About School
CICE, the Official Training Center of more than 20 multinational companies in Spain, is already a community of more than 70,000 students from more than 30 different countries, with all the homologations of the leading companies in the world from which we give their Official Training And with a staff of certified teaching professionals from the most prestigious Spanish production companies.
Success Stories
Our students are the center of everything we do. Our values define us and are behind each of our decisions: Student Orientation, Excellent management, Team work, Innovation and Creativity, Effort Quality and Ethics, Merit based Leadership, Internationalization and Entrepreneurship, Social and Environmental Responsibility.
What really makes the School to stand out is our ability promoting among our students values like effort and personal demand as the fundamental axis of their success.
Carolina Jiménez
Lead Layout Artist, Scanline VFX
Adriana Vela
Infografista, N-BUCLE
Álvaro García
VFX Artist, Dark Matters Films
Dario Ávalos
CEO, Animatoon Studio
Pablo Acitores
CEO, GA-ARCHVIZ
Sergio López
Supervisor 3D, NOHStudios
Alumni Employment Rates
The last year we published more than 1,500 job offers, of which 520 hiring were hire.
•Carmen Forés Pulgar | Autodesk Official
In the last two years, I specialized in CICE as a BIM Architect and 3D Infographic, opening many doors in the workplace. Without doubt, one of the best schools with great professionals”
Facilities & Staff
We want you to get everything you want at CICE. We want you to achieve your goals and become part of the Digital Revolution we are living in. Every day, nearly the hundred professionals that are part of CICE commit and try hard every day so that our students can live an unforgettable experience in the School.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of all of us, the more than 70,000 students who have passed through our classrooms over the years recognize us as a leading school in New Technologies
We are leaders in New Technologies Training and our facilities are up to the expectations. In CICE you will work with cutting edge equipment of the latest generation and the software used by professionals in their daily work.
All major license of production packages.
Our students have access to Wacom Zintic, Intuos and Bamboo. We have a range of MacPro-2013, iMac 27inch and HP Z6 G4 Workstations.
Antonio Fernández
Keeping with the tradition of project based learning, he is designing a one of a kind curriculum to train tomorrows Effects Technical Directors.
Juan de Dios Izquierdo
Fortunato brings over 2 decades of VFX production experience as an artist, supervisor and manager.
Álvaro Castedo
Francois is a Senior Lighter with 20 years of experience working with visual effects and computer graphics.
Student Artwork
Here is a small sample of artwork created by students during their time at the school. This quality of work is used by students' to apply for jobs.
Courses
We are a trade school which trains for careers in high end visual effects and animation production. As the vast majority of jobs are now part of very large department based studio pipelines, educational curriculum must reflect this with equally specialized programs. Through our experience, the traditional education model fails to effectively produce the high level of skill required to enter into sustainable employment.
Our craft based programs (FX, Lighting, and Compositing) has our students focussing their development on essential department based skills. This allows students to achieve a very high level of mastery within a one year timeline, far exceeding the expected outcomes from general study programs spanning multiple years. At the core of our curriculum is project based learning, simulating production patterns, creating valuable portfolio content, and adapting to the individual training goals.
| Name |
Duration |
Price |
Intake Dates |
| Advanced VFX Compositing (Nuke) Diploma |
1 Year |
Canadian Students - $37,900.00. International Students - $39,900.00 |
September & March |
| Effects Technical Director (FXTD-Houdini) Diploma |
1 Year |
Canadian Students - $41,900.00. International Students - $43,900.00 |
September & March |
| Lighting Artist Program (Katana) Certificate |
4 Months |
Canadian Students - $12,900.00. International Students - $13,500.00 |
2 intakes per year, rotating dates, please inquire. |
Industry Networking
We take great pride in our close industry connections. Industry advisors contribute to our curriculum development through our Program Advisory Committees (Comprised of Dept. Leads & Senior Artists) as well as periodic visits to see student progress and speak about employment opportunities within their studios. Department Leads and Recruiters also provide formal feedback during screenings of our students’ reels as they approach graduation.
DNeg, ILM, Animal Logic, Cinesite, Rodeo, and Method are historically some of the most active studios in collaborating with us. Our Department Leads maintain contact with past graduates, receiving tips and feedback on any new production trends and on creating smoother job entry preparation for our current students. We are also proud to host Vancouver’s primary VFX Job Board. (vfxvancouver.com)
Studios Hiring
The following studios hire students from this school: ILM, DNeg, MPC, Framestore, Sony Imageworks, Digital Domain, Cinesite, Method, Scanline VFX, Mill Film, Pixomondo, Weta Digital, Animal Logic, Rodeo FX, Image Engine, BUF, Zoic, Embassy, CoSA VFX, Mr X, Encore, Hydraulx, Vitality, Moment Factory, Blue Sky Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and more..
Hollywood Reporter Top Ten VFX Schools - 2018 & 2019.
The Rookies Top Ten VFX Schools - 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Animation Career Review Top 10 Animation Training Programs in Canada - 2018 & 2019
SideFX Houdini Certified School List 5+ Years
MISTIC - Science, Technology & Innovation AwardsFinalist - 2008
Vancouver Island Short Film Festival Best Technical Production - 2006
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