[artinfo] Application to Le Fresnoy: National Studio of Contemporary Art, France

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Le Fresnoy, Studio National des Arts Contemporains
22, rue du Fresnoy, BP 179, 59202 Tourcoing cedex, France
lefresnoy@nordnet.fr
http://www.le-fresnoy.tm.fr

New Application procedure for candidates wishing to apply to Le Fresnoy=20
(beginning of term: October 8, 2002).
The selection includes a preselection based on a written project which has=
=20
to be sent before May 24, 2002, and then two interviews that will take=20
place at Le Fresnoy between July 1 and 5, 2002. The application procedure=20
is free of charge.
Le Fresnoy would be pleased to receive candidates with background in fine=20
arts, cinema, photography, architecture, design, dance, etc..., wishing to=
=20
pursue their research with two years of transdisciplinary practice and the=
=20
realisation of projects of a professional nature in all areas of image and=
=20
sound.
The study programme at Le Fresnoy lasts two years. The annual enrolment=20
fees for 2002 are 760 Euros.

Application form: http://www.le-fresnoy.tm.fr/english/e_fiche.htm
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Details:
Le Fresnoy is a post-graduate art and audiovisual research centre, opened=20
in October 1997 and financed by the Ministry of Culture with the
Nord/Pas-de-Calais Regional Council and Tourcoing Town Council. It was=20
conceived and is directed by Alain Fleischer. As its full name
"National Studio of Contemporary Arts" indicates, it is a place of=20
production (studio) as well as study. Its aim is to enable young artists
(upper age limit: 35) to produce works using professional standard=20
equipment under the direction of established artists.

Le Fresnoy is designed for students of any nationality seeking to develop=20
their knowledge and expertise in audiovisual media by working on projects=20
intended as a first step towards a professional career. Applications are=20
considered from all educational backgrounds and from all creative fields=20
(visual arts, cinema, photography, video, architecture, music, performing=20
arts, etc.). Students must, however, be free of commitments liable to clash=
=20
with their course.

To realise his or her project, each student is allotted a budget and given=
=20
access to the Studio=92s production and post-production equipment. As well=
 as=20
these individual works, students collaborate on the productions of their=20
fellows and on the projects of visiting artists. Successful completion of=20
the two-year course is recognised by the National Studio of Contemporary=20
Arts diploma.

Le Fresnoy also welcomes visiting students who, if their project is=20
selected by the commission, are given free access to the school=92s=
 technical=20
facilities and accommodation for a limited period (a few weeks at most).=20
The Studio has exchange agreements with other French institutions such as=20
the Acad=E9mie de France in Rome (Villa Medici) and the Ecole Nationale=20
Sup=E9rieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, as well as with a number of=20
establishments abroad. Finally, it welcomes those studying for the Dipl=F4me=
=20
National Sup=E9rieur d=92Expression Plastique (DNSEP), as visiting students.

Le Fresnoy also possesses its own exhibition spaces and two cinemas, which=
=20
are used mainly for activities linked to research and production.

Admissions calendar

Administrative enrolment
and portfolio deadline:
24 May 2002

Pre-selection results:
10 June 2002

Oral examinations:
1=965 July 2002

Final results:
8 July 2002

Session begins:
9 October 2002

Access Requirements

The admissions procedure is open to men and women candidates of any=20
nationality, who have not yet passed their 36th birthday as of the 1st of=20
January of the year in which they are applying.

Candidates are required to have attained a secondary school degree (French=
=20
baccalaur=E9at or its recognised equivalent), plus an additional four years=
=20
of study, or artistic or professional experience.

Candidates must possess good spoken French and English. The different=20
stages of the admissions procedure may take place in English or French, as=
=20
the candidate wishes.

Admissions Procedure

Dates and Stages
The selection procedure takes place annually and in 2002 will be from 1=965=
=20
July. There is only one session, divided into several stages:

=95 Administrative enrolment
=95 Preselection based on submitted portfolio
=95 Invitation to first interview (presence at Le Fresnoy obligatory on 1+2=
 July)
=95 Second interview (presence at Le Fresnoy obligatory from 3=965 July)

Administrative enrolment
Candidates must send their administrative application before 24 May 2002=20
(post office date stamp as proof), which must include the following:

1 A correctly filled out application form accompanied by copies of the=20
appropriate degrees and diplomas.
2 A detailed curriculum vitae.
3 A photocopy of the applicant=92s national identity card or passport.
4 2 passport photographs (with the applicant=92s name noted on the back).
5 A complete artistic portfolio (see further for details).

