The Rookies 2024 results for ESMA!

The Rookies: a benchmark international competition

The Rookies is a prestigious international competition, considered to be one of the most important in the field of artistic creation and the creative industries. Each year, thousands of students and recent graduates from all over the world submit their work in various disciplines, ranging from 3D animation and visual effects to graphic design and architectural visualisation. The entries are judged by a panel of industry experts, who assess the technical quality, innovation and creativity of the projects.

This competition is a must for students looking to launch their careers in the creative industries. Placing in The Rookies opens doors to professional opportunities in internationally renowned studios.

ESMA, a first-class school

For several years now, ESMA has been establishing itself as a leading school for training in the artistic professions, on an international scale. The results of The Rookies 2024 once again confirm the quality of its programmes and the excellence of its students. Whether in 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, graphic design or architectural visualisation, ESMA continues to excel in the most competitive disciplines.

This year, ESMA was recognised in several key categories:

• Top 50 creative schools: ESMA ranks among the best schools in the world.
• 2D and 3D animation: the school particularly stood out for its innovative work.
• Architectural visualisation, conceptual art, graphic design and animated graphics: ESMA students continue to demonstrate their mastery of techniques and their boundless creativity.
• Visual effects: a sector in which ESMA excels with large-scale projects.

2024 results: ESMA takes first place in 3D animation

One of this year’s biggest victories was first place in the Production Excellence – 3D Animationcategory , a major accolade that highlights the quality of ESMA’s training and the talent of its students. Here are the key results for ESMA in this edition of The Rookies 2024:

• Top Creative Schools – Production Excellence – 3D animation: 1st place

• Top Creative Schools – 3D Animation: 14th place

• Top Creative Schools – Graphic Design: 4th place

• Top Creative Schools – Visual Effects : 7th place

• Top Creative Schools – Top 50 Creative Schools: 20th place

These rankings illustrate ESMA’s commitment to training the artists of tomorrow, capable of meeting the challenges of the ever-changing creative industries. The first place in Production Excellence – 3D Animation is particularly significant, underlining the school’s ability to produce talent ready to join the most prestigious animation studios.

Congratulations to our students

We would like to warmly congratulate our students on their commitment and the exceptional quality of their work. Their dedication, creativity and passion were rightly rewarded in this competition. Each project submitted is a testament to hard work, technical mastery and an ability to innovate in constantly evolving fields. Their success is a reflection of their commitment and the excellence of the training offered at ESMA.

To find out more

The full results of The Rookies 2024 and ESMA’s achievements are available on the school’s official page: ESMA – School Profile, Courses, and Achievements | The Rookies