What is the STDA2 technological baccalaureate?
The STD2A Technological Baccalaureate (design sciences and applied arts technologies) is a degree from French higher secondary education which allows students to specialize in the fields of design and applied arts.
It is a three-year program after middle school and allows students to continue their studies for a 2-year or 3-year degree in art, design, fashion, or communication schools, or to enter the job market directly.
The technological baccalaureate STD2A includes two specialization subjects:
Design, which focuses on the creation and conception of industrial products, furniture, jewelry, clothing, packaging, signage, etc.
Applied arts, which concerns the creation and design of artistic products, graphics, decoration, advertising, multimedia, etc.
The STD2A technological baccalaureate is accessible to students who have obtained their middle school diploma and who chose the «applied arts» option in middle school. Students can also join this program from any other technological or general baccalaureate program, provided they have prior skills and knowledge in the fields of design and applied arts.
BAC STD2A Technical Baccalaureate Education
During their studies, students in the STD2A technological baccalaureate take theoretical courses (art history, design history, general culture, etc.) and practical courses (drawing, modeling, computer graphics, photography, video, etc.).
They also carry out creation and design projects within their specialized teaching and put their acquired knowledge and skills into practice.
At Lycée Saint Géraud, we also offer personalized support and guidance with career choices. This support is spread throughout the year with a total of 54 dedicated hours. Additionally, we offer technological instruction delivered in Modern Language A. For one hour per week, a class is co-taught by an Applied Arts teacher and an English teacher.
What to do after a technological baccalaureate in STD2A?
The STD2A technological baccalaureate is a state-recognized degree that allows students to continue their studies in many schools and universities. It also opens the doors to many professions related to design and applied arts, such as industrial designer, fashion designer, graphic designer, interior decorator, advertiser, etc.
What studies after a technological baccalaureate in STD2A?
After obtaining the Technological baccalaureate STD2A, students can pursue their studies for a 2-year or 3-year degree in art, design, fashion, or communication schools. Here are some examples of programs and institutions where students can enroll after the STD2A baccalaureate:
• Industrial design, product design, graphic design, fashion design, spatial design schools.
• Visual Communication, Advertising, Service Design, and Video Game Design Schools.
• Applied arts schools, decorative arts schools, animation schools, photography schools, etc.
• Universities offering professional bachelor's degrees or Bachelor of Arts degrees in arts, letters, and languages, with tracks in design, applied arts, and visual communication.
Career opportunities
Students can also enter the job market directly after the baccalaureate in STD2A. The diploma allows them to apply for Design and arts-related professions appliqués, such as industrial designer, fashion designer, graphic designer, interior designer, advertiser, etc. Depending on their professional project and skills, they can also move into careers in teaching, research, creation, production, management, expertise, etc.
It is important to note that career prospects and professional opportunities depend on many factors, such as the student's skills and qualities, their career goals, their academic background, their network, and their motivation. Students are therefore advised to thoroughly research the various possibilities and choose a course of study that aligns with their aspirations and professional objectives.
Why get a STD2A baccalaureate?
Here are 2 reasons why a student might choose this major:
- To develop one's skills and knowledge in the fields of design and applied arts: the STD2A baccalaureate offers high-quality theoretical and practical training that allows students to improve in these areas and prepare for a career in creation.
- To benefit from an academic program that emphasizes creativity, technical skills, and the ability to communicate about their work.