3D/FX Cinema
Create 3D animation films and special effects
Admission
High School Diploma +
Entrance Exam
Duration
5
Years
Degree
Level 7 RNCP – Master’s
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3D/FX Cinema Degree
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Program taught in French
ISART’s 3D training is composed of core subjects and a choice of 3D Animation or Special Effects options. Students can also follow a hybrid 3D course between Animation and Special Effects.
Throughout their studies they acquire the skills needed to work in the animation and special effects industry, mastering the methods used in the studio, from pre-production to post-production.
The Bachelor’s degree is structured around the fundamentals of 2D and 3D, universe creation, character animation, photography, shooting and editing. The students realize several productions (individually or in groups) using different 3D image processing tools.
In a setting similar to a film studio, Master’s students produce their end of studies film project while perfecting the necessary skills to rig, animate and compose the elements of a 3D film project.
Entry requirements for 3D/Fx Cinema degree
Candidates must have the French baccalaureate (or high school diploma) and pass the school admissions test. The admissions test consists of an interview and presentation of a portfolio.
All details are given in the Admissions Guide.
Pedagogy
Skills acquired
- Carry out benchmarking of the industry and productions in 3D Cinema
- Artistically supervise the development phase of a project in 3D Cinema
- Manage and artistically direct the pre-production phase of a project in 3D Cinema
- Manage and artistically direct the production phase of a 3D Cinema project
Training Objectives
Acquire the graphic and managerial skills related to the production of a 3D film to work in the industry of animated film and special effects for cinema and audiovisual:
- To have an artistic and videogame culture
- 2D and 3D creations, creation of universes, character animation, photography, shooting, editing,
- Know how to communicate, organize and work in a team
- Be able to master the work methods used in the studio from pre-production to post-production
How am I taught
- Theoretical and practical teaching: lectures, application exercises, practical work, tutorials
- Production of projects: monitoring and supervision by teachers during the realization of projects (end of year project, final major project)
How am I assessed
The school has set up a fair and objective evaluation system:
- Continuous Assessment (case studies, role-playing, presentations, demonstrations)
- Project presentations (end of year project, final major project) in front of a school or professional jury
- Written and oral evaluations in English
- Professional experience report and presentation
INTERNSHIP & INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
The 3D/FX course includes periods of work experience in companies, to develop students’ employability right from the start of their studies.
- Bachelor 2nd year: a summer internship
- Bachelor 3rd year: 3-month internship (Feb/April)
- Master’s degree: 26 weeks minimum over the two years (internship, work experience contract or apprenticeship)
QUALIFICATION
The RNCP Level 7 title “Expert in digital design, 3D animation and special effects” is delivered at the end of the studies, based on the results obtained.
This Master’s Degree validates the acquisition of business skills (hard skills), social skills (soft skills) and professional integration.
Program
A PROJECT-ORIENTED PEDAGOGY
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Full Time
TEACHING CONTENT
Program taught in French
- Artistic culture
Story of art, of styles | Culture of cinema, animation special effects and video games | Lectures on the fundamentals of image | Filmic language
- Fundamentals Animation / Video games
Observation drawing | Animal morphology | Human morphology | Character design | Set design | Perspective | Storyboard | Traditional color | Digital color | 2D animation | Sculpture | 3D set design | Photo | Anchoring | Photo retouching | Modeling
- Career Support
- Active English
- Projects
- Development project visual: individual projects & presentations in a group
- Citizenchip project
- Oral presentation
- Typography
Full time
TEACHING CONTENT
Program taught in French
- 3D Creation
Modelling | Textures | Lighting & Rendering | 3D Animation | Rigging | Script | Rendering | Setting the Stage | Editing
- 2D Creation
Photo retouching | Motion Design | Morphology | Color | Compositing
- General and artistic culture
Design | Layout | Introduction to the digital image | Morphology human and animal
