Master 2-D Animation

IMMERSION IN THE REALITY OF THE PROFESSION

Students further their skills in staging, using software for complex projects and optimising production management. This approach leads to an in-depth knowledge of the entire 2-D animated film production pipeline, which is an ideal gateway to the studios for graduates. The training immerses students in the reality of the profession, alternating between individual exercises and teamwork, led by lecturers who are professionals in the field. Students are also individually supported by technical exercises up until their integration into the world of work.

The end-of-study project starts at the beginning of the Master's degree with the writing and pre-production phase, and then develops in the second year with production and post-production (compositing, grading and mastering). Students carry out work placements in studios during their two years of training.

LEARNING TO USE DEDICATED SOFTWARE

LISAA is Toon Boom Centre of Excellence, which allows its students to take certifications at the school and benefit from free software use. Thanks to this partnership, students receive advanced training on the software, from storyboarding to compositing, layout and animation.

In addition to Toon Boom, students work on Adobe software, including Photoshop, After Effects and Kitsu. The school has industry partnerships with Progiss/3DVF, Wacom, Adobe and Les Tontons Truqueurs. LISAA benefits from an exclusive subscription with Bellefaye (professional cinema and audiovisual industry network) which brings together more than 50,000 contacts across more than 650 professions and provides all the school's students with access to job offers.

MASTER’S LEVEL QUALIFICATION/TWO-YEAR POST-GRADUATE COURSE

The course in production management and digital animation techniques takes place over two years after a bachelor's degree in 2-D animation, 3-D animation, VFX or 2-D/3-D video games from LISAA. It is also open to students from other digital animation schools.

"I do traditional digital animation. It requires focus and continuous learning. It's hard but it's very rewarding to create something."

Alizée Laffitau, class of 2014, 2-D animator at Supamonks