A french animation school of excellence
Founded in Avignon, south of France, in 2017, the École des Nouvelles Images is a higher education institution dedicated to careers in animated film and video games. Based in Avignon, it has quickly established itself as a major player in training for careers in animated and interactive images.
Thanks to a unique and innovative partnership with Avignon University, students can obtain a double degree, combining the professional Bac+5 ‘Animated Image Designer’ diploma from our school, which is recognised by the professional community, with university degrees: a professional Bachelor’s degree in ‘Sound and Image Techniques’ and a Master’s degree in ‘Digital Creation’ from Avignon University.
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Enrolment at the University of Avignon makes students eligible for CROUS grants.
âś… Professional diploma:
5 years of higher education 'Animated Image Designer' - École des Nouvelles Images
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âś… University degrees: Professional Bachelor's/Master's degree
in partnership with Avignon University
âś… Opportunities to access CROUS grants
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âś… Non-profit school
ESUS label (Socially Responsible Company)
250 students
A school on a human scale
Avignon
A cultural cradle with an exceptional heritage
Teaching team
Over 100 contributors from animation and video game studios
Over 900 hours
of educational supervision per year
Studying Animation Cinema and Video Games in France
Animated films and video games are among the most dynamic sectors of the audiovisual industry. Studios are now looking for artists who can master the entire production pipeline, from visual design to animation and final rendering.
Located in Avignon, the École des Nouvelles Images trains students in 2D and 3D animated film and video game creation, working closely with professionals in the sector.
Training supported by the Ministry of Culture and the CNC
Laureate of the national investment plan
"France 2030 - La grande fabrique de l'image"
The press talks about the École des Nouvelles Images
École des Nouvelles Images has become a worldwide reference in the animation sector."
"Presented by The Academy® as the best school in the world."
"A prestigious school that trains image professionals to a very high level."
"96% of the students of the first class found a job within two months."
For several years, I have witnessed the pedagogical know-how of Julien Deparis and his team.
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They have shown their capability in raising a school to the highest world rankings. The students who followed their teachings are now quality professionals and are actively sought by French and international animation studios.
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Every year I can't wait to meet Ecole des Nouvelles Images students.
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Kristof Serrand
Animation Director, Netflix
Animation Director, Dreamworks SKG
Member of the Oscars Academy
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KRISTOF SERRAND, School Patron
An ambitious project led by an experienced team
Its unique non-profit model ensures cooperative governance involving all parties. We are convinced that the best teaching is delivered in a framework of trust, ensuring that all of our energy is at the service of pedagogy and only of pedagogy.
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Its Board of Directors brings together the founders, the students’ representatives, parents and employees.
Julien Deparis
Director
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Being a 3D creator implies the plural skills of designer, sculptor, choreographer, architect, lighting designer, mathematician...
Ecole des Nouvelles Images projects into the future of images. We base our transfer of knowledge of fundamental human values. Each student receives specific educational support, it being methodical, structured, adapted, personalized and leaving an important place for experimentation. Students learn to fully invest themselves in their own artistic development.
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To do so, students must be supported and taken out of their "comfort zone" from time to time. This balanced combination is the very essence of teaching. École des Nouvelles Images intends to be a place of vocational and professional learning as well as being a place favoring personal development and maturation.
A school supported by
The École des Nouvelles Images is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the CNC, the Caisse des Dépôts, the South Region, the Department of Vaucluse, Greater Avignon and the City of Avignon.
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