Overview

Throughout the Training 3D Animation and VFX from ESMA Ecole SupErieure Des Metiers Artistiques you'll spend five years perfecting their skills until they are ready to join the most renowned animation studios, video game studios, or 3D communication agencies in the industry.

It provides an opportunity for students to benefit from France’s expertise in 3D animation while working alongside French-speaking and international peers. Together, students gain practical skills and a valuable academic and cultural experience.

Students will explore all stages of designing and producing 3D animated films and special effects: object modeling, animation, 3D printing, lighting, rendering, compositing, and much more. The program, taught entirely in English, also includes intensive FLE (French as a Foreign Language) courses to enable international students to learn and practice French throughout their studies.

They will also learn to master essential software such as Blender, Maya, and other specialized tools that are indispensable for modeling techniques and all 3D processes.

Career opportunities:

Upon completion of the training, graduates can apply for high-level artistic positions requiring technical expertise.

Versatile experts: 3D Artist (CG Artist)
Image and visual effects experts: Modeling Artist, Texturing Artist, Surfacing/Lookdev Artist, Layout Artist, VFX/FX Artist, CFX Artist (including Grooming), Lighting Artist, Rendering Artist, Compositing Artist.
Experts in visual and narrative expression: Character Designer, Concept Artist, Art Director, Storyboarder.
Experts in animation and movement: 3D Animators, 3D Motion Designers.
Experts in production pipeline and R&D: Technical Director, Technical Artist.

Certified professionals can then move on to positions of increasing responsibility: Senior, Lead, Supervisor, Technical Director, Creative Director, but also Assistant Director/3D Director, Production Director, or Studio Founder.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Narrative: Translating a narrative proposal through images
Methodology: Applying documentary research and image analysis methodologies
3D Design: Introduction to 3D design techniques
Visual Narration: Translating a narrative proposal through images
3D Design: Introduction to 3D design techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Registration begins in September/October for the following academic year (starting in September).
Submit your application online—you will receive a response within 48 hours.

Language

English

Credits

300 ECTS

60 credits (year)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montpellier, France
Bègles, France
Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France
Nantes, France
Rennes, France
Castanet-Tolosan, France

Disciplines

Animation View 3 other Bachelors in Animation in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In Year 1 (Entertainment Prep):

High school diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification
English-language program: minimum B2 level + non-French speaker

In Year 2:

High school diploma + 1 year of higher education in an equivalent program (such as Entertainment Prep)
English-language program: minimum B2 level + non-French speaker

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5980 EUR / year

≈ 5980 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5980 EUR / year

≈ 5980 EUR / year

Additional Details

Year 1 - 5980€
Years 2 to 5 - 8180€ /year

ENGLISH TRAINING

Year 1- 6 280€
Year 2 - 8 490€
Years 3 to 5 - 8 180€ / year

Living costs

Montpellier

France

917 - 1246 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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