Admission

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Admission

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3D Animation Entrance Exam

Dates, exams, requirements: Everything you need to know to apply for the Rubika 3D Animation Program Entrance Exam

Admission

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3D Animation Entrance Exam

Dates, exams, requirements: Everything you need to know to apply for the Rubika 3D Animation Program Entrance Exam

For all individuals wishing to apply

Dates des sessions 2025

👉 Thursday 27 March 2025 (in-person)

👉 Friday 28 March 2025 (online)

Bien appréhender les épreuves

Sent 7 days before the chosen exam date

Sent 7 days before the chosen exam date

Sent 7 days before the chosen exam date

Preliminary task:
Illustration / concept art

No time constraint | WEIGHTING included in the Visual Storytelling test (see below).

Task: Develop a character and a setting based on a given constraint.

Objective: To assess the ability to create a graphic proposal in the form of an illustration from a specific instruction.

Tip: Practice drawing scenes from non-illustrated texts, as illustrated ones may overly influence your work.

Exam day task

Exam day task

Exam day task

Visual storytelling
1 hour 30 minutes | weighting 20%

Task: Develop a script and storyboard based on a given constraint. The character created in the preparation phase (1/2) will need to be placed in a setting.

Objective: To assess the ability to break down a story, illustrate the key sequences, and create a storyboard that incorporates the work from the Illustration / Concept Art task (see above).

Tips: Practice breaking down non-illustrated stories, and analyse shot compositions in films/series based on the dramatic context.

Exam day task

Exam day task

Exam day task

Observational drawing
1 hour 30 minutes | weighting 18%

Task: Faithfully reproduce a still life.

Objective: To assess the ability to respect framing, object proportions, perspective, and details.

Tips: Observation is a complex process that requires regular practice. We recommend you practice drawing everyday objects and (if possible) attend observational drawing classes. It is also important to separate the object from its function and focus solely on its visual representation.

Exam day

Exam day

Exam day

Motivation interview + portfolio
20 minutes | weighting 44%

The motivation interview aims to assess your creative potential and measure your interest in the animation sector. This special moment revolves around the presentation of a portfolio. It is also an opportunity to showcase your personality, aspirations, and level of commitment to what you are passionate about, as well as the "why?" behind your application. Your interests can help you stand out from other candidates, especially if they are reflected in your portfolio. Finally, we use this exchange to evaluate your spoken English proficiency.

The assessment is eliminatory if the candidate scores below the average.

For Years 2, 3 & 4 > Ongoing registration (subject to availability)

Regarding the 3D specialisation, applicants for years 2 and 3 must come from a similar school and have knowledge in:

  • Drawing (anatomy, observation, perspective)

  • Script / Storyboard

  • Character Design

  • Photoshop

  • After Effects

  • Maya (modelling / texturing / basic rendering)

  • Programming (Python or other)

  • Regarding the 2D specialisation, applicants for years 2, 3, and 4 must come from a similar school and have knowledge in:

  • Drawing (anatomy, observation, perspective): Very good level required!

  • Environment Design

  • Character Design

  • Photoshop

  • After Effects

  • Storyboard + Animatic

  • TV Paint / Blender Animation 2D / Toon Boom Harmony (or any other 2D animation software).

Dates des sessions 2025

As soon as you complete the following form to apply for this course, we will get back to you as quickly as possible to schedule an interview with an academic advisor.

Foire aux questions

Should I bring my own supplies?

Candidates for the entrance exam must bring their own drawing materials. The paper will be provided by the school during the various tests (if the competition is in person).

Should I bring my own supplies?

Candidates for the entrance exam must bring their own drawing materials. The paper will be provided by the school during the various tests (if the competition is in person).

Should I bring my own supplies?

Candidates for the entrance exam must bring their own drawing materials. The paper will be provided by the school during the various tests (if the competition is in person).

What are the conditions for a refund?

What are the conditions for a refund?

What are the conditions for a refund?

How many students are accepted at RUBIKA?

How many students are accepted at RUBIKA?

How many students are accepted at RUBIKA?

How many people take the entrance exam?

How many people take the entrance exam?

How many people take the entrance exam?

Are there any examination annals?

Are there any examination annals?

Are there any examination annals?

What are the expectations for the portfolio?

What are the expectations for the portfolio?

What are the expectations for the portfolio?

What advice do you have to help me prepare?

What advice do you have to help me prepare?

What advice do you have to help me prepare?

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Florence Derbay, Responsable des admissions