Concours d'entrée L1 - DNA Art
How to register
Prerequisites
- Personal artistic practice ;
- A marked interest in the visual and plastic arts and all contemporary forms of creation (dance, literature, film, music, etc.);
- Interest in art history: regular visits to museums, exhibitions and art galleries, reading;
- An interest in invention, creation, reflection and experimentation with art, materials and techniques;
- A great capacity for working independently and collectively, in workshops and for personal research (reading, writing).
Contact :
Florence Fixot
T. +33 2 55 58 64 78
florence.fixot@beauxartsnantes.fr
Contact :
Teresa Bogado
T. : +33 2 55 58 65 14
teresa.bogado@beauxartsnantes.fr
Parcoursup
Non Parcoursup
Procedures for EU candidates
Applicants from the European Union are asked to present their diplomas translated into French.
A good knowledge of French is required: a certificate of passing the TCF (test de connaissance du français) level B2 or the DELF (diplôme d'études en langue française) level B2 obtained at the time of registration.
International
International applicants are invited to contact the International Department directly for further information.
Parcoursup & non-Parcoursup calendar
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
PARCOURSUP: FROM 17 JANUARY TO 3 APRIL 2024 INCLUSIVE
OFF-PARCOURSUP: FROM 24 JANUARY TO 3 APRIL 2024 INCLUSIVE
PRE-SELECTION ON THE BASIS OF APPLICATIONS
MAY 2024: EXAMINATION OF THE APPLICATION FILE
Pre-selection is a prerequisite for access to the competition.
Candidates selected (or not) will be informed by email on Tuesday 16 April 2024.
TESTS
The visual arts paper must also be presented at the distance interview.
REMOTE INTERVIEW
15 & 16 MAY 2024 FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES
COMPETITION RESULTS AT THE BEGINNING OF JUNE 2024
No results will be given by telephone or e-mail. Candidates who have been definitively admitted will receive an e-mail informing them of their definitive pre-registration at our school.
Download
Course catalogue
Documentation
Annals of the entrance exam
Education and grants
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Application form
- Artistic file in PDF format, made up of a maximum of visuals, with a caption and a text explaining the intention of the work. Any video work will be linked so that it can be viewed online. PDF less than or equal to 2MB;
The portfolio must be representative of the applicant's artistic practice and show the diversity of approaches. As a preamble to this application, a note of intent is desirable to reinforce your proposed course of study, the number of characters of which is very limited on parcoursup.
- Motivated study plan via parcoursup or cover letter in PDF format (outside parcoursup) setting out the applicant's reasons for choosing an art course and the choice and expectations of an art school course. This letter should also describe the applicant's academic and extra-curricular background and artistic approach.
- Last diploma obtained for national candidates ;
- For candidates from the European Union, diplomas (baccalauréat or equivalent) translated into French, a certificate of passing the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français) or the DELF (diplôme d'études en langue française) level B2 obtained at the time of registration.
PDF less than or equal to 2Mb ;
- Copy of both sides of passport or national identity card.
Tests and interview
SELECTION
- Written test of general knowledge based on a choice of two subjects. The aim of this test is to assess the candidate's powers of observation and ability to reflect on works of art.
- Plastic arts test, based on a choice of two subjects.
- 20-minute interview with a panel of two teachers. The interview takes place in three separate parts:
- a presentation of and commentary on the art test, the subject of which has been dealt with beforehand
- a reasoned presentation of your personal artistic portfolio
- discussions with the jury about the candidate's motivations and project.
Commission d'équivalence L2 et M1
How to register
Calendar
Download
L2 course catalogue
L3 course catalogue
Studies and scholarships
Candidates of French nationality
When you register, you must have several compulsory documents:
- your artistic dossier presenting your work in PDF format. Document less than 12MB.
- your teaching dossier in PDF format (less than 12MB):
- for the 2nd cycle M1 :
- a statement of intent concerning the courses offered in the Master's programme, addressed to the Director.
- transcripts or certificates showing that credits have been obtained, baccalaureate transcripts, certificates of attendance and diplomas obtained.
- a copy of both sides of your identity card or passport.
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for international applicants :
- for the 1st cycle L2 :
your artistic file presenting your plastic work in PDF format. Document less than 12MB.
your educational file in PDF format (less than 12MB): transcripts, diplomas, certificate of attendance.
proof of having passed the TCF-DAP (test de connaissance du français) or the DELF (diplôme d'études en langue française) at least level C1 obtained at the time of application. Non-French-speaking students already enrolled in a French art school accredited by the Ministry of Culture are not subject to this requirement;
- for the 2nd cycle M1 :
a note of intent on the proposed Master's courses, addressed to the Director.
your educational file in PDF format (less than 12Mb): transcripts or a certificate attesting to the credits obtained, a certificate of attendance and diplomas obtained translated into French.
proof of having passed the TCF-DAP (test de connaissance du français) or the DELF (diplôme d'études en langue française) at least level C1 obtained at the time of application. Non-French-speaking students already enrolled in a French art school accredited by the Ministry of Culture are not subject to this requirement;
a copy of both sides of your identity card or passport.
For applicants of Chinese nationality, in addition to the above documents:
a copy of the CDGDC (China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center);
International applicants from outside the European Union who do not live in France are invited to contact the Pôle international for information on the International Programme: international@beauxartsnantes.fr
Application fees
The registration fee for the equivalence commission is €45, payable :
- by credit card online at the time of registration.
- by cheque made payable to the "Recette des finances de Nantes municipale". (non-EU cheques are not accepted).
Application fees will not be refunded
Contact
Florence Fixot
02 55 58 64 78