PREPARATORY STAYS
Give yourself every chance to succeed in the 1st year entrance exam!
The 3-day Preparatory Stay allows you to calmly approach the exams for entry into the 1st year at RUBIKA.
Our teaching teams have established an intensive course program to prepare you as well as possible for the demands of the exam: drawing, creative techniques, methodology, optimisation of the portfolio, preparation for the individual interview, lectures, a mock test under real conditions…
RUBIKA offers two sessions of preparation for the competition. As interaction with the speakers is essential for the success of the participants, we limit the groups to a maximum of 20 students per program.
The stay is conducted in French 
PROGRAMS
Animation
Choice of session
- From Monday 19/02/2024 to Wednesday 21/02/2024
- From Monday 26/02/2024 to Wednesday 28/02/2024
Participants will take the entrance exam in April 2024 and register via Parcoursup.
Course of the stay
DAY 1
- Presentation of RUBIKA
- Explanation of the competition process
- Observation drawing exercises
- Advice on the portfolio
- Interview simulation
DAY 2
- General presentation of the animation professions
- Basics of storyboarding
- Awareness of framing
- Character design
DAY 3
- Mock tests and corrections
- Advice
- Character design
Timetable
| Formulas | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With accommodation | 16:30-21:30 | 9:30-21:30 | 9:30-22:30 | 9:30-17:00 |
| Without accommodation | – | 9:00-18:00 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-17:00 |
Formulas
Formulas with accommodation
| 650€ | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday* | Thursday | April 2024 Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual accommodation with breakfast | Included | Included | Included | – | – |
| Lunch and snacks | – | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Dinner and bowling night* | Included | Included | Included | – | – |
| Examination fee 150€ not included | |||||
On Sunday, if the arrival is by train, a shuttle bus will be waiting for the participant at Valenciennes station. During the stay, travel will be done by bus.
Formulas without accommodation
| 450€ | Monday Welcome | Tuesday* | Wednesday |
April 2024 Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch and snacks | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Bowling night * departure by bus | – | Included | – | – |
| Examination fee 150€ not included | ||||
Travel by bus for lunch and the bowling evening. Parents are invited to pick up their child at the Arcenal bowling alley from 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Design
Product, Transport, Digital, UX
Duration
3 days of preparation
Choice of session
- From Monday 19/02/2024 to Wednesday 21/02/2024 + competition on Thursday 22/02/2024
- From Monday 26/02/2024 to Wednesday 28/02/2024 + competition on Thursday 29/02/2024
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Registration for the exam will be done by Rubika.
Course of the stay
DAY 1
- Presentation of RUBIKA
- Explanation of the competition process
- Intentional drawing (Transport/Products) or Technical (Digital)
- Construction
- Advice on the portfolio
- Interview simulation
DAY 2
- General presentation of the design professions
- Applied methodology
- Creativity techniques
- Mock exam (specialised test only)
- Bowling night for participants with and without accommodation
DAY 3
- Correction of the mock exam
- Individual advice
- Drawing coaching (methodology)
Timatable
| Formulas | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With accommodation | 16:30-21:30 | 9:30-21:30 | 9:30-22:30 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-17:00 |
| Without accommodation | – | 9:00-18:00 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-17:00 |
Formulas
Formulas with accommodation
| 790€ | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday* | Wednesday | Thursday Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual accommodation with breakfast | Included | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Lunch and snacks | – | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Dinner and bowling night* | Included | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Examination fee included | |||||
On Sunday, if the participant arrives by train, a shuttle bus will be waiting for them at the Valenciennes station. During the stay, travel will be done by bus.
Formulas without accommodation
| 570€ | Monday Welcome | Tuesday* | Wednesday | Thursday    Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch and snacks | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Dinner and bowling night * departure by bus | – | Included | – | – |
| Examination fee included | ||||
Travel by bus for lunch and the bowling night. Parents are invited to pick up their child at the Arcenal bowling alley from 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Game Art
Duration
3 days of preparation
Choice of session
- From Monday 19/02/2024 to Wednesday 21/02/2024
- From Monday 26/02/2024 to Wednesday 28/02/2024
Participants will sit the competition in April 2024 and register via Parcoursup.
Course of the stay
DAY 1
- Presentation of RUBIKA
- Explanation of the competition process
- Drawing observation
- Advice on the portfolio
- Interview simulation
DAY 2
- General presentation of the video game industry
- Applied methodology
- Creative techniques
- Mock exam (specialised test only)
- Bowling evening for participants with and without accommodation
DAY 3
- Correction of the mock exam
- Individual advice
- Drawing coaching (methodology)
Timetable
| Formulas | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With accommodation | 16:30-21:30 | 9:30-21:30 | 9:30-22:30 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-17:00 |
| Without accommodation | – | 9:00-18:00 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-17:00 |
Formulas
Formulas with accommodation
| 650€ | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday* | Wednesday | April 2024 Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual accommodation with breakfast | Included | Included | Included | – | – |
| Lunch and snacks | – | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Dinner and bowling night* | Included | Included | Included | – | – |
| Examination fee not included | |||||
On Sunday, if the participant arrives by train, a shuttle bus will be waiting for them at the Valenciennes station. During the stay, travel will be done by bus.
