CNC Alert on Questionable Practices in 3D Animation Schools

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Gaetan Bruel, director of the CNC, during a conference on education in 3D animation with graphics showing educational quality statistics

CNC Alert on Questionable Practices in 3D Animation Schools

The French National Cinema Center has raised its voice about a worrying situation affecting numerous educational institutions specialized in 3D animation and visual effects. 🚨

Institutional Concern for Educational Quality

Gaetan Bruel, the highest authority of the CNC, has expressed his deep concern regarding certain pedagogical methodologies that prioritize economic profit over training excellence. The organization is implementing more rigorous control mechanisms to ensure that students receive preparation aligned with the real demands of the professional sector.

Main Alert Points Identified:
  • Academic programs with outdated content that do not meet the current needs of the industry
  • Exaggerated job promises that do not match real professional insertion statistics
  • Insufficient investments in state-of-the-art technological equipment
"Quality training must prevail over any commercial interest. Our future professionals deserve an education that truly prepares them for the challenges of the creative industry" - Gaetan Bruel, President of the CNC

Consequences for the Creative Ecosystem

This CNC initiative is part of a structural movement aimed at raising quality standards in the teaching of digital disciplines. The technical and artistic preparation of graduates directly impacts their ability to successfully integrate into film productions and video game developments. 🎬

Benefits of Excellence Training:
  • Strengthening of the French production chain in the audiovisual field
  • Increase in the international competitiveness of local studios
  • Reduction of the gap between acquired skills and those required by the market

Transparency as a Fundamental Pillar

While some institutions continue selling illusions through spectacular renders that hide training deficiencies, students could end up facing financial problems more than mastering advanced techniques like fluid dynamics. Informational clarity thus becomes a crucial element for educational decision-making. 💡