Paris & Geneva Design Field School 2018

Program Details

Visit Paris, France to explore this dynamic urban environment and immerse yourself in multi-sensory design experiences. Then travel to Geneva, Switzerland, a world center for diplomacy and the home of many humanitarian organizations.
The affective quality of these global centers will be considered from a design perspective and will focus on the social, political, and ethical impacts of design practice.

Class sessions will be held on campus before and after the travel portion of the course. Pre-departure classes will focus on providing a solid foundation to understand the context within which we will be travelling (via research assignments, readings, etc.).

Highlights

Destination

Paris, France & Geneva, Switzerland

Schedule

Pre departure classes begin: January 2018

Pre-departure meetings (Academic): January 2018

Pre-departure meeting (KPU International): During first week of March, 2018

Travel Dates: 28 April – May 14, 2018*

Post Field School Classes & Debrief: July/August 2018

*Travel dates subject to minor adjustments pending final reservations, but should occur around the dates as mentioned.

Tentative Itinerary

Tentative dates: April 28, 2018 – May 14, 2018

Arrive in Paris - April 29, 2018: Orientation

Travel day back to Vancouver - May 14, 2018

Click here to view the tentative two week itinerary.

Program Cost

$2,485

This fee includes accommodation, city transportation and airport/train transfer, and museum/gallery/ exhibitions. International flight, personal expenses, most meals, tuition, are not included in the fee.

Payment Deadlines

Application deposit: December 1, 2017 - $300*
Note: The deposit goes towards the program fee.

Second Payment: February 10, 2018** - $1,185

Third Payment: March 10, 2018** - $1000

Total cost: $2,485

(Applicants are welcome to pay the full amount up-front if it's more convenient, otherwise the smaller installments are due by the due dates posted above.)

*Non-refundable $300 fee

**Fee payment deadlines for students are subject to change, it will depend on agency selected by faculty still.

Field school scholarships are available for applicants.

Click here for information on scholarships and other financial assistance options.

IDSN Student(s) who have applied and have been approved to study at a partner institution as part of an exchange partnership agreement, will be eligible to receive an award, to a maximum of $1,000. Please contact internationalprograms@kpu.ca for more information.

Classes Offered

DESN 3100 Design Field School (3 credits)

Pre-requisites

60 credits of 1100-level courses or higher; or permission from the Instructor.

Note that no previous design experience is needed to enroll in DESN 3100. All KPU students are welcome and are encouraged to apply. If you are unsure of your qualifications, please contact us with questions.

Application Deadline
December 1st, 2017

Applications from outside of KPU are encouraged, and will be accepted and considered based on seat availability and compliance with pre-requisites.
Please contact internationalprograms@kpu.ca for more information.