Requirements
Language level
The language level required depends on the programme you are applying to.
English B1–B2
Bachelor in Drawing and Storytelling (taught in English)
French A1
French B1–B2
Drawing Foundation Year, Bachelor in Drawing and Storytelling, Bachelor in 3D Drawing, Storyboard & Layout
French C1–C2
💡 Good to know
At the application stage, the language level is indicative: it mainly ensures that you will be comfortable following the courses. Students are tested internally when they arrive and must reach a B2 level by the end of the first year of the Bachelor’s cycle to progress to the following year. Depending on their results, free French language support courses may be offered throughout the year.
Diploma
Undergraduate programmes: a recognised secondary school diploma.
Graduate programmes: a recognised Bachelor’s degree in art.
Good to know: if you hold a French baccalauréat and wish to apply for a Bachelor’s programme, you must apply via Parcoursup. See the French website for details.
Application file & portfolio
Foundation years & Bachelor’s programmes
Drawing Foundation Year, Drawing & French Foundation Year, Bachelor in Drawing and Storytelling, Bachelor in 3D Drawing, Storyboard & Layout
Your application must include:
- A cover letter and a CV, in French or English depending on the language of the programme
- A translated copy of your secondary school diploma
- Optional: a language certificate (DELF, TCF, IELTS, TOEFL…), depending on the language of the programme
- An art portfolio of observational drawings from real life, made of 4 boards with 2 to 3 drawings each:
Board 1
Architecture
Interior or exterior views
Board 2
Human figure
Full-body life drawing
Board 3
Still life
Tools, fruits or vegetables
Board 4
Free subject
Observational drawings, subject of your choice
📌 Don’t forget! Each board must clearly indicate the date, the techniques used and the time taken for each drawing.
Master’s Degree
Your application must include:
- A cover letter and a CV in French
- A translated copy of your secondary school diploma and of your Bachelor’s degree in art
- Optional: a French language certificate (DELF, TCF…)
- A two-part art portfolio:
Part 1
20 observational drawings
A selection of 20 original drawings from life demonstrating solid drawing skills: documentary studies, life drawing, object drawing… Any technique is accepted.
Part 2
A specialised portfolio
Multimedia Publishing: illustration, comics, digital artwork, environment design in perspective, etc.
Video Games or Animation: storyboard samples, 2D and/or 3D animation, still 3D renders, character design, background design, etc.
Calendar & results
Foundation years & Bachelor’s programmes
Candidate selection runs from October to July. You receive an immediate response after your application, at the school or on CampusArt.
Master’s programmes
If you are eligible, an admission interview (by video call or in person) must be completed before May.
Application submission
Before anything else, check whether you reside in a country or territory covered by the Études en France procedure (see the list below), then find the case that matches your situation.
* See the list of countries covered by the Études en France procedure⌄
Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam.
Specific cases
You hold a French baccalauréat and wish to apply for a Bachelor’s programme? You must apply via Parcoursup. See the French website for details.
The Drawing Foundation Year (not to be confused with the Drawing & French Foundation Year) is not available on CampusArt. Please follow Case 2, whether or not you reside in a country covered by the Études en France procedure.
💬 Need help? Book an appointment!
Questions about the school or its programmes, or help putting together your portfolio: we are here for you. Email us with your exact time zone and your availability, and we will schedule a video call with you.