A master’s-level degree in art is far more than an extra qualification. It’s the year you refine your expertise, define your artistic identity, and enter the job market with a truly distinctive profile. At École Émile Cohl, four specialisations await you — each designed to take your skills as far as they can go.
Explore the 4 specialisations →
Why aim for a master’s-level degree in art?
A master’s-level qualification (Bac+5) is equivalent to a master’s degree. In illustration, animation and video game careers, it positions you for roles with real responsibility: art direction, advanced concept work, creative project management.
What a master’s in art offers beyond a bachelor’s degree:
| In-depth specialisation in a specific field | Larger-scale professional projects |
| A stronger network and greater credibility with recruiters | A recognised qualification that opens doors to senior-level positions |
Our 4 specialisation programmes
Lateral entry admissions: joining from another school or university
Have you completed a bachelor’s degree (at a university, in a BTS programme, a professional licence, or at another art school) and want to go further? École Émile Cohl’s master’s-level programmes are open to lateral entry applicants.
Who this applies to:
- Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in applied arts, graphic design, computer graphics or multimedia
- Students from another art school looking to specialise
- Graduates in fine arts or design seeking to join a professional master’s programme
Admission is based on a portfolio review and interview. Your journey matters as much as your work.
Key facts about artistic specialisations at École Émile Cohl
| ✓ | Three master’s-level specialisations: video games, animation cinema, multimedia publishing. |
| ✓ | Teaching led by professionals who are active in their respective industries |
| ✓ | A 2-year focused programme: Storyboard & Layout |
| ✓ | A master’s-level qualification that opens the door to high-value creative careers. |
| ✓ | Programmes available in Lyon and Angoulême |
| ✓ | Lateral entry admissions open to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from another school or university. |
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No bachelor’s degree yet? Start with our undergraduate programmes
Just beginning your studies, or looking to build a strong foundation before aiming for a master’s? Explore our undergraduate programmes — the first step towards a master’s-level specialisation.
Explore our undergraduate programmes