Foundation Year
Admissions

A closed binder or other easy-to-handle container with maximum dimensions of 50 cm
x 70 cm x 7 cm including:

• 10 inspiration images (outside of the candidate’s personal work).
• a portfolio of personal works, which must give an idea of the candidate’s ability to express him·herself through fine arts; three-dimensional works should be documented by photographs; the portfolio must contain a maximum of 20 pages as well as explanatory notes on each work (free format).
   

Notes

• The portfolio must be accessible and understandable, with technical information and dimensions clearly shown. Each piece should be numbered and legibly signed. A numbered summary should be enclosed.
• Works produced through a computer medium (url, cd, dvd, dv, etc) or on a screen support are admissible but they must, in all cases, be documented in prints.
• Works produced in courses, schools, etc, are accepted but may not constitute the main part of the portfolio (in this case, indicate in the summary the name of the teacher(s) and the theme of the exercise).

A closed binder or other container size A3 maximum of 420 x 297 x 30 mm including:

• 10 inspiration images (outside of the candidate’s personal work and linked to the field of study).
• A portfolio of personal works, composed of visual and/or artistic achievements linked to the field of study, which must give an idea of the candidate’s ability to express him·herself through fine arts; three-dimensional works should be documented in print; the portfolio must contain a maximum of 20 pages.
• An additional booklet presenting one object, that can be used in daily life, constructed and assembled in knots, drawn and produced by the candidate (any materials).
   

Notes

• The portfolio must be accessible and legible, with technical information and dimensions clearly shown. Each piece should be numbered and clearly signed. A numbered summary should be enclosed.
• Videos are accepted only if they constitute the original medium of the work.
• The object must be presented in a dedicated booklet, showcasing the process of conception, from idea (drawings/sketches) to the prototype (model/object) contextualized and well documented in photographs. No prototype or 3D objects are accepted at this stage of the application. If the candidate is selected for the second stage of admissions and called to meet with our jury she·he will have to bring the object.
• Works produced through a computer medium (url, cd, dvd, dv, etc) or on a screen support are accepted only if they constitute the work’s main medium. They must in all cases be documented in prints.
• Works produced in courses, schools, etc, are accepted but may not constitute the main part of the portfolio (in this case please clearly indicate in the summary the name of the teacher(s) and the theme of the exercise).

A binder or other easy-to-handle container with maximum dimensions of 70 cm x 50 cm
x 7 cm including:

• 10 inspiration images: these images (outside of the work of the candidate) must be selected in connection with the preferred field of study. 5 images must come from films (stills) and 5 can be taken from other areas such as photography and fine art. Each image should come with a caption, explaining the candidate’s choice.
• A filmed self-portrait (1 minute maximum): a filmed proposition, original and personal, which stays away from “selfie video” or YouTube videos, facing the camera: The self-portrait must be conceived by the candidate to reflect (directly or indirectly) aspects of her·his personality that she·he wants to bring forward. The jury will look at the visual and narrative reflection of the piece.
• A filmed interview (2 minutes maximum): the candidate will conduct a filmed interview of someone whose artistic work provokes, intrigues, challenges, or seduces her·him. This person must not come from the candidate’s family or friend circle. The jury will specifically look at the visual and narrative reflection of the interview.
• Study of a feature film or documentary: on one A4 page (maximum 3,000 characters) the candidate will provide an in-depth analysis of a chosen feature film.
• A sequence of narrative images: a succession of images (photography or illustration) numbered and organized with a clearly defined beginning and end. The sequence must be comprehensible without further explanations and no longer than 10 images. The jury will look at the formal quality of the presentation, clarity of organization, editing, semantic, dramaturgy and rhythm.
   

Notes

• The dossier must be accessible and legible, with technical information and dimensions clearly shown. Each piece should be numbered and legibly signed. A numbered summary should be enclosed.
• In case of collective work, the candidate must indicate on which part of the short film her·she has specifically worked.
• Works presented through internet links (Vimeo, youtube, etc) must be emailed to: inscription@ecal.ch. DVDs, tapes or USB sticks are not accepted.
• Works produced in courses, schools, etc, are accepted but may not constitute the main part of the dossier (in this case, indicate in the summary the name of the teacher(s) and the theme of the exercise).

A closed binder or other easy-to-handle container with maximum dimensions of 70 cm
x 50 cm x 7 cm including:

• 10 inspiration images (outside of the candidate’s personal work and linked to the field of study)
• A portfolio of personal works, composed of visual and/or artistic achievements linked to the field of study, which must give an idea of the candidate’s ability to express him·herself through fine arts; three-dimensional works should be documented in print; the portfolio must contain a maximum of 20 pages, loose or bound.
   

Notes

• The portfolio must be accessible and legible. Each project should be numbered and clearly signed. A numbered summary should be enclosed.
• On screen works must be shared via a link to a website or sharing platform (Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and must be summarized on a descriptive board with screen shots.
• Works produced in courses, schools, etc, are accepted but may not constitute the main part of the portfolio (in this case please clearly indicate in the summary the name of the teacher(s) and the theme of the exercise).

A closed binder or other easy-to-handle container with maximum dimensions of 70 cm
x 50 cm x 7 cm including:

• 10 inspiration images (outside of the candidate’s personal work and linked to the field of study)
• A portfolio of personal works, composed of visual achievements linked to the field of study, which must give an idea of the candidate’s ability to express him·herself through fine arts; any three-dimensional works should be documented by photographs; the portfolio must contain a maximum of 25 pages, loose or bound.
   

Notes

• The portfolio must be accessible and legible. Each piece should be numbered and readably signed. A numbered summary should be enclosed.
• On screen works must be shared via a link to a website or sharing platform (Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and must be summarized on descriptive pages with screen shots.
• Works produced in courses, in schools, etc, are accepted but may not constitute the main part of the dossier (in this case, indicate in the summary the name of the teacher(s) and the theme of the exercise).

A closed binder or other container size A3 maximum of 420 x 297 x 30 mm including:

• 10 inspiration images, A4-format (outside of the candidate’s personal work and linked to the field of study).
• A portfolio of personal works, composed of visual achievements linked to the field of study, which must give an idea of the candidate’s ability to express her·himself through plastic arts; any three-dimensional works should be documented by photographs; the portfolio must contain a maximum of 25 pages, loose or bound, in A3 format, maximum size 420 x 297 mm.
   

Notes

• The portfolio must be simple, accessible and understandable. Each piece should be numbered and legibly signed. A numbered summary should be enclosed.
• Any on-screen works must be shared via a link to a website or sharing platform (Youtube, Vimeo, etc.) and must be summarized on descriptive pages with screen shots.
• Works produced in courses, schools, etc, are accepted but may not constitute the main part of the dossier (in this case, indicate in the summary the name of the teacher(s) and the theme of the exercise).