- Visual development
History of Cinema, Animation and Special Effects
- Career Support
- Active English
Rigging Avancé | Photographie numérique | Matte Painting | Tournage | Trucage
- Projects
Cine Week
End of year Project
- Internship
Full Time
TEACHING CONTENT
Program taught in French
- 3D Creation
3D Sculpture | Nodal textures | Lighting & Rendering | 3D Animation advanced | Organic Rigging | Script | Direction | Editing | Compositing
- 2D Creation
Preproduction | Preview
- General and artistic culture
- Career Support
- Active English
Modélisation de personnage stylisé | Morphologie stylisée | Développement visuel 2D | Staging 2D | Acting 3D
Modélisation Procédurale | Morphologie réaliste | Tournage | Trucage | Roto-Animation
- Joint projects
Time Freeze | Decor | End of Project Bachelor | Work Experience Project
- Specialized projects
Sweded Teaser | Rush Animation
- Internship
3-month internship (Feb/April)
Work-Study Program
TEACHING CONTENT
Program taught in French
- 3D Creation
3D Sculpture | Textures | Lighting and Rendering | Character FX (Fabric, Hair) | Advanced Rigging
- 2D Creation
Development | Staging | Compositing | Calibration
- General and artistic culture
- Career Support
- Active English
Préproduction stylisée | Animation 3D avancée | Layout 3D
Préproduction réaliste | Simulation Dynamique | Tournage
- Projects
Dynamic Simulation (Particles, Destruction, Explosion) | Rush Animation | Image compositing Filmed | 3D image compositing | Shooting | Animatic 3D | Specialization Project | 3D Environment | Cine Week | Graduation Project | Professional positioning project | TOEIC
- Internship / Professional Experience
work-study program
TEACHING CONTENT
Program taught in French
- 3D Creation
3D Modeling & Sculpture | Textures | Rigging | 3D animation | Lighting & Rendering
- 2D Creation
Compositing | Calibration | Planning | Production Monitoring
- General and artistic culture
- Career Support
- Active English
Character FX (Tissu, Cheveux)
Simulation Dynamique (Liquides, Foule)
- Projects
Demoreel & Breakdowns | Simulation Dynamics | Graduation Project | Professional experience project
- Internship / Professional Experience
EXPERIENCE
WHAT THE COMPANIES SAY
![Accueil slide Jury Pro Film 3D VFX](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Accueil-slide-Jury-Pro-Film-3D-VFX.webp)
What the students say
![Paroles d'Alumni | Morgane VAAST | Cinema 3D](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Vignette-YT-alumni-vaast.webp)
![Paroles d'Alumni | Thomas DULONG | Cinema 3D](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Paroles-YT-Thomas.webp)
![Paroles d'Etudiants | Tabbou MBASSA | Cinema 3D](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Vignette-YT-etudiant-mbassa.webp)
![Cinema Animation 3D/FX cine story mice](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cinema-Animation-3D-FX-cine-story-mice.webp)
Employment
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
CG Supervisor | CG Generalist | FX Artist | FX Supervisor | 3D Animator | Environment Artist | Modeling Artist | Sculpting Artist | Lookdev Artist | Lighting Artist | Rigging Artist | Technical Director | Lead Compositor | Motion Designer | Digital Matte Painter | Rotoscoping Artist | Tracking Artist | Color Grading Artist | Previs Artist | Concept Artist | Storyboarder | Chara Artist | Art Director | Chara Designer
Alumni success
![Cinema Animation 3D/FX reussite alumni Alexis Roto Artist](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cinema-Animation-3D-FX-reussite-alumni-Alexis-Roto-Artist.webp)
![](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cinema-Animation-3D-FX-reussite-alumni-Tiphaine-Digital-Compositor.webp)
![Cinema Animation 3D/FX reussite alumni Thomas Environment Artist](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cinema-Animation-3D-FX-reussite-alumni-Thomas-Environment-Artist.png)
![](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cinema-Animation-3D-FX-reussite-alumni-Thibault-Lookdev-Artist.webp)
![Cinema Animation 3D/FX reussite alumni Melanie 3D Animator](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cinema-Animation-3D-FX-reussite-alumni-Melanie-3D-Animator.webp)
![Accueil slide reussite diplomes Thomas Senior Rough Layout Artist](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Accueil-slide-reussite-diplomes-Thomas-Senior-Rough-Layout-Artist.webp)
![](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cinema-Animation-3D-FX-reussite-alumni-JP-Lead-Compositor.png)
![Accueil slide reussite diplomes Romain FX TD](https://prod.isart.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Accueil-slide-reussite-diplomes-Romain-FX-TD.webp)
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