Foundation year in applied arts / design

Language:

French

Rythm(s):

Traditional course

Eligible for:

Bac

Output level:

Post-bac

Back-to-school:

September 2023

The Foundation year takes place over one year. It allows each student to forge solid artistic bases that will be essential throughout their career as a designer.

THREE TEACHING AIMS

To reveal the creativity of each student through the learning of fundamental techniques: drawing, colour, composition, volume, perspective and graphic design.
To raise students’ awareness of artistic culture in order to bring them the curiosity and open-mindedness required for a qualitative and enduring education.
To allow the student to find their place amongst the different design professions and therefore prepare and choose, in complete confidence, which specialisation to follow.

PREPARATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION FINE ART AND DESIGN SCHOOLS

Upon completion of the Foundation year, each student will have acquired the necessary skills to apply for the competitive exams for national higher education schools (decorative arts, design…).

CONTINUING TO A BACHELOR COURSE

Continuous assessment during the foundation year allows students to join bachelor classes in Interior Architecture & Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design / Pattern-making and Fashion Design / Textile Design at LISAA Nantes.

Courses

SUBJECT
SCHEDULE
ECTS CREDITS

General courses

History of arts
2hrs
4

Methodology
1hr
2

Semiology - semester 1
1,5hr
2

English
1,5hr
3

Fundamental artistic courses

Drawing
3hrs
5

Life drawing
3hrs
5

Outdoor drawing
3hrs
5

Colour
1,5hr
2

Applied arts courses

Plastic expression
2,5hrs
5

Volume - semester 1
3hrs
4

Computer Graphics
2hrs
3

Speciality courses - semester 2

Graphic Design workshop
3hrs
5

Fashion workshop
3hrs
5

Architecture/Design workshop
3hrs
5

End of the year project
3hrs
5

Teaching Staff

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Directors

Anne-Sophie Keruzoré

Head of Studies - Foundation year

Christophe Beauducel

Director LISAA Nantes / Introductory Course in Applied Arts (MANAA) / Semiology

Anita Marzelière

Head of Studies

Entry Requirements & Application

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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 the design sector.

See entry requirements and application here.

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