Overview

Thanks to a demanding and multidisciplinary training, students are prepared for the competitive entrance examinations for higher art institutions in France and abroad. This course is offered in English or French.

The Foundation Year In Art programme at Atelier de Sevres course enables students to develop their creativity and general artistic knowledge. The course requires a steady pace of learning and rigour in the quality of work produced. Students can follow this course in English.

A Pedagogy Adapted To All Projects

The Art Foundation course consists of a common core for all students, composed of all the essential artistic disciplines, such as contemporary drawing and life drawing, history of art and photography. It is completed by an option (art, design, photo/video, fashion/textile design, architecture/scenography/space) that students choose at the beginning of the year. This additional specialism enables them to further a particular technical skill and learn all of its specifics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Drawing
Life Drawing
Spatial Drawing
Creativity
Art History
History Of Photography

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Admissions interviews at Atelier de Sèvres have no deadline, but apply early - spots fill quickly, and registration closes once classes are full.

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Design Liberal Arts Art Education View 59 other preparation in Design in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must be at least 17 years old and no older than 25 years old for the foundation courses.
Applicants must hold a high school diploma qualification.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9700 EUR / year

≈ 9700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

9700 EUR / year

≈ 9700 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

A Pedagogy Adapted To All Projects

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Paris

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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