SRT Fairs presentation

WHO ARE WE
The ÉCOLES CRÉATIVES Network
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The Ecoles Créatives network aims to bring together creative schools that
meet our criteria of academic excellence, performance and professional
integration.
To date, the network includes 5 schools (the Écoles Créatives): ESMA,
CINECREATIS, ETPA, IFFDEC, PIVAUT and covers a multitude of artistic fields.
3D, photography, graphic design, illustration, video games, motion design,
space design… are some of the courses offered within the schools of the
Icônes label.
The Écoles Créatives network has chosen to set up shop in cities known for
their high level of dynamism and quality of life: Toulouse, Lyon, Montpellier,
Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux and Montréal.
One of the essential missions of our network is to enable each student
to develop a unique creative approach, a critical and analytical mind, a
committed and responsible professional attitude, and most importantly: to
learn how to learn.
To do so, we have created two new programs – the LAB and the BLOOM
system.

THE ÉCOLES CRÉATIVES LAB
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A research laboratory bringing together key players from the Creative
Industries and the Entertainment, research and education sectors.
Combine artistic and technological expertise in the fields of 3D and 2D
animation, video game design, concept art, cinema and design.
The aim is to experiment and create solutions that highlight the challenges
facing the Creative Industries : ecological, social, technological, etc.
By encouraging emulation, collaboration and co-creation, the LAB aims to
become a useful system for students, teachers and professionals.

THE BLOOM SYSTEM
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BLOOM is a cross-disciplinary personal and
professional support system developed by the
Écoles Créatives network for its students.
Its aim throughout the course is to help students:
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FIND THEIR PATH
DEVELOP A PROFESSIONAL CONSCIENCE
ENHANCE THEIR BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS
ACQUIRE A PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE THAT IS COMMITTED AND OPEN
TO THE CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

OUR 5 BRANDS
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3D ANIMATION &
FX / VIDEO GAME
/ ILLUSTRATION
CONCEPT
ART / DESIGN
GRAPHIQUE /
INTERIOR DESIGN
CINEMA PHOTOGRAPHY GRAPHIC DESIGN/
SPACE DESIGN /
INTERIOR DESIGN
2D ANIMATION /
PAINTING / CONCEPT
ART / CARTOON /
ILLUSTRATION

CINÉCRÉATIS
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CINÉCRÉATIS
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Creating a field school for the filmmakers of tomorrow.
CERTIFYING TRAINING
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80% of students integrating the workforce,
within one year of obtaining certification
The 3-year CinéCréatis course leads to a level
6 (Bac+3/4) qualification in «Concepteur de
réalisation audiovisuelle et cinématographique
«, registered in the (RNCP), by decree of France
Compétences, dated 23/11/2022.
4 CAMPUSES TO STUDY
FILMMAKING ACROSS FRANCE
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In Bordeaux, Montpellier, Lyon and Nantes
Modern, environmentally-friendly campuses:
free fitness rooms, sports fields, auditoriums
and green terraces..
1020 new, furnished apartments for rent, with
priority given to students.

CINÉCRÉATIS
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Creating a field school for the filmmakers of tomorrow.
A 3-YEAR FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL CYCLE
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A mix of theoretical courses, workshops and masterclasses with industry experts
1st year: building solid foundations / Projects: slide show, A+B, short film or mini-series
2nd year: Choosing a major: production, image and post-production / projects: mini-shorts,
documentaries and preparation of graduation film
3rd year: Putting into practice with the production of a graduation film
850 hours of courses on average
1 8-week work internships
PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT
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Professional Equipment
Shooting sets with backdrops, editing cells, overlay studio with
green screen, sound recording studio.
A partnership with Arri gives us access to the best cameras on
the market
Equipment renewed every year
A 600 m2 studio for the newest campus in Montpellier!

ETPA
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ETPA
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ETPA trains future photography professionals.
CERTIFYING TRAINING
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3 professional photography training courses
Practitioner Photographer Training- 2 years
BTS Photography- 2 years (State diploma,
education nationale)
3rd Year of Specialization- 1 year-Level 6 title,
«Photographer» (Bac +3/4), registered with the
RNCP
3 DIFFERENT PROFESSIONAL COURSES
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A rich network of photography experts
The Practitioner Photographer cycle focuses more on shooting and image
processing.
The photography BTS provides an in-depth overview of the different aspects
of the photography field.
3rd year: A year of in-depth photographic study to develop a personal
creative approach.

