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Bachelor Graphic Design

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Language:
French or English
Rythm(s):
Traditional course
Eligible for:
Bac
Output level:
Bac+3
Back-to-school:
September 2023

This course teaches students how to define a visual communication strategy, to master different means of expression and to use them on various supports: print, packaging and interactive media.

Presentation of the course

WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE ?

This bachelor's degree in graphic design is a visual communication program. The challenge we are preparing you for is to combine a creative sense with commercial and marketing techniques, to create images that convey a message, that have an advertising or militant objective, etc.

At the end of this 2-year Bachelor's program, you will be able to :

  • Define a graphic design project
  • Design and produce a print or digital graphic design project
  • Design and produce a motion design project
  • Design and produce an interface design project
  • Develop your activity as a graphic designer: build your personal brand, create your portfolio, define your visual identity

HOW DOES THE BACHELOR GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAM AT LISAA PARIS WORK?

This post-baccalaureate training in graphic design combines theoretical and practical courses in graphic design with internships in the school's partner companies: you will have to complete a compulsory internship between your 2nd and 3rd years, but it is quite possible to complete a contracted internship as early as the 1st year if you wish.

The advantages of LISAA Paris' Bachelor in Graphic Design

  • LISAA is a graphic design school recognized by the Ministry of Culture (one of the few!) and delivers state-certified titles: this bachelor's degree is recognized as a level 6 RNCP course in graphic design.
  • What is the best graphic design school? Let's ask L'Étudiant, which lists LISAA in its Top 10 graphic design schools preferred by professionals (L'Étudiant 2018).
  • LISAA is committed to supporting its students in a caring and individual manner, allowing each student to find their own path.
  • LISAA is a graphic design school with a strong focus on digital design, without neglecting print media: we strive to give our students a 360° vision of the graphic design profession.
  • As a graphic design school in Paris, LISAA welcomes you in the 13th arrondissement, in premises equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
  • The school benefits from a solid network of alumni who turn to LISAA to find interns and collaborators.
  • LISAA offers its students and alumni access to a platform with more than 1,500 internship and job offers per year.
  • LISAA offers a strong international outlook: from the first year onwards, students can take courses in English, international students are present, and students can apply for Erasmus grants...
  • SUBJECT
  • SCHEDULE
  • ECTS CREDITS
  • Artistic and Technical Teaching
  • 01. Drawing
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • 02. Life Drawing
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • 03. Outdoor Drawing
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • 04. Creativity / Colour
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • Specialised workshops
  • 05. Graphic Design
  • 3 hrs
  • 7
  • 06. Illustration
  • 3 hrs
  • 7
  • 07. Photography
  • 3 hrs
  • 7
  • General Teaching
  • 08. English
  • 1 hr
  • 2
  • 09. History of Art
  • 2 hrs
  • 3
  • 10. Introduction to Graphic Design careers
  • 1 hr
  • 2
  • 11. Project Methodology
  • 2 hrs
  • 2
  • 12. Computer Graphics
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • SUBJECT
  • SCHEDULE
  • ECTS CREDITS
  • Image and Communication Culture / Professional Environment
  • 01. History & contemporary culture of Graphic Design
  • 1h30
  • 3
  • 02. Semiology / Marketing / English
  • 1h30
  • 7
  • 03. Image culture
  • 2 hrs
  • 6
  • Representation Techniques
  • 04. Computer Graphics
  • 3 hrs
  • 4
  • 05. Photography
  • 2 hrs
  • 4
  • 06. Drawing
  • 2 hrs
  • 3
  • Specialised studios
  • 07. Graphic Design
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • 08. Typography
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • 09. Illustration
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • Creative methodology
  • 10. Experimental drawing
  • 2 hrs
  • 3
  • 11. Creativity
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • Professional integration
  • 12. Work placement
  • /
  • 6
  • SUBJECT
  • SCHEDULE
  • ECTS CREDITS
  • Professional Environment
  • 01. Careers
  • 1h30
  • 5
  • 02. English
  • 1 hr
  • 4
  • Technology monitoring
  • 03. Videographics
  • 4 hrs
  • 7
  • 04. Web Design
  • 4 hrs
  • 8
  • Professional creative studio
  • 05. Graphic Design
  • 3 hrs
  • 5
  • 06. Visual Identity
  • 3 hrs
  • 5
  • 07. Press-Publishing
  • 3 hrs
  • 5
  • 08. Illustration
  • 3 hrs
  • 6
  • Creative methodology
  • 09. Project
  • 3 hrs
  • 15

Maud Ferrandon

Director of LISAA Graphic Design

Vanessa Farnot

Head of Studies - Foundation Year & Graphic Design 1st & 2nd years

Maryse Ménigot Masson

Head of Admissions - Foundation year / Graphic Design & Motion Design

Admission is subject to both the presentation of a file and an oral interview. The interview allows a discussion about the candidate's background and ambitions. The objective is to to gauge his motivation and the potential of his or her academic profile to suit the specificities of a profession in graphic design. Students can join in at the beginning of every year (1st, 2nd or 3rd year).

See entry requirements and tuition fees.

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A PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

The course is taught by active professionals who are established in their area of expertise, and brings together theoretical and practical classes with several work placements at the school’s partner companies. This teaching programme is recognised by the Ministry of Culture and Communication and is listed 3rd best private school in graphic design by professionals (L'Étudiant).

STATE-REGISTERED QUALIFICATION*

The design/graphic design course takes place over three years. Graduates are awarded a level 6 qualification*. Students can join in at the beginning of every year (1st, 2nd or 3rd year).

*The IDAA-LISAA professional certification "Graphic Designer" is being renewed at level 6 by France Compétences. Any registered person will be able to obtain the certification when registering in accordance with the set procedures.

WHAT'S NEXT ?

At the end of this Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, you will be able to enter the job market or continue your training as a graphic designer with the master's degree in Digital Art Direction, which offers you 3 different universes:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

External applications: presentation of curriculum vitae and portfolio. Oral admission interview.

Internal applicants: examination of the academic record.

The interview will focus on the assessment of the level of general, artistic and technical culture: presentation of personal work: drawings, illustrations, photos, graphic work, video work, motion, app, web, personal research, etc.

The results of the admissions interviews are communicated within 15 days.

See the terms of registration

PREREQUISITES

To enter the 2-year program, i.e. to enter the Bachelor 2 program, you must:

  • hold a baccalaureate and/or a level 4 RNCP title and have completed a preparatory course at LISAA,
  • have completed a BAC + 1 in an applied arts program or similar, acceptance possible upon presentation of a portfolio and interview, 
  • Students with a baccalaureate in applied arts or similar may be accepted upon presentation of a portfolio and interview. 

To enter the program in parallel admission, i.e. to enter the Bachelor 3 program, you must

  • to have followed and validated the 2nd year training program in the establishment.
  • Students who have completed a second year of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in graphic arts or similar may be accepted upon presentation of a portfolio and an interview.

Request an admission interview

Parallel admissions are possible on the advice of the educational director via an examination of the student's work file plus a motivational interview and on justification of the ECTS credits, depending on the case, in order to verify and validate the suitability of the profile for the professions targeted by the program.

Specific exemptions: if the candidate does not have the required experience or diploma, he/she must present a portfolio demonstrating his/her ability to validate the professional certification (VAP, employer's certificate or other proof of professional, personal or associative experience allowing the acquisition of related skills...).

LISAA's training fees are available in the Admission section. 

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