Admissions process

This year is open to candidates holding a Baccalauréat (any type of Bac) or an equivalent foreign diploma.

Admission is final only after the results of the entrance exam, which requires an average of 10/20, and subject to availability of places.

The creative programme is designed for people who wish to develop their artistic talents and work in visual communication. To enter this programme, a portfolio is strongly recommended. This portfolio will include visual work (drawings, paintings, collages, photos, etc.). In addition to the portfolio, candidates must demonstrate an interest and curiosity in art. Basic knowledge of drawing is an undeniable asset.

Admission procedure

2 entries per year:

• in September and in February

This year in Communication is open to candidates who have validated a first year of higher education.
Admission is only definitive after the results of the entrance exam, for which a 10/20 average is required, and subject to the validation of a first year of higher education, and subject to the availability of places.

To enter the creative programme, a portfolio is compulsory. This portfolio will show graphic and plastic works and will demonstrate the candidate’s ability to think about a communication issue. A good knowledge of the Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is necessary.

Admission procedure

1 re-entry per year:

• in September

This 3rd year is open to candidates with a Bac +2 specialising in communication, design, marketing, graphic arts, advertising, or an equivalent foreign diploma. Access to certain options will be subject to availability of places, after study of the candidate’s file and according to his/her previous career

Students with a Bac +2 not specialised in communication (law, economics, LEA, Khâgne, history, socio…) can enter the 3rd year SP3 option Digital Marketing or SP3 option Global Communication.

Access to the school will be after the entrance exam, which requires an average grade of 10/20.

To enter the creative stream, a portfolio is required. This portfolio will show the candidate’s ability to respond to a creative brief. They must also demonstrate their ability to conceptualise ideas and to realise and/or write them. Very good knowledge of the Adobe suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) is required. Artistic and/or writing skills are also essential. And of course the candidate should also demonstrate an interest in creative advertising.

Direct access to the 4th year SP4 is possible for all candidates holding a Bac +3 (180 ECTS, Licence, Licence professionnelle…) specialising in communication, design, marketing, advertising or commerce, and certified or approved by the State.
Not all courses are automatically open to all Bac+3 students; a pre-selection will be made by the Admissions Department.

For holders of a Bac+3 or Bac+4 in another specialization, access to certain options is only possible after studying the candidate’s file and previous curriculum.

For students with a Bac+3 not certified or approved by the State, each file will be subject to an individual decision provided that the student is eligible after the entrance exam

Access to the school will be after the entrance exam, which requires a 10/20 grade point average, and subject to availability of places

To enter one of the creative streams, a portfolio is required. This book will show the candidate’s graphic and conceptual abilities. One (or more) artistic practice (drawing, painting, photos, videos, song lyrics…etc.) is highly recommended. Good basic knowledge of the Adobe suite is necessary (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). The Art Direction stream is the most selective. In addition to a portfolio, for all courses, the candidate must demonstrate an interest in art, graphic design and, of course, creative advertising. A good general knowledge is also essential.