ETPA
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ETPA trains future photography professionals.
1 CAMPUS LOCATED IN TOULOUSE
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Historic school, created in 1974
Cafeteria, Amphitheatre and computer rooms
180 student housing units
HIGH-END EQUIPMENT:
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650 square metres of studio space, reserved for students
4 professional high-end studios with:
All types of lighting, continuous and flash,
Film and digital cameras. From 24x36 to large format cameras
with digital backs.
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A film laboratory

PIVAUT
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PIVAUT
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“Excellence à la Française”
HISTORIC AND TRADITIONAL KNOW-HOW
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Historic school created in 1975`
3 campuses, located in Nantes, Rennes, Toulouse
First private art school created in Nantes based on
drawing and fundamentals.
Thanks to the diversity of its courses, the Pivaut School
offers a unique training program in France.
HIGH-LEVEL TRAINING
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A traditional and technical know-how and a unique teaching philosophy.
5 courses : 2D Animation, Concept Art, Illustration, Comics and Painted
Decoration
1 year of common core: applied arts and narrative drawing, essential year of
learning to acquire the various techniques
2 preparatory years either in applied arts or narrative drawing.

PIVAUT
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“Excellence à la Française”
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
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The Rookies ranking of the world’s best 2D animation
schools, awarded 1st place to Pivaut in the 2023
edition.
The 5 students who submitted their work were able
to stand out from the crowd of 5500 students from
the world’s top animation schools.
For the occasion, the 180-member jury had to
consider no fewer than 58,000 projects!

IFFDEC
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IFFDEC
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COURSE SUMMARY
3 PROFESSIONAL COURSES
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3 professional training courses
Graphic Design – 3 years
Space Design- 3 years
Interior Design – 2 years
1 CAMPUS, LOCATED IN RENNES
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School created in 2000
7500 m2
218 Housing Units
Auditorium, computer lab, cafeteria and numerous leisure facilities
(city-stadium on the school roof, sports hall)

IFFDEC
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COURSE SUMMARY
BRITTANY’S LEADING TRAINING
CENTER FOR ARTISTIC
PROFESSIONS.
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For 20 years, the IFFDEC (Institut du design et de
l’image) has been training future professionals in
artistic professions in the fields of space design,
graphic design, illustration and interior design.
IFFDEC ensures that it keeps pace with
developments by adapting its programmes in
collaboration with current professionals and
by putting students at the heart of cultural and
professional life through cultural partnerships,
internships and real-life projects.

ESMA
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ESMA
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HOW DOES IT WORKS ? OUR PROGRAMS
VIDEO GAME
DESIGN
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Preparatory year
ENTERTAINMENT
1 year in Bordeaux,
Montpellier, Lyon,
Nantes, Rennes or
Toulouse
CG ANIMATION
& FX
Preparatory year
DESIGN
1 year in Montpellier
or Toulouse
INTERIOR DESIGN
ILLUSTRATION
CONCEPT ART
ILLUSTRATION
CONCEPT ART

LEARNING FRENCH THROUGH IMMERSION
WITH KLF: KEEP LEARNING FRENCH
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The KLF Group is made up of five historic French language schools that have
provided training for the past 20 years. Merging our schools into a single
group has enabled us to design a unique and innovative offering based on
the best practices of each establishment.
OUR COURSES ARE SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS, FROM COMPLETE BEGINNERS
TO ADVANCED SPEAKERS.
Classes are formed based on a placement test which must be completed
before arrival. You will take your French courses in a group that matches your
level and your objectives:
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Short-stay French courses à la carte
Private French course
Long-stay French language course with diploma

PREPARATORY YEAR
ENTERTAINMENT – 1 YEAR
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An English-language version of the Entertainment preparatory course,
available in Montpellier and Lyon, is only intended for foreigners (non-French
speakers); the course also includes modules in French as a Foreign Language.
The English-speaking Entertainment Preparatory year is designed for non-
French-speaking foreign students who wish to train in CG Animation and
Special Effects. It has been specifically designed for students who need to
develop their drawing skills and artistic culture in order to be able to follow the
following years of the cycle in the best possible conditions.
This program combines courses in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) and
artistic training, and will be complemented by conferences presenting the
animation professions and two study trips to Paris and another French or
European border city (Barcelona or Venice).
9 sessions of 45 min of FLE are planned to learn the basics of the French
language and thus help students better apprehend daily life in France.