Preselection on the basis of submitted portfolio application
The preselection will be based on the portfolio as well as personal=20
artistic references.
The preselection portfolio is to include :

1 Presentation of artwork

The candidate is to present his or her creative work and development as an=
=20
artist in one or more disciplines. The portfolio may include written texts=
=20
(in French or English), photographic reproductions of artworks, films,=20
video cassettes, audio recordings (of sound or music), artist=92s books and=
=20
catalogues from solo exhibitions, etc.

Technical requirements
Photographs: printed on paper (max. size 30 x 40 cm, max. number 15) or=20
slides (max. number 15)
Video cassettes (VHS format): The selection committee will only look at a=20
series of extracts of work (film, video) of a total length of eight minutes=
=20
or less.
Audio cassettes: It is advisable to provide a selection of sound work=20
totalling eight minutes or less.
Interactive works: CD-Roms, discs.
Candidates are encouraged to send their applications by registered mail and=
=20
should not include masters or originals. Each item must be precisely marked=
=20
and numbered, and the application must include a complete list of the items=
=20
included in the portfolio.

Le Fresnoy will exercise great care with the portfolios and their contents,=
=20
but cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage that may occur,=20
whether in the mail or after arrival.

Return of documentation
Applicants should send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (with the=20
appropriate postage, or an International Reply Coupon for non-French=20
residents) so that their portfolio can be returned. Those applicants who=20
choose to come personally to pick up their portfolios must make an=20
appointment in advance with the Le Fresnoy administrative office.

2 Covering Letter

In a typed letter of three pages or less, written in French or English,=20
applicants should define their aims in general and why in particular they=20
want to attend Le Fresnoy. Candidates will be judged on the contents and=20
quality of the letter=92s presentation.

3 Plans for projects to be carried out at Le Fresnoy

In a maximum of five typed pages, written in French or English, applicants=
=20
should explain the personal or collective projects they hope to carry out=20
or participate in at Le Fresnoy, as well as their multi- and=20
cross-disciplinary interests. This essay may be in written and/or visual=20
form, and may be accompanied by drawings, sketches or photos.

Each candidate will be judged mainly according to :
=95 The originality, the ambition and the quality of their personal artistic=
=20
production in one or more disciplines.
=95 The knowledge and skill they demonstrate, especially in terms of=
 technique.
=95 The multi- or cross-disciplinary interests they manifest.
=95 Their general cultural level (previous education, ability to express=20
themselves and write well, etc.).
=95 The presentation of their portfolio.

Each portfolio will be examined separately by two members of the=20
preselection panel, (who are not staff at Le Fresnoy), and thus the=20
portfolio benefits from a double examination.

At the completion of the preselection process, a maximum of 80 candidates=20
will be asked to come for interview at Le Fresnoy.

The list of short-listed candidates will be made public on 10 June 2002 at=
=20
the latest.

All candidates will be individually informed by mail of the results of the=
=20
preselection process.

First Interview
Each candidate will meet with a panel composed of two specialists in=20
different artistic disciplines on 1 + 2 July 2002. They will present their=
=20
personal work, then explain and comment on their projects and motivation.=20
After this interview, a list of 48 candidates maximum will be posted at Le=
=20
Fresnoy at the end of the afternoon of 2 July 2002.

Second Interview
If, after the first interview, the applicant is approved, he/she is invited=
=20
to a second interview in front of a panel of nine people, including an=20
Inspector general of the Ministry of Culture and the Director of Le=20
Fresnoy. The interview will last between 20 and 30 minutes in the course of=
=20
which the candidate will be asked to demonstrate:

=95 Their artistic aims in one or more disciplines
=95 Their plans for multi- or cross- disciplinary projects and the general=
=20
orienta- tion they foresee for their work
=95 The reasons why they want to attend Le Fresnoy and their general level=
 of=20
culture

For candidates who express themselves in French, a short test of their=20
conversational knowledge of English will be carried out (not marked).=20
Candidates who express themselves in English in the second interview will=20
be tested for their conversational knowledge of French.

A list of a maximum of 24 candidates accepted will be posted at Le Fresnoy=
=20
on 8 July 2002.

