The teaching

For 25 years, MoPA has been one of the best schools for animation and 3D animation film.

3D Animation Cinema MoPA - Immersive Pedagogy

An immersive pedagogy centered on projects

From scriptwriting to directing, from art direction, character and set design to the production of animations and 3D images, the entire design and production pipeline is covered in the 3D Animation Cinema and Stop Motion programs at MoPA. This integrates artistic, cinematic, and technical dimensions. Our school offers a project-centered pedagogy that exposes students to multiple experiences in both individual and team productions.

The instructors

The majority of the instructors are active professionals. Balancing their time between work in film studios and teaching, many of them alternate with students to share their skills and experience.

Internships: an immersive experience in a company

Throughout their studies, students in 3D animation and stop motion are encouraged to undertake internships in companies. Beyond the experience gained, these internships allow them to explore the animation industry and develop their professional network.

Professional tools

Students on our animated film program have access to the hardware and software used in production studios. The IT infrastructure boasts more than 250 computers, equipped with specialised software including 3DSmax, Maya, Nuke, Substance, Houdini, etc. A “render farm” is used to quickly compile the rendering of computer-generated images created by our students.

MoPA Animation School: 3D Character Effects

MoPA in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

At MoPA, we believe that a creator must first learn to think, draw, design, and tell stories independently. That is why artificial intelligence is introduced in our teaching only once a solid artistic foundation has been established. Our approach to AI is measured, critical, and targeted: we do not train students to rely on generative tools, but to use artificial intelligence strategically to solve technical problems, streamline project management, accelerate planning, and optimize previsualization stages. AI is not meant to create in place of the student, but to help them create better on their own. It becomes a technical ally in the production process, never a substitute for artistic thinking, storytelling, or human sensibility. At MoPA, we train creators to master their process from A to Z, and then leverage AI consciously, critically, and skillfully to serve their vision.

Arles MoPA campus accessibility Our campus is accessible for people with disabilities. If you are wondering whether you can join our programs, please contact us so that we can make suitable arrangements: accessibilite@ecole-mopa.fr