PREPARATORY YEAR
ENTERTAINMENT – 1 YEAR
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20 hours of art classes in English (technical drawing, anatomy drawing,
sketching, colouring, character and set design, visual arts and image
analysis, and animation-related modules: photography, volume, sequencing
and 2D animation).
Finally, two study trips are planned and fully integrated into the course and
tuition costs, to Paris and a French region or a European city in a bordering
country (Barcelona, Venice...).
This preparatory year is validated through continuous assessment, an oral
presentation of the year’s work and the final project.

HOW TO APPLY ?
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Register online using our application form.You will receive an e-mail with your
login details. Log in to your dedicated registration platform.
Log on and complete your application form.Once your application is
complete, you will be put in touch with our training advisers to schedule your
interview.
Congratulations, you’ve got your interview date!Depending on the section you
have chosen, prepare your Creative Book and come and present your project
and your ambitions to our advisers.
At the end of the interview, you will receive the result of your application
within 48 hours, i.e. whether you have been admitted to your chosen section,
admitted to another section or rejected.
If you are accepted, you will be asked to pay your deposit within 14 days in
order to secure your place at our school.
Once you have paid your deposit, finalise your enrolment and sign the terms
and conditions of your contract.

AUDIOVISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT,
FAST-GROWING SECTORS : A FEW FIGURES
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Over the past twenty years, CG animation and special effects, as well as
the video game industry, have been booming. The increasingly advanced
technologies being developed in these fields require very specific training.
France is Europe’s leading producer of animated films, and the world’s 3rd
largest.
The production of a CG film can create up to 300 jobs over a period of up to
two years.
The global animation and visual effects markets are expected to grow at an
annual rate of over 11.5% between 2021 and 2026.

BETWEEN ESMA CG ANIMATION AND OUR STUDENTS,
IT’S BEEN A SERIOUS AFFAIR FOR 30 YEARS!
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8
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2
nd
nearly
250 films
BEST CG ANIMATION
SCHOOL IN THE WORLD
BEST CG ANIMATION
SCHOOL IN FRANCE
IN 25 YEARS
2500+
hundreds
92%
4000+
ANIMATION
GRADUATES HAVE
JOINED THE WORLD’S
LEADING STUDIOS
OF NOMINATIONS AND
AWARDS AT FESTIVALS
ALL OVER THE WORLD
OF STUDENTS FIND A
JOB WITHIN 6 MONTHS
POST-GRADUATION
(CG ANIMATION AND
VFX)
ALUMNI BEHIND SOME
OF THE WORLD’S
VISUAL ACHIEVEMENTS

BETWEEN ESMA CG ANIMATION AND OUR STUDENTS,
IT’S BEEN A SERIOUS AFFAIR FOR 30 YEARS!
The ÉCOLES CRÉATIVES Network
800
hours
800
hours
850
hours
OF TEACHING IN THE
PREPARATORY YEAR
AND 27 HOURS/WEEK
OF TEACHING IN THE
SECOND YEAR
AND 30 HOURS/WEEK
OF TEACHING IN THE
THIRD YEAR
AND 31 HOURS/WEEK
THIS COURSE IS
CERTIFIED WITH RNCP
TITLE 37415
(DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
EXPERT - CG ANIMATION & FX),
900+
hours
2200
hours
8
week internship
LEVEL 7
(EQUIVALENT TO THE
FRENCH BAC+5)
OF TEACHING IN THE
FOURTH YEAR
OF FILM PRODUCTION
WORKSHOPS AND
THEMATIC MASTER
CLASSES IN 5TH YEAR
REQUIRED AT THE END
OF THE 3RD OR 4TH
YEAR, IN FRANCE OR
ABROAD

RECOGNIZED BY LEADING ANIMATION
AND FX STUDIOS
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and many others...