The results of the selection process are valid for the 2002=962003 academic=
=20
year. Accepted candidates may not put off starting their studies or use=20
their right to admission for any school year other than that for which they=
=20
have applied.

Applicants may enter the application procedure a maximum of three times, or=
=20
until they reach the age limit.

Legal Stipulations
Any dispute regarding the manner in which the selection process is carried=
=20
out or regarding the results, are examined and judged by a Surveyance=20
Committee, presided by the Director of Le Fresnoy and includes; the=20
administrator, the two pedagogical directors, the President and a member of=
=20
the admissions panel. The Committee may decide to interview anyone who=20
might clarify the matter. The decisions of the Surveyance Committee are=
 final.

Application costs

There is no charge to apply to Le Fresnoy or participate in the selection=20
interviews. Any travel or living expenses related to this are at the=20
candidate=92s expense.

Facilities and Conditions

Time table

The new term will start on Tuesday 8 October 2002.

The teaching calendar at Le Fresnoy respects bank holidays and coincides,=20
as far as possible, with the traditional university calendar but will=20
necessitate, in certain cases, production and post-production work in the=20
holidays.

Le Fresnoy generally functions with 8 hour working days, Monday to Friday.=
=20
However, the administrative department tries to ensure student access=20
beyond these hours and six days a week to the technical equipment that does=
=20
not require the presence of a technician.

The study programme at Le Fresnoy follows a precise pedagogical calendar=20
that accepted candidates are obliged to respect. All short-listed=20
candidates will receive this calendar prior to interview.

Enrolment fees
The study programme at Le Fresnoy lasts two years. The annual enrolment=20
fees for 2002 are 760 Euros.
This enrolment fee does not include student health insurance. All enrolment=
=20
fees must be settled at least ten days before the beginning of term.

Grants, fellowships
There are no in-house study grants or fellowships but Le Fresnoy supports=20
any student eligible for French or foreign grants or stipends. Students at=
=20
Le Fresnoy are responsible for their own daily living expenses. Students=20
must be free of all obligations in order to be present at Le Fresnoy from=20
Monday to Friday.

Accommodation
Students will not have access to the accommodation provided within Le=
 Fresnoy.
This is reserved for artist-professors and visiting students. Students may=
=20
benefit from Housing Aid and have access to student accommodation offered=20
by the cities of Tourcoing and Roubaix as well as other student benefits=20
provided by the CROUS.

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Le Fresnoy, Studio National des Arts Contemporains 
22, rue du Fresnoy, BP 179, 59202 Tourcoing cedex, France 
lefresnoy@nordnet.fr 
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</a>New Application procedure for candidates wishing to apply to Le
Fresnoy (beginning of term: October 8, 2002). 
The selection includes a preselection based on a written project which
has to be sent before May 24, 2002, and then two interviews that will
take place at Le Fresnoy between July 1 and 5, 2002. The application
procedure is free of charge. 
Le Fresnoy would be pleased to receive candidates with background in fine
arts, cinema, photography, architecture, design, dance, etc..., wishing
to pursue their research with two years of transdisciplinary practice and
the realisation of projects of a professional nature in all areas of
image and sound. 
The study programme at Le Fresnoy lasts two years. The annual enrolment
fees for 2002 are 760 Euros. 
 
Application form:
<a href=3D"http://www.le-fresnoy.tm.fr/english/e_fiche.htm"=
 eudora=3D"autourl">http://www.le-fresnoy.tm.fr/english/e_fiche.htm</a> 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
Details: 
Le Fresnoy is a post-graduate art and audiovisual research centre, opened
in October 1997 and financed by the Ministry of Culture with the 
Nord/Pas-de-Calais Regional Council and Tourcoing Town Council. It was
conceived and is directed by Alain Fleischer. As its full name 
&quot;National Studio of Contemporary Arts&quot; indicates, it is a place
of production (studio) as well as study. Its aim is to enable young
artists 
(upper age limit: 35) to produce works using professional standard
equipment under the direction of established artists. 
 
Le Fresnoy is designed for students of any nationality seeking to develop
their knowledge and expertise in audiovisual media by working on projects
intended as a first step towards a professional career. Applications are
considered from all educational backgrounds and from all creative fields
(visual arts, cinema, photography, video, architecture, music, performing
arts, etc.). Students must, however, be free of commitments liable to
clash with their course. 
 
