INTERNATIONAL CLASS IN 3D ANIMATION

CREATIVE DRAWING (SENT 7 DAYS BEFORE THE CHOSEN EXAM DATE)

NO TIME CONSTRAINT | COEFFICIENT 18%

• Test: Creation of a series of drawings based on a given theme.
• Objective: To evaluate the ability to translate an emotion, an idea, a concept, a state of mind through drawing.
• Tip: Create animals, objects, characters, environments, landscapes by letting your imagination run wild. You can illustrate your reading and/or listening to music to produce images linked to words and emotions.

ILLUSTRATION / CONCEPT ART (SENT 7 DAYS BEFORE THE CHOSEN EXAM DATE) :

NO TIME CONSTRAINT | COEFFICIENT INCLUDED IN THE PICTURE STORYTELLING TEST

Preparation phase for the Storyboard test (see below).

• Test: Work on a character and a setting based on a given constraint.
• Objective: To assess the ability to produce a graphic proposal of the illustration type, based on an instruction.
• Tip: Practise drawing scenes from non-illustrated readings (the illustrated ones may influence your proposals too much).

CREATIVITY TEST ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM: STORYBOARD

1 HOUR 30 MINUTES | 20% COEFFICIEN

• Test: Work on a scenario and a storyboard based on a given constraint. The character developed in the preparation phase (1/2) will be put into situation in its setting.
• Objective: To assess the ability to cut a story, illustrate the main sequences and propose a storyboard integrating the work done during the illustration/concept art test (see above).
• Advice: Practise cutting up a non-illustrated story from short stories, analyse the framing chosen in films/series according to the dramaturgy.

TEST ON THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION: OBSERVATION DRAWING

1 HOUR 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 18%

• Test: Reproduction of a still life.
• Objective: To assess the ability to respect a frame, the proportions of the object drawn, the perspective, the details…
• Advice: Observation is a complex process that requires regular practice. We advise you to reproduce objects from your daily life and (if possible) to follow observation drawing courses. It is also important to detach the object from its functionality and concentrate only on its visual representation.

MOTIVATION INTERVIEW + PORTFOLIO

20 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 44% 

The motivation interview aims to evaluate your creative potential and to measure your interest in the animation sector. This special moment is based on the presentation of a portfolio. It is also an opportunity to show the jury members your personality, your desires, your level of commitment to what you are passionate about and the « why » behind your application. Your interests can help you stand out from other candidates, especially if they are reflected in your portfolio. Finally, we take advantage of this exchange to evaluate your oral English level.

The test is eliminatory if the candidate obtains a mark below the average.

The motivational interview will be conducted remotely at a later date than the written tests. You will be contacted when the invitation is sent out to agree on a date.

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