Hello and welcome!Guided campus tours take place once or twice a month, depending on availability. It is a chance to discover the campus in a small group, talk with students and see the school in action.On the agenda: a tour of our classrooms and equipment, a chat with a student, and the option to show your portfolio for first feedback.Getting here: the nearest tram stop is Malbosc (line 1), and parking is easy to find nearby. When you arrive, ring at the gate: Solenn, at reception, will let you in.I'll be delighted to show you around the campus. See you soon!MarinePS: something came up at the last minute? Please cancel your booking to free up the spot.Coming from abroad? Our International team will help you prepare your visit and answer your questions about studying in France: programs in English, housing, visa and Campus France. Write to us at [email protected].
What if you tried out your future career... before even choosing your school?Want to know what a day on a creative campus really feels like? Don't just visit ARTFX. Experience it. The Immersive Afternoons are a chance to spend a few hours at the heart of the campus, in a small group, meet students and above all get hands-on.You try. You create. You talk. You discover.🎨 2pm to 3pm: choose your workshopWant to create and draw your first character design? Or learn more about video game careers? Your choice:Workshop 1: Drawing & Character DesignDiscover our Drawing / Anatomy / Sculpture room with a character design workshop to create your own animated film character with Mathieu, our permanent teacher.Workshop 2: Video GamesPassionate about video games? Discover careers and our programs in Game Art, Game Design & Programming, and play the games made by our 5th-year students.3pm to 4pm: screening in the Ciné roomSettle in comfortably in our cinema room to watch the graduation films made by the class of 2026 in 2D Animation, 3D Character Animation and visual effects cinema.4pm: snack break!Join us for a snack to chat, ask your questions and talk with students.Why come?In just a few hours, you will be able to:✨ discover the campus atmosphere🎨 try out equipment and techniques🤝 meet students🎬 watch the graduation films💡 get a concrete idea of your future study environmentAnd above all, see whether you can really picture yourself in this world.📍 ARTFX Montpellier campus⏰ 2pm to 4pm: workshop & screening🍪 4pm to 4:30pm: snack👉 Come and experience ARTFX from the inside.Coming from abroad? Our International team will help you prepare your visit and answer your questions about studying in France: programs in English, housing, visa and Campus France. Write to us at [email protected].
Journées Portes Ouvertes
Journée Portes Ouvertes (Open Day) n°1 - ARTFX Lille
The ARTFX Lille Open Day!
A chance to discover ARTFX from the inside if you are wondering: "is this school right for me?" And who better than our students to show you what really happens on campus?
ARTFX is the best school in France for visual effects and 2D animation (The Rookies 2026 ranking), and its Lille campus is a brand-new campus dedicated to cinema.
On the agenda: welcome, tour, talks, project exhibitions and discussions about careers in 2D and 3D animation and visual effects (VFX).
🕙 10am to 5pm
The talks
Four talks in the lecture hall, led by Alexandre Pagot, campus director, and Tom Weil. Each talk lasts 1 hour, including a Q&A.
🕘 10am / 🕚 11:30am / 🕑 2pm / 🕓 3:30pm
The tour
Before or after the talk, explore the campus on your own by following the workshop signs or, even better, with one of our students. Together, you will discover the different fields and programs through the workshops:
🎬 3D Animation
🍿 Screening of the 2026 graduation films
🌍 3D Assets & Environment
✍️ 2D Animation
💥 Visual effects (VFX / Compositing / Houdini)
🎥 Live-action shooting workshop
🗿 3D Sculpt (ZBrush)
🎨 Traditional practice: sculpture, anatomy, drawing
📁 Portfolio review (advice & examples)
🎓 Admissions office and campus life
Bring your portfolio
Drawings, sketchbooks, personal projects: bring what you have. We will look at it with you and give you advice for your application.
Bring your parents
Housing, student loans, supplies, support, study rhythm: our teams will answer all their questions.
Already studying elsewhere?
In a preparatory class, a BTS, at university or in another art school and want to specialise? Drop by the admissions office: we will look at your background with you to see how you can continue your studies with us.
No set route!
There is no standard visit: you can see everything or focus on the field that interests you most, animated film or visual effects. Ask your questions, share your plans: our teachers and students are here to talk with you!
Why ARTFX?
✅ A State-certified RNCP level 7 title
✅ All high-school diplomas considered
✅ A brand-new campus dedicated to cinema
✅ 3D & VFX taught in English in Lille
Coming from abroad? Our International team will help you prepare your visit and answer your questions about studying in France: programs in English, housing, visa and Campus France. Write to us at [email protected].
In short
Nothing beats an Open Day to get a real feel for your future school! See you soon!