WE’LL STOP AT NOTHING TO ENSURE THAT
EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS
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Committed professionals who help
students progress all along the course.
Students acquire full mastery of the tools
used in the industry, using equipment
and software found in professional
studios.
A coherent, progressive method of
teaching and cross-disciplinary
approach, with numerous projects to put
all the skills developed during the course
into practice.

CG ANIMATION FILMMAKING :
THE GRADUATION CHALLENGE
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At the end of the cycle, students have to
make a film in teams.
Together, they push their creative
boundaries and apply all the skills they
have acquired during their years of
training.
This large-scale project begins at the
end of 4th year and continues into the
5th year, with in a final projection in front
of the international graduation jury.
After creating a scenario, they develop
it from start to finish, step by step
(pre-production, post-production),
in conditions similar to those in
professional studios.

SWING TO THE MOON’S
CONSECRATION
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Set in 2022, Swing to the Moon follows
the adventures of a little spider, Témi,
who tries everything to reach the
moon. The script, the animation and
the sensibility with which the subject
is handled have touched the hearts of
children and adults alike.
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Movie on Youtube
199 festival nominations
26 awards - 1 year

SWING TO THE MOON’S
CONSECRATION : 26 AWARDS
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• Best Visual Presentation in Short Animation in the
Competition Category A – Aniwow – China
• Festival du Film d’Animation de Tournus – France
• Awards du Meilleur Film Etudiant – PIDS – France
• Toshima City Award au Tokyo Anime Award Festival –
Japan
• Best Student Film au Underexposed Film Festival NY – USA
• Prix du public au CLAC Festival - France
• Prix du jury au CLAC Festival – France
• Prix du jury au CLAP 89 – France
• Prix Jeune Public au festival Bobine d’Or – France
• Coup de Cœur au Festival National de la Créativité
Audiovisuelle – France
• Best Student Short Film au festival ANIMAYO – Spain
• Best Student Project au SIGGRAPH – USA
• Prix Caisse d’Epargne au festival Télésorbonne – France
• FESTinha Sub 10 au FEST New Directors New Films –
Portugal
• Audience Award au festival ANIMAYO – Spain
• Best Cinematography & Best Visual Effects au 2D & 3D
Animation Film Festival - Italy
• Best Animation au Belgrade International Film Festival –
Serbia
• Best Short Film au Creative Vision Film Festival - ONline
• Prix du public des écoles maternelles – Festival Court
Métrange – France
• Best Audience Award au I-CAN Festival – Norway
• Best Animation au Hercules Film Festival – Spain
• Best Animated Film au White Appel Festival – Kazakhstan
• Best Short Film for Young Children KUKI Festival – Germany
• Nickel Independent Film Festival – Canada
• Best Animation- Your Way International Film Festival -
Malta
• Prix au BIMIFF Brazil International Moonthly Independent
Film Festival – Brazil

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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The CG Animation & FX Course gives access
to career opportunities within the animation
industry such as:
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Expert roles: 3D animator, rendering artist,
rigging artist, modeller, compositing artist,
lighting artist, 3D artist, concept artist, character
designer, FX artist, CFX artist, grooming artist, 3D
graphical designer
Managing roles: Lead, Technical Director (TD),
Supervisor, CG Supervisor, Artistic director,
Project manager, Director, 3D studio director.
Our alumni work as: -employees in large
studios, often on the international stage -as
independents, production studio founders/
directors or as expert freelancers in a particular
domain (rigging, animation, compositing,
modelling, FX, rendering…)

ESMA ALUMNI AND PROUD TO BE!
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ELISE CARRET
ANTOINE PERRICHON
RAÚL CARBÓ
GARRICK RAWLINGSON
Main Character
Animator
Walt Disney Studios
Projects: The Grinch,
Xmas Minions, Super
Gidget, Art show and
Minions Monsters The
Secret Life of Pets 2,
Minions 2, Migration,
Despicable Me 4, etc.
3D Animator
Paris, London and Lyon,
at Xilam Animation
Project: Minuscule 2
Atlantis Studio
Co-founder
Projects: Miraculous
Ladybug, Tara Duncan,
Messi and the Giants
Floating Rock
Co-founder
Projects: Kyōryū series

The ÉCOLES CRÉATIVES Network
ALUMNI
TESTIMONY
Joe Azar, Second
Assistant Director,
TAT Productions