Bachelor 2D/3D Animation

Become a complete 2D Animator

This specialization enables you to become an expert in 2D animation by acquiring all the required competencies, from storyboard development to animation production, including the creation of still images and editing.

If you wish to strengthen your academic background and further prepare to become a designer, storyboard artist or 2D Animator, you may continue your studies with the Master in 2D/3D Animation.

Become an expert in 3D Animation

This specialization enables you to acquire all the competencies required to produce a 3D video object. From preproduction to production and postproduction, you master each stage of the production chain.

If you wish to strengthen your academic background and further prepare to become a designer, storyboard artist or 3D Animator, you may continue your studies with the Master in 2D/3D Animation.

Master both 2D and 3D Animation

This specialization enables you to acquire all the competencies required to produce animated works in 2D or 3D. Your versatile profile makes you particularly attractive on the job market.

If you wish to strengthen your academic background and further prepare to become a designer, storyboard artist, 2D or 3D Animator or CG Generalist, you may continue your studies with the Master in 2D/3D Animation.

Over three years, the Bachelor in Animation enables you to:

• master 2D, 3D and VFX animation tools and techniques, from preproduction to postproduction;
• develop a strong artistic identity and a confident professional posture; 
• translate narrative universes into coherent artistic directions adapted to technical constraints;
• work in teams and acquire the organizational and strategic competencies of a production studio;
• build a portfolio and demo reel that support professional integration. 

Specializations from Year 2

• 2D Animation: rotoscoping, Harmony rigging, animated typography, 2D FX and compositing
• Mix Media (2D/3D): 3D modeling, posing, 3D animation, lighting, hybrid FX and compositing
• 3D Animation/VFX: modeling and rigging, 3D animation with Maya, lighting, VFX integration

Pedagogical progression

• Year 1: drawing, color, anatomy, storyboard, history of art and cinema, introduction to 2D/3D, character and background design
• Year 2: art direction, sound design, FX and compositing, animatic, choice of specialization (2D, Mix Media or 3D/VFX)
• Year 3: final year projects, production follow-up in 2D/3D, advanced character and storyboard, compositing, demo reel, jury preparation

The pedagogy of the Bachelor in Animation is based on a professional-oriented approach centered on creation and mastery of digital and traditional tools that give tangible form to ideas.

It relies on varied methods that enable students to develop artistic, technical and critical competencies within an evolving framework close to the professional realities of the certification.

Among the implemented methods:

• Competency-based learning
  These modules encourage interdisciplinary experimentation and in-depth mastery of production tools.
• Theoretical courses and conferences: history of art, aesthetics of moving images, ethical issues related to AI, critical analysis of artistic projects
  These theoretical contributions support reflective thinking on contemporary digital creation.
• Project follow-up: each student benefits from regular supervision by professionals such as artists, designers and 2D/3D Animators, supporting project development from ideation to final production.
• Professional simulations: oral presentations of projects, defenses, responses to calls for projects and jam sessions. These exercises strengthen the ability to formalize and defend a project in professional contexts and enable the development of a distinctive and adaptable professional posture.

These methods are designed to foster creative autonomy, artistic rigor and progressive acquisition of the competencies required to enter the professional world.

1. Assessment during the program

Assessment throughout the Bachelor is based on continuous, personalized and qualitative follow-up focused on individual progression, project coherence and the ability to produce immersive works in collaboration.

• Continuous assessment and validation of technical competencies
• Project evaluation including short films, animation exercises, FX and project files
• Final defense before a professional jury

Three main dimensions structure the assessment:

• Evaluation of the creative process: consistency of work, relevance of artistic and or technical research, clarity of intention, project coherence, ability to articulate concept, technology and user experience
• Oral presentations and defenses: professional simulations of project pitches before a jury, evaluating the ability to formulate and present a project convincingly in a professional framework
• Final evaluation of the animated film or sequence with VFX and demo reel: each student presents individually before a jury composed of industry professionals. The evaluation measures the candidate’s ability to demonstrate competencies corresponding to the selected diploma option through the presented project and individual productions.

Individual and group follow-up is conducted throughout the three years to guide students in orientation choices, adjust pedagogical pathways and prepare for professional integration.

2. RNCP certification assessment

• Production of a film project or professional simulation
• Creation of a demo reel
• Creation of a portfolio

A competency block is validated only if all corresponding assessments are successfully completed. Competency blocks are capitalizable. Certification is awarded upon validation of all competency blocks.