Berridge Programs
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- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
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Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
Berridge Programs offers gap year and summer programs that empower our students with an expanded sense of self, passion for art and a wider perspective on the world. Our programs value and nurture unique artistic voices and foster a sense of possibility around artistic practice and arts-based careers. We believe in the arts as a platform for cultivating personal resilience, deep listening and compassionate response and that the best art is made within the spirit of collaboration and community-mindedness.
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Typical Itinerary
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W e e k 1 |
Narrative Personal Storytelling Workshop | Creative Workshops and Artistic Concentration Classes | Mont St Michel Guided Tour Optional French lessons | Creative Workshops and Artistic Concentration Classes | Creative Workshops and afternoon at Cider Making Farm | Valognes French Market with Cafe lunch Optional French lessons | Carteret Lighthouse, Beach hike and dinner creperie |
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W e e k 2 |
FREE DAY | D-Day Landing Beaches Guided Tour | Creative Workshops and Artistic Concentration Classes Optional French lessons | Creative Workshops and Artistic Concentration Classes | Tour of 16th century windmill and ancient breadmaking workshop Optional French lessons | Creative Workshops and Artistic Concentration Classes | Cherbourg Day with free time to explore and dinner out |
Program Outcomes
- Empower artists to find their unique voice
- Support and nurture personal artistic growth
- Progress and mature artistic technique
- Build a portfolio or repertoire of work
- Foster community-mindedness and collaborative spirit
- Develop life experience, resilience and practical skills
- Cultivate cross-cultural perspectives
- Encourage creative initiative and independence
- Strengthen discipline around artistic practice
- Nurture creative risk-taking, playfulness and possibility
Creative Semester is a unique opportunity to live in a creative community led by professional artists. Based in an 18th-century chateau in Normandy, France, the program offers a blend of guided excursions, cultural experiences, artistic workshops and hands-on classes in all disciplines including Filmmaking, Writing, Studio Art, Photography, Theatre, Music and Design for Stage and Screen.The program includes a range of excursions including the D-Day Landing Sites, medieval Bayeux and Mont St Michel and a 5-Day arts focused trip to Paris.Creative Semester welcomes artists of all levels of experience and the program is taught entirely in English with optional French language learning. Connect with artists from around the world, cultivate new artistic perspectives and discover where your creativity can take you on your gap year.
Program Details
- Program Starts: Winter
- Program Duration: Semester
- Typical Program Cost: 16500
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Financial Need Scholarships for up to 60% of program tuition. Diversity Scholarships for up to 100% of program tuition.
Staff Training and Certification
All of our staff our first aid trained.