The courses we share with you ensure that you are confident in your written expression, critical thinking, and can communicate clearly about your work, and we also assure that your creativity and imagination find grand space for interpretation and expansion.
Our courses offer students a strong grasp of the creative world and history of the chosen focus of study. We provide the context needed with interdisciplinary Liberal Studies in general humanities β history, philosophy, languages and literatures as well as sciences, ensuring that navigating the complexities of contemporary culture are second nature. A multicultural and global perspective characterizes all our courses and allows students to engage in stimulating class discussions with their peers and instructors.
You will develop analytical prowess in comprehension and composition, shaping yourself into an articulate, effective, creative academic and professional. In addition to a set of core courses in the history of art and design for the specific majors and degrees, a wide selection of Liberal Studies electives enables students to broaden their knowledge and sharpen their capacity for analytical inquiry. Through a large selection of art history courses, students also have the opportunity to expand the knowledge acquired in the core courses.
Topics range from global design and history of fashion, to perfomance, video and digital art. Natural science courses such as Optics, Biology, and Botany complete our rich offering in general education. French classes are offered over four levels. The French content course advanced level allows students to take an elective in French on various inspiring subjects such as sustainability, gastronomy, hip-hop culture, and French cinema. PCA takes special advantage of its campus and location as an ideal environment for observing and exploring the social and cultural variety that is typical of a European and multicultural metropolis in the 21st century.
Courses often include visits to a large variety of venues β museums and galleries, cultural events and urban sites. Senior level seminars and guest speakers address timely and provocative issues that help students develop ideas and make the choices that will enhance their own careers.