Formulas without accommodation
| 450€ | Monday Welcome | Tuesday* | Wednesday | April 2024 Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch and snacks | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Dinner and bowling night * departure by bus | – | Included | – | – |
| Examination fee not included | ||||
Travel by bus for lunch and the bowling night. Parents are invited to pick up their child at the Arcenal bowling alley from 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Game design
Duration
3 days of preparation
Choice of session
- From Monday 19/02/2024 to Wednesday 21/02/2024
- From Monday 26/02/2024 to Wednesday 28/02/2024
Participants will sit the competition in April 2024 and register via Parcoursup.
Course of the stay
DAY 1
- Presentation of RUBIKA
- Explanation of the competition process
- Analysis and game concept exercises
- Advice on the portfolio
- Interview simulation
DAY 2
- General presentation of the video game industry
- Applied methodology
- Creativity techniques
- Practical case studies
- Bowling night for participants with and without accommodation
DAY 3
- Mock exam
- Correction of the mock exam
- Individual advice
Timetable
| Formulas | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With accommodation | 16:30-21:30 | 9:30-21:30 | 9:30-22:30 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-17:00 |
| Without accommodation | – | 9:00-18:00 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-18:00 | 9:30-17:00 |
Formulas
Formulas with accommodation
| 650€ | Sunday Welcome | Monday | Tuesday* | Wednesday | April 2024 Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual accommodation with breakfast | Included | Included | Included | – | – |
| Lunch and snacks | – | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Dinner and bowling night* | Included | Included | Included | – | – |
| Examination fee not included | |||||
On Sunday, if the participant arrives by train, a shuttle bus will be waiting for them at the Valenciennes station. During the stay, travel will be done by bus.
Formulas without accommodation
| 450€ | Monday Welcome | Tuesday* | Wednesday | April 2024 Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch and snacks | Included | Included | Included | – |
| Dinner and Bowling Night * departure by bus | – | Included | – | – |
| Examination fee not included | ||||
Travel by bus for lunch and the bowling night. Parents are invited to pick up their child at the Arsenal bowling alley from 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
REGISTRATIONS
PREPARATION STAY WITH ACCOMMODATION (GAME ART, GAME DESIGN and ANIMATION)
Dates: February 19 to 21, 2024 (participants welcome on February 18 at 4:30 p.m.) + competitive examination in April 2024
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the academic year 2023-2024
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
PREPARATION STAY WITH ACCOMMODATION (GAME ART, GAME DESIGN and ANIMATION)
Dates: February 26 to 28, 2024 (participants welcome on February 25 at 4:30 p.m.) + competitive examination in April 2024
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the academic year 2023-2024
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
PREPARATORY STAY WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION (GAME ART, GAME DESIGN AND ANIMATION)
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the academic year 2023-2024
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
PREPARATORY STAY WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION (GAME ART, GAME DESIGN AND ANIMATION)
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the academic year 2023-2024
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
PREPARATORY STAY WITH ACCOMMODATION (DESIGN)
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the 2023-2024 academic year
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
PREPARATORY STAY WITH ACCOMMODATION (DESIGN)
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the 2023-2024 academic year
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
PREPARATORY STAY WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION (DESIGN)
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the 2023-2024 academic year
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
PREPARATORY STAY WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION (DESIGN)
Entry requirements: be in Year 12 or above during the 2023-2024 academic year
Application deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS ACCOMMODATION COMPULSORY?
Accommodation is compulsory. It encourages exchanges and immersion of the participants. The evenings organised by the accompanying students (screenings, games, exchanges) are an integral part of the experience.
WHERE ARE THE PARTICIPANTS HOUSED?
The participants of the Initiation Stay are housed in a single room in a hotel with breakfast. Students will provide evening entertainment at RUBIKA and accompany the group to their accommodation.
HOW TO GET TO RUBIKA FROM THE TRAIN STATION?
A shuttle bus will accompany participants from the train station to the campus (and back).
AM I ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE CAMPUS?
No exits are allowed except for trips organised as part of the stay (accommodation, meals, bowling evenings).
SHOULD I BRING POCKET MONEY?
Not in principle, as meals and snacks are provided. However, vending machines for drinks and snacks are available. They can be used with a credit card or coins. Depending on the period, the CROUS cafeteria may also be accessible.
DO PARTICIPANTS NEED TO BRING ANY EQUIPMENT?
Participants are expected to bring their own drawing materials. A list is sent before the beginning of the stay. Some of the basic material is provided (paper). Computer equipment will be made available during the workshops that require it.
WHO TEACHES DURING THE STAYS?
The Preparatory Stays are supervised by RUBIKA staff who are also video game, animation or design professionals.
Is the examination fee included in the stay?
The registration to the Preparation Stay includes the entrance exam in the chosen field during the stay.
⚠The examination fees (150€) are not included for the 2D/3D animation stays.
Can I participate in 2 stays?
It is possible to participate in both sessions of the Preparation Stay, choosing a different program for each registration.
CAN I CANCEL MY PARTICIPATION?
You have 14 days after your registration to withdraw from the course. After this period and for whatever reason, a refund will only be possible if a candidate on the waiting list comes forward.
During the COVID period, the stay can be refunded or proposed to be postponed to another period.
ANY QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US!
Coordinator of educational stays
ANNICK BURGOS
 
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