F A Q S
:: GENERAL QUESTIONS :
• In which languages are courses taught?
Courses are primarily taught in English. If we have enough students who wish to attend courses in French, we set up French groups.
• Does one receive a diploma after the completion of the Professional Photography Programs?
Spéos is accredited by the French government at the highest level of the professional certification. Spéos’ training syllabus is approved by the French National Committee for Professional Certification. All the technical and artistic skills acquired during the Master program at Spéos ensure the students a complete mastering of their future activities as photographers: this is the meaning of level 1 in the “Registre National de la Certification Professionnelle” (RNCP).
For the other programs, Spéos delivers a private school diploma along with transcripts, which give right to credits in most American universities.
The most important thing for us is to prepare you to work professionally: you will gain real know-how that will show through your book and your website.
• Where is SPEOS located?
SPEOS is located in the east of Paris in the triangle Bastille/ République/ Nation.
The address is 8, rue Jules Vallès, 75011 Paris.
• Which is the nearest subway station?
Charonne on line 9: Pont de Sèvres - Mairie de Montreuil.
• Which are the opening hours?
- Our office is open from Monday till Friday from 9.00 AM to 7.00 PM
- Outside of courses, participants are expected to work on class projects in the darkroom, in the computer lab, in the studio, or in the city.
- Studios and classrooms are open from 9.00 AM to 6.45 PM
- Darkrooms from 9.00 AM to 6.45 PM
• Is it possible to visit the school?
Of course! If you have the possibility to come to Paris, we are happy to guide a tour for you, and answer any questions you might have.
• I'm 40 years old - may I enroll at SPEOS?
There is no upper age limit to apply for our programs.
• Living expenses in Paris?
You should budget approximately the following amounts:
- Transportation: the cheapest way is to buy the monthly travelcard for 51 Euros per month, which allows you to travel in Paris by bus and subway.
- Living expenses: 480 Euros per month
- Housing:
1) A room in someone's home : 400 - 600 Euros
2) Studio (furnished) : 600-900 Euros
3) 2 room apartment (furnished) : 900-1500 Euros
• Could you help me find housing?
We have a housing file at students' disposal.
For short stays, the hotel/hostel is the easiest option.
We will provide you with addresses according to your budget.
• Do you offer correspondence courses?
It is difficult to teach photography that way.
We offer a possibility to correct your darkroom prints and studio tests through the following website: http://www.stop-system.com
• Will the Stop-System be taught?
The Stop System is a method invented by SPEOS which has been taught for more than 10 years at our school: http://www.stop-system.com
It is used in the darkroom and the studio.
• Does SPEOS have agreements with American universities?
Even if we have a lot of foreign students, SPEOS is a French company. We have exchange agreements with several American universities such as Rochester Institute of Technologies, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Rhode Island School of Design, Hartford College, but we do not directly give credits, only your home university can.
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