TASIS Les Tapies Summer Camp

• Location: Les Tapies, France,
• Age of students: from 13 to 18 years old,
• Language of instruction: English, French,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Les Tapies Summer is a summer art school for gifted and creative students who want to show their abilities and talents, communicate with like—minded people and exchange experiences, gain valuable new knowledge in the field of art they are interested in.

Seasonal programs provide students not only with resources and knowledge to develop their abilities, but also with high—quality preparation for admission to a specialized institution. Statistics show that many graduates of the summer camp in France successfully pass exams and enroll in their chosen program, even at the most prestigious and ranked universities in the world.

The art center has created an international atmosphere — during the French summer holidays, students from more than 50 countries come to the school grounds. Communication within a multinational community will help students make new friends, learn to understand and accept an outside point of view, and actively contribute to the development of communication and speech skills. Students of different nationalities are able to perceive a particular type of art, work or art object in different ways - this provides an opportunity to exchange experiences and opinions, broadens their horizons.

The summer camp is located in Northern Provence in the south of France, in the small 17th-century settlement of Le Tapie. This village carefully preserves, preserves and restores the precious features of national folk architecture: the composition of six stone houses seems to merge with the surrounding countryside and nature, offering stunning views of the nearby foothills of the Alps and the magnificent Rhone Valley.

The most important element of all courses will be practice: students of the Faculty of Architecture, Drawing and Painting, Photography and Art History will carry out a field project dedicated to the study of art, architecture and archeology of a remote Romanesque Cistercian abbey of the 12th century, located high in the Ardeche mountains. Under the guidance of qualified teachers, they will study the aesthetic and functional aspects of Cistercian architectural traditions, stone carving and construction techniques, and get acquainted with the daily life of a medieval religious community. After studying the history of French Romanesque art and architecture, students will visit the abbey to make drawings, paintings and photographs of the place, and will even create a large-scale model of the abbey as it might have been in the 12th century.

During their studies, students are accommodated in residence halls that can accommodate up to 35 students: residents have access to large open terraces, a games room with billiards and table football, darts and other games.

A three-course meal is served daily in the campus dining room: breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared according to a varied and balanced menu.

Subject list: Architecture, Art, design, drawing lessons, photography, physical education
Activity list: Art studio, B-B-Q, Board games, Bus excursion, Drawing on canvas, Photostudio, swimming, table tennis

Each creative program includes a number of themed events and excursions where students can enjoy the natural beauty of the region, explore the sights and get inspired by the local architecture.

After lessons, students gather together to spend time in recreation areas and on outdoor terraces.: under the supervision of the staff, barbecue evenings, water activities in the pool, sports workshops and much more are organized for them. Outside the studying area, the historic cities of Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct await them.

The curriculum also includes short trips to the nearby villages of Beauchastel, Chalancon and Saint-Pierville, which are ideal for painting, drawing and photography classes.

• Learning art in the Provence highlands,
• Multinational student community,
• Many hours of outdoor practice,
• Comfortable living and leisure facilities.

Seasonal programs take place in the small and picturesque village of Le Tapie, located in the foothills of the Alps, near Provence. The buildings of the village are regularly restored, preserving the original architecture and creating a special atmosphere.  

The studying is organized in specialized facilities:

• Workshop for making models and sculptures,
• Studio of photography, developing images,
• Exhibition Gallery,
• Art studios for drawing, painting, and engraving,
• Community center with recreation areas,
• Architectural Studio,
• Spacious dining room,
• Swimming pool.

Next to the educational studios there is a residence with outdoor terraces where barbecue and evening events are held.

Seasonal programs are organized in July and last for three weeks. Students live according to a balanced schedule:

• 8:00-9:00 — breakfast,
• 9:00-13:00 — classes,
• 13:00-14:00 — lunch,
• 14:00-15:00 — free time,
• 15:00-18:00 — electives,
• 18:00-19:30 — free time,
• 19:30-20:30 — dinner,
• 20:30-22:30 — collective events,
• 22:30-23:30 — free time,
• 23:30 — bedtime.

Many services are already included in the course price, including accommodation and meals, campus activities and excursions, necessary educational materials and a full course of classes. Additional expenses will be required for medical insurance, personal supplies if necessary, transfers and other personal expenses.

Applicants fill out the registration form on specific dates and await a response from the admissions committee. Admission is possible if there are vacant places in the course they are interested in.

Seasonal programs provide students with quality artistic preparation, which will serve as an excellent foundation for admission to specialized institutions.

The studying center does not impose particularly strict admission criteria: it is necessary to meet the age range of 13-18 years and have the motivation to develop in one of the offered art directions. To study in France, foreign applicants must have a passport, a tourist visa or a residence permit, and medical insurance.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision