Training
3D Animation & VFX

I tell those who are having difficulty that they didn't come here looking for a career as a draughtsman. What they learn through drawing (observation, understanding volumes and space) is what will help them to master modelling more effectively. Jean-Marc Urquidi Drawing teacher

Students from ESMA are proactive and easily find solutions to problems. They are also very open-minded and hard-working. By the time they graduate, their professionalism is exemplary. Brian GOSSART CG Supervisor, MPC

At school they taught us to develop our artistic vision and acquire all the technical knowledge we needed to move forward in the world of 3D and special effects. All the years I spent at ESMA really gave me a lot, and if I had to do it all over again, I'd do it again! Thibault STOYANOV Rigging Supervisor, Illumination MacGuff

The course gave me a rigorous approach to my work and an introduction to the pace of life in a real production. The fact that ESMA gave me a bit of a 'jack-of-all-trades' in 3D animation was a big plus in my professional development, especially for my department, which requires a lot of knowledge in many areas. Abdelkader NOUAR Lead TechAnim / Creature FX, Mill Film

ESMA provided me with quality teaching and training that was coherent with the world of work. On top of that, its good reputation and professional connections make it easy to make initial contacts with certain studios and reassure employers. Christophe RIGOTTI Storyboard artist, TAT Prod

In my opinion, ESMA remains one of the benchmark schools for 3D Animation. The school's address book enables students to find what they're looking for in the panel of studios present at the end-of-studies jury. It's a school that I regularly recommend. Karen SEGHETTO First Assistant Director, TAT Prod

The training has given me a rigour that is much appreciated in the studios. You learn to be quick and efficient and that's a big advantage when you're starting out in the job market. I chose to specialise in rigging precisely because I like that kind of rigour. Each teacher has their own vision of things. It prepares you to juggle the different expectations you'll have from other departments. Elodie HOUARD Rigger, Cinesite

At ESMA I discovered a passion for photography and by specialising in lighting rendering, I was able to put in place all the mechanisms for shooting and creating an image, i.e. framing, exposure, subject... I then made it my speciality. Nicolas VILLENEUVE Manager - CAYCEO

Students from ESMA are proactive and easily find solutions to problems. They are also very open-minded and hard-working. By the time they graduate, their professionalism is exemplary. Brian GOSSART CG Supervisor - MPC

The course gave me all the knowledge I needed to become a professional by the end of my studies: IT tools, the basics of all the disciplines, rigour, perseverance and above all teamwork (the key to success). The teachers passed on to us their passion for animated film and the desire to go ever further in our projects. Elise CARRET Marketing Animator - Illumination MacGuff