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Entertainment
Preparatory Class
What is the Entertainment Preparatory Class ?
This year of study is a bridge between the high school diploma, and the CG Animation & FX training offered at ESMA. Intended for those who are certain of their professional project and who wish to set foot more quickly in the entertainment industry, this class gathers the basic learnings of the class of MANAA, completed with courses more specifically related to the animation field.
This preparatory class, has been specifically designed to prepare at best those who are willing to join our CG Animation & FX training.
The course is offered in English on the Lyon and Montpellier campuses.
(PRODUCTION OF GRADUATION SHORT FILMS)
Je suis un Caillou / I am a Pebble
Promotion 2020
SENSES
Promotion 2019
Petite Faim
Promotion 2017
Catch It
Promotion 2015
Sweet Cocoon
Promotion 2014
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Monkey Symphony
Promotion 2013
Ex-ET
Promotion 2008
Their films are always nice surprises, with great messages in the background! Form yes, but not without substance. At ESMA this is not the case and this can be seen by following the evolution of the films over the years. This is proof of valuable teaching.
Lionel POUCHARD
Storyboard artist
word of alumni
This training gave me all the knowledge I needed to be a professional from the end of my studies: computer tools, the basics for all disciplines, rigour, perseverance and above all teamwork (key to success). The professors transmitted to us their passion for animation and the desire to always go further in our projects.
Elise CARRET
Marketing Animator – Illumination MacGuff
Promo: 2017
ESMA has a very strong background in animation cinema and that’s really what we’re looking for. This allows us to have specialized students, very focused on their careers. Students are passionate and highly motivated by what they do.
Erik SMITT
Director of photography at Pixar Animation Studios
The quality of the films is really palpable. Both technically and narratively, the scripts are developing and getting more complex year after year.
Shelley PAGE
Key Talent and Artist Liaison – DreamWorks, Aardman…
word of alumni
The training brought me a rigour that is very much appreciated in the studios. We’ve learned to be quick and efficient and that’s a big advantage when you’re starting out in the job market. I chose to specialise in rigging because I love that rigour. Each teacher has his or her own vision of things. It prepares us to juggle the different expectations we’ll have from other departments.
Elodie HOUARD
Rigger, Cinesite
Promo: 2013
Program
The Entertainment Preparatory Class includes the same basic learnings as the class of MANAA (drawing, visual arts, English…).
It aims at strengthening the students’ drawing techniques, and includes an in-depth study of the anatomical drawing, the creation of character design as well as units more specific to the field of CG animation (digital processing, storyboard, photography and sculpture).
This preparatory year gives the students the opportunity to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge to integrate a training in the animation field.
Our educational team organizes a motivation meeting with each candidate willing to join this class. The study of their academic record is also a part of the selection.
Opening to the CG animation & FX training, the Entertainment Preparatory Class provides the basic skills of drawing, develops the artistic culture of the students, and encourages experimentation.
The course is offered in English on the Lyon and Montpellier campuses.
Objectives & Job opportunities
With extensive courses in drawing, anatomy, visual arts and digital, as well as specific workshops, the Entertainment Preparatory class is ideal for students wishing to perfect their technical knowledge and improve their artistic culture.
During this year, they will progressively acquire the necessary maturity, increasingly master the drawing’s fine techniques, and will learn to rely on a general & artistic knowledge that will serve as a solid foundation throughout their curriculum.
Under continuous monitoring, the Entertainment Preparatory class offers the students a unique opportunity to explore the world of the entertainment industry.
At the end of the year, a final examination, as well as an oral presentation of all the work elaborated during the year, along with a final project, assess the student’s achievements. After this preparatory year, they will have the option to apply for the CG animation & FX training, or one of the Bachelor’s degrees offered at ESMA, either in Graphic or in Space Design.
In Practice
The Entertainment Preparatory class allows the students to acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge to follow our CG animation training.
Providing basic and fundamental learnings, it is the opportunity to experience the world of applied arts in all its facets.
This class offers a multidisciplinary education. The students progressively become familiar with the artistic and plastic fields. Overall, the preparatory year gives everyone the required tools to skillfully pursue their studies.
This year is divided into two semesters and is subject to continuous assessement. A final exam as well as an oral presentation of all the work elaborated during the year, along with a final project, conclude this year of study.
