Foundation course
The year-long foundation course is for those students unfamiliar with traditional and digital tools for art. It provides them with the theory and practice they need to start their training on a solid basis.
Here students learn to work with all the tools they need for their career: paint brushes, pencils, crayons, and the graphic tablet. Closely followed by their teachers, the students develop confidence in their own creative processes.
This year also serves to introduce students to art history and the rich panoply of past masters. It supplies them with the necessary concepts to understand these works and trains them in the language they need to describe what artists do in their work.
The skills acquired during this foundation course are crucial. Most applicants need to follow it. Only those who have already been trained in art, or gifted self-taught applicants, can go straight into the first-year course.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At EPAC, students develop a range of practical and creative skills and gain valuable experience through internships, projects for external organisations, exhibitions, competitions and building a portfolio of work. By the time you are finished, your portfolio will contain examples of your own ideas as well as coursework. Entering competitions and exhibitions is important to make your work be seen and appreciated outside the classroom.
This activity outside school will help you to build a network and make useful contacts who may be able to help you in the future.Widen your net to also include friends and family. This can also be included in your portfolio and in the list of commissions on your CV.
Remember that as a student, time for professional activity is limited but work within the community can be valuable. Any art-related employment or experience while studying, such as summer camps, presents an opportunity to develop both your portfolio and network.
PSW Opportunity
There is absolutely no PSW but the Universities and institutions does encourage and provide opportunities for the students can go for internships
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
EPAC is intended for all curious, inventive and creative persons and we will be happy to discuss your situation with you about applying for one of our programs.
Minimum age for the Bachelor Degree : 18 years old
Swiss high school diploma, International Baccalaureate or equivalent, foundation course or artistic high school diploma, entrance exam and portfolio
Bachelor Degree or equivalent for Master Degree
International students who can not take the entrance exam on campus in Switzerland are requested to provide a portfolio of their existing work. An additional assignment may be requested.
CV
Motivation letter
The application process includes an interview with a member of school management.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13500 CHF
Average Cost of Living: 30000 CHF /year
Application Fee: N/A