To be born an artist or to become one? That’s the question. What’s certain is that there’s nothing quite like being art school to develop your inner artist. But how do you choose the school that best matches your professional ambitions? Are you planning to stay in France, or are you going to be tempted by the adventure of expatriation – which in the case of a career as an artist and designera real asset?
What do you learn at an art school?
It all depends on the course you choose. Fashion and aesthetics, design, crafts or performing arts… Art schools offer a wide range of courses enabling students to become true specialists in their chosen field. The career possibilities offered by an art school are many and varied interior designer, draughtsman, photographer, art director, stylist…
How do I get into an art school?
Although in our minds, art is often associated with creative hobbies, the courses offered by art schools require a lot of hard work, motivation and investment. These establishments can be highly selective. Some require candidates to pass a competitive entrance exam to assess their artistic abilities, general culture and language skills. Others rely on the applicant’s application file, which, if shortlisted, will be called for a final admission interview. And yes, art is no joke!
Studying art and design abroad: which destination to choose?
Are you planning tostudying art and design abroad but don’t know where to apply? Choose the art school that best matches your profile and career ambitions is no mean feat. To help you make the right choice, here’s a small tour of the world’s best. art schoolslisted by the QS World university rankings.
United States and Canada
When it comes to art, Americans clearly have nothing to envy their neighbors across the Atlantic. Indeed, with five art schools in the top 10 of the world’s top art schools, the United States clearly dominates the QS World University rankings. The Parsons School of Design (3rd position), the Rhode Island School of design (4th position), the MIT (5th position), SAIC – School of the Art Institute in Chicago (9th position) and Pratt Instituteare therefore leading art schools whose reputation has spread far beyond American borders. Other universities such as Art Center College of Design (ranked 13th), Stanford University (14th place) and Carnegie Mellon University (17th) offer excellent theoretical and practical training in art and design.
In Canada, seven art and design universities stand out from their counterparts, including University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.
In Europe
You don’t necessarily have to go far to find prestigious prestigious art schools. En France, au Royaume-Uni, en Italie, en Suisse ou encore en Espagne, il est possible de bénéficier d’un excellent enseignement dans les domaines de l’art et du design.
Three British art schools are in the top 10 of the QS World University Rankings: the Royal College of Art (in 1st place!), University of the Arts London (2nd place!), and the Glasgow School of Arts (GSA) (8th place).
Elsewhere in Europe, the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands ranks 19th in the world, closely followed by France’s ENSCI (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle) in 24th place.
In Switzerland, the Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD) ranks 48th in the world, immediately followed by Germany’s University of Künste Berlin (49th).
Central St Martins in London: how to apply for a Bachelor’s degree at this art school?
University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the international arts and design rankings in the 2019 QS World University Rankings. With almost 20,000 students from over 130 countries, the UAL is one of the world’s leading art and design schools. Parmi les 6 collèges que compte l’UAL, le Central St Martins in London enjoys an excellent national and international reputation. During their undergraduate studies, students are encouraged to use innovative methods and techniques, and to develop their talents and creativity.
If you wish to apply for a Bachelor’s degree at Central St Martinsyou will need to follow these 5 steps:
1st stage – Choose your training program among the various options available: fashion, design, architecture, journalism, etc. Don’t hesitate to attend the open days organized by the school. This will help you decide which program is right for you.
Step 2 – Find out about the entry requirements for your course. Généralement, il vous sera demandé vos relevés de notes, ainsi qu’un portfolio présentant certaines de vos réalisations artistiques et une lettre de motivation. Pour les étudiants étrangers, il sera également nécessaire d’insérer dans le dossier de candidature le résultat obtenu à un standardized English test.
Step 3 – Think about how you’re going to finance your studies and possibly the costs inherent in your life as a student in London, which is reputed to be quite expensive (accommodation, leisure activities, outings, travel…).
Step 4 – Visit the UCAS to complete your online application before January 15, 2020.
Step 5 – Check your mailbox regularly as well as your spam mail, as the School may contact you by this means to ask you for further information or send you an invitation for an interview. You will then be kept informed of the success of your admission via the UCAS portal. Occasionally, the jury may redirect an application to a college they consider more suited to the student’s profile.
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