1st year of the international program
The Foundation Year in Design is a preparatory year in art and design aimed at creative individuals who wish to prepare for an international career. The preparatory course of the international programme focuses on learning the fundamentals of design in English, developing practices and techniques in drawing, art, and artistic culture.
As the first year of the Bachelor of Graphic Design, the Foundation Year in Design is open to French and international students after high school and prepares them for the advanced courses at the school. It also provides access to prestigious art and design schools in France and abroad. This solid initial phase serves as a crucial foundation for aspiring designers, around which their future skills are built.
The 5-year programme leads to RNCP qualification no. 39251 Artistic Director of Visual Communication Projects level 7 (Bac+5 level) registered by decision published on 27/06/2024
2 semesters - 60 ECTS
Graphic Design Practice – 12 ECTS
- Graphic design fundamentals
- Typography and culture
- Volume
Theory and Method – 10 ECTS
- Graphic and Art Culture
- Analysis and Creative approach
Transversal Skills – 10 ECTS
- Initiation2D/3D
- Photography
Representation – 12 ECTS
- Live Drawing
- Analysis Drawing
- Illustration
- Color
Collaboration – 10 ECTS
- Soft Skills
- Eloquence
- Experimentation
- Final Project
Further studies in the international programme
How to apply?
Applications for the ECV are open from October. Places are limited until the end of September, subject to admission conditions. Admission to the ECV Master’s programme is based on an interview and presentation of an application file.
Prerequisites:
- Degree: Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification in Design
- Procedure: Send in your application for review, followed by an interview
Admission Process
Students who are EU nationals or French national
If you are a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EU plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you do not need to obtain a student visa to study or do a work placement in France. You are free to enter France whatever the duration of your stay or studies.
Non-EU students
You need a student visa to study or do a work placement in France. Your final admission is conditional on obtaining a VISA at the end of the admissions process. For more information: admission@ad-education.com
Following your request for an online or phone appointment, you will be contacted within 24 to 48 hoursto schedule the date of your admission interview remotely.
Before the interview, you must prepare your complete application file with the requested documents:
- a portfolio of your personal work
- a letter of motivation,
- your most recent report cards and/or diploma
- a CV
For full English programme:
- Level of English: B2 equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 – 6.0
- TOEIC – Total 785 – 940
- Cambridge English Scale 160 – 179
- TOEFL iBT 72 – 94
The admission interview will allow us to assess your motivation, your project, your level of general and artistic culture, and to discover your creative universe.
After the admission interview, you will be informed of the decision within a maximum of 8 days. This decision is valid for all of our campuses.
An enrollment form will be sent to you by email with a link to the 100% online admission platform. To confirm your registration, simply complete your personal information, sign all the required documents, and pay the registration fee*.
*These administrative fees are collected in the first year of registration. They may be deferred to the following year in case of failure to obtain a necessary diploma for registration. They are non-refundable and remain permanently with the school, even in the event of cancellation.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees can be paid in one, three, or six installments. Other payment arrangements may be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. For apprenticeship programs, the company covers the tuition fees.
