Master 2-D Animation

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Course presentation

WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE?

Project management

Drawing up the production schedule and production monitoring documents for a 2D film, managing your teams.

Pre-production

Directing the production of the elements defining the artistic and visual identity of the project
Create the visual design elements (characters, sets, props, special effects) required for the production of a 2D animation film
Produce mood boards, colour scripts and light scripts
Produce the storyboard to set the scene and visually tell the story of the film in still images, then produce the animated film (editing the storyboard with sound)
Prepare the animation: draw each shot with a line drawing, specifying the set, the composition, the movements and the key poses of the characters according to a precise angle of view (set layout, layout posings)

Production

Directing the production of the various production assets in accordance with the schedule and specifications
Animate all elements of the 2D scenes (characters, objects, sets, special effects, lights and cameras)

Post-production

Direct the production of the various post-production assets in accordance with the schedule and specifications
Compose all the elements, finalise the colorimetry and add the special effects in 2D rendering
Carry out the image and sound editing
Exporting the final master of the project according to the specifications

HOW DOES THE MASTER'S DEGREE IN 2D ANIMATION WORK?

The Master's degree in 2D Animation takes place over 2 years and follows a 3-year degree in 2D Animation or 3D Animation.

Over 2 years, the 2D Animation Master's degree will enable you to deepen your skills in directing, using software for complex projects and optimising production management. Thus, you will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the entire 2D animation film production pipeline, which is an ideal gateway to the studio for graduates.

You will be required to complete a final project in teams:

In year 1, this will be the writing and pre-production phase.
In the 2nd year, it will be production and post-production: compositing, colour grading and mastering.

The courses take place every other week in order to give you the possibility to do internships or to work in parallel to your studies.

Note that you will be able to do several internships in companies during these two years, including a compulsory one-month internship to validate your course.

Careers

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You can become:

The advantages of LISAA's Animation courses

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LISAA is a 2D/3D animation film school recognised by the Ministry of Culture.
The animation studies offered by LISAA are designed to respect, develop and enhance the creativity of each student individually.
LISAA provides its students with state-of-the-art equipment: motion capture studio, 4K projection room, sound studio, colour grading studio, shooting studio, etc.
LISAA trains its students in the tools and software used by animation studios: ToonBoom, Blender, Houdini, Maya, Nuke...
LISAA is ranked among the top 10 French animation schools by the reference ranking Animation Career Review.
LISAA is a member of numerous professional networks that structure the animation industry: it is a co-founder and member of RECA (Réseau des Écoles Françaises de Cinéma d'Animation), CST (Commission Supérieure Technique de l'image et du son), AFCA (Association Française du Cinéma d'Animation), FICAM (Fédération des industries du Cinéma, de l'Audiovisuel et du Multimédia).
As a member of the international network of art and design schools Cumulus and holder of the Erasmus charter, LISAA promotes international exchanges.
LISAA is very involved in the industry: it has more than 5,000 alumni and a dense network of leading French and international companies (Mikros Animation, Caribara, Illumination, Framestore, Folimage, Je Suis Bien Content...).
LISAA is present at major events in the industry (Annecy Festival, IAMAG MasterClasses, Paris Images Digital Summit, Carrefour de l'animation, etc.)

Content of the 2D Animation Master's course

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Specialisation

The first year of the Master's programme will enable you to perfect your artistic and technical skills and to specialise in one of the trades in the production chain of an animated film. A particular teaching model in the form of dedicated modules is put in place.

In addition to the 2 compulsory modules, students choose 3 modules that they will focus on throughout the course. This pedagogy immerses students in the reality of the industry, combining individual exercises and teamwork, particularly through the pre-production of final films.

You will therefore produce your project from A to Z, accompanied by professionals who will come throughout the year to help you review your progress and provide you with the necessary in-depth knowledge. At the end of the year, you will present all your pre-production work as a team to a jury of professionals from the sector.

During this period, you will be able to immerse yourself in the professional world through a work placement at any time of the year.

SUBJECT

Project Management

Production Management

English

Pre-production

Storyboard

Visual Design

Production

ToonBoom

2D Animation

2DFX

Motion Design

Post-production

Matte Painting

Compositing 2D

Professionalization

The 2nd year of the Master's programme will enable you to develop technical and artistic skills based on the same teaching model as the previous year, this time on the production and post-production phase of the end-of-study films.

In parallel to the courses, you will continue to develop your own 2D animation short film. You will produce your project from A to Z, accompanied by professionals who will come throughout the year to help you review your progress, providing you with the necessary in-depth information. At the end of the year, you will present your project in two steps to a jury composed of professionals from the sector. Firstly, you will present your finished films as a team, and secondly, you will present your portfolios and demoreels individually to the same jury.

During this period, you will be able to immerse yourself in the professional world through a work placement at any time during the year.

SUBJECT

Project Management

Production Management

English

Pre-production

Storyboard

Visual Design

Production

ToonBoom

2D Animation

2DFX

Motion Design

Post-production

Matte Painting

Compositing 2D

Educational Staff

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Frédéric Lefort

Head of Studies - Animation & VFX Masters

Perrine Roussel

Head of Admissions - Animation, VFX and Video Game

Jessica Allely

Admissions manager - Animation, VFX and Video Game

Admission

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

The application process involves several steps:

Make an appointment via our website for an admission interview for the animation school and prepare your file.
The admission interview allows us to assess your motivation and the suitability of your profile for the Master's degree you wish to enter.
Waiting period (short): we will send you the results of your admission at the latest one week after your interview.
The registration will be effective once we have received the completed registration contract.

See further information about our entry requirements.

Request an application form

PREREQUISITES

To be eligible for the Master's degree, you must :

Have a degree in 2D animation, 3D animation, VFX or 2D/3D video games from LISAA or another animation school.
Have strong drawing, visual design, setup and animation skills.
Have a good level of English.
Have already completed an internship in a company or validated a professional experience in the animation sector.

Tuition fees

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The fees for the Master's programme are as follows:

For French and EU foreign students: 9 290€ / year
For foreign students outside the EU: 11 390€ / year

To find out more about our tuition fees.