To realise his or her project, each student is allotted a budget and
given access to the Studio=92s production and post-production equipment. As
well as these individual works, students collaborate on the productions
of their fellows and on the projects of visiting artists. Successful
completion of the two-year course is recognised by the National Studio of
Contemporary Arts diploma. 
 
Le Fresnoy also welcomes visiting students who, if their project is
selected by the commission, are given free access to the school=92s
technical facilities and accommodation for a limited period (a few weeks
at most). The Studio has exchange agreements with other French
institutions such as the Acad=E9mie de France in Rome (Villa Medici) and
the Ecole Nationale Sup=E9rieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, as well as with a
number of establishments abroad. Finally, it welcomes those studying for
the Dipl=F4me National Sup=E9rieur d=92Expression Plastique (DNSEP), as
visiting students. 
 
Le Fresnoy also possesses its own exhibition spaces and two cinemas,
which are used mainly for activities linked to research and
production. 
 
 
Admissions calendar 
 
Administrative enrolment 
and portfolio deadline: 
24 May 2002 
 
Pre-selection results: 
10 June 2002 
 
Oral examinations: 
1=965 July 2002 
 
Final results: 
8 July 2002 
 
Session begins: 
9 October 2002 
 
 
Access Requirements 
 
The admissions procedure is open to men and women candidates of any
nationality, who have not yet passed their 36th birthday as of the 1st of
January of the year in which they are applying. 
 
Candidates are required to have attained a secondary school degree
(French baccalaur=E9at or its recognised equivalent), plus an additional
four years of study, or artistic or professional experience. 
 
Candidates must possess good spoken French and English. The different
stages of the admissions procedure may take place in English or French,
as the candidate wishes. 
 
Admissions Procedure 
 
Dates and Stages 
The selection procedure takes place annually and in 2002 will be from
1=965 July. There is only one session, divided into several stages: 
 
=95 Administrative enrolment 
=95 Preselection based on submitted portfolio 
=95 Invitation to first interview (presence at Le Fresnoy obligatory on 1+2
July) 
=95 Second interview (presence at Le Fresnoy obligatory from 3=965=20
July) 
 
Administrative enrolment 
Candidates must send their administrative application before 24 May
2002 (post office date stamp as proof), which must include the
following: 
 
1 A correctly filled out application form accompanied by copies of
the appropriate degrees and diplomas. 
2 A detailed curriculum vitae. 
3 A photocopy of the applicant=92s national identity card or
passport. 
4 2 passport photographs (with the applicant=92s name noted on the
back). 
5 A complete artistic portfolio (see further for details). 
 
Preselection on the basis of submitted portfolio application 
The preselection will be based on the portfolio as well as personal
artistic references. 
The preselection portfolio is to include : 
 
1 Presentation of artwork 
 
The candidate is to present his or her creative work and development
as an artist in one or more disciplines. The portfolio may include
written texts (in French or English), photographic reproductions of
artworks, films, video cassettes, audio recordings (of sound or music),
artist=92s books and catalogues from solo exhibitions, etc. 
 
Technical requirements 
Photographs: printed on paper (max. size 30 x 40 cm, max.
number 15) or slides (max. number 15) 
Video cassettes (VHS format): The selection committee will only
look at a series of extracts of work (film, video) of a total length of
eight minutes or less. 
Audio cassettes: It is advisable to provide a selection of sound
work totalling eight minutes or less. 
Interactive works: CD-Roms, discs. 
Candidates are encouraged to send their applications by registered mail
and should not include masters or originals. Each item must be precisely
marked and numbered, and the application must include a complete list of
the items included in the portfolio. 
 
Le Fresnoy will exercise great care with the portfolios and their
contents, but cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage that may
occur, whether in the mail or after arrival. 
 
Return of documentation 
Applicants should send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (with the
appropriate postage, or an International Reply Coupon for non-French
residents) so that their portfolio can be returned. Those applicants who
choose to come personally to pick up their portfolios must make an
appointment in advance with the Le Fresnoy administrative office. 
 
2 Covering Letter 
 
In a typed letter of three pages or less, written in French or
English, applicants should define their aims in general and why in
particular they want to attend Le Fresnoy. Candidates will be judged on
the contents and quality of the letter=92s presentation. 
 
3 Plans for projects to be carried out at Le Fresnoy 
 
In a maximum of five typed pages, written in French or English,
applicants should explain the personal or collective projects they hope
to carry out or participate in at Le Fresnoy, as well as their multi- and
cross-disciplinary interests. This essay may be in written and/or visual
form, and may be accompanied by drawings, sketches or photos. 
 
