Gobelins | FA Exchange
Applications for Fall 2025 will open later this term and be due March 1, 2025.
ABOUT GOBELINS
For almost 50 years, Gobelins, l’école de l’image has been a global reference in the fields of digital communication, interactive design and entertainment. Renowned as one of the best schools in the world, Gobelins offers courses in Photography, Animation, Motion Design and Interactive Design. Gobelins is unique in its pedagogical approach, which integrate a triple dimension: creative, technical and professional. If creative and cultural education is very present in the pedagogy, it always fit into a professional context, enabling students to stretch their limits both creatively and technically and allowing them to be ahead of the requirement of the industry.
The programs focus on innovative pedagogical projects. Through teamwork, workshops, project-based courses, tutoring and self training with specialized resources, interdepartmental projects and collaboration, professional assignments commissioned by a client designed and developed to become a business tool, final projects presented in exhibitions, publications and international festivals. Gobelins maintains a strong relationship with the industry. professionals participate in juries, advisory boards as well as numerous other meetings and events. They offer a high level quality assurance at Gobelins by guaranteeing the training corresponds to the needs of the different professional sectors. The school also maintains constant, productive ties with representative bodies and professional institutions. The many consultants and experts send by companies to teach and advise projects reinforce its strong link with the professional sector.
For more information about Gobelins, please visit their website or watch this video. A selection of student work can be found on this page.
FALL 2025 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students at Gobelins will take 3 courses for a total of 15 credits. The credit breakdown at ArtCenter will be 12-15 studio credits. Entertainment students should talk with their track directors to determine how these credits will apply towards their degree requirements. Students who have academic requirements to fulfill may also be eligible for a maximum of 3 H&S credits.
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Realization of the key poses and interpolations of the 3D animation of the main characters (postures, movements, expressions…)
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Use the lip sync feature to align mouth movements with sound inflections. Know how to animate a character's speech :animate the facial controllers and lip sync with the soundtrack of a monologue. Adapt lip sync and facial expressions with body gestures.
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Create special effects by carrying out modelling, animation, texturing,. Model characters, vehicles, objects and scenery using textures, volume and colors. Perform compositing operations. Design the artistic universe of the animated film.
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While the majority of work at Gobelins is studio based, there is a certain amount of H&S coursework embedded into the studios. As such, students who have H&S elective requirements remaining may be eligible to fulfill 3 credits during their time at Gobelins.
Note: Exchange Programs first require an application through the Study Away Application Portal by March 1 for fall programs. Once you are nominated by your department, a second application to the university must be submitted. It is an honor to be nominated, so if you move forward with your application to the university, please know you are committing to study away!
ABOUT PARIS, FRANCE
Paris, often referred to as the "City of Light," is a captivating destination renowned for its rich artistic heritage, architectural marvels, and vibrant design scene. For design students, Paris offers a profound exploration into the intersection of history, culture, and contemporary creativity. As the capital of France, Paris stands as a global center for art and design, boasting world-class museums such as the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, where you can immerse yourself in centuries of artistic evolution—from classical sculptures to impressionist masterpieces. The city itself serves as a living museum of architecture, with iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Palais Garnier showcasing a blend of Gothic, Baroque, and modern styles.
Beyond its historical grandeur, Paris pulsates with modern creativity. From the chic boutiques of Le Marais to the avant-garde galleries of the Palais de Tokyo, the city nurtures a dynamic design community. Fashion houses like Hermès call Paris home, while the annual Paris Fashion Week sets global trends in haute couture.
Paris is an inspiring playground where you can study the evolution of design through the ages, engage with contemporary trends, and draw inspiration from the city's artistic ambiance. Whether you're sketching in the gardens of the Musée Rodin or exploring the street art of Belleville, Paris offers endless opportunities to deepen your understanding of design in a setting that is as timeless as it is innovative.
HOUSING INFORMATION
Gobelins does not provide housing. However, there are many different types of accommodation in Paris available: Studio Apartment, Multi-Bedroom Apartment/ Colocation, Chambre de Bonne – One room apartment with kitchenette and shower, often a shared toilet, Homestay, Foyers (Halls of Residence). Though Gobelins’ platform, you’ll be able to find a rental, close to campus, an international or French roommate(s) and form shared rentals; a subletting; or a room in a French family. In addition, Gobelins has housing resources listed on their website.