DN MADE
Digital Media Design
Degree : DN MADE : National Diploma in Fine Arts, Crafts and Design, Major in Digital Design
Prerequisites : 2 years of undergraduate studies in digital design
Admissions : Application website
Location : Nantes
Teaching language: English
3rd year / International Class
One-year in an international class to validate the DN MADE, National Diploma in Fine Arts, Crafts and Design, a state recognized undergraduate degree
The 3rd year in an international class
Our International DN MADE programs welcome French and international students of various nationalities who wish to complete a French undergraduate degree, through the third (which is the last) year of Bachelor level studies.
Within this program, the digital designer is involved in the various phases of the design of a digital interactive product or service.
Its purpose is also to welcome students from our partner schools for an academic exchange semester.
The completion of this 3rd year program leads to the obtention of DN MADE, Major in Digital Design, Interface Design and Digital Media Specialty with a Minor in Graphic Design.
Curriculum
Courses: 816 h per year
24 hours of classes per week over 34 weeks, for a total of 816 hours
The main objective of the 1st semester is research on a subject chosen by the student; this research is fed by the various courses and projects, and leads to a thesis presented at the end of the semester.
The 2nd semester is centered on a personal project, fostered by all the lessons and contributions of the semester.
The project is presented during a defense at the end of the semester.
General lessons
- Philosophy and Humanities
Cross-disciplinary lessons
- Tools for expression and creative exploration
- Technology and Materials
- Tools and digital language
- English Language
- Economic and legal context
Cross-curricular courses allow the acquisition of fundamental knowledge, knowledge tools and specific methods to the different sectors relating to the design field.
Practical & professional lessons
- Techniques and skills
- Practical implementation of the project
- Project communication and mediation
- Workshops
Practical and professional lessons lead students to discover the different phases of a design project and allow them to acquire methodological tools, as well as technical and creative know-how.
Professionalization
- Optional internship
- Professionalization path and further learning
Optional classes (for exchange students)
- French Language and Culture
- Illustration or Wordpress
- After Effects or Photography
All classes and workshops are conducted in English. Therefore a basic command of this language is recommended.
60 credits per year
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a points system developed by the European Union to facilitate the mobility of students in Europe.
The DN MADE, National Diploma in Fine Arts, Crafts and Design is a state-controlled degree and leads to the award of a bachelor degree after three years of studies.
The student defends the dissertation at the end of January before a jury of 4 people, then at the end of June the final project is defended before a jury of 4 people.
Admission requirements
FOR NON-EXCHANGE STUDENTS
This program is open to all applicants who completed 2 years of undergraduate studies equivalent to 120 ECTS in one of the following fields:
- Interaction design
- UX/UI Design
- Multimedia
It is possible to apply before actually having completed the required level of studies or ECTS. However, admission will only take effect once the degree is obtained or the credits have been validated.
Once accepted, students remain eligible for registration for one year.
Final admission will only take effect when the necessary visa is obtained, if applicable. More information on the page "Studying at Nantes"
FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
If you want to apply as an exchange students, please see the page "Come to an international exchange"Only students from one of our partner schools can join the school as an exchange student.
English
All classes and workshops are conducted in English. Therefore a basic command of this language is recommended.
If you are not a native English speaker, we ask that you provide proof of your English proficiency (minimum 600 points at the TOEIC test or equivalent). If you are not in possession of such a certificate, you may take an oral assessment during the interview.
French
While not mandatory for the International Class, a certain command of French language is recommended for daily life in France and integration purposes. You can provide any certificate of French language you may already have or you can indicate your current level of French using the CEFR self assessment grid.
However, students wishing to continue their studies at the master’s level in one of the programs taught in French will need a good command of both spoken and written French.
Application deadline are open from November to June 2025 for the academic year 2025-2026
They can only be done online on our application website
Applications are organised into 9 admission sessions:
- November session: registrations until November 29, 2024
- December session: registrations until December 20, 2024
- January session: registrations from January 1 to January 31, 2025
- February session: registrations from February 1 to 28, 2025
- March session: registrations from March 1 to March 31, 2025
- April session: registrations from April 1 to 30, 2025
- May session: registrations from May 1 to 31, 2025
- June session: registrations from June 1 to 30, 2025
- July session: registrations from July 1 to 25, 2025
Documents for application:
- Résumé (CV);
- Portfolio;
- Reports of the last two years of study in design;
- Copies of degrees and certificates;
- Copy of your identity card or passport;
- Cover letter (letter of intent);
- English certification (optional)
Application file review and online interview
Admission results within 15 days.
- French students and European Union students: €8,900 per year.
- Non-European Union students: €9,900 per year
+ CVEC (Student and campus life contribution): contribution set at just under €103
The school itself does not offer any scholarship. However, according to your country of residence and your particular situation, different possibilities may be available to finance your studies in France: government grants, funding granted by international organizations and NGOs, private fellowships...
Campus France has a scholarship search engine which may help you identify a scholarship available in your situation (country of residence, degree being prepared etc.).
Start of the 2025-2026 academic year: September 2025
These dates are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change.
For more information to help you to prepare your arrival & life in Nantes Studying in Nantes
Teaching staff
Deputy Executive Director
Stéphane Gouret
Head of undergraduate studies
Nathalie Templier
Head of program
Luc Montessinos
Job prospects and further education
After the DN MADE, that confers a state recognized undergraduate degree, it is possible to opt for further studies or to enter the world of work.
Students having successfully completed this undergraduate program may continue their studies at a postgraduate level in one of our Master's level degree programs
About this program
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Degree : DN MADE : National Diploma in Fine Arts, Crafts and Design, Major in Digital Design
Prerequisites : 2 years of undergraduate studies in digital design
Admissions : Application website
Location : Nantes
Teaching language: English
DN MADE
Digital Media Design