Labels & Partners

References & Labels: A recognised requirement

3D Animation Cinema Program

In 2024, the school achieves the latest and highest recognition of academic excellence: the Ministry of Higher Education and Research grants MoPA state recognition and authorization to award the accredited Expert Diploma in 3D Design, Production, and Animation (Master’s level) for the 3D Animation program.

The Expert Diploma in 3D Design, Production, and Animation is accredited by the French Minister of Higher Education (Master’s level, RNCP 39557 Level 7) by decree of 18/12/2023

The “Qualiopi” certification (quality certification of training organisations) aims to certify the quality of the process implemented by providers of actions contributing to skills development.

It was issued under the following action category: training actions.

View the Qualiopi certificate:

• Qualiopi certificate concerning the MoPA/ARLES campus

Stop Motion Program

The MoPA animation school offers a degree in stop motion film directing and production.

Internationally recognised

Thanks to the academic excellence of its graduates, and the prestigious awards received by its students’ productions, the MoPA School of Animation has earned a reputation over the past 20 years that extends beyond its borders[b/]. National and international rankings place it in the top 5 animation schools (Animation Career Review, Figaro Ranking, The Rookies,...).

In 2024, MoPA is once again ranked among the best creative schools in the world by the renowned platform The Rookies:

• 5th best creative school in France
• 14th best creative school in the world
• 6th best 3D animation school in the world
• 4th in the world ranking for « Production Excellence - 3D animation »

Also recognised by the profession, MoPA is a member of the Network of French Animation Schools (Réseau des Écoles Françaises du Cinéma d'Animation, RECA). RECA is a network of 34 French animation schools that are undeniably recognized by the professional community, in France and abroad.

Professional partners

The MoPA community is rich in interactions with the professional world.

Over the years, we have built up a real relationship of trust with a number of professional partners. They regularly attend our juries or host masterclasses to meet and recruit our students.

What’s more, whether it’s a film studio or a video game studio, many companies place their trust in us and take on our animation students as interns every year!