Animated Image Designer

A higher education course in the Animated Film and Digital Visual Effects professions.
Our students work on the whole production chain of a film, irrespective of whether it is produced using traditional animation (stop motion, 2D) or digital animation.
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PROGRAMME

Our teaching programme is reviewed yearly in order for the lessons to be adapted to meet the needs of the different professional fields.

All lessons are delivered by experienced professionals from the Image industry (MacGuff, Ubisoft, Ellipsanime and others). The quality of training mainly rests on their professional experience and the pragmatism of their teaching, which enables them to convey the art of the profession to each of the students. Beyond the technical knowledge acquired, this dynamic teaching contributes to the development of the student and the individuality of the school.

Duration : 4 years

 

Admission :

A Level  – entry test and motivation interview

1rst Year

Applied Arts

Stop motion animation

 

8 000 €

2nd Year

2D traditional animation

 

8 000 €

3rd Year

3D Animation and  modelling

4th Year

Final year project

 

8 000 €

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FIRST YEAR

Acquisition of study programme basics through theoretical knowledge and through the practical application of tools useful in Film Animation roles.

Anatomy drawing

Drawing a moving model
Live action
Traditional stop motion animation
Modelling
Introduction to digital animation
History of Art
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Autoportrait 1ère année
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Autoportrait 1ère année
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Dessin de morpholgie 1ère année
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Dessin de morpholgie 1ère année
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Illustration décor et personnage 1ère année
Tournage Stop Motion - 1ère année Artisan de l'Image Animée
Animation traditionnelle Stop Motion
Stop Motion 1ère A
Animation traditionnelle Stop Motion
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Illustration paysage 1ère année
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Illustration paysage 1ère année
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Illustration paysage 1ère année

Second Year

Practical application and advancement of skills acquired in Year 1 with a view to achieving mastery of traditional animation techniques. Learning basic techniques of digital animation.

Traditional and 2D digital animation
Storyboard
Character design
2D Compositing
Introduction to modelling & 3D animation
Artistic direction
Animation Traditionnelle 2D - Artisan de l'Image Animée - École Georges Méliès
Animation traditionnelle et numérique 2D
Animation Traditionnelle 2D - Artisan de l'Image Animée - École Georges Méliès
Animation traditionnelle et numérique 2D

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Animation traditionnelle et numérique 2D

THIRD YEAR

Advancement and mastery of 3D tools, with practical application of traditional animation skills. Becoming acquainted with the different stages in a production chain for a film of digital images (pipeline) while integrating all the essential professional skills.

Modeling
Lighting/Rendering
Setup/Rigging
Compositing
3D animation
CFX
Previz
Motion Capture
Animation 3D - 3ème année - Artisan du Jeu Vidéo
Logiciels 3D et VFX
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Modélisation 3D
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Animation 3D
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Motion capture

FOURTH YEAR

Creation of a short film under real production conditions and specialisation in an area of film animation. Work in immersion within a team for the entire year for the purpose of completing the project with practical application of professional skills and acquisition of soft skills.

Artistic direction
Storyboard
Pre-visualisation
Animation
Rendering
Rigging and special effects
Production management
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Direction artistique
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Rendu
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Story-board
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Motion capture
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Gestion de projet et travail d'équipe
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Présentation et Projection aux professionnels du projet de fin d'études

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For the school year 2022-2023

 

The terms and conditions of entry can changed according to the course and/or year chosen.

Animated Image Designer

 

Entrance contest consisting of a distance test and on-site tests (illustration, observation drawing, narration by the image and motivational interview).

To enter the Animated Image Designer course, you must have A level/Bac and pass the entrance test. It is also advisable to have a satisfactory level of general and artistic culture but also skills in applied arts as well as an open-mind.

Application fee : 90 €

Upper Years

 

To be accepted onto the Animated Image Designer course, you must hold a Baccalaureate and pass the entrance exam. It is also recommended that you have a good level of general and artistic knowledge, but also skills in Applied Arts and a certain degree of open-mindedness.
It is possible for you to directly join the second or third year of the Animated Image Designer or Video Game Designer courses. You are required to pass the School’s entrance exam to a level that demonstrates the knowledge you have already acquired; only the result of the exam will make it possible for your level to be determined and your place within the course to be defined.

LIFE AT SCHOOL

The student of Georges Melies can access the School 24/7. Thanks to this, they can work when they want and don’t have to invest in expensive material at home.

 

VIRTUAL VISIT OF THE SCHOOL

 

If you live too far or don’t have the possibility to come to visit us during the 2 “open school days”, you can view the school thanks to your virtual tour.

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Campus & Accomodation

Georges Melies School is a low-energy  building of over 3,000m2 which houses all necessary equipment for the training and enrichment of students.

The School is located in a park of more than 5 hectares of greenery, accessible to our students at any time for a moment of relaxation or a lunch break by the water! Studying at École Georges Méliès is about benefitting from a bright environment, which opens onto the outdoors and was designed as a professional space to provide an accessible and motivating workspace for all students.

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