At Paris American Academy, the "jury" is a central part of the educational experience. Rooted in France’s long-standing Beaux-Arts tradition, this format reflects the realities of the design world, making it one of the most valuable and formative aspects of studying design in Paris.
Rather than a traditional written exam, students present their projects to a panel of tutors and invited professionals who evaluate not only the final outcome but also the research, concept development, technical ex*****on, and the student’s ability to explain and defend their creative choices.
Paris American Academy
The Paris American Academy is registered by the Académie de Paris, as a private institution of higher learning under the 12 July 1875 jurisdiction.
THE PARIS AMERICAN ACADEMY
The Paris American Academy was founded by Richard Roy in 1965. During the past forty years, students and professions from thirty five nationalities have participated in either the intensive short term seminars or attended a longer four month Spring term or a three year curriculum. The strongly vocational approach prepares students for careers in Fashion, Fine Arts and In
05/05/2026
17th century inspired corset in toile de jouy by .compton "I look back at my time at PAA so fondly"
18/04/2026
At the Paris American Academy students examine the evolving role of fashion, equipping students with an understanding of how narratives are shaped, distributed, and challenged today. Together, these sessions provide both inspiration and a deeper, more critical engagement with fashion as a cultural and commercial force.
02/02/2026
Take a look behind Van Weinmann's draping on a box technique for his jacket
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PAA interior design student Paula G interviews C Stead on his Aldo Rossi connection
10/12/2025
PAA Fashion Design student spoke with Charlotte the founder of for she brings her background in couture, prêt-à-porter and textile not only to her quiet luxury brand but to the classroom too where she embraces elements such as sustainability, a collaborative creative spirit, and social responsibility.
Fashion Design and Merchandising student shares what brought her to PAA
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17/11/2025
Chamaillard passed along some of her millinery skills to our fall fashion students. Chamaillard has contributed to the ready-to-wear and haute couture collections of major fashion houses such as Chanel, Hermès, Yoji Yamamoto, Torrente, Gianfranco Ferré, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
17/11/2025
passed on her millinery skills to our fall semester fashion students with a hat atelier. Chamaillard has contributed to the ready-to-wear and haute couture collections of major fashion houses such as Chanel, Hermès, Yoji Yamamoto, Torrente, Gianfranco Ferré, and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
30/10/2025
We visited Lyon with our Fall Semester students and went into a shoe atelier, silk atelier and more.
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