Study Animation & Video Game creation in Paris West
EXPLORE. CREATE. ANIMATE. BUILD.
3 weeks to explore animation, game creation and 3D art — and turn your ideas into portfolio-ready work.
Spend three immersive weeks at 3iS Paris West discovering how characters, animation, 3D worlds and interactive experiences are created.
The program introduces three key areas of animation and video game creation: 2D Character Animation, Game Creation with Unreal Engine and 3D Character Art. Through practical projects, you will discover different creative approaches, professional tools and production methods while building work that can support a future portfolio or application.
Taught entirely in English, the Summer School combines hands-on learning, expert feedback, professional digital tools and creative project work. It is designed not only to introduce you to the techniques and workflows used in animation and video games, but also to help you identify the creative direction or study path you may want to pursue further.
Campus
Paris West
Entry requirements
No formal qualification is required. Previous creative or technical experience may be recommended depending on the activities undertaken. A good command of English is necessary to follow the course and participate fully in projects.
Certification
3iS certificate
Who is it for?
Secondary-school students, university students and young adults interested in animation, video games, game art and digital creation.
At a glance
Duration
3 weeks
Languages
English
Dates
5–23 July 2027
Pace
Full Time
Study format
On-Campus
Accomodation
included
Tuition fees - Non-French tax residents
€4,400
From idea to interactive world
How does an idea become a character, an animated sequence, a 3D environment or a playable experience?
Over three weeks, you will explore the creative and technical processes behind animation and video game production, from concept development to final presentation.
Working in the digital production environments of 3iS Paris Ouest, you will experiment with professional tools, develop practical projects and receive regular feedback from experienced practitioners.
The aim is to help you understand how creative ideas are developed, tested and refined — while producing work that can become part of a first portfolio.
Who is this Animation & Video Game summer school for?
This program is ideal if you want to:
Discover three major areas of animation and video game creation: 2D Character Animation, Game Creation with Unreal Engine and 3D Character Art.
The program gives you insight into different creative approaches and production methods without requiring you to specialize from the outset.
From the first days of the program, you will draw, design, animate, build, test and refine your ideas.
Creative and technical concepts are immediately applied through practical project work.
The program is designed around tangible creative outcomes.
Animated sequences, characters, environments, interactive projects and visual assets can provide valuable first pieces for future school, university or creative program applications.
Discover how professional projects move from research and concept development through production, testing, feedback and final presentation.
Depending on the projects undertaken, you may work with software including Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, ZBrush and Substance 3D tools.
Lecturers, mentors and professionals from animation, video games and the creative industries provide technical guidance, creative feedback and insight into professional workflows.
The program is taught entirely in English and welcomes participants from different cultural and creative backgrounds.
Working in an international environment encourages collaboration, communication and new creative perspectives.
Paris becomes an extension of the creative experience.
Museums, architecture, visual arts, cinema, design and urban culture provide inspiration for characters, environments, storytelling and visual worlds.
Single-room accommodation from 3 to 25 July 2027 is included in the tuition fee, making the program easier to organize for international participants.
By the end of the three weeks, you will have:
Three Areas of Exploration
Bring characters to life
Discover how movement, timing and acting can transform a drawing into a believable character.
You will explore the foundations of keyframe animation and the principles that give movement weight, rhythm and personality.
You may work on:
More advanced participants may work on sequences involving several characters, such as dance, combat or physical action.
Regular milestones and feedback will help you progressively refine your work.
Creative outcome: A portfolio-ready animated sequence or character animation exercise.
Build and Test a Playable Experience
Discover how game design, level design, programming, visual production and interaction come together inside Unreal Engine.
You will explore how an interactive environment is structured, developed and tested.
You may work on
Regular milestones and feedback sessions will help you improve the project throughout the program.
Creative outcome: A portfolio-ready interactive prototype, Unreal Engine level or presentation of a playable experience.
Create a character from concept to final presentation
Explore the production process behind the creation of a 3D character for animation or video games.
From initial forms to final presentation, you will discover how anatomy, sculpting, clothing, surfacing, lighting and rendering contribute to a coherent character design.
You may work on
Technical and artistic workshops are supported by regular milestones and professional feedback.
Creative outcome: Portfolio-ready character visuals and a presentation of the completed work.
Final presentation
Your work. Ready to be seen.
The Summer School concludes with a presentation of the work developed during the three weeks.
Participants share animations, characters, environments, visual research and interactive projects, presenting both their creative process and final results.
It is an opportunity to explain your choices, receive final feedback and celebrate the work produced during the program.
Experience Paris
Create in Paris West. Draw inspiration from the city.
For three weeks, Paris area becomes an extension of the campus.
Museums, architecture, visual arts, cinema, design and cultural experiences broaden your creative references and provide inspiration for characters, environments, stories and visual worlds.
What you will leave with
At the end of the program, you will leave with:
Explore. Create. Build. Bring Your Ideas to Life.
Tailor-made animation & video game programs for partners
For groups of 15 participants or more, 3iS works with universities, schools and international partners to create tailor-made programs in English or French, adapted to their objectives, calendar and student profile.
Interested in developing a program for your students? Contact our International Relations team at international@3is.fr to discuss your preferred dates, format and objectives.
