Overview

Science and Technology in Extended Cinematography from École Polytechnique provides deep scientific and technical knowledge tailored to your career goals, whether you're interested in emerging technologies, economics, data science, or sustainable development.

Quick Facts:

The first pillar of this specialization is a robust scientific and technical foundation, covering 3D scene acquisition, interaction techniques for 3D content creation, animation, image synthesis, and real-time 3D, as well as image and sound processing. It incorporates new capture technologies, AI-based reconstruction, and augmented reality techniques.
The second pillar includes interdisciplinary courses that offer a comprehensive perspective on the processes and challenges within the film and audiovisual industries, with hands-on projects in virtual production developed in collaboration with industry professionals, such as directors of photography and VFX supervisors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinema and Virtual Production Workflow
Modeling and Digital Representations
Physically-Based Rendering
Game Engine Programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-22 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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95

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IELTS

7

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Credits

140 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palaiseau, France

Disciplines

Film Studies Information Technology (IT) View 12 other Masters in Film Studies in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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95

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree of at least three years, having earned 180 ECTS with a strong background in science and/or engineering. Please check the specific academic requirements by program here.
Candidates can apply in the same year they obtain their degree.
English proficiency: IELTS (academic) 7, TOEFL iBT 95, Cambridge Advanced Exam C1.
French proficiency is not required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Free Tuition - Student get paid by partner companies

Living costs

Palaiseau

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Palaiseau

Funding

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