ESMA is an applied arts school offering programs in Interior Architecture, Graphic Design, 3D Animation Film, Video Game, and Illustration Concept Art, as well as two preparatory years. Its goal: to prepare students for various artistic careers so they can fully realize their creative aspirations.
The excellence of ESMA's programs is recognized both in France and internationally, particularly in the field of 3D animation and visual effects: it has been ranked as the 2nd best 3D animation film school in France and the 8th best 3D animation school in the world (Animation Career Review 2023).
With campuses in Bordeaux, Lyon, Montpellier, Montreal, Nantes, Rennes, and Toulouse, our applied arts school provides training aligned with professional standards: over 4,000 alumni now work across the globe in advertising agencies, studios, or design firms.Professional Video Game Program:To allow enthusiasts of this field to train under optimal conditions, ESMA introduced the 'Video Game' program in 2023.
The professional Video Game program is a versatile training that equips students, over 4 years, with the technical and artistic skills needed to become video game designers and creators of interactive multimedia content.
ESMA-trained students are recognized for their rigor and aesthetic sense, which open doors to video game studios, animation studios, visual effects companies, and advertising agencies.
This 4-year program trains professionals involved in video game conception (Game Design), specializing, depending on the chosen path, in artistic roles (Game Art) or technical roles (Gameplay Programming).
The training program is validated by a professional certification (Level 6), registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications, by decision of 03/27/2024.
Certifying bodies: Ecoles Créatives Montpellier, ETPA Ecoles Créatives, Ecoles Créatives Rennes (ESMA)
87 certified in 2023 (holders of the certification RNCP35246 – Video Game Designer)Final evaluation participation rate: 99% – Success rate: 100%Overall employment rate at 6 months: 82% – Employment rate in the targeted profession: 62% at 6 months, 82% at 2 years (2021 Graduating Class)
