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Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving world of art and animation
ArtFX School is the premier institution for artistic education located in Montpellier, France. Specializing in visual effects, 3D animation, and video games, ArtFX School offers a cutting-edge curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
At ArtFX School, students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment, providing them with an immersive learning environment that mirrors real-world production settings. Experienced faculty members and industry professionals guide students through a hands-on approach, fostering technical proficiency and artistic expression. ArtFX School offers 5-year Master’s degree programs in animation, visual effects, film animation, and game art.
With strong industry partnerships, ArtFX School offers students access to internships and real-world projects, allowing them to gain invaluable industry experience and connections. Extensive alumni network provides ongoing support and mentorship, opening doors to successful careers in renowned studios and groundbreaking projects.
Experience transformative education that prepares you to become the artist you’ve always aspired to be. Be part of a vibrant community and explore the limitless possibilities of animation and artistry at ArtFX School.
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The Master (MA) in 3D & Digital Special Effects prepares high-level artists and professionals to acquire all the skills required to join the most prestigious studios in France and internationally. Through practice and teamwork, each student acquires the expertise required to produce 3D & VFX in feature films, such as creating sets and atmospheres and placing 3D inserts.
The Master’s degree in 2D Animation Cinema trains specialists in 2D animation and pre-production. Storyboarding, staging, character research and definition of their attitudes and movements, creation of sets and character animation.
The Master Game Design & Development trains students in design, development and integration of all game systems, gameplay and all functionalities included in a game, in Game Design as well as in Programming.
The Master’s degree in 3D Animation prepares students for careers in 3D character animation. This master’s degree aims to develop students’ creativity and sensitivity as well as their technical skills. Students experience the different aspects of the production chain of a 3D animated film, from storyboarding to post-production, with a particular focus on the techniques used to bring a 3D character to life.
The Master Game Art prepares students for the design and production of visual content (3D, 2D, animation, special effects, etc.) to be integrated into a video game engine. This Master’s degree develops not only creativity and artistic skills but also understanding of the issues related to interactivity, gameplay and immersion.
The ARTFX preparatory class offers students an upgrade in art disciplines after high school, with the aim of consolidating their choice of orientation and facilitating the admission exams to the most renowned creative schools, including ARTFX.
In studios, the programmer is an indispensable link in the production chain. The job requires a balance between technical rigour and creativity.
Nowadays, the technologies used in video games and special effects cinema are converging more and more.
ARTFX trains high-level programmers to join the R&D divisions of film industry studios or the development teams of the largest video game studios. With advanced programming skills, they are the link connecting the artistic and technical aspects of a project.
Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
Master’s degree in 3D and Visual Effects
Master’s degree in 2D Film Animation
Master’s degree in Video Games
Bachelor’s degree in Film & Video Game Programming
Master’s degree in Film & Video Game Programming
Master’s degree in 3D Character Animation
Bachelor’s degree in Film & Video Game Programming
Master’s degree in Film & Video Game Programming
Art Foundation Preparatory Year
MENTORS
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Gilbert Kiner
President and founder of the school. A graduate in audiovisual techniques, Gilbert Kiner is one of the pioneers of special effects in France. He began his career in the 1980s as a special effects editor for the Canal Plus channel. He then inaugurated the function of director of special effects at Mikros Image, where he structured the first special effects department, at Medialab Technology, then at Mainstreet.

Carmine Renard
Education Manager – Villa ARTFX Paris – Enghien-les-Bains. Carmine Renard specializes in the Cultural History of Cinema. She graduated from the Sorbonne in 2020 with a Master’s degree in research, addressing the notion of ritual in experimental cinema. She is passionate about exploring hybrid forms of creation and dissemination. Carmine has worked in the coordination of artistic events or film programming, notably at the Center des Arts d’Enghien-les-Bains. She joined Villa ARTFX Paris at the start of the 2020 academic year as head of education.

Rémi Soubeyran
Project Manager & Admissions Manager. After studying law and geopolitics at several universities in France and abroad and a stint at the French Embassy in Italy, Rémi turned to careers in the management of cultural projects following a year of study between the University of Venice and ESCP Europe. Rémi then managed projects for a cultural route of the Council of Europe, a cultural engineering agency but also for a collection management software publisher. Very interested in the higher education sector, Rémi joined ARTFX to take charge of the management of projects that punctuate the life of the school

Carine Poussou
Pedagogical Director. After studying visual arts and cultural project management, Carine Poussou began her audiovisual career at GTC Numérique; an experience that allowed him to acquire detailed knowledge of the production chain of a film. She was then VFX production manager for the Def2Shoot and Éclair studios and collaborated on several feature films including OSS 117: Le Caire, nid d’espions, and La Môme. She has also worked in an advertising agency as a production manager.

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