Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design 

Your experiences

Work-study: 12 months

Year 3 of the programme is available on a Work-study Track, with lessons taught in La Rochelle (as of the 2024-2025 academic year, lessons will be taught in Niort). Once you have been accepted onto the programme, we will assist you in your search for a work-study opportunity, to be carried out via a contrat de professionnalisation (professional training contract), contrat d’apprentissage (apprenticeship contract) or a convention de stage alterné (work-study internship agreement).

The work-study track will provide you with significant professional experience whilst earning a salary and, in the case of a contrat de professionnalisation or a contrat d'apprentissage, your tuition fees will be paid by the host company.

Opening Pro Week

The very first week of the year includes a series of induction experiences, as well as immersion in the fields of Communication, Design and the Media.

Communications Agency Challenge

This educational project involves a communication and design challenge between communications agencies made up of students, providing them with an opportunity to tackle a real company-related issue. In previous years, students worked with La Rochelle’s Rugby Club ‘Stade Rochelais’, La Rochelle’s contemporary music venue ‘La Sirène’, and the city’s Tourist Office.

Consultancy Project

Students are given the opportunity to act as consultants working on a specific theme or issue for one of our partner companies. Past projects involved students developing proposals for Ullo World, Baseball TV France and AGON.

Workshops

A learning activity which provides students with the opportunity to put their technical knowledge and skills into practice, and to develop their interpersonal skills when faced with a business challenge. The aim is to provide practical experience, and to develop group cohesion and autonomy, which are essential for any professional career. Among others, Excelia Digital School has already collaborated with Le Chantier des Francos, Le Festival du Cinéma de La Rochelle, Bovinext, the MM Festival, 15marches, Games Partners, La Proue, Kapalouest, La Matière, Le Bar de la Plage, and the CCN, the national choreographic centre based in La Rochelle.

Studio Week

On the premises of one of our partners, students work in communications studio mode on a series of projects for local companies. In previous years, students worked in the Centre Intermondes (an impressive 19th century building used as the venue for international artists in residence in La Rochelle), Les Cabanes Urbaines (a third place in La Rochelle), and Le Village by CA (business incubator and network).

Learning Expedition

An educational adventure designed to give students the opportunity to leave the classroom and experience a new environment, working alongside a recognised player in the field of digital technology.

Humacité^© / Climacité^© Project: 1 month

In Year 2 of the programme, you can undertake a social, humanitarian or civic voluntary project in an NGO or an association, either in France or abroad. This is one of the unique features of Excelia, which is committed to educating students to become future managers who are both responsible and conscious of the importance of their role in society.

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Internships: a minimum of 7 months of experience (depending on chosen track)

Carrying out company-based internships, in France or abroad, is one of the compulsory parts of the Bachelor of Arts programme. By the end of your studies, you will have acquired at least 7 months of professional experience, in addition to the 12-month work-study period in your final year.

Student Clubs and Associations

You have the possibility of getting involved in one of Excelia’s 50 clubs and associations, enabling you to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and professionally-oriented environment. In addition, it is a great way to settle into school life and experience something unique.

Personalised Support and Guidance from a Mentor

Throughout your studies, you will benefit from personalised support and guidance from a mentor. The School also offers workshops structured around personal development (self-awareness and self-assertion), communication tools (such as CVs and cover letters), understanding the job market, learning about different careers and developing your professional network.

One-to-one support from a student tutor

If you would like to develop your skills in a specific area, you can receive personal support and guidance from a student in the year above.

The different experiences throughout the programme

Depending on the track, the options and the specialisations you decide to select, you will have the opportunity to live some of the experiences listed below. These highlights of the programme are complementary to your lessons.

Year 1, Year 2

• Internship in France or abroad, Workshops, Studio Week, DNA Project, One-to-one support from a student tutor, Learning Expedition, Opening Week, Pro-Tour
• Involvement in Student Clubs and Associations
• Humacité^© /Climacité^© project

Year 3

• Stage alterné (work-study internship agreement), contrat de professionnalisation (professional training contract), or contrat d'apprentissage (apprenticeship contract); Workshops; Personalised Support and Guidance from a Mentor, Workshops, One-to-one support from a student tutor, Consultancy Project, Agency Challenge