LISAA Paris School of Animation & Game
Welcome to LISAA Game and Animation
LISAA Game & Animation Paris is where imagination meets execution. In a supportive and creative environment, students explore animation and game design through project-based learning, hands-on workshops and collaborations with real studios. Creative freedom is at the core of the program, while each project is grounded in strong technical foundations and industry expectations.
Guided by experienced professionals who have worked in leading animation and game studios, students develop their skills across the entire production pipeline, from concept and storytelling to 2D and 3D environments. There is no competition, only a stimulating and collaborative atmosphere where personal style is encouraged and ideas are brought to life.
Creativity, collaboration and mutual support shape everyday learning. Close faculty guidance and a strong sense of community allow students to grow with confidence, refine their artistic voice and build a clear professional path. Regular events and meetings with partner studios ensure that teaching remains closely aligned with industry developments and real-world practices.
Ranked among the world’s leading creative schools by The Rookies, LISAA Game & Animation Paris offers a direct gateway into the animation and video game industries. With more than 2,000 square meters of facilities, a campus welcoming over 650 students, and strong industry connections, the school equips future animators and game designers to thrive in the fast-evolving world of animation and interactive entertainment.
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Discover Our 2D and 3D Animation and Video Game School in Paris
Ideally located opposite Montparnasse train station in Paris’s 15th arrondissement, our school is a creative hub for video game and animation enthusiasts.
At LISAA, you have access to state-of-the-art facilities, identical to those used in major studios: a motion capture studio, a 4K screening room, a sound studio, a color grading studio, and a shooting studio.
We train students on the industry’s reference tools and software for video games and animation, including Houdini, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, 3ds Max, and Substance Painter.
By selecting professors and instructors from the industry’s leading studios, we ensure academic programs aligned with real market expectations.
Our project-based teaching approach reflects this ambition. Beyond theoretical skills, you apply what you learn by working on real or industry-representative projects.
Finally, our state-of-the-art equipment, from technical studios to professional software, ensures mastery of the tools used in the industry.
We are committed to offering the best possible learning environment. This includes a caring atmosphere where you can experiment, learn, and grow with confidence.
Our human-scale campus encourages collaboration and mutual support. We are all passionate creators, speaking the same language and sharing the same love for creativity. This friendly culture helps you fully express the uniqueness of your creative identity.
We cultivate a broad professional network to support your career integration. Beyond our relationships with game and animation studios, we are members of several professional associations including REJV, Capital Games, ACM SIGGRAPH, AFCA, ETNA, and FICAM.
We also maintain close ties with the Paris Conservatories of Music. This strong presence within the creative ecosystem of games and animation helps you build your personal network and access the opportunities you are seeking.
A Word from the Director
At LISAA Game & Animation Paris, we train creators to think through every aspect of their projects and bring them to life.
In these industries, technical skills alone are no longer enough. What makes the difference is creativity grounded in a strong understanding of the field.
We support you in developing your own creative voice, in line with the expectations of studios and the wider creative industries.
Emmanuelle LIGNIERES TORCK
Director of LISAA Animation and Game Paris
Foundation year
LANGUAGE : FR & EN
Bachelor
LANGUAGE : FR & EN
- 2D/3D Animation
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation
LANGUAGE : FR
- Game Art
- Game Design
- Tech Art
Master
LANGUAGE : FR
LANGUAGE : FR
Programs at LISAA lead to qualifications registered in the French National Register of Professional Certifications (RNCP) at Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) and Level 7 (Master’s Degree).
Max Nobilet - Max graduated from the Bachelor’s in Animation program in 2023
Freelance Animator
During his studies, Max completed an internship at Werlen Meyer as a 2D animator. After graduating, he secured his first position at OLM as an animation in-betweener, working on projects such as Pokémon, Gundam, and Rick and Morty: The Anime. He now works freelance on productions including One Piece, Undead Unluck, and video game projects.
Diane Peynet -Bachelor’s in Animation, Class of 2023
Character Designer at Label Anim
Diane graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animation from LISAA Game and Animation in 2023. Thanks to the school’s network and proactive applications, she completed several internships at Watch Next Media, Xilam Animation, and Label Anim in character design.
Following her final internship at Label Anim, she was hired as a character designer, developing her skills in both storyboards and props design.
LISAA Global Jam 2024
A creative marathon in partnership with Tap Nation
The 20th edition of the LISAA Global Jam took place from May 31 to June 2, 2024, bringing together students and alumni from LISAA Game and Animation Paris for an intense weekend of creativity and innovation. Organized in partnership with the renowned studio Tap Nation, the event allowed participants to showcase their talent and creativity around stimulating themes.
Florian Delgéhier: How Real-Time Rendering Is Transforming the Animation Industry
Florian Delgéhier, Lighting and Real-Time Rendering Supervisor at Dada! Animation, a specialist in Unity and Unreal Engine, and an instructor at LISAA Game and Animation, explains how real-time rendering is reshaping animated production, the new professions it is creating, and what the future holds for this technology.
