Created by professionals of the film and video games industries.
ARTFX is a unique digital arts college, training its students in CGI, VFX, 3D Animation, 2D Animation and Video Games. Located in Montpellier (France), the school was created 20 years ago by professionals of the film, video games and visual effects industries. In 2020 ARTFX have open 2 new campuses : one in Paris and one in Lille. This campus has a traditional film school, enabling all students to work together, from scriptwriting to directing to post-production.As the only school in Europe specialising in compositing CGI into live-action footage, ARTFX is a reference for CGI and CG animation training. At ARTFX you will develop professional level skills and build a solid network of contacts thanks to our close partnerships with professional artists. Thanks to these close links with the industry, over 60 international studios come to our 5th year jury, one of the most reputable, enabling our graduates to find employment quickly and at the most amazing studios. ARTFX transmits values of good behaviour as human beings, students, colleagues and future artists. We care about the well-being of our community.
Countries: France
Location: Campus
Industries: 3D Animation Visual Effects Game Design & Development Immersive Media Other
Software: Adobe Substance Designer Adobe Substance Painter Autodesk 3ds Max Autodesk Maya Unity 3D Unreal Engine V-Ray Zbrush
Programs: Bachelor Degree Masters
Certifications: Houdini Certified School Unreal Authorized Training Center
Courses
Master’s Degree in 3D & Digital Special Effects
The Master’s in 3D & Digital Special Effects is a 5-year programme designed to train professionals with a solid understanding of visual effects and an excellent technical level. Students can effectively work as soon as they leave school, and are able to adapt to future technological developments and supervise a team eventually. During their studies, students complete at least one internship lasting at least six weeks and benefit from masterclasses with partner studios. In the 5th year, they make a short film with special effects which is screened before a professional panel.
2D Animation Master’s Degree
The 2D Animation Master’s degree is a 5-year course that allows students to practice drawing (morphology, character research, mounting, set creation, etc.), enrich their visual awareness, experiment with different styles and assert their artistic sensitivity using traditional and digital techniques employed in animation studios. 2D animation students trained at ARTFX can effectively work as soon as they leave the school, and are comfortable with studio working methods. They also stand out for their ability to adapt and their knowledge of all the positions along the production chain of an animated film. During their studies, students complete at least one internship lasting at least six weeks and benefit from masterclasses with partner studios. In the 5th year, they make an animated short film which is screened before a professional panel, giving them an understanding of the different production stages of an animated film from storyboarding to post-production.
Master’s Degree in Video Games
Video game students trained at ARTFX can effectively work as soon as they leave the school, and are comfortable with studio working methods. They also stand out for their ability to adapt and their knowledge of programming and expertise in their chosen field. During their studies, students complete at least one internship lasting at least six weeks and benefit from masterclasses with partner studios/publishers. In the fifth year, they produce a complete prototype of a game, giving them an understanding of the different production stages of an animated film.
Master’s Degree in 3D Character Animation
The Master’s in 3D Character Animation is a 5-year programme designed to train professionals with a solid knowledge of acting, anatomy and movement, as well as a perfect command of the software used for 3D character animation. 3D animators trained at ARTFX can effectively work as soon as they leave the school, and are able to adapt to future technological developments. They also stand out for their creativity and their wealth of artistic knowledge. During their studies, students complete at least one internship lasting at least six weeks and benefit from masterclasses with partner studios. In the 5th year, they make an animated short film which is screened before a professional panel, giving them an understanding of the different production stages of an animated film from storyboarding to post-production.
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Global School Rankings 2015
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Global School Rankings 2016
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Global School Rankings 2017
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2017.
Global School Rankings 2018
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2018.
Global School Rankings 2019
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2019.
Global School Rankings 2020
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2020.
Global School Rankings 2021
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2021.
Global School Rankings 2022
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2022.
Global School Rankings 2023
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2023.
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