The Réseau des Écoles de Cinéma d'Animation (RECA), which brings together around thirty French animation and visual effects schools, has announced the addition of two new members: the Paris Ouest campus of the 3iS school, in Yvelines, and the ENAAI (School of Applied Arts and Image), in Savoie. Both begin a one-year probationary period before the vote for their definitive membership.
Technical processes and standards in animation training 🎬
The integration of new centers into RECA involves evaluating their technical infrastructure, study programs, and equipment in 3D animation software, digital compositing, and rendering. During the trial year, schools must demonstrate that their training pipelines meet industry standards, including the use of tools such as Maya, Houdini, or Nuke, and training in collaborative workflows typical of professional studios.
A one-year trial before you get the green light 🎯
So, dear aspiring animators, it's not just you who take exams: your schools do too. For twelve months, 3iS and ENAAI will be observed like contestants on an academic reality show. If they pass, they join the club. If not, they go home with their textures unmapped. Of course, at least they don't have to pay tuition for the privilege of being evaluated.