Pôle 3D

Pôle 3D — Roubaix

Pôle 3D is a private school specializing in digital image professions: 3D animation, visual effects and video games. It is located in Roubaix, within Plaine Images, a business hub that brings together studios, companies and laboratories from the creative and digital industries — an environment conducive to professional encounters and internships.

Programs and approach

The curriculum runs over several years, with an initial phase of fundamentals (drawing, volume, artistic culture, introduction to software) followed by specializations: animation, short film directing, game art, game design, VFX. The pedagogy relies heavily on collective projects: students produce animated short films or game prototypes in teams, under conditions close to those of a studio (pipeline, production management, defined roles).

The school's graduation films regularly circulate in animation festivals, which is a good indicator of the expected level upon graduation. Pôle 3D is part of the RECA, the network of French animation film schools.

Points of attention

As with any private school, it is recommended to check directly with the institution regarding the level of recognition of the diplomas awarded, the tuition fees for the current year, the admission procedures (application, exams, interview) and the possibilities of work-study programs or financial assistance.

The sought-after profile combines a taste for drawing and volume, technical curiosity and the ability to work in a group on long-term projects.