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The school of Video Games and 3D Animation

CIME-Art, a humanistic school dedicated to fostering learner autonomy and potential, offers a unique opportunity to individuals with a passion for creating digital imagery. With our personalized support, every student is coached in their professional project to achieve personal development and ultimately, success. By studying at our school, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a more beautiful and efficient world through the creation of video games and animation. Join us and be part of the movement to shape tomorrow's world with creativity and innovation.

Countries: France

Location: Campus

Industries: 3D Animation Visual Effects Game Design & Development Concept Art & Illustration

Software: Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Substance Designer Adobe Substance Painter Maya

Programs: Bachelor Masters

Certifications: Unreal Academic Partner

Students

Melzart
Florian ROBIN
Melzart
Jeano
Jeano
HoneyMo
Morgane Degras
HoneyMo
Cykodd
Brian Mélard
Cykodd

Courses

CIME-Art is a school specialised in Video Games and 3D Animation, animated by enthusiasts. Our trainers are all working professionals in line with the demands of the labour market. We offer programs in Bachelor and Master’s courses with a rhythm of about 30 hours per week and a 6 or 10 month period of internship within a company.

Bachelor 3D Animation

With the aid of suitable software, students will be able to texture and animate the captivating characters and worlds created by our team of talented graphic designers. Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in 3D Animation provides an opportunity to develop both artistic and technical skills. The program begins with a paper-based approach, where students sketch and analyze movements and facial expressions of various characters before proceeding to computer animation. Throughout their academic journey, students are presented with a comprehensive understanding of the animation industry, including breaking down movements, texturing, rigging, acting, modeling, and more. The core of our educational curriculum focuses on the professional growth and development of our students. Our course provides hands-on experience in real-world settings, along with personalized interviews to help students define and achieve their career objectives.

Bachelor Video Game Developer

The Video Game Developer Bachelor empowers you to craft interactive behaviors for all the objects within a video game, playing an indispensable role in the design process. By pursuing this program, you’ll develop a strong foundation in programming, where codes and algorithms will no longer be shrouded in mystery. This Bachelor’s degree provides you with the responsibility of overseeing the game’s internal mechanics and interactivity, weaving together the components of the game created by other team members, including graphic designers, modelers, animators, level designers, sound designers, and more, and bringing them to life. Your accomplishments from this program will enable you to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience, ensuring the game adheres to graphical and technical performance standards, and that all interfaces are functional. As a game developer, you must possess a meticulous, technical, and attentive personality, working hand in hand with the rest of the production team while also utilizing creativity.

Bachelor Digital Painter

Over the course of two years, the Digital Painter specialization challenges you to hone your creativity, critical thinking, and artistic culture. This program delves into the conceptual environment of video games and animated films, allowing you to enhance crucial skills. The CIME ART Bachelor Digital Painter specialization offers a well-rounded educational experience, encompassing both theoretical and practical approaches. During your studies, you’ll cultivate your artistic culture, as well as technical skills in drawing, design, and digital painting. We place a strong emphasis on professionalization, including immersive periods of knowledge application in real-world settings and personalized interviews to guide you in defining your career objectives.

Bachelor Game Design

Game design is a multidisciplinary field that plays an integral role in the creation of a video game. This subject equips you with fundamental knowledge related to game creation and provides tools to enhance your creativity and imagination. As a game designer, you may begin your career as a level designer responsible for designing the game’s sets and environments. With several years of experience, you can progress to roles such as lead game designer, game director, or production manager, overseeing the entire editorial chain, programming, graphics, and marketing. Although most game designers remain dedicated to their profession, they may seek growth opportunities in larger companies or studios within the same field.

Masters 3D Animation

The 3D Animation Master program is designed for students who have already completed a Bac+3 and wish to pursue specialization. This program lasts for 6 months (September to February) and includes a compulsory 6-month internship. During the first two years, the program focuses on developing a strong foundation in both technical and artistic skills. In the third year, students engage in teamwork to complete a concrete project. In the fourth year, students can specialize in areas sought after by studios, and showcase their individual demo tape to augment their group project. This program prepares students for a successful career in the animation industry.

Masters Digital Painting

The Digital Painter Master’s program is designed for students who have already completed a Bac+3 and want to specialize in this field. The program lasts for 6 months (September to February) and includes a compulsory 6-month internship. During the first two years, students focus on building a strong foundation in technical and artistic skills. The third year involves teamwork to complete a concrete project. In the fourth year, students can specialize in areas that are highly sought after by studios and create a high-quality individual demo tape in addition to their group project. This program prepares students for a successful career in the digital painting industry.

Masters Video Games

The Video Games Master program is designed to equip students who have completed their first 3 years of study (initial course in Video Games or Animation Cinema 3D) or those who are already trained in video game professions and seeking further professional development. The program spans 6 months (September to February) followed by a compulsory 6-month internship. The first and second year of the program focuses on building strong technical and artistic foundations, while the third year emphasizes teamwork through a concrete project. The fourth year of professionalization enables students to specialize in areas that are highly sought after by studios and to showcase their skills by submitting a high-quality individual demo tape in addition to the group project.

Bachelor Vidéo game “Game-Artist”

The Game-Artist Bachelor’s degree is designed for students with a creative passion for the video game industry. This program provides training in the methods, software, and tools used in production studios. Depending on their skills, students will be responsible for designing environments, props, characters, creatures, and animations that bring their imagined worlds to life. Throughout the program, students will develop both artistic and technical skills, such as movement breakdown, texturing, rigging, acting, modeling, and more. The program also prioritizes the professionalization of the student, with opportunities for practical application of knowledge in business settings and regular personalized interviews to help define professional objectives.

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