Study Visual Creation at ECV Nantes
ECV Nantes, present in the city for 22 years, has experienced significant development thanks to the continuous support of its valuable partner companies. The design school in Nantes now stands as an essential creative institution in the region, actively contributing to the cultural and economic dynamism of the area.
Strategically located in the heart of downtown Nantes, a few steps from the Tour de Bretagne, the campus offers the Design, Digital, and Animation programs. Creativity, culture, and curiosity are the guiding principles of ECV Nantes’s pedagogy. Students from different programs are brought together on a single, human-sized site. This setup promotes pedagogical cross-disciplinarity and relationships with the teams.
Pedagogy focused on experimentation
ECV Nantes stands out for its project-based pedagogical approach, offering students an exceptional platform for experimentation. Our educational philosophy is based on the fundamental principle of learning by doing, encouraging our students to immerse themselves in concrete projects and apply their knowledge in real contexts. This pedagogical focus aims to develop creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration—essential skills in today’s dynamic professional world.
As a member of the AD Education group, ECV Nantes benefits from a solid affiliation with a renowned educational network. This affiliation provides a wealth of resources, partnerships, and expertise, thereby enhancing the quality of our teaching and broadening our students’ professional horizons. We are able to stay at the forefront of educational trends, ensuring that our programs reflect current market demands.
Programmes at ECV Nantes
The ECV programs prepare students for various RNCP Titles registered by France Compétences, ranging from Level 6 to Level 7.
Immersion in the professional world
Work-study programs hold a central place at ECV Nantes. We firmly believe in the importance of combining theoretical knowledge acquisition with concrete immersion in the professional world. Our work-study programs offer our students the opportunity to apply their skills within partner companies, facilitating a smooth transition between the academic and professional worlds. This proactive approach helps shape competent and agile professionals, ready to meet the challenges of a creative career.
5 advantages of Work-Study Programmes
- Enhance the attractiveness of your creative profile
- Strengthen your employability in the market
- Benefit from a salary during your training
- Finance your studies through your company
- Quickly gain skills in the field
5 services proposés par l’ECV
- Online job search platform
- Personalized coaching and support
- Workshops on developing your portfolio
- Network of professional partners and alumni
- Online training modules

Discover the campus, the programmess offered, and testimonials from ECV Nantes students.
- Amélie BRULE, Director of ECV Nantes
- Marie-Laure GERAUT, Executive assistante of ECV Nantes
- Two students from ECV Nantes

Nantes – Urban city
Regularly ranked at the top of the list of cities with the best quality of life, Nantes is a European Green Capital labeled “French Tech.” With a historical and cultural heritage, driven by key players (Le Voyage à Nantes, La Cantine du Numérique, Atlangames, etc.), the city continues to develop with the ambition of becoming a European metropolis. Nantes was designated European Capital of Innovation in 2019.
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ECV Nantes stands out for its strategic location in the heart of the city, benefiting from all nearby services, the dynamism of the business district, and optimal accessibility thanks to public transportation.
As a key partner of Nantes’ creative industry, our geographical positioning fosters close collaboration with local players. Nestled in the heart of the digital sector and proudly labeled “French Tech,” the city of Nantes provides an environment conducive to innovation.
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Our team
But also Julien BOITEAU – Multimedia Manager, Nadège SAVARIEAU – Administrative and Financial Officer, Jean-Philippe LE FLAHEC – Location Manager, Manon AMIOT – Bachelor programmes Assistant, Anaïs SPONEM – Master’s programmes assistant