Program Overview
Atelier de Sèvres' foundation year in animation equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in higher education animation programs. Through a core curriculum, workshops, and masterclasses, students develop their artistic abilities in perspective, character design, and animation techniques. The program provides personalized support and prepares students for competitive entrance exams, leading to successful careers in the animation industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The foundation year in animation at Atelier de Sèvres is designed to introduce students to the world of animation and provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in higher education animation programs. The program is available in both English and French and provides individualized support through a common core curriculum, animation workshops, and masterclasses. The goal of the program is to prepare students for the competitive entrance exams of specialist higher education institutions.
Outline:
The foundation year in animation program at Atelier de Sèvres features an array of courses and workshops aimed to develop students' artistic skills and technical proficiency in animation. The program is divided into three branches: Core Curriculum: The core curriculum focuses on developing the fundamentals of animation, including:
- Perspective and life drawing
- Storyboarding
- Character design
- 2D animation
- Illustration
- History of art and animated film
- Computer graphics applied to filmmaking
Workshops:
- 32-hour workshops in stop motion, painted animation, sand animation, and 2D animation
- 24-hour workshops in layout/scenery, writing, and anatomy
Assessment:
The assessment methods used in the program include:
- Mock exams and interviews to prepare students for the entrance exams of higher education institutions
- Portfolio creation and development
- Class tests
- Oral exams
Teaching:
The teaching team at Atelier de Sèvres is committed to supporting students and enabling them to develop their artistic personalities. The program features:
- Personalized support
- Common core curriculum
- Animation workshops and masterclasses
- Innovative teaching methods adapted to individual personalities
Careers:
The foundation year in animation program at Atelier de Sèvres prepares students for further studies in animation at the bachelor's and master's levels. Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in the animation industry.
