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Visual effects (VFX) are the art of illusion. Their credibility enriches storytelling and dramaturgy. Our curriculum offers a keen sense of observation and a solid cinematographic culture. This Master’s degree, created over 20 years ago, is recognized by the world’s leading creative studios. We are constantly enriching it with new know-how and technological tools that professionals already rely on (3D simulation, AI, real time, etc.).
Discover the course Discover the course3D animation combines creativity, sensitivity and technique. For artists in this field, the challenge lies in creating stylized universes to serve a story. Our program trains students to master CGI film production. They develop the art of creating and animating sets, objects and characters with finesse.
Discover the course Discover the courseFor both adult and children’s series, 2D animation is making a strong comeback, requiring artistic adaptability and a particular sensitivity to storytelling. Mastery of drawing, color and perspective is the hallmark of our curriculum, which skilfully combines 2D artistic skills with mixed 2D/3D techniques. Our students also explore the latest technological innovations used on major productions (Klaus, Superman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc.).
Discover the course Discover the coursePart industry, part culture, part entertainment, video games are now recognized as a real art form. Our training program stands out for its professional immersion and its technical, analytical and creative approach to a market that has been booming for several decades.
Discover the course Discover the courseARTFX is an independent private higher education institution. Offering a 5-year Master’s degree programme with a State-recognised professional qualification, registered with the RNCP.
In 2023, ARTFX was recognized by The Rookies: 1st school in the SPECIAL EFFECTS category, for the 5th year running (Visual Effects – “Production Excellence”), 3rd school in the 3D ANIMATION category (3D Animation – “Production Excellence”) , 12th school in the world’s top 50 ART SCHOOLS. In 2022, The Rookies also ranks ARTFX 3rd in GAME DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT.
Awards & Rankings Awards & RankingsThe 1st VFX training school in France, ARTFX was founded in 2004 by a team of enthusiasts. The management and teaching teams, made up of professionals from the film, visual effects, animation and video game industries, maintain close relationships with the studios and are fully aware of their needs. ARTFX is one of the few schools in France to remain independent: it does not belong to any private educational group. This means that ARTFX remains free to make its own educational choices and to maintain its campuses on a human scale.
Graduation projects are the films and games that ARTFX students produce in their final year of study, putting into practice all the skills they have learned during their studies. These works are regularly selected by national and international festivals. Some of our projects have won awards: in 2023, Alaska won the prize for Best Student Video Game at Les Pégases ceremony, the famous french official video game Academy. Our students also won 2 VES Awards in 2019 (Terra Nova) and 2022 (Green); and 3 Genie Awards for Best Student Film at the PIDS: Paris Images Digital Summit: in 2018 (The Endless), 2021 (Time’s down) and 2022 (Green).