TURN YOUR PASSION INTO YOUR PROFESSION!
Admissions to the Animation entrance exam Year 1 to 3 are open to students who are in their final year of high school or who hold a high school diploma.
The entrance exam consists of a general and specialised culture test, three creativity tests and an oral motivation test where the candidate supports their portfolio. An invitation is sent by e-mail a few days before the date of the tests. The results of the competition will be communicated within 3 weeks.
If your application is accepted, you will have to fill in your registration form within the time limit announced in the email (about two weeks), otherwise your place will be offered to a candidate placed on the waiting list.
DURATION
3 hours
AVAILABLE DATES
For Year 1
Registration on the website
➔ Friday 29 March 2024 (online)
➔ Friday 26 April 2024 (online)
For parallel admission in Year 2 or 3
Registration on the website
➔ Friday 26 April 2024 (online)
PROFILE
➔ Senior high school student
➔ High school graduate
COST
150€
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I best prepare for the entrance exam?
➔ Draw every day: you can easily produce one drawing a day … Creative or observational, it doesn’t matter but draw!
➔ Cultivate yourself: watch films, news reports, read books, etc. This will feed your imagination and creativity!
➔ Find out about the professions and techniques related to the field you want to work in!
Are the exam assignments from previous years available?
No, unfortunately they aren’t. However, here is a selection of books that will help you to better prepare for the exam:
- Michael Hampton – Figure drawing
- Terryl Whitlatch – Animals, Real and imagined
- Scott Robertson – How to draw sketches and environments
- Richard Williams – The Animator’s survival kit
- Stephen Silver – The Silver way – Techniques, Tips and Tutorials
You can also visit these websites:
- www.3dvf.com
- www.cgsociety.org
- www.highend3d.com
- www.artofvfx.com
- www.characterdesignreferences.com
- The Art of Animation (Facebook page)
- Wallpapers and Artworks (Facebook page)
- Character Design References (Facebook page)
- Creature Box (Facebook page)
What are the expectations for the portfolio?
Is an English proficiency language certificate required?
Although an official certificate is not required, you must have a good level of English (B2 – C2) that will be tested through the different tests.
How many students are accepted?
24 students in the 1st year of 3D Animation International class.
How many people take the entrance exam?
Approximately 800 candidates take the exam, all programs combined.
Can I take the same exam more than once?
A candidate who has failed the exam may retake it the following year.