Founded in 1988, RUBIKA Animation School is a leading institution in the field of higher education in animation and digital visual effects. Our school has earned this position for many reasons: teaching provided by working professionals, prestigious partners (Mikros, MacGuff, MPC, Xilam, Cube Creative) and student productions that have won awards at festivals around the world (SIGGRAPH, MIFA Annecy, PIAFF, Hollyshorts Film Festival, etc.).
A PROFESSIONAL ANIMATION SCHOOL
By joining RUBIKA, you will benefit from all the advantages of a consistent, structured and professional curriculum. Throughout the course, students learn to create animated films in a team. They learn to be versatile and to grasp all the jobs in the production chain, from script writing to editing, including art direction and, of course, animation. Artistic and technical training is combined with cultural education (art history, civilisation, film analysis, semiology, etc.) and English courses. A large part of the training is also devoted to management and interpersonal skills, with practical application during a variety of group projects.
The fifth year is devoted to the production of an animated short film, to be presented in front of a jury of professionals. This short film is the result of a complete educational program and provides a gateway to production studios around the world.
Our training programs are certified by the State as a « Digital Producer » at Level 7 of the National Directory of Professional Certifications (Master’s Degree equivalent).
RUBIKA IS A MEMBER OF :
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?
CREATE 2D ANIMATION FILMS
Your qualities: artistic and creative sense, passion for drawing, rigour, patience, methodology, team spirit
Campus : Valenciennes 🇫🇷
Duration : 5 years
Admission : Bac to Bac+3
based on a competitive examination + interview
Diploma : BAC+5 « Digital Director », Level 7 of the National Directory of Professional Certifications
CREATE 3D ANIMATION FILMS
Your qualities: artistic and creative sense, passion for drawing and digital creation tools, rigour, patience, methodology, team spirit
Campus : Valenciennes 🇫🇷
Duration: 5 years
Admission : Bac to Bac+3
based on a competitive examination + interview
Diploma : BAC+5 « Digital Director », Level 7 of the National Directory of Professional Certifications
BECOME AN EXPERT IN VFX SPECIAL EFFECTS
Your qualities: creativity, sense of observation, interest in digital creation tools, rigour, patience, methodology, team spirit
See the VFX Special Effects Program
Campus : Valenciennes 🇫🇷
Duration : 5 years
Admission : Bac+3
based on a competitive examination + interview
Diploma : BAC+5 « Digital Director », Level 7 of the National Directory of Professional Certifications
STUDY ANIMATION IN CANADA
Your qualities: artistic and creative sense, passion for drawing, rigour, patience, methodology, team spirit
Campus : Montreal 
Duration : 3 years
Admission : Bac
based on a competitive examination + interview
Diploma : A.S.C Animation
6 REASONS TO JOIN OUR ANIMATION SCHOOL
AWARDED STUDENT PROJECTS
Every year, RUBIKA’s short films are praised by professionals from all over the world, including the most prestigious animation festivals: MIFA Annecy, SIGGRAPH, PIAFF…
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
RUBIKA’s programs are praised by professionals from all over the world. We achieve a work placement rate of more than 90%, 40% of which are international.
A UNIQUE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
With 17,000 m² of infrastructure, RUBIKA guarantees working conditions that match the expected professionalism: 1 high-quality computer centre, 3 studios, 2 4K projection rooms, 1 render farm…
An active network of over 1800 graduates
The RUBIKA animation school has a network of active graduates, employed by the world’s largest production studios. These graduates regularly participate in the school’s life: recruitment, conferences…
THE COMPANY AT THE HEART OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Professional lecturers, internships in production studios, conferences, workshops and study juries make students familiar with the professional world and facilitate their integration.
A passport to the international scene
RUBIKA is an international animation school with campuses in Canada, India and Vietnam. 40% of our graduates are employed internationally, contributing to the school’s reputation.
YEARS 1 THROUGH 3
YEARS 1-3
Years 1 through 3 are purposed to provide the student with the cultural and artistic fundamentals, the development of creative techniques and the mastery of the tools needed to create 2D/3D animated short films. A substantial part of the course is devoted to project management and learning studio work methods. Starting with the entrance exam, students can choose to specialise in 2D Animation or 3D Animation. In order to reach the year 4, students are faced with a heavy workload and a high level of discipline.
YEARS 4 THROUGH 5
Years 4-5
Years 4 through 5 strengthen students’ expertise and prepare them for professional integration in high-level studios. The curriculum is organised around the production of animated sequences, allowing students to put into practice the skills they have acquired during their studies. From pre-production to post-production, all aspects of the production of an animated short film are taken into account.
At the end of the course, students obtain the diploma of Digital Director (Master’s Degree equivalent), a degree certified by the State at the highest level of the RNCP ( National Directory of Professional Certifications), allowing them to apply to animation studios worldwide.
Teaching Team
3D Coordinator Year 1 - 3
SYLVIE DEMAIRE
3D Director Year 1 - 3
PIERRE LEBERT
3D Coordinator Year 4 - 5
VALÉRIE MONTURY
3D Director Year 4 - 5
PHILIPPE MEIS
2D Coordinator Year 1 - 3
MARIE-PAULE SALAH
2D Director Year 1 - 3
PIERRE LE PIVAIN
AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS
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Project Gallery
WHAT RECRUITERS SAY!
« The excellence of RUBIKA Animation is proven every year by the productions of its students. Graduates are highly valued by studios. »
« RUBIKA Animation offers a comprehensive artistic and technical training to enter the challenging sectors of animation and special effects. »
« RUBIKA students are trained to become excellent professionals in our industry, especially as the school pays particular attention to the diversity of profiles.”
« RUBIKA offers excellent training, through education that is always in step with the industry’s expectations. It opens the doors to the biggest studios. »