Bachelor's Degree of 3D Artist (3D Animation, Video Games, VFX)
Certified by the French National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) with Level 6
This Bachelor's degree enables students to learn about the professions of video games and 3D animation.
3D creations are ubiquitous: advertising, web, television and film packaging, special effects (VFX) for cinema and video games, architecture and landscape.
This degree leads to opportunities in high-demand fields and a range of employment opportunities, including serious games, VR applications, phone applications, NFT, product design, architecture, real estate, motion design, advertising, video games, and animation.
Skills targeted:
- Block 1 : Design and prototype 3D models
- Block 2 : Structure and manage the 3D image production process
- Block 3 : Produce all or part of a 3D work
- Block 4 : Compose and finalize the production of a 3D work
Possible status: The Bachelor's degree can be obtained through initial training, continuing education, or work-study programs, with a professionalization contract or apprenticeship.
Duration of the course: Three years.
Careers: Autograf trains specialists in 3D animation and video games, including 3D graphic artists (product designers, 3D motion designers, 3D architecture designers), character artists, environment artists, Unreal integrators, 3D animators, 3D environment artists, concept artists, etc.
Certifications of the Bachelor's Degree of 3D Artist
The course gives access to the RNCP (French National Directory of Professional Certification) title of 3D Designer (animation, VFX, video games), issued at Level 6 by Brassart - professional certification registered with the RNCP by decision of "France Compétences" on June 01, 2022 (RNCP 36533).
Obtaining the Bachelor's degree is subject to the validation of 180 ECTS credits (60 credits per year).
Testimonials: Bachelor's Degree of 3D Artist
After having graduated from my degree, I directly enrolled in the 2nd year of the International Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Art at Autograf. I was still working as a graphic designer as part of a work-study program, but for a different company where I'd be given more responsabilities, essentially thanks to my skills in 3D Animation.
Right from the Degree's Second Year, we get to do a lot of 3D and in Third Year, we focus more on Programming. It's very intense and educational. We have some assignments to perform, deadlines to meet. It teaches us to work independently and to make progress.We also got to create our own animation project and carry it out from start to finish on our own, it was great!
Also, despite what one might think, the drawing and perspective classes are instrumental in this Video Game Art programme.
My ideal job would be to work as a character designer.
Your teachers in the Bachelor's Degree of 3D Artist
Albert Huynh Van Loc
3D Animation
I am Hyunh Van Loc Albert, a 3D animator for nearly 4 years at Illumination Mac-Guff.
I have worked on various projects including advertisements, short films, and movies within this studio.
Key projects: "Sing 2" and "Super Mario Bros: The Movie."
Alexandre Sanchez
Screenwriting
My name is Alexandre Sanchez, and I work as an author, screenwriter, and narrative designer.
I have written 20 novels and several interactive books, one of which was nominated for the International Game Festival (FIJ).
I have worked as a narrative designer for Bmotions Technologies, Saltclock Studios, and JYDE Editions.
Guillaume-Pierre Soulier
Modeling (3D Environment) & Compositing
My name is Guillaume-Pierre Soulier, and I am a graphic artist specializing in environment, lighting, surfacing, and rendering.
I have worked in various companies, including Buf Compagnie, where I contributed to projects such as Eiffel and the Treadstone series (mainly in compositing).
More recently, I have been involved in lighting at Prodigious Films and Digital District for car and watch advertisements, as well as modeling and surfacing at Fix Studio.
Julian Nguyen You
Concept Art 2D & Digital Paint
My name is Julian Nguyen You, and I am the chief set designer at LizardCube, notably for the game Streets of Rage 4.
I began my professional journey in both 3D and traditional animation studios and have since transitioned into the independent video game sector.
Antoine Alonso
Rigging/Skinning / VFX / Unreal Engine 5
My name is Antoine Alonso, a 3D Director.
Driven by a passion for the animated series and films of my childhood, I have often sought to recreate similar universes on screens, whether in cinema theaters or, more recently, within a VR headset.
Early in my career, I had the opportunity to delve into virtual reality at the Noovae studio. Today, specializing in 3D direction, I proudly lead the animation studio Yakprod for the past 2 years.
Additionally, I teach Rigging/Skinning and Unreal Engine at Campus Academy in Rennes.
Thomas Cailliez
Lighting
My name is Thomas Cailliez, and I am currently a senior lighting artist at Mikros Animation on a feature film. It has been 8 years since I completed my training at MJM Graphic Design.
I have had the opportunity to work at BlueSpirit in Angoulême, and more recently at Fortiche for almost 5 years on the series Arcane, Marvel’s Rocket & Groot, and other projects in roles such as Lead Lighting/Rendering.
Jeremy Rivette
VFX
My name is Jeremy Rivette, and I am a Houdini FX artist working on a freelance basis.
I have worked at Zeilt, Stim Studio, and currently at TeamTo.
The projects I have contributed to include Barababor and Rise of the Guardians.
Julien Lenoury
Compositing
I am Julien Lenoury, co-founder, Technical Lead, Lead Designer, and 3D Lighting/Compositing artist at Boombros, a Paris-based creative studio that I founded with two other friends. In addition to my role at Boombros, I have been a speaker at Créapole and MJM Graphic Design since 2011.
I have worked on asset modeling for the video game Prince of Persia and other productions such as Unreal Tournament 3, Mozart, etc.
Additionally, I have collaborated with companies including Havas, Publicis, Extreme, Grey, Dior, Boucheron, Ferragamo, Tag Heuer, and more.
WHAT MAKES AUTOGRAF UNIQUE:
Professionals who teach you their trade
In the Bachelor 3D Artist program, all your teachers are design professionals, and in particular specialists in 3D modeling, animation, special effects, etc.
Their professional life, shared between the production studio and their teaching activity, allows them to pass on to their students the reality of the profession and to teach them skills that are as close as possible to the requirements of the field.
