Sophie Pigeron

Sophie Pigeron serves as a Lecturer in the Art History and Fine Arts department at the American University of Paris (AUP), where she teaches foundational courses in visual arts techniques and practices.

Educational Background:

• DEA in Aesthetics and Art Sciences (1996), University Paris VIII
• Master's Degree in Visual Arts (1995), University Paris VIII
• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Arts (1994), University Paris VIII
• DEUG in Visual Arts and Audiovisual (1992), University Paul Valéry, Montpellier
• Ecole Nationale des Beaux Arts de Dijon (1989)

Specializing in practical art instruction, Pigeron focuses on developing students' technical skills in drawing and painting while fostering creative expression through structured sketchbook practices. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes foundational techniques as essential building blocks for artistic development, with particular attention to observational drawing and traditional painting methods. The curriculum she delivers bridges theoretical understanding of visual arts with hands-on studio practice, creating an immersive learning environment for students exploring fine arts disciplines.

Pigeron maintains an active teaching schedule with courses including Introduction to Drawing, Painting I, and Creative Sketchbook techniques, with classes scheduled through Fall 2025 semester. Her pedagogical approach appears rooted in the French academic tradition of art education while adapting to the international context of AUP's student body.