Scope of Program: Created by professionals from the cinema, animation, visual effects and video game fields, ArtFx is well renowned private, higher education school for digital arts and video game training in Europe. The diversity and singularity of the teaching proposed at ArtFx combines knowledge of traditional arts and advanced training in the latest digital art techniques.
As part of a graduation requirement, students present their work on stage in front of a panel of jury members, made up of professional artists from major post-production studios throughout Europe and the United States. ArtFx is known for training artists who can hit the ground running as soon as they enter the workforce.
3D Animation Specialization
This specialization gives life to virtual characters and prepares students for working within this profession.
- Animating characters & objects, facial animation, lip syncing, mastering movement and organic modeling
- Mastering methods and environments: production management, supervision and artistic direction.
- Creating characters and environments, setup and rigging
Visual Effects (VFX) Specialization
This discipline allows students to master the art of illusion. Students must create a short movie which demonstrates the depth of their knowledge and develop a demo reel.
- Acquiring skills in special effects and supervision in preparation for working in a studio ,
- Acquiring the skills necessary for the field: compositing, matte painting, tracking, HDRI, lighting, green screen filming, particles, fluids, smoke and fire, massive destruction, crowds, etc.
- Mastering methods and environments: filming and production management.
CGI Specialization
Through this specialization, students create parallel universes. They also create short films demonstrating the depth of their knowledge and develop a demo reel.
- Creation of CGI images, optimization of shading, texturing and lighting, stereoscopy, motion design, particles, fluids, smoke and fire, massive destruction, crowds, etc
- Mastering methods: controlling the organization and the division of labor, managing and anticipating how to work with an animation or compositing team.
Game Artist
This specialization focuses on illustrating interactive experiences. The students create prototypes of video games in collaboration with Game Designers.
- Advanced knowledge of theories of concept and image creation and the development of these abilities to analyze subject matter in this field.
- Mastery of different methods of creating artwork concepts and 3D models.
- Comprehensive understanding of human and animal physiognomy and mechanics
- Artistic Direction in connection with a visually enjoyable project
- Mastery of different image creation tools
- Game prototype structure
- Portfolio
Game Designer
This specialization gives students the opportunity to become 'Gaming Masters'. They create a video game prototype in collaboration with Game Artists.
- Advanced knowledge of theories of concept and image creation and the development of these abilities to analyze subject matter within this field.
- Mastery of different methods of concept and interactive writing creation
- Comprehensive understanding of human and animal physiognomy and mechanics
- Preparation around new technology (motion detection and virtual reality)
- Supervising the creation of a video game
- Creating video game prototypes
- Portfolio
Degrees offered:
- Digital Directing (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur equivalent)
- Game Art (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur equivalent)
- Game Design (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur equivalent)
Tuition Information:
- 1st year - preparatory - 6,600 €
- Cycle « VFX, CGI, Dynamics and 3D Animation » 7,600 €
- Cycle « Game Design » 7,600 €
- Cycle « Game Art » 7,600 €
- Registration Fee (1st time) - 350 €
- Registration Fee (renewal) - 250 €
- Additional Fees : Social Security, supplies.
- Financial Aid: No financial aid packages are currently offered.
Contact Information:
34090 Montpellier
France
Website: www.artfx.fr (English version: en.artfx.fr)
Main Line: + 33 (0)4 99 77 01 42