3D/VFX cinema
Create 3D animated films and special effects
Admission
High school diploma + Interview + Portfolio
Duration
5
Years
Diploma
Master’s degree
Rhythm
Full-time Bachelor
Alternating Master’s degree
Campuses
PARIS
MONTREAL
96%
Graduates
(classes 2022 to 2024)
82%
Employment rate (RECA certification)
84%
Students satisfied with their course
(2023/2025 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
Candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the admissions test.
The admissions test includes a digital portfolio and an interview.
For students who have completed one to four years of higher education, it is possible to enter the program at an advanced level, up to the 4ᵗʰ year.
Pedagogy
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
- 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
INTERNSHIP & INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
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 3ʳᵈ year: 2-month internship
- Master’s degree: 6 months minimum over the two years (alternating internship or professionalization/apprenticeship contract)
Diploma
The RNCP level 7 diploma “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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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…
Designer / 3D Artist| Lookdev Artist | Environment Artist | Modeling Artist | Rigger | Concept Artist | Layout / Previs Artist | 3D Animator | Lighting Artist | FX Artist | FX Supervisor | Technical Director | Storyboarder | Lead Compositor | Rigger | Digital Matte Painter | CG Generalist | CG Supervisor| Texture Artist | Chara Designer
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