Top 10 Visual Effects Schools In the World 2019

The Best Visual Effects Schools 2019 is something we take very seriously and no external influences or payments are entered into at any point. Our rankings focus on the quality of students portfolios that are submitted to our judging panel which best reflect the recruitment interview process. Check Top 10 Visual Effects Schools In the World.

As movies become more dependent on visual effects, the demand for pros educated in the art of VFX has dramatically increased. 

We feel that traditional school rankings that include peer and employer reviews, faculty to student ratio, citations and other data are not adequate when ranking the best creative schools. For a complete breakdown of how we rank the best Visual Effects schools in 2019 please read how we rank the best schools and how we analyse the data in the sections located at the bottom of this page.

 

Top 10 Visual Effects Schools in the World 2019

1. Gnomon
Since 1997, Gnomon has been educating many of the world’s best digital artists. The school in Hollywood, California, offers a variety of educational options to help students reach their goals in the entertainment industry, with a BFA degree in Digital Production, full-time vocational programs, specialized courses for high school students, and over 100 individual courses for professional enrichment. The founders launched Gnomon in 1997 with the support of the entertainment industry to help meet the demand for well-trained creative talent in the growing field of digital entertainment. Gnomon graduates are…

• Private
• Founded 1997
• 11-50 Staff
• 101-500 Students

 

2. Lost Boys | School of Visual Effects
20+ years of excellence, Canada’s School of Visual Effects (VFX). Complete your training in Effects, Lighting, or Compositing. 99% placement rate. The studio that teaches. The award-winning Lost Boys Studios operates this extraordinary school of visual effects. With its roots as an internationally renowned VFX boutique with 20+ years of excellence. Lost Boys has pioneered craft-centric specialized Diploma & Certificate Programs for feature film VFX production delivered from within a studio environment. Focused & specialized training sets a solid foundation for growth, puts you in demand, and maximizes your career…

• Private
• Founded 1996
• 11-50 Staff
• 11-50 Students

 

3. Think Tank Training Centre
Founded in 2005, Think Tank Training Centre specializes in the latest software, techniques and technologies that cater to the needs of the film, television and video game industries. Think Tank boasts 92% job placement in the CG Industry. In 2016 it was ranked #3 in the world for Illustration, and in 2015 it was ranked the #1 school in Canada and #3 in the world for film, TV and game production at the CG Student Awards (aka The Rookies). Think Tank prides itself on having a state-of-the-art facility and a…

• Private
• Founded 2010
• 11-50 Staff
• 11-50 Students

 

4. Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
The Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg – as one of the most-renowned film schools in Europe – offers practical education in film, television and new media to over 500 students. Future actors, animators, composers, directors, directors of photography, editors, media designers, producers, production designers, screenwriters and sound designers can benefit from the Filmakademie’s learning-by-doing philosophy – creating films with the help of guest teachers from the industry.

• Public
• Founded 1991
• 11-50 Staff
• 501-1000 Students

 

5. Vancouver Film School
Vancouver Film School is Canada’s premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution and one of the most distinguished in the world. The 13 production-oriented programs at VFS span one year or less and cover all aspects of visual media. Students are guided by industry veterans as they create the professional-quality reels and portfolios that get them noticed on the global stage. Recent VFS graduates have gone on to work on some of the hottest properties in entertainment, from film to animation to video games.

• Private
• Founded 1987
• 501-1000 Staff
• 501-1000 Students

 

6. PIXL VISN | Media Arts Academy
PIXL VISN |media arts academy was founded in 2010 by industry professionals who are driven by a passion for training animators and visual effects artists. We offer 3D Animation and Visual Effects training in a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.Instructors at PIXL VISN are a part of the industry; they work at major studios around the world helping to create major Hollywood feature films, hit television series and blockbuster video games. They deliver industry relevant theory, teach up-to-date production techniques and mentor students towards an exciting career. PIXL VISN…

• Private
• Founded 2010
• 11-50 Staff
• 101-500 Students

 

7. Écoles Aries
With 19 years of experience and 5 training centers located in the most attractive cities of the South (Lyon, Grenoble, Annecy, Toulouse and Aix-en-Provence), Aries is a benchmark school in the field of digital creation: 3D – VFX & Animation, Web Development, Graphic Design, Video Games. Whether you are an employee, a student or a jobseeker, a business owner, a professional or a private individual, Aries offers you certification courses in each of its streams, preparing for Level II, III and IV qualifications registered in the National Register of Certifications.

• Private
• Founded 1998
• 11-50 Staff
• 101-500 Students

 

8. ArtFX
ArtFX is a private digital arts college, training its students in CGI, VFX, 3D Animation and Video Games. Located in Montpellier (France), the school was created by professionals of the film, video games and visual effects industries.As the only school in Europe specializing in compositing CGI into live-action footage, ArtFX is a reference for CGI and CG animation training. At ArtFx you will develop professional level skills and build a solid network of contacts thanks to our close partnerships with professional artists. Thanks to these connections our graduates also have…

• Private
• Founded 2004
• 11-50 Staff
• 101-500 Students

 

9. Institut Artline
Institut Artline is an innovative online school that allows you to follow a professional degree course in digital creation, accompanied by recognized experts working in the largest studios and agencies of different sectors of digital creation. Live and professionalize your passion, thanks to our online diploma courses Preparatory, Bachelors and Masters preparing for the professions of creation.

• Private
• Founded 2013
• 11-50 Staff
• 101-500 Students

 

10. Ravensbourne
We’re an innovative, industry-focused university sector college located in the heart of London. We’re champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.Adobe partnership in designWe have a community of approximately 2,400 students and offer practically focused digital media and design courses from pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate to professional short course level.Driven by industry standards and supported by the latest high-performance technology, we produce highly employable and enterprising graduates. We have a strong track…

• Public
• Founded 1962
• 51-100 Staff
• 101-500 Students

 

 

Marvel Avengers VFX Breakdown

Avengers: Infinity War was remarkable milestone for Marvel. Perception, Cinesite, Digital Domain, Double Negative, Elstree Effects, Cantina Creative, Capital T, Technicolor VFX, Framestore, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Method Studios, RISE Visual Effects Studios, ScanlineVFX, Lola Visual Effects, Territory Studio & Weta Digital worked on the VFX for Avengers: Endgame. There were total 2680 VFX shots in the movie. Framestore delivered more than 300 shots for the movie, Dan Deleeuw lead as over all VFX supervisor for the movie.