Animation Film School in Arles: Choose Excellence with MoPA

Do you dream of working in the world of animated film and building a career at a renowned studio? Are you looking for a demanding, creative program that’s closely connected to the professional industry? Ranked among the top animation film schools, MoPA has been training the next generation of 3D animation talent for over 20 year

MoPA: A Renowned 3D Animation School in France and Abroad

 

MoPA (Motion Picture in Arles) is much more than just an animation school — it is a leading institution in Europe in the field of 3D animation film. Founded in 2000, the school has established itself as a launchpad to top studios, thanks to the quality of its programs, the excellence of its faculty, and the numerous awards its students have won at festivals around the world.

Each year, MoPA welcomes passionate, creative, and driven students who share a common goal: to bring stories to life through images and become recognized professionals in the world of animation.

A comprehensive and career-oriented animation film program

MoPA’s animation film program spans five years of study, beginning with a strong core curriculum followed by gradual specialization in the various careers of 3D animation. The program combines both artistic and technical approaches, essential for training well-rounded and industry-ready professionals.

Students learn to master every stage of the animation film production pipeline:

• Pre-production: scriptwriting, storyboarding, character design, layout
• Production: modeling, rigging, animation, shading, lighting, rendering
• Post-production: compositing, editing, sound design

Character animation lies at the heart of the curriculum. Students work on real-world projects under the guidance of industry professionals and produce several short films throughout their studies. These productions are regularly showcased at prestigious festivals and events such as the Yugo BAFTAs, the Oscars, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, SIGGRAPH, and the VES Awards.

 

An Internationally-Oriented School

MoPA maintains close ties with leading animation studios in France and around the world. Thanks to these strong partnerships, students take part in workshops led by professionals from renowned studios such as Pixar, DreamWorks, Framestore, Mikros, Ubisoft, and Illumination.

The school is also a member of RECA (the French Network of Animation Film Schools), which brings together the most prestigious institutions in the field. This network enhances MoPA’s visibility and helps maintain its ranking among the top animation schools globally.

A Launchpad for a Career in Animation

Upon graduating from MoPA’s animation film program, over 95% of students secure employment within six months. Our alumni now work on high-profile films, series, video games, and commercials, holding positions such as character animator, layout artist, FX compositor, director, and animation supervisor.

Each student creates a personal showreel by the end of their studies — a true professional portfolio that reflects their technical skills, artistic sensibility, and ability to work within a production team.

Choose Excellence with MoPA, Animation School in Arles

Joining MoPA means enrolling in a human-scale, rigorous, and passionate animation film school in Arles, where creativity and innovation are at the heart of the learning experience. Whether you're drawn to art direction, character animation, or visual effects, our school prepares you for a dynamic and international career.

Take part in our open days, download our brochure, or apply online today. Choose your future with MoPA — the animation school in Arles shaping the leading talents of tomorrow.

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