A recognized leader in animation education
France is one of the world’s leading countries for animation — home to a long tradition of excellence and innovation in visual storytelling. To master these creative professions, there is no better place to study than in France.
Renowned both nationally and internationally, 3iS (Institut International de l’Image et du Son) stands among Europe’s most respected schools for the creative industries. Its Master’s in Animation, taught entirely in English, makes this French expertise accessible to international students and helps share the country’s unique know-how worldwide.
The program trains future creators and directors to master the art of storytelling through movement, design, and technology. Combining artistic vision, narrative creativity, and technical mastery — from traditional 2D animation to advanced 3D — it prepares versatile professionals ready to join the global animation and entertainment industries.
Campus
Paris
Entry requirements
At a glance
Duration
5 Years
Languages
English
Next intake
October 2026
Pace
Full Time
Study format
On-Campus
Tuition fees - Non-French tax residents
€11,500
Students explore the full animation pipeline — from concept to post-production — while developing a personal creative voice.
Key modules include:
Each semester awards 30 ECTS credits, for a total of 120 ECTS over two years. Graduates earn a State-certified RNCP Level 7 qualification, the highest recognition for this field in France.
Throughout the five-year journey, students bring their ideas to life through individual and collaborative projects that reflect real industry practices. Each year builds creative and technical expertise — from foundational exercises to professional-level productions.
Examples include:
By the end of the program, each student has a complete professional portfolio — including a graduation film, demo reel, and creative bible — showcasing both artistic vision and technical mastery.
Students work with professional software such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, Nuke, Zbrush, After Effects, and more — mastering the tools used in top studios worldwide.
Upon completion of the program, students are awarded a state-recognized Master’s degree (RNCP Level 7).
Our dedicated Career Path program (“Parcours Pro”) supports students every step of the way, from training to professional success.
Graduates are prepared for positions such as: Animation Director, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, 3D Animator, Compositor, Technical Artist, or VFX Supervisor.
Thanks to 3iS’s strong industry network, alumni now work at leading studios in France and abroad, contributing to feature films, TV series, games, and immersive projects.
Ready to make animation your creative playground?
Join the Master’s in Animation at 3iS and turn your imagination into motion.
Apply now – Next intake: September 2026.