Each candidate will be judged mainly according to : 
=95 The originality, the ambition and the quality of their personal
artistic production in one or more disciplines. 
=95 The knowledge and skill they demonstrate, especially in terms of
technique. 
=95 The multi- or cross-disciplinary interests they manifest. 
=95 Their general cultural level (previous education, ability to express
themselves and write well, etc.). 
=95 The presentation of their portfolio. 
 
Each portfolio will be examined separately by two members of the
preselection panel, (who are not staff at Le Fresnoy), and thus the
portfolio benefits from a double examination. 
 
At the completion of the preselection process, a maximum of 80 candidates
will be asked to come for interview at Le Fresnoy. 
 
The list of short-listed candidates will be made public on 10 June
2002 at the latest. 
 
All candidates will be individually informed by mail of the results of
the preselection process. 
 
 
First Interview 
Each candidate will meet with a panel composed of two specialists in
different artistic disciplines on 1 + 2 July 2002. They will
present their personal work, then explain and comment on their projects
and motivation. After this interview, a list of 48 candidates maximum
will be posted at Le Fresnoy at the end of the afternoon of 2 July
2002. 
 
Second Interview 
If, after the first interview, the applicant is approved, he/she is
invited to a second interview in front of a panel of nine people,
including an Inspector general of the Ministry of Culture and the
Director of Le Fresnoy. The interview will last between 20 and 30 minutes
in the course of which the candidate will be asked to demonstrate: 
 
=95 Their artistic aims in one or more disciplines 
=95 Their plans for multi- or cross- disciplinary projects and the general
orienta- tion they foresee for their work 
=95 The reasons why they want to attend Le Fresnoy and their general level
of culture 
 
For candidates who express themselves in French, a short test of their
conversational knowledge of English will be carried out (not marked).
Candidates who express themselves in English in the second interview will
be tested for their conversational knowledge of French. 
 
A list of a maximum of 24 candidates accepted will be posted at Le
Fresnoy on 8 July 2002. 
 
The results of the selection process are valid for the 2002=962003 academic
year. Accepted candidates may not put off starting their studies or use
their right to admission for any school year other than that for which
they have applied. 
 
Applicants may enter the application procedure a maximum of three times,
or until they reach the age limit. 
 
Legal Stipulations 
Any dispute regarding the manner in which the selection process is
carried out or regarding the results, are examined and judged by a
Surveyance Committee, presided by the Director of Le Fresnoy and
includes; the administrator, the two pedagogical directors, the President
and a member of the admissions panel. The Committee may decide to
interview anyone who might clarify the matter. The decisions of the
Surveyance Committee are final. 
 
Application costs 
 
There is no charge to apply to Le Fresnoy or participate in the selection
interviews. Any travel or living expenses related to this are at the
candidate=92s expense. 
 
Facilities and Conditions 
 
Time table 
 
The new term will start on Tuesday 8 October 2002. 
 
The teaching calendar at Le Fresnoy respects bank holidays and coincides,
as far as possible, with the traditional university calendar but will
necessitate, in certain cases, production and post-production work in the
holidays. 
 
Le Fresnoy generally functions with 8 hour working days, Monday to
Friday. However, the administrative department tries to ensure student
access beyond these hours and six days a week to the technical equipment
that does not require the presence of a technician. 
 
The study programme at Le Fresnoy follows a precise pedagogical calendar
that accepted candidates are obliged to respect. All short-listed
candidates will receive this calendar prior to interview. 
 
Enrolment fees 
The study programme at Le Fresnoy lasts two years. The annual
enrolment fees for 2002 are 760 Euros. 
This enrolment fee does not include student health insurance. All
enrolment fees must be settled at least ten days before the beginning of
term. 
 
Grants, fellowships 
There are no in-house study grants or fellowships but Le Fresnoy
supports any student eligible for French or foreign grants or stipends.
Students at Le Fresnoy are responsible for their own daily living
expenses. Students must be free of all obligations in order to be present
at Le Fresnoy from Monday to Friday. 
 
Accommodation 
Students will not have access to the accommodation provided within Le
Fresnoy. 
This is reserved for artist-professors and visiting students. Students
may benefit from Housing Aid and have access to student accommodation
offered by the cities of Tourcoing and Roubaix as well as other student
benefits provided by the CROUS. 
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