The programme
The spatial designer's approach is both creative and strategic. It begins with careful attention to the client's needs and an in-depth analysis of the site and its context. Next comes the concept stage, where innovative solutions are devised to make the most of the space, its circulation, its uses and its atmosphere.This takes shape through sketches, technical drawings, 3D models and choices of materials, furniture, lighting and colour. The designer then coordinates the various trades involved to make sure the vision is delivered exactly as intended.
The qualities needed to join ESDAC are, above all, motivation, a taste and enthusiasm for artistic and creative work, an open mind and curiosity.
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Why choose this Bachelor?
Curriculum
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➜ Spatial design students explore scientific culture, creative methodology, English, anthropology...
➜ Drawing and representation classes such as illustration, technical drawing, model-making, the principles of plans and, gradually, modelling.
➜ Applied techniques, with courses such as computer graphics and publishing, building techniques, light and colour, techniques and materials...
➜ And the full range of spatial projects, through the creative studio course dedicated to Spatial Design projects
On campus, with practical classes and lectures, project supervision and workshops. Added to this are the professional environment, taking part in open days to present work, support in finding a placement, creative studios...
Optional modules can also be chosen, allowing students to refine their vision of spatial design and add further skills to their programme, broadening the range of work they can produce (see the course structure diagram).
A study exchange in Spain is possible in the first semester of Year 2.
*This programme is not exhaustive; courses may vary and terminology may change from one year to the next.
Teaching Strengths
The spatial designer builds meaning, crafts atmosphere and brings a vision that actively improves the environments we live in. Graduates can move into the interior architecture profession or take a path closer to scenography by continuing to master's level (Bac+5) on one of our master's programmes.
97%
pass rate among candidates on the Bachelor Design d'Espace / Architecture d'Intérieur for the class of 2025.
84%
of students reported to be in employment six months after gaining the professional certification, for the class of 2024.
After the Bachelor
On graduating, the Bachelor allows you to enter working life straight away or to continue into Year 1 of the Mastère Design Architecture d'Intérieur or the Mastère Scénographie & PaysagismeThe roles the certification prepares you for
Once you have graduated, you will be able to work in one of these sectors and take up these roles linked to the qualification.
➜ Interior fit-out specialist
➜ Visual merchandiser
➜ Assistant set designer
➜ Window dresser or merchandiser
➜ Assistant project manager
➜ Decorator
➜ Design draughtsman...
They chose ESDAC
“ A former ESDAC student in interior architecture, I now run my own interior architecture practice between Megève and Geneva.
My success is also, in part, theirs and that of the whole teaching team. I have had the chance to compare this course with many other schools through the work-study students I have met from all over France. ESDAC is clearly one of the most complete programmes available: you are given every key you need to succeed in the professional world, and it is then up to each person to make serious use of them. The lecturers are committed and highly skilled, the programmes are in step with what the market expects, and the skills you gain open the door to a real career, including internationally, for anyone with the motivation.
I would recommend this school without hesitation, as much for its human scale as for its professional quality.”
“Product Design is a discipline I teach at ESDAC, where we set out to design everyday objects methodically, across every possible sector (sport, medical, luxury, craft, industrial production runs, and so on). What we want to pass on to students is a genuine passion and curiosity for making things, and to get them to think before putting an idea forward and then to build it on solid foundations. In this course we try to find the designer each student wants to become.”
“What is great about ESDAC is that the lecturers are there to guide us in what we want to do. We steer our projects with our tutors, but the ideas come from us. It is a collective effort with our tutors and that is what is wonderful about this school. Nicolas Robineau was my technical tutor and he always gave me the keys so that I was never stuck with my ideas. As students we sometimes do too little and sometimes take on too much, but while we are still studying we can let go, open up everything a building makes possible and improve our knowledge, our technique and that drive to put a workable project in front of the panel. It is genuinely hands-on experience and I would wish it on every interior architecture or spatial design student.”
“My aim is to give students a practical understanding of what the profession expects. Professionals know exactly what they are looking for, and it is essential that students have that lightbulb moment: understanding how to develop a project accurately and methodically.
I place great importance on dialogue, offering different approaches to broaden their range of skills and open up as many opportunities as possible. The strength of our teaching also lies in the fact that most of our lecturers are working professionals: we know in concrete terms where to guide them so that they become the designers they want to be.”
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