking as you complete studio projectsthat involve conceptual and concretearchitectural problems. Heighten yourawareness of scale, form, and spatialrelationships, essential for interpreting thebuilt environment. Trips to design rms

and architecturally signicant buildingshelp you understand what it means to bean architect. Drawing is incorporated intothe projects of this daylong studio.

design and wear grades 6–8 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0112 Section A

With street fashion as inspiration, studentsdesign and make garments and accesso-ries by deconstructing t-shirts and alteringfound items. Explore design through inven-tive exercises and repurpose everydayitems and materials for your projects.

digital video & photography grades 6–8 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0105 Section A


New York City provides the visualinspiration for students as they explorethemes and develop narratives usingstill photography and collaborate withclassmates to create short lms. Studentsview current exhibits and are visited byprofessionals working in the eld.

experimental typography grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0710 Section A

In this course, students investigate howtypography in the urban landscape inu-ences the course of political and socialinstitutions and how our experiences withtypography in everyday life elevate thoseencounters to a meaningful art form.Students are encouraged to rst exploreand then experiment with different mediain both traditional and nontraditionalmethods, placing emphasis on the role of

type in the urban environment.

fashion accessory design grades 9–12(July 30–August 10, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0630 Section A

Work with a professional to design anddevelop a collection of handbags, belts,wallets, and shoes through sketching.Also design and make a handbag.Field trips and guest speakers enhanceyour understanding of the fashion andaccessory world. Develop portfolio piecesin a daily drawing class.

fashion design I grades 6–8 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0107 Section A

grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0607 Section A

A professional designer helps you visualizeand render fashion ideas from researchand concept development to the creationof nal illustrations. Class discussionsfocus on the fashion industry, enabling youto recognize the qualities of well-designedgarments. Field trips and visits by industryprofessionals inform you about processes,trends, and careers in fashion.

fashion design II grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0655 Section A

Explore fashion’s role in society and thepositive impact that fashion designersare able to make in the world. In additionto developing their skills in fashiondrawing and garment construction,students hear guest speakers and takeeld trips to learn how design can besocially and environmentally responsible.

fine arts portfolio grade 12 only (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0660 Section A

This course is designed for studentsinterested in enhancing their collegeadmission portfolio. Through skill-buildingexercises, experimentation, and research-based projects, students cultivatetheir personal vision. Formal and thematicapproaches to drawing and painting areinvestigated through three broad themes:Objects, Identity, and Place. Digitalworkshops inform students about the bestpractices for documenting and presentingnished projects. Prerequisite: art anddesign experience.

game design grades 6–8 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)

PCAC 0120 Section A

grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0620 Section A

Creativity is key as you plan, produce, andtest digital and analog games. Studentsin this course conduct game experimentsthat explore game design and interactivesystems while they learn about theprocesses used to create their favoritegames. The develop skills in teamwork andsystems thinking that are relevant to alltypes of creative projects.

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graphic design grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0604 Section A

Graphic design is everywhere aroundyou—on subway posters, websites, T-shirts,and candy wrappers. It is the medium inwhich words and images merge to com-municate potentially powerful messages.This hands-on course will be held in atraditional studio, where students willfocus on learning creative problem-solvingtechniques and the basics of form andexpressive typography.

illustration grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0615 Section A

Illustrators are visual thinkers who createcomics, computer and lm animation,video games, children’s books, graphicsfor skateboards, images for magazinesand newspapers, and many other kindsof visuals. This course introduces studentsto the kinds of projects contemporaryillustrators work on and helps them developtheir skills and style.

interior design grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0609 Section A

Work with a professional designer todevelop a complete interior design projectfrom initial concept to nal presenta-tion. Students develop skills in free-handsketching, manual drafting, collage, andmodel building to represent and testspatial and material ideas. An investiga-tion of habitation and aesthetics in thisdaylong, intensive studio course enablesstudents to determine an interior’s func-tion and appropriate nishes. Courseworkfocuses on spatial design applicationsand concepts, not on interior decorating.

painting and drawing grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0635 Section A


Strengthen your technical and visualproblem-solving skills using drawing andpainting. Structured projects enable you toinvestigate form, color, and composition.Research, eld trips, and visits from work-ing artists heighten your understanding ofhow contemporary and historical painterssolve problems. Drawing is incorporatedinto this daylong course.

printmaking grades 9–12 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0650 Section A

Students explore printmaking media inthis introductory course that includesdrypoint, etching, and monotype. Thiscourse encourages them to developtheir own personal vision while offeringinstruction in conventional techniquesand introducing new ways of working.

product design grades 9–12(9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)PCAC 0610 Section A

Investigate the interdisciplinary natureof design and explore the product designprocess. Like most professionals, studentswork independently and in groups todevelop solutions to three-dimensionaldesign problems. A daily drawing studioenables students to use drawing aspart of the design research process.

art anddesigneducationweb 2.0 teaching tools graduate (June 3–August 2 online)PCSP 5000 Section A

This course provides a theoreticalfoundation for creative professionals whoteach—or would like to teach—art and

design at the university level. The courseexamines the historical, cultural, andtheoretical underpinnings of an innovativepedagogy that emphasizes learning incontexts facilitated by digital and socialmedia. The contexts might be conventionalonline shells, social networking sites andexperiences, modalities like podcasts andstreaming video, and currently fashionablephenomena such as ChatRoulette.Students learn to use a variety of softwaretools and digital modes so that they will beprepared to use them effectively to deliverart and design education to collegestudents. Each student completes a nalproject consisting of a project brief orlesson plan along with the design ofaccompanying digital and social mediacomponents. Note: Registration will openonline on April 12, 2013.

decorativearts seminarin france

seventeenth and eighteenth century france: châteaux,historic gardens, and food culture graduate (June 17–28)PGDE 5450 Section A

Susan Taylor Leduc, assistant professor,design history and design studies, Schoolof Art and Design History and Theory atParsons The New School for Design

This course offers an introduction to thehistory of châteaux in 17th- and 18th-century France, beginning with a surveyof the château as an architectural type.Most of the class meeting time is devotedto on-site visits to Ecouen, Chantilly,Vaux le Vicomte, and Versailles. Visitsoffer students the opportunity to exploredecorative interiors from the Renaissanceto the Rococo period. Special attentionis paid to specic examples of furnitureand textiles, enabling students to developtheir visual skills and appreciation ofcraftsmanship. The course’s second themeconnects the history of the chateaux

and garden to the history of gastronomy.Students research 17th-century fêtesand the presentation of food through anexamination of contemporary porcelainand silverware. One site visit is dedicatedto the reconstruction and sampling of ahistoric meal.

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