EPSAA (Ville de Paris)

The school

EPSAA (École professionnelle supérieure d'arts graphiques et d'architecture) is a public higher education institution managed by the Ville de Paris. Its distinctive feature: being a municipal art school, human-sized, oriented towards professionalization in the field of graphic design. Historically located in Paris, it is now based in Ivry-sur-Seine, at the gates of the capital.

Programs and strengths

The institution offers a preparatory year for entrance exams to higher art and design schools, deeply rooted in the practice of drawing, color, volume and artistic culture, as well as a higher cycle in graphic design leading to a diploma specific to the school.

The teaching covers typography, visual identity, publishing and layout, image, photography, illustration, as well as digital and interactive design (web, motion, interfaces). Project methodology, real-world commissions and workshops supervised by professionals occupy an important place.

The curriculum can be followed through work-study/apprenticeship arrangements, which facilitates integration into agencies, studios, publishing, or the communication departments of cultural institutions. The status of a public school of the Ville de Paris also makes it an option with moderate tuition costs compared to private schools.

Good to know

Admission procedures, diploma titles and program schedules change regularly: check the up-to-date information on the school's official website before applying.