Animation Training Program (High School Students Pathway for English Speakers ) 135 hours

For 60 years, GOBELINS Paris has been mesmerizing the world with its artistic talents. The school trains the future 2D animators, character designers, and storyboard artists of tomorrow! The cherry on top: it has once again been crowned the best animation shcool in the world. Since 2016, GOBELINS has been offering preparatory workshops for the entrance exams of top animation schools, boasting an impressive 50% success rate. High school students can also enjoy online drawing and animation courses by GOBELINS.

Do you want to embark on a beautiful artistic adventure and bring your characters to life? A 100% digital pathway supported by quality education from the school's experienced teachers could be the key to your success. The incredible program guides you in the art of drawing and creation, exploring a range of techniques. The goal: to dazzle with your portfolio by mastering essential artistic and technical foundations. This exceptional year immerses you in the essential artistic and technical universe to succeed in cinematic animation or video games at GOBELINS or similar schools abroad. An artistic adventure not to be missed!

EDUCATIONAL METHODS UTILIZED

This traning program is conducted entirely online and is structured as follows:

- Two weekly live learning sessions: 2 hours each, held over 26 weeks, totalling 112 hours,

- Independent exercises: assignements to be completed autonomously using provided educational tools,

- Competition training: preparation for entrance exams, including both written and oral components,

- Personalized feedback: continuous personalized feeback on the work completed throughout the course,

- Pedagogical coaching: scheduled sessions with a mentor at key moments: initial positioning meeting at the start of the program, mid-course evaluation, pre-exam assessment, final review after the exams, 

- Additional individual meetings: up to three extra meetings per year upon request,

- Parental involvement: three meetings with the course supervisor dedicated to parents,

- Group sessions: collective guidance on portfolio development and school selection 

TARGETED TRAINING PROGRAMS AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE

AT GOBELINS: Bachelor's Degree in Animation Filmmaking, Bachelor's Degree in 3D Character Animation, Bachelor's Degree in GameArt

Other animation Schools within RECA (Network of French Animation Schools) and other animation course study in France and abroad as Video Games course study in France and Abroad as well

PROGRAM / SUBJECTS 

Content: The fundamental artistic education is delivered through 2 hours of classes per week, covering: Observational drawing, Visual storytelling, Composition of an image, Creativity, Methodology and Practice, History of arts and animation cinema

The specialized education is delivered through 2 hours of classes per week, covering: Anatomy and movement, Perspective and Background Drawing, Character Design, Story, Introduction to Animation Techniques, Concept Art, Guidance paths and school specifics, Guidance in Career orientation, Portfolio presentation

Projects: Development of a graphic portfolio in both paper and digital formats, competition training (advice and practice), school selection.

TARGET AUDIENCE

High School Students: Students entering high school in the fall of 2024, as well as first-year university students (BAC+1).

Qualities: Strong interest in drawing, creativity, curiosity about art in all its forms, and motivation.

ORGANIZATION

The training takes place entirely online. Cost: Fixed fee of 2650 euros

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

A personal computer (desktop or laptop), a webcam, a reliable internet connection, a graphics Tablet

Evaluation methods: Initial assessment at the beginning of the program to determine starting point. And ongoing evaluations throughout the course, including regular constructive feedback sessions.

Duration: 1 year

Start Date: Early October 2024

End Date: May 2025

RECUITMENT SCHEDULE

Admission process: Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Each registration must include a brief presentation video (introducing the applicant's background, expectations, project, and showcasing some of their work). This video not be used as the basis for selecting participants.

Opening of resgitrations: June 2024, Deadline for submission of presentation video: October 2024  - Closing of Registrations: October 2024 

Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays : 6:30pm to 8:30pm (Paris time zone and China time zone). 

OUR ADVANDAGES:

GOBELINS Tops the rankings: Ranked 1st globally, 1st in Europe, and 1st in France (Animation Career Review), portfolio preparation and development: guidance and personalized feedback throughout the program, hands-on learning across artistic fields: practical learning encompassing all artistic domains, personalized student support:individualized guidance throughout the year (career choices, portfolio preparation, exam readiness),dedicated team for progression: mentors and instructors committed to your development, individual interviews thoughout the program: regular sessions to assess artistic direction, access to educational platform until June: open access to educational resources (videos, teaching materials), submission of assignments, and assessment feedback.