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Ecole Superieure d’Arts Graphiques et d’Architecture Interieure-Design ESAG Penninghen
Founded in 1968
HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
Director Alain Roulot
ADDRESS
31 rue du Dragon, FR-75006 Paris, France
Phone +33 1 4222 5507, Fax +33 1 4222 6198
Website http://www.penninghen.fr/
CAMPUSES
CONTACT PERSON
Vice Director Gérard Vallin
31 rue du Dragon, FR-75006 Paris
Phone +33 1 4222 5507, Fax +33 1 4222 6198
E-mail gerard.vallin[at]penninghen.fr
OTHER CONTACT PERSONS
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE MEMBER UNIT
A. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
FACULTIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE MEMBER UNIT
Graphic design
Interior Design
AVAILABLE MASTER LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT PROGRAMS AND THE ESTIMATED DURATION OF STUDYING
Graphiste concepteur – Directeur artistique
Architecte d’intérieur
CONTACT PERSON(S) FOR INQUIRIES ON DIFFERENT STUDY PROGRAMS
Véronique Gaujoin
esag.gaujoin[at]orange.fr
Tel. +33 1 4222 5507
MAIN FOCUS IN EDUCATION
MA Graphic Design
MA Interior Design
B. AIMS, PHILOSOPHY AND COLLABORATION
SUMMARY OF MISSION STATEMENT
Located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in Paris, ESAG Penninghen is a private school under the supervision of the French Ministry of Education and Research. It offers 5 years of post-Baccalaureate study and awards 2 distinct Master Grade Degrees:
- Degree in “Graphic Design-Art Direction”, which qualifies graduates for careers in image-making and visual communication: graphic design, press, video, television, cinema, and 2D design in general.
- Degree in “Interior Architecture”, recognized by the French Board of Interior Architects, certified by the State, which qualifies graduates for careers in architecture, design, special events, scenography, furniture design, and 3D design in general.

The first year of the “Licence” cycle offers a foundation course preparing students for selective entrance examinations to art schools in France and abroad, which award other degrees.

ESAG Penninghen develops top-level professionals
The diverse fields of design require equally diverse professional skills. The designer must analyze, imagine, express, commercialize, develop, supervise, and complete team projects. This is why the reputation of ESAG is associated to the notion of rigour and self-discipline. Drawing skills are fundamental, to meet the diverse demands of the profession, to utilize the tools of new design technology with creativity.

A renowned faculty of professionals – Including Michel Bouvet, Etienne Robial, Bernard Baissait, Jean-Louis Bloch-Lainé, borja Huidobro, Vitrac Pool, Jean-Louis Berthet, Dragon Rouge…– transmit their knowledge and experience to each new generation of graduates.

ESAG/Penninghen, a prestigious school for all those who aspire to create, to invent a new tomorrow in the fields of visual communication, interior architecture, and design.
THE ROLE OF THE MEMBER UNIT IN INTERNATIONAL SECTOR AND ITS COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Since its creation, ESAG Penninghen has favoured international contact and exchange. The school is co-founder of CUMULUS, international association of schools and universities specializing in art, design and media, more than 100 members to date. ESAG Penninghen applies the University Charter issued by the European Commission, and has participated in the Socrates-Erasmus programme for over fifteen years with hundreds of student exchanges. The final Master Grade Degree is awarded by an International Jury.
THE ROLE OF THE MEMBER UNIT IN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SECTORS AND IN HOME CITY AND ITS COLLABORATION WITH PARTNER UNIVERSITIES, ASSOCIATIONS, INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS CONNECTIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
ESAG Penninghen maintains close ties with the professional world. Graduates may benefit from efficient networks and channels which facilitate contact with enterprises and alumni, i.e. over 2000 professionals: directors of small to medium-sized agencies and companies, art directors in large corporations, self-employed designers.
INFORMATION ON STUDENT EXCHANGES
DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR AN EXCHANGE PERIOD
15 October
15 May
TEACHING LANGUAGES
French
Professors speak English
BEGINNING AND ENDING DATES OF THE SEMESTER
20 Sept – 20 Jan
20 Jan – 5 June
COSTS PER MONTH (studying and living)
150€+500€
FIGURES
NUMBER OF DEGREE STUDENTS
Bachelor: n/a
Master: 80
Doctorate: n/a
NUMBER OF INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
45
NUMBER OF OUTGOING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
45
NUMBER OF OTHER STUDENTS (continuing education, post-experience courses, other)
n/a
NUMBER OF TEACHING STAFF
Professors: n/a
Lecturers: n/a
Other permanent teachers: n/a
Part-time teachers: 80