Admission and Rates
3D Animation & VFX

Learn 3D Animation with our 5-year 3D Animation Training Program in France. Master every stage of 3D animated film production and kickstart your career in animation.

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Prerequisite
Prep Entertainment (year 1):
- Level 4 qualification
- Courses in English: minimum level B2
Year 2:
- Bac 1 or equivalent qualification
- Courses in English: minimum level B2
Entry assessment
French and English courses :
- Study of academic record
- Motivational interview
- Assessment of a portfolio demonstrating an image culture, a personal universe and a solid grounding in drawing
Application
French and English courses :
- Year-round enrolment from September for the following year
- Confirmation of admission within 48 hours of interview
- Applicants have two weeks to definitively confirm their enrolment

tarifs

Invest in your future

Find out the tuition fees for 2025-2026 for the CG Animation and Special Effects course at ESMA.

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Year 1

Entertainment Preparatory classe

6 080€
Years 2 to 5

For one year

7 780€

Registration fees

200 € /year
Enrolment fees English-language training

500 € /an

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