SPONSORSHIP/OWNERSHIP/ACCREDITATION: Parsons School of Design
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BACKGROUND: Originally called the Chase School, the Parsons
School was founded by impressionist painter William Merrit
Chase in 1896. Frank Alvah Parsons, who joined Chase in
1904 and later became president of the institution, helped to
make the school the first institute in fashion and interior
design. In 1939, the name was changed. Parsons is a leader
in fashion, computer, and architecture design education. The
summer program began in 2000 to acquaint aspiring students
with the world of professional art design.
DESCRIPTION: The program ranges from five to eleven days
every month, except June. The attendees are divided into three
groups based on their level of study: Elementary—for rising
4th, 5th, and 6th graders, who attend in the morning; Junior—
for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, and Senior—for 10th, 11th ,and
12th graders, who attend morning and afternoon sessions. All
students focus on electives of their choice, which range from
animation design to fashion to photography. Junior and senior
students must also enroll in Drawing Studio, which is held
in the morning.
OUR TAKE: This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested
in any of the many types of art design offered at Parsons.
The students also receive college credit, which will look
great on college applications.
OUR RECOMMENDATION: This is a program for artistically talented
kids, and it shouldn’t be passed up! Since housing is
not provided, if you live outside the New York metropolitan
area, you may want to call on friends or relatives or consider
a vacation in the city.