Overview of the programs
A comprehensive range of courses
in art, design, and creative writing
ESADHAR trains creators in the fields of art, graphic design and publishing, interactivity, and literary creation, equipping them to engage with a wide range of contemporary artistic practices. The Le Havre campus offers the Graphic Design and Interactivity track at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, as well as the Art track with specializations in Literary Creation and Public Environments and Situations at the master’s level. The Rouen campus offers an Art program at the bachelor’s and master’s levels.
Courses are taught by artists, designers, and writers active in their professional fields, by faculty members holding PhDs in art history and aesthetics, and by specialized and highly qualified technical staff. Numerous guest speakers from outside the university (artists, writers, designers, art critics, publishers, etc.) enrich the educational program each year.
General Structure of the Program
Programs are organized into three cycles and follow the LMD framework (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate). Each academic year is divided into two semesters, each requiring the completion of 30 ECTS credits.
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Career prospects
Students who have earned a DNA or a DNSEP can pursue further studies or work in a wide range of cultural fields, thanks to a curriculum focused on creative ability and the development of critical and artistic independence.
- As an artist-author, independent creator, or employee working as a graphic designer, illustrator, web designer, developer, photographer, or videographer
- In communication and design, at an agency or for a local government
- In exhibition-related professions, at art centers, galleries, or museums (exhibition curation, cultural mediation, etc.)
- In production and technical roles (sound and lighting technician, video technician, etc.)
- In the book and publishing sectors (print shop manager, publisher, series editor, etc.)
- In education and outreach (artist working in schools or medical-social settings, art school instructor, visual arts teacher in middle or high school, etc.)
Internships
Internships are an integral part of the curriculum:
— At least one internship must be completed per cycle.
— They may be undertaken at a cultural institution, a company, with an artist, etc.
— It is strongly recommended that you schedule it during the summer break.
In Cycle 1, a two-week internship (minimum 70 hours) is mandatory. Although officially validated in the third year, it is recommended to complete it as early as the second year.
In Cycle 2, a one-month internship (minimum 140 hours) is mandatory. It must be completed before the end of the fourth year (June). It may be carried out during the summer break between the third and fourth years.
→ The internship must take place outside the school.
→ The agreement must be signed by June 30 for internships during the summer break.
→ Note: Fifth-year students retain student status only until August 31.
ESADHAR can only sign an agreement if the internship does not extend beyond this date.
→ The internship may take place abroad. In this case, it is possible to apply for an Erasmus+ grant.