Formation
CGI and VFX
Prepare your career in 3D and digital special effects for cinema and animated films.
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Format
100% Online
Profile
After foundation in Art & Design Or with a portfolio that matches our selection criteria
Duration
8 terms
Start in
October 2026
Formation
Our CGI and VFX program
This is a two year/8 term program that also continues after the Foundation in Art and Design course.
This program boasts a high-level curriculumin which students learn to develop technical and artistic skills in line with the current requirementsof 3D and VFX professions in the entertainment (movies, animation) and advertising industries.
Program
The curriculum is organised into 8 terms with a flexible working rhythm of about 25 hours per week (recommended).
Prerequisites
Real motivation, career plans and a strong affinity for the selected curriculum. Possibility to join the Program at level 1, 2 or 3 depending on your background.
Details of the program
* Program that may change during the year.
- Term 1
3D layout & staging
3D modeling
Shading & Lighting
- Term 2
Modeling project
Animation setup
Shading & Lighting project
- Term 3
Compositing (Nuke)
Animation setup project
Character modeling
- Term 4
Art History
Film & Game History
Portfolio project
- Term 5
Texturing (MARI)
Character retopology
Sculpting & anatomy (Zbrush)
- Term 6
Acting & posings
Environment in Houdini
Creatures & Monsters (Zbrush)
- Term 7
Scripting 101
Layout & Set dressing
Portfolio
- Term 8
Art History
Film & Game History
Graduation project
Key steps
- Online application
- Pedagogical interview – Starting end of 2021
- Admission decision
- The start of your new adventure with the rest of your class !
We support you from start to finish ! Your motivations, your personality and, if applicable, your work are the things we will focus on during the application process.
Our students' talented work
» CGI can look like a lot of different things. It is sometimes clearly visible and stylized, like in animated films. It also knows how to be invisible when it is photorealistic. 3D is recreational and educational, it allows us to travelin time and to move in virtual spaces. I work with your mentors to createa relevant program that will shape you into recognized designers. Theprogram will first ensure that you have a solid grasp on all the basics. Once this is done, my role is to help you increase your knowledge and find your place in the CGI and VFX industry. »
Céline Pischetola
Program Leader - CGI
They accompany you
Meet (some of) the mentors !
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Edouard SISTERNAS
Head of Environment
Mikros
Gregory COELHO
Creature Modeler
Scanline VFX
They studied with us!
These artist seeds have embarked with us and they are proud of it! Discover the testimonials of our learners
Classical schools impose a fixed organization and no freedom, without saying anything of the need to find new accommodations depending on where the school is. With Artline I can organize my schedule the way I want to, with time left to get a part-time job to pay the tuition. What made the biggest impression on me was the constant support of the mentors and how much progress I made in barely two years thanks to them!
Dylan BRUNNER
Bachelor 3D Graphics - September 2018
I was skeptical about joining an online school, but I really don’t regret my choice. We are very well mentored by a team of working professionals who are here to answer our questions whenever they can. Being in touch with them makes you feel much closer to the working world. I would definitely recommend the school without any hesitation!
Chloé BIGOT
Bachelor 3D Graphics - September 2018