- 1st year (BDVS)
- 2nd year (BDVS)
- 2rd year (BDVS)
Bachelor in drawing and visual storytelling
Master the basics of representational drawing while exploring the power of narrative through art in the creative industries.
Key infomations
-
1 000h+
Face-to-face teaching hours with a teacher
Lev. 6 -180 ECTS
State-recognised degree (French Level 6 RNCP title – equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree)
Lyon, France
1 rue Félix Rollet
69003 LyonApplications
See details below
Any questions ? Contact us at international@cohl.fri
This Bachelor is taught in English
All classes, course materials and assessments are delivered in English. B2 level recommended to join the programme.
Program overview
A 3-years program leading to a fully state recognised diploma – 180 ECTS (equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree)
Pratical Training⌄
The Bachelor in Drawing & Visuel Storytelling diploma is designed to develop a strong drawing culture and the technical skills required for careers in narrative arts.
At École Émile Cohl, drawing culture is built on applied knowledge and a solid foundation of hands-on instruction. Students learn how to construct accurate drawings — mastering proportions, anatomy, perspective and values — based on real-life observation.
Through extended studio sessions, they gradually learn how to faithfully translate three-dimensional objects into two-dimensional images, first on paper and then digitally. Working from plaster casts, live models, and a variety of real-world objects (tools, tableware, toys, fish, plants), they develop both technical precision and artistic sensitivity.
At École Émile Cohl, drawing culture is built on applied knowledge and a solid foundation of hands-on instruction. Students learn how to construct accurate drawings — mastering proportions, anatomy, perspective and values — based on real-life observation.
Through extended studio sessions, they gradually learn how to faithfully translate three-dimensional objects into two-dimensional images, first on paper and then digitally. Working from plaster casts, live models, and a variety of real-world objects (tools, tableware, toys, fish, plants), they develop both technical precision and artistic sensitivity.
Serving the narrative ⌄
The curriculum gradually leads students to produce increasingly refined compositions that meet real production requirements: starting with simple line drawings of objects, then moving on to colour — first by hand, then digitally; staging characters and environments in various formats; creating both still and animated images. The goal of the training is to develop confident, purposeful drawing skills in the service of storytelling. In all courses — character drawing, illustration, comics and animation — assignments are based on specific production briefs. Students are expected to adopt a professional mindset and respond to artistic direction provided by their instructors, who are themselves practising artists.
En savoir + sur chaque année
-
Year 1: discovering drawing techniques and visual arts professions
The first year offers intensive training in observational drawing in all its forms, providing a solid professional foundation for future artists. At the same time, it introduces students to the wide range of careers in the visual arts.
-
The second year builds on and strengthens students’ observational drawing skills. Teaching gradually expands to include the creation of narrative images and the use of digital tools.
-
Objective: to deepen skills in observational drawing and digital tools (DTP, 2D/3D graphics, interactivity), all in service of narrative art.
The third year strengthens students’ command of traditional and digital drawing techniques and prepares them to produce both still and animated images in a professional context. A two-month internship in a company is part of the curriculum.
