Bachelor 2D/3D Animator

From the very first year, we teach students a methodology aimed at developing their creativity. The challenge? Being able to propose solutions that are both relevant and innovative. We put them in a real-world scenario with a specific set of requirements to follow and teach them how to respond to it while avoiding clichés. To nourish their thought process, we ask them to look for references (literary, philosophical, artistic, etc.) that they can rely on to develop their own response. The development of creativity also involves a lot of experimentation. Classes at LISAA are primarily held in workshops: where one experiments, manipulates, tests, attempts, creates, undoes, and where learning from mistakes is encouraged.

The international training in 2D and 3D animation is taught in French or English. It allows students to specialize in the various artistic professions of this field, while benefiting from state-of-the-art digital techniques equipment and a teaching team composed of animation professionals.

Pre-production

Develop the production schedule and production tracking documents for a film that combines both 2D and 3D animation

Create the visual design elements (characters, backgrounds, props, special effects) necessary for the production of a 2D/3D animated film

Create the storyboard to visually tell the story of the film through still images, then create the animatic (soundtracked storyboard)

Prepare the animation: draw each frame with precise details of the background, composition, character movements, and key poses from a specific viewpoint (layout background, layout posing)

Production

Create the 3D volume assets (modeling/texture-shading)

Animate all elements of the scenes in 2D and 3D (characters, objects, backgrounds, special effects, lighting, and cameras)

Post-production

Light and render the 3D scenes

Assemble all elements (compositing), finalize the color grading (color correction)

Output:

YEAR 1

The objective of the 1st year Animation is to provide you with the fundamentals (drawing, color, perspective, volume, and movement) and the basics of an artistic approach and thought. You will begin to familiarize yourself with the professions of animation and special effects in cinema, through traditional techniques and software on the market.

YEAR 2

In the 2nd year, you will use the fundamentals acquired in the 1st year in applications specific to animation professions. You will continue to evolve in the mastery of digital 2D and 3D animation software and technical practices. Finally, you will discover teamwork in the context of collective projects. At the end of this year, you can immerse yourself in the professional world by doing up to 3 months of internship in a company during the summer vacation period.

YEAR 3

The 3rd year of the bachelor's degree will allow you to perfect your artistic and technical skills. In parallel with the courses, you will work in a team on the production of a 3D animated short film. You will produce your project from A to Z, accompanied by professionals who will come throughout the year to help you assess your progress. At the end of the year, you will present your project to an evaluation jury composed of professionals. You will have to do at least 1 month of internship in a company to validate your diploma.