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. Creating a capstone film allows students to choose their preferred specialization, from conception to post-production, to shooting and 3D production, to guide their future career.
ARTFX has been awarded the BlackMagic Design label.
1 class of 25 students is created yearly on each site
Awards the title of “digital producer”
The Master’s in 3D & Digital Special Effects is a 5-year program 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 anticipate and adapt to future technological developments and eventually supervise a team. During their studies, students complete at least one six-week internship and enjoy masterclasses from partner studios. In the 5th year, they create a short film with special effects which is screened to a jury including industry experts.
The first year at ARTFX is a common core for all programs. It allows students to experiment through practice, discover their strengths, and make an informed choice about their specialization. Students gain an understanding of the production pipeline, work on collaborative projects, and learn to cooperate effectively.
One year to choose your area of activity.
Concept art, character design, anatomy, figure drawing, sculpture
Screenplay, storyboard, storytelling, image grammar, photography, film culture
Production, 3D computer generated images, 3D animation, green screen filming, compositing, real time, visual effects, image and sound editing
A year to refine your choice of specialisation. Teaching in English.
Concept art, character design
Screenplay, storyboard, layout, shooting
FX Houdini, 3D environment, compositing, tracking, 3D Procedural, character modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, effects, programming, management
A foot in the world of work.Teaching in English.
Lighting, Look Dev, compositing, tracking, FX Houdini, 3D environment, calibration
Carrying out your professional project.
Creating and making an end-of-studies short film with special effects
Nowadays, you only have to watch a film or a series to appreciate special effects.
Behind every shot is a team of artists and technicians.
The ARTFX school is known by all the major VFX studios across the world for the quality of its teaching and the excellence of its students.
Studying at ARTFX gives you every opportunity to train for a highly sought-after profession and to forge an exciting career path.
Years 1 to 5 :
FeesARTFX has taught me how to work in a team, how to tackle projects, and how to communicate and receive constructive feedback.
I was lucky enough to be hired before I’d even finished my degree.
Within a year, I joined the One of Us studios in London to work on the ‘Matrix 4’ film. And now I’m at Industrial Light & Magic!
