
Created by professionals of the film and video games industries.
ArtFX is a private digital arts college, training its students in CGI, VFX, 3D Animation and Video Games. Located in Montpellier (France), the school was created by professionals of the film, video games and visual effects industries. 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 connections our graduates also have a 99% placement rate in major post-production studios within France and around the world. As a private establishment of higher education technical training, ArtFx is a member and co-founder of the Network of French Film and Animation.
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
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 2021
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Global School Rankings 2020
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2020.
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