The Grand Prix Illustration Concept Art 2024: A landmark event for our young talent

A life-size exhibition

For the occasion, the cinema studio on the Montpellier campus was transformed into a magnificent exhibition space for 48 hours. Illustrated books, board games, comic strips, concept maps… The media were many and varied, as were the artistic styles. The exhibition was a real showcase for the skills and creativity of the students, illustrating the diversity of career opportunities in the field of conceptual illustration.

Visitors were able to wander among the works, immersed in universes as original as they were captivating.

Each project was the fruit of several months of intensive work, a perfect synthesis of the techniques acquired during their studies.

The diversity of the works on show demonstrated the breadth of possibilities offered by this discipline.

A two-stage presentation

The Grand Prix took place over two days, each with its own highlights. On the first day, the students presented their final-year projects in front of their teachers, who had accompanied them throughout their third year. This was an opportunity to measure the progress made, the artistic choices made and the maturity of each student’s creative approach.

On the second day, the excitement reached its peak with the arrival of the industry professionals who had come to assess the projects. The students’ stress was palpable, but their determination to excel made a strong impression. The jury, made up of leading figures in the field of illustration and concept art, praised the exceptional quality of the work submitted and the professionalism shown by the students.

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One of the highlights of this event is the presence of a jury made up of 5 illustration and concept art professionals. For the 2024 edition, the jury was made up of :

• Pascal Casolari, Concept Artist and Illustrator
• Pauline Comis, Youth Illustrator
• Omar Sabrou, Concept Artist
• Yohan Colombié Vives, Illustrator
• Chloé Pouteau, Illustrator
• Guillaume Gatty, Recruiter
• Hervé Groussin, Senior Concept Artist
• Agathe Marmion, Storyboard Artist at HARI Studios
• Juni BA, Cartoonist
• Romain Laforet, Concept Artist, Illustrator and Storyboarder

These experts, from a wide range of backgrounds, took an informed look at the projects, assessing not only the artistic quality but also the relevance and professionalism of the proposals. Their feedback was unanimously positive, underlining the extent to which the students were ready to enter the professional market.

The winners of the 2024 edition

The Grand Prix is also an opportunity to reward the most remarkable projects, those that stand out for their creativity and originality. Here are the winners of the 2024 edition:

• 1st prize: Lucie Jumel (@jumel.lucie) for her Comme les autres project
• 2nd prize: Alan Anras (@alan.anras) for his project Sturio
• 3rd prize: Laurène Fassone (@la_reine_omic) for her project La Bastonâme
• Favourite prize: Pauline Potier (@blleupe) for her project Vibrage

These awards highlight the exceptional work of these young artists, who impressed the jury with their mastery of their art and the singularity of their vision.

Congratulations to our students

The Grand Prix Illustration Concept Art is a real accolade for our students. It marks the end of a cycle and their entry into the professional world with a solid foundation and promising prospects. Congratulations to them for their commitment and perseverance throughout these three years of study, and well done to the winners for their exceptional projects!

To relive this unique event and discover the works of the students, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the exhibition thanks to our summary video available on our YouTube channel!