Our purpose? Helping you make your dreams come true
ESMA is an applied arts school with 30 years of experience that has witnessed the birth of many graphic artists, space designers, and 3D animators.
Internationally recognized for the quality and richness of its artistic teaching, the school offers courses in 3D Animation & Special Effects, Video Games, Multimedia Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, and Concept Art Illustration, as well as two distinct preparatory classes.
Its aim : to prepare its students for various artistic professions so that they can fully realize their creative aspirations.
Located in Bordeaux, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, Rennes, Toulouse and Montreal, our school of applied arts offers courses in line with the professional environment, to facilitate the integration and success of its students.
Isabelle Teissèdre,
EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR
Our vision
ESMA trains the future leaders of the creative industries
We believe that art is a serious matter
ESMA trains its students to develop critical thinking skills and understand the complexities involved in their practice. Aligned with the highest standards in the market, our multidisciplinary courses instill in our students the passion and rigor that art and design demand.
Our students are constantly pushing their limits and stand out for the excellence of their productions. Discover the passion that drives these future professionals and get ready to be inspired by their talent !
Through a wide range of lectures, workshops and masterclasses, highly qualified professionals pass on their expertise in our different specialities with passion and rigour.
Why 4 years now? The profession is changing, there are more and more things. It didn't fit into the old three-year format.
Yann Pannetier
Head of 3D Animation & FX (Toulouse)
Multimedia Graphic Design
Drawing & Graphic Design teacher
Antoine Fournier
We train video game designers. In this context, drawing and graphic design have two objectives: to turn our students into professionals with a solid visual culture who are capable of integrating into a team comprising graphic design specialists, and to enable them to be versatile designers who can take charge of graphic design needs in a small structure.
Antoine Fournier
Professor of Drawing & Graphic Design
Illustration Concept Art
Digital Illustration teacher - ESMA
Camille Boyer
Each student on the ICA programme is trained in a comprehensive range of professional skills that will enable them to go on to work in different areas of the entertainment industry, either in a company or on a freelance basis.
Camille Boyer
Digital Illustration teacher
A close relationship with the most prestigious organizations
Located in the heart of new districts, our six dynamic local hubs combine leisure areas with state-of-the-art teaching facilities to enhance the well-being of our students and stimulate their creativity.
Confronted with daily practical experience and trained in constantly evolving industry techniques, our students are job-ready by the time they graduate.
Prestigious career opportunities
ESMA boasts a reputation for excellence and strong relationships with some of the most prestigious companies in the industry. Our graduates are often recruited by leading studios.
A learning environment conducive to excellence
Fitness centers, rooftops, auditoriums, state-of-the-art equipment, and modern facilities all contribute to our students' daily fulfillment.
Market-leading employability
With an average professional integration rate of 93% upon completion of the program, our students quickly put their talents at the service of major industries.
A stimulating creative environment
ESMA constantly encourages exchanges and encounters between enthusiasts, providing students with the opportunity to enrich their networks and develop their personal and artistic culture.
A window on the world
With a campus in Montreal, English-language courses and a network of alumni in 25 countries, ESMA is a real passport to international success.
Bordeaux campus
Lyon campus
Montpellier Campus
Nantes Campus
Rennes Campus
Campus Toulouse
Montreal campus