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JOIN RUBIKA’S POST-SECONDARY DIGITAL DESIGN PROGRAMME!
Admissions to the Digital Design entrance exam are open to students in their final year of secondary school or with a high school diploma, and to students with one, two or three years of higher education (BAC+1, BAC+2, Bac+3) in the case of parallel admissions.
WHY REGISTER FOR OUR POST-SECONDARY DIGITAL DESIGN ENTRANCE EXAM?
Take part in our entrance exam to join Rubika’s Digital Design programme, ranked as one of the best design programmes in France. This exam is an opportunity for students to showcase their passion for design and unleash their boundless creativity. It will allow you to explore the field of digital design, where you can turn your ideas into reality.
PROCEDURES FOR THE POST-SECONDARY DIGITAL DESIGN ENTRANCE EXAM
The Digital Design exam consists of:
- two creative tests: technical drawing and interpretative drawing.
- and a motivational interview in which candidates present their portfolio.
An official invitation will be sent to you at least eight days before the examination. The results of the examination are sent by e-mail a fortnight after the examination.
If your candidature is accepted, you will have to fill out your application form within the time limit announced in the email (around two weeks), after which your place will be offered to a candidate on the waiting list.
Once your application has been completed, you will be able to enrol in our post-secondary Digital Design programme.
Worth knowing: You will have the opportunity to complete part of the programme on a work-study basis during the last 2 years of the course.
This will give you the opportunity to gain real professional experience and apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in your course.
These two years will be spent on the Portes du Jura campus in Montbéliard.
DURATION
1 day
AVAILABLE DATES
Registration on the website
➔ Thursday, April 18, 2024 (on site)
➔ Friday, April 19, 2024 (online)
➔ Thursday, April 25, 2024 (on site)
➔ Friday, April 26, 2024 (online)
PROFILE
High school senior
COST
150€
CONTENT OF THE ENTRANCE EXAM
CREATIVITY TEST 1: TECHNICAL DRAWING
⌛ 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 60%
The goal of the test is to analyse your graphic and representational skills by depicting an object that we will present to you in the form of a sketch. You will be asked to work on a proportioned plan, i.e., a front view, a side view, and a top view. Please bring pencils and/or markers. Paper and a ruler will be provided.
To pass this test, we advise you to work on your sense of observation by representing objects in volume and from several different angles.
CREATIVITY TEST 2: INTERPRETATIVE DRAWING
⌛ 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 30%
This Digital Design test is designed to assess your ability to interpret intentions and propose stylistic solutions. You will be shown a product from a certain angle. You will be asked to interpret the hidden side of the product through drawing. To do this, you will need to understand the product as a whole and respect its stylistic codes. Please bring pencils. Paper will be provided.
To pass this test, we advise you to work on your sense of observation by representing objects in volume and from several different angles.
MOTIVATION INTERVIEW + PORTFOLIO
⌛ 20 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 50%
The purpose of the interview is to assess your creative potential and gauge your interest in the design sector. This unique opportunity revolves around the presentation of a portfolio. It’s also a chance to show the members of the panel your personality, your desires, your level of commitment to what you’re passionate about, and the « why » behind your application. Your interests can help you stand out from the other applicants, particularly if they are reflected in your portfolio. Finally, we take the opportunity to assess your oral English.
The test is eliminatory if the candidate obtains a mark below the average.
Examples of Portfolio:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I HAVE TO BE ABLE TO DRAW TO TAKE THE EXAM?
Candidates are not expected to have a high level of drawing skills, but rather to be able to express an idea/solutions in a visual way.
CAN I TAKE SEVERAL DESIGN EXAMS?
It is possible to take several design exams provided that the specialisations are different: products, transport, UX or digital.
CAN I TAKE THE SAME EXAM MORE THAN ONCE?
A candidate who has failed the exam may retake it the following year, subject to the age limit for registration (24 years).
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN EQUIPMENT?
Candidates for the competition must bring their own drawing materials. The paper is provided by the school for the various tests (if the competition is held in person).
WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT?
You have a legal period of 14 days from the date of your payment to change your mind about your purchase. To exercise your right of withdrawal, please contact RUBIKA at contact@rubika-edu.com.
HOW MANY STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED IN DESIGN?
➔ 24 students in the first year of Product Design (1 class)
➔ 24 students in the first year of Transport Design (1 class)
➔ 24 students in the first year of Digital Design (1 class)
➔ 24 students in the first year of UX Design (1 class)
HOW MANY PEOPLE TAKE THE ENTRANCE EXAM?
Approximately 800 candidates take the entrance exam, all fields combined.
ARE THE EXAM ASSIGNMENTS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS AVAILABLE?
No, unfortunately they aren’t. However, here is a selection of books that will help you to better prepare for the exam:
- Raymond Loewy – Never Leave Well Enough Alone
- Raymond Guidot – Histoire du design de 1940 à nos jours
- Peter Fiell – Design of the 20th century
- Scott Robertson – How to draw sketches and environments
- Scott Robertson, Thomas Bertling – How to render
- HPoint – Design Studio Press
- Editions Taschen – DesignStudioPress
You can also visit these websites:
WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE PORTFOLIO?
There is no particular formalism expected for the portfolio but a great expectation on the variety of work presented: observation drawings, perspectives, models, sketchbooks, digital realizations, scenarios of use… The idea is to show your creativity and your ability to express an idea.
In the case of very rich content, it is advisable to make a pre-selection in order to be sure to show the work most representative of the level already acquired. The remaining work will be made available to the examiner for consultation during the exchange.
HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR THE ENTRANCE EXAM?
➔ Draw every day: you can easily produce one drawing a day… Creative or observational, it doesn’t matter but draw!
➔ Cultivate yourself: a good designer is a curious designer! This will feed your imagination and creativity!
➔ Find out about the professions and techniques related to the field you want to work in!
ANY QUESTIONS ?
CONTACT US !
FLORENCE DERBAY
