ArtFX School

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.