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ARTFX is a pioneering school offering cutting-edge training in special effects, cinema, animation and video games. Founded in 2004, the school boasts 20 years’ experience and a solid network of national and international partners.
To meet the growing demand from studios recruiting from French schools, the number of such schools has multiplied in France since the 2000s, democratizing access to these professions.
ARTFX has quickly made a name for itself thanks to the talent of its students, both in France and internationally. Studios appreciate ARTFX’s “Made in France” expertise and the seriousness of its teaching methods, which are particularly professionalizing for students.
ARTFX alumni in the credits of the greatest international productions.
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Individual support for
international students
In each ARTFX campus, the international referent ensures the reception and integration of foreign students and their development throughout their studies and local life. This referent can be contacted as soon as you are admitted to the school to prepare for your arrival. Also, a guide will be sent to each student to help with the french administrative procedures related to studying and living in France.
- Passport & visa request
- Finding accommodation
- Opening a bank account
- Medical insurance cover
- Discovery of the host city and local life
Every campus has nearby student accommodation to simplify your studies.
➤ See Lille Campus
➤ See Lille students accomodations
➤ See Montpellier Campus
➤ See Montpellier students accomodations
➜ Plus: ARTFX offers specific personalized support as well as a mentoring program with student ambassadors to facilitate integration into local student life.
If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ page or contact apply@artfx.fr
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Admission dates
Our admission process is open throughout the year, with multiple sessions available from December to May of the previous academic year. Check the admission page to stay up to date. We also organize an online event in Autumn to present the school and the admission process.
Academic year dates
The academic year runs from September to June.
Welcoming week
Before the academic year starts, we organise a Welcoming Week to help international students integrate into campus life. Activities include:
• Campus tours
• Meet & Greet sessions with other international students and faculty members
• Workshops on administrative procedures, housing and cultural adaptation
• City visits to explore your new environment and local attractions
This orientation week is a great opportunity to make new friends, get essential information, and settle in comfortably before classes begin.
International
reputation
Created and animated by professionals from the creative industries, ARTFX was one of the 1st schools in France to offer a course in 3D animation and special effects. It is ranked each year among the best creative schools worldwide in special effects, video games, and animation. The school’s reputation, which has close ties with the greatest studios in the world, ensures that its students have a very good professional integration rate. Also, the professional title qualification. delivered at the end of the Master’s course (level 7: Master Level) is recognized at a European level, via the official french registration with the RNCP (National Registry of Professional Certification). In France, a degree is considered ‘national’ when it is recognised by the RNCP, meaning accredited by the French State. This recognition is a guarantee of quality.
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to France!
ARTFX chose not to open campuses abroad, to attract talent from all over the world to France and train them with the “French Touch”, synonymous with technical excellence and creativity. With more than 50 nationalities among the current students at the school, it operates with a beneficial cultural mix. English-speaking international classes are available from the 1st year. Gradually, all classes switch to 100% English-language teaching, to prepare students for an intercultural professional environment and/or an international career.
Why study in France?The ARTFX courses open to
international students:
English-speaking courses:
• 3D Character Animation
• 3D and Visual Effects (VFX)
• Game Art
• Game Design & Development
• Game Programming
• Artcode
Other courses in French only:
Foundation year
2D Animation
Discovery workshops
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~20%
of international students in Montpellier and Lille - Plaine Images campuses
~50
nationalities at the start of the 2024 school year
+1000
working alumni worldwide
A degree
officially recognised
The professional title of “Digital Director” delivered by ARTFX on completion of the 5-year Master’s program is registered with the RNCP (last renewed on 14/09/20) as a level 7 title (Master Level).
Registration in this directory – for which France Compétences is responsible – conditions the level and quality of professional certification, as it guarantees the acquisition of a qualification recognized on the job market.
Each semester at ARTFX entitles students to 30 ECTS credits (European Credits Transfer System), i.e. 60 ECTS credits / year, for a total of 300 ECTS credits for the Master’s program.
Our admission process is open throughout the year, with multiple sessions available from December to May for the next academic year. Check the admission page regularly to stay up to date.
Which campus
are you interested in?
North of France
Lille Plaine images
Campus At the crossroads of Europe • Languages spoken : FR and EN More about Lille More about Lille
Campus At the crossroads of Europe • Languages spoken : FR and EN More about Lille More about Lille
South of France
Montpellier
Campus The historic ARTFX campus • Languages spoken : FR and EN More about Montpellier More about Montpellier
Campus The historic ARTFX campus • Languages spoken : FR and EN More about Montpellier More about Montpellier
Around Paris
Enghien-les-Bains
Campus The "ARTFX Villa" , an exceptional environment • Language spoken : FR More about Enghien More about Enghien
Campus The "ARTFX Villa" , an exceptional environment • Language spoken : FR More about Enghien More about Enghien
The referents
of international
students
Montpellier
Carole Maccotta
International Students Coordinator Teacher of English & French as a Foreign Language
Lille
Tiphaine Duflot (alias Mrs D)
Head of International Students and Intellectual Self-Defense Teacher
