CINEMA ANIMATION 3D/VFX

Create 3D animated films and special effects

Admission

High school diploma + Interview + Portfolio
Admission to 1st-year Master’s program

Duration

5

Years

Diploma

Master’s degree

Rhythm

Full-time Bachelor

Alternating Master’s degree

Campuses

PARIS
MONTREAL

96%

Graduates
(classes 2021 to 2023)

89%

Employment rate of last three graduate classes

91%

Alumni satisfied with their course
(2021/2022/2023 years)

Training

3D Animation/VFX training

Master’s students work in teams on film projects, acquiring the skills needed to rig, animate and composite the elements of a 3D cinema project.

Program taught in French

The Cinema Animation 3D/VFX curriculum provides the skills needed to work in the animation and special effects industry, mastering the work methods used in the studio, from pre-production to post-production.

The Bachelor’s program is structured around the fundamentals of 3D, universe creation, character animation, photography, filming and editing. Students make a number of films (alone or in groups), using a variety of tools to generate 3D images and digital effects.

In a setting similar to that of a production studio…

Entry requirements for the program

To be accepted into our video game school and on to the Game Design degree course, candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the admissions test.

The admissions test includes a digital portfolio and an interview.

All details are given in the Admissions Guide.

Skills acquired

  • Monitor the market and 3D project productions
  • Artistically direct the development phase of 3D project production
  • Artistically manage the production phase of a 3D project
  • Artistically supervise the finalization phase of a 3D project

Pedagogical objectives

Acquire the graphic and managerial skills needed to produce a 3D film:

  • Have an artistic and videogame culture
  • Producing 2D and 3D creations, creating worlds, animating characters, photography, filming, editing, rigging, etc.
  • Know how to communicate, organize and work as part of a team
  • Ability to master studio work methods, from pre-production to post-production

Teaching aids

  • Theoretical and practical teaching: lectures, applied exercises, practical work, tutorials
  • Project production: monitoring and supervision by teachers during the completion of projects (year-long project, final year project)

Evaluation methods

ISART has set up a fair and objective evaluation system:

  • Continuous assessment (case studies, simulations, presentations, demonstrations)
  • Project presentations (year-long project, final year project) before a school jury or a professional jury
  • Written and oral assessments in English
  • Writing and presentation of a professional experience report

The Cinema Animation 3D/VFX course includes periods of work experience in companies, to develop students’ employability right from the start of their studies.

  • Bachelor 1st year: internship or volunteer work possible
  • Bachelor 2nd year: summer internship (May/August)
  • Bachelor 3rd year: 3-month internship (Feb/April)
  • Master’s degree: 26 weeks minimum over the two years (alternating internship or professionalization/apprenticeship contract)

The RNCP level 7 diploma “Expert en création numérique 2D/3D” (2D/3D digital design expert) is awarded on successful completion of the course.

This diploma is the culmination of five years’ study.
It certifies that students :

  • have acquired the expected hard skills (professional) and soft skills (social)
  • have achieved a sufficient level of English to work in an international team
  • have validated professional experience in a company

Program

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Bachelor's

Year 1

Bachelor's

Year 2

Bachelor's

Year 3

Master's

Year 1

Master's

Year 2

Career

Job opportunities

The Cinema Animation 3D-VFX course opens the way to a wide range of professions, in the animated film, digital special effects, audiovisual series, TV graphics and advertising sectors…

Graphiste /Artiste 3D | Lookdev Artist | Environment Artist | Modeling Artist | Rigger | Concept Artist | Layout / Previs Artist | Animateur 3D | Lighting Artist | FX Artist | FX Supervisor | Technical Director | Storyboarder | Lead Compositor | Rigger | Digital Matte Painter | CG Generalist | CG Supervisor| Texture Artist | Chara Designer

Alumni success

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