CG Animation
& Visual Effects Training

What this curriculum really includes? Overall, the ACS “3D Animation & Visual Effects” teaches in a pedagogical way the mastery of animation techniques, and the production steps of an animated project including digital images.

Collège Salette/ESMA- École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques obviously focuses on the technique, but does not overlook the general culture. How can we claim to exercise this profession without knowing the fundamentals of arts?

Art history is therefore part of our curriculum so that students can rely on serious temporal references. Similarly, English, which is almost an official language in this environment, is taught.

On the technical side, all the stages of the development and production of a film are covered so that students acquire a sharp, informed and judicious insight into the processes, whether in terms of pre-production (creation of models, storyboard, layout, writing), production (3D modelling, rigging, compositing, 3D animation) and of course post-production (lighting, rendering, FX).

The development of these skills in their practical phases inevitably requires the ability to master the software that our students will be required to use regularly as part of the missions entrusted to them, once on the professional market.

Thus, in 3D, Maya (modeling, texturing animation), Houdini (FX), Marvelous (fabrics), Arnold and Renderman (rendering engines), Yeti (hair and fur), are essential.

Last but not least, during the last year of study, students present to a jury of professionals a film they have created in small groups. A hands-on experience, a life-size test, during a projection.

It is also a unique opportunity for students who often interact personally with animation professionals on this occasion. They can de facto position themselves in the world of the animation industry, which they will integrate very quickly.

Courses and Softwares taught

During this program, you will be taught different important courses such as anatomy, digital processing, modelling, visual arts/image analysis, lighting, texture and animation.

You will also learn how to use many important softwares such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, Renderman, Zbrush and Substance.

Thanks to its effectiveness, Collège Salette/ESMA- École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques’s training in 3D Animation and Visual Effects is a reference, not only in France but also abroad.

Its reputation is well established into the world of 3D, whether among video game, film, advertising and television industries.

A COMPLETE CURRICULUM OF EXCELLENCE

Student involvement, professors’ expertise, excellent pedagogical work, effective technical training, close and permanent contact with professionals from the animation sector, multiple thematic conferences… All the ingredients for success, YOUR success, are gathered by Collège Salette/ESMA- École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques before you start a rich professional life in Montreal or elsewhere on our planet !

A CLOSE LINK WITH THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD

A training, that’s good! But a training that leads to the job of your dreams, that is much better! Collège Salette/ESMA- École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques’s challenge is clear: to make you an accomplished professional as soon as you leave school.

Do not hesitate to join the school, which has an exemplary placement rate. In total, nearly 1200 of our students have joined the world’s largest studios over the past 17 years, whose representatives regularly come to meet students, potential targets for their own recruitment.

In addition, Collège Salette/ESMA- École Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques is multiplying its actions both internally and externally, organizing exhibitions of its students’ work, setting up partnerships, participating in local events, etc.