Penninghen offers a 5-year post-baccalaureate program in interior architecture. The curriculum includes an integrated foundation year in applied arts, common to all students, followed by four years of training in Interior Architecture. Enrolment in the 1st year is open to all, while admission to the 3rd or 4th year is subject to a dossier review and an interview.
HOW TO ENTER THE FIRST YEAR AT PENNINGHEN ?
The first year at Penninghen is a foundation year in applied arts, enabling students to acquire or deepen all the fundamental techniques of art and design. Open to all, this first year is accessible to students of all levels. Enrolment is done outside of the Parcoursup platform, without a file review or interview, within the limit of 300 places available.
Registration opens in October each year, for the following academic year.
The application form can be downloaded from the school's website or collected from the secretary's office.
To be complete and acceptable, the application must include a passport photo, a school-leaving certificate, a photocopy of your identity card and the school fees. On receipt, if places are still available, registration is effective.This application is binding. Once the 8-day withdrawal period has elapsed, the full tuition fee is due.
Admission to the second year of the program is subject to a ranking based on continuous assessment throughout the first year.
180 places are available to enter the second year, including 60 for the Interior Architecture curriculum.
HOW TO ENTER THE INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE COURSE AT PENNINGHEN IN YEAR 3 OR 4?
Admission to the third or fourth year of the Interior Architecture program at Penninghen is possible under certain conditions. Depending on the year, candidates must have at least a BAC+2 or BAC+3 in architecture, interior architecture or design.
Admission procedure
To enroll in the Interior Architecture program, candidates must submit an application (downloadable from the school's website or available from the secretary's office). Upon receipt, the application is examined by Penninghen's pedagogical committee. If the application is accepted, the candidate is invited to a half-hour interview with the school's pedagogical director, in order to check that he or she has acquired the skills and techniques expected of him or her, and to ensure that his or her studies are consistent with Penninghen's plans. Please note that submitting an application file alone does not guarantee enrolment in a master's program.
WHAT DOES THE APPLICATION INCLUDE ?
Candidates for the Interior Architecture Master's degree must submit an application including the following documents:
→ a CV
→ a copy of your most recent diploma
→ a cover letter explaining interest in training in interior architecture
→ a letter of recommendation from a higher education institution or a company manager
→ a portfolio attesting to knowledge in the field of interior architecture. The portfolio should be in PDF format (maximum size 5 MB).
WHAT IS THE PROFILE OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS AT PENNINGHEN ?
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES ?
To enter the Interior Architecture program at Penninghen in the third year, you need to have at least a BAC+2 diploma. To enroll in the fourth year of the Interior Architecture program, you need to have at least a BAC+3 diploma.
Applicants must ensure that their previous training is consistent with Penninghen's curriculum and the courses taught during the first years, i.e. :
- interior architecture
- architecture and construction
- drawing and perspective
- technology and planning
- model
- drawing and volume tools
- drawing/sketching
- graphic design and layout
- artistic culture
- design
- technology and materials
- modeling tools
- project presentation
- architecture and cinema
Candidates must be able to :
- transform a 2D project into volume
- design an interior architecture project
- understand the techniques and devices involved in building and interior design
- master the constraints associated with building regulations and physics
- understand the ergonomics of space and objects
- think in cross-sectional terms and assimilate the hierarchy of parameters
- use Rhino, Sketchup and Autocad software
- create page layouts
Personal commitment, general knowledge, curiosity, maturity, hard work and stamina are all essential assets for success at Penninghen.
