BRASSART School

What BRASSART School does

BRASSART School is a French private higher education institution founded in 1949, positioning itself as the first graphic design and digital creation school in France. It delivers tuition-based creative arts education — graphic design, 3D animation and VFX, video game design, illustration, and audiovisual production — through a structured pedagogy that begins with a foundational Classe Préparatoire Arts Appliqués year and continues into Bachelor (Bac+3) and Mastère (Bac+5) specializations, with a dedicated Game Design program certified at RNCP Level 6. Programs are taught by industry professionals using professional-grade equipment (high-performance workstations, graphic tablets, 3D printers, VR headsets, and motion-capture suits) and standard toolsets including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro). The school operates 15 campuses across major French cities and documents an international footprint with additional overseas sites.

Name

BRASSART School

Legal name

BRASSART RHONE ALPES

Website

https://brassart.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BRASSART School is a French private higher education institution founded in 1949, operating 15 campuses nationwide and offering tuition-based programs in graphic design, 3D animation, video game design, illustration, and audiovisual production to approximately 5,000 students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: BRASSART generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from its higher education programs. Tuition ranges from €8,000 to €12,000 per year depending on the program and campus, payable in 1 or 3 installments. Additional fees apply for international students.
2. Professional Services: The school generates revenue through corporate relations services including internship placement support, recruitment events, and partnerships with companies for educational projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BRASSART School is a private higher education institution offering tuition-based creative arts programs across 15 campuses in France. It delivers preparatory classes, Bachelor (Bac+3) and Mastère (Bac+5) degrees in graphic design, eco-responsible design, artistic direction, 3D animation and VFX, illustration, game design and audiovisual production, taught through an experiential pedagogy supported by industry-grade equipment and partnerships with major studios.

Product overview

BRASSART School is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of creative programs spanning graphic design, 3D animation, video games, illustration, and audiovisual production. The school operates across 15 campuses in France with programs structured as foundational preparatory years followed by Bachelor (Bac+3) and Mastère (Bac+5) specializations. Core programs include Classe Préparatoire Arts Appliqués (generalist foundation year), Graphisme Éco Conception (eco-responsible graphic design), Direction Artistique (artistic direction), Animation 3D & Immersion (3D/VFX), Arts Graphiques Illustration, Game Design / Jeux Vidéo, and Audiovisuel. Programs emphasize hands-on learning, industry collaborations, and professional preparation through real-world projects, workshops, and internships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classe Préparatoire Arts Appliqués (Preparatory Class in Applied Arts) A one-year intensive preparatory program offering foundational artistic and graphic training to help students explore different creative disciplines before choosing a specialization. Includes fundamentals in drawing, visual culture, creative methodology and digital tools, with 60 ECTS credits validated on completion.
• Graphisme Éco Conception (Eco-Responsible Graphic Design) A 3-year program focused on graphic design with an eco-responsible approach, minimizing environmental impact of graphic and digital production while mastering infographic production tools for print and digital media.
• Direction Artistique (Artistic Direction) Bachelor (Bac+3) and Mastère (Bac+5) program training students to design new user experiences, both digital and physical, including brand universes, concepts, graphics, layout, and visual coherence.
• Animation 3D & Immersion Bachelor (Bac+3) and Mastère (Bac+5) program preparing students for 3D animation and VFX careers across video games, animated films, cinema, culture, advertising, architecture and healthcare sectors.
• Arts Graphiques Illustration (Illustration & Graphic Arts) Bachelor and Mastère program focusing on drawing, visual narration, composition, and the development of a personal artistic style, covering years 2 to 5.
• Game Design / Jeux Vidéo (Game Design / Video Games) A 4-year Bachelor program training students in video game design, covering gameplay conception, prototyping, UX mastery, production understanding, and preparation for emerging technologies (AI, XR). Leads to RNCP Level 6 certification 'Game designer concepteur en gamification'.
• Audiovisuel (Audiovisual) An audiovisual program with BTS preparation, training students in video production, editing and post-production techniques.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) A validation-of-prior-experience program allowing professionals to obtain certifications in graphic design and web development based on their professional experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 11 worldwide ranking in 3D Animation by The Rookies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Groupe EDHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRASSART is a group of private higher education establishments and member of Groupe EDH, which includes other schools such as EFAP, ICART, EFJ, MoPA, CREAD, ÉSEC, ÉCOLE BLEUE, 3W Academy, IFA Paris, Cesine, CREANAVARRA, MIAMI AD SCHOOL, GNOMON, and Artemis Academie.
• RECA (Réseau des Écoles françaises de Cinéma d'Animation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRASSART Lyon joined RECA, a network of prestigious French cinema of animation schools created in 2012 with support from CNC, SPFA, FICAM, and Pôle Image Magélis to provide reliable information to families and future students.
• SNJV (Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRASSART is a member of SNJV, the National Video Game Union, since June 2017, demonstrating commitment to progress and innovation for student visibility and employability.
• UbisoftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor video game studio partner with graduates employed at Ubisoft. BRASSART recognized as having strong industry connections with major entertainment studios.
• PixarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network, indicating collaboration in animation education.
• IlluminationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network, indicating collaboration in animation education.
• DreamworksmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• LucasfilmmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• Sony PicturesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• GameloftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo game studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• Arkane StudiosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo game studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• Eden GamesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo game studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• PublicismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvertising and communication agency partner with alumni employment at Publicis Conseil.
• HavasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvertising agency partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• LVMHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury conglomerate partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• France TelevisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic broadcasting partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• TeamtomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• ThalesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and defense company partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• OrangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications company partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• EDFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• RenaultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive company partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• DecathlonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports retail company partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• AudiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive brand partner featured in BRASSART's partner network.
• Feel FrançaisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership providing international student services including housing assistance and bank account opening support for arriving students.
• StudapartminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStudent housing platform partner providing accommodation resources to international students.
• Annecy International Animation FestivalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor professional event partnership with one of the world's foremost animation festivals for student exposure and industry networking.
• Paris Games WeekmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor video game industry event partnership for student participation and professional networking.
• Global Game JammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent participation in the world's largest game jam competition as part of BRASSART's pedagogical approach.
• Séries Mania FestivalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRASSART Lille partnership with Europe's largest series festival, where students created immersive installations for the 'Même pas peur' exhibition at Tripostal, providing real-world professional experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• École Estienne: Historic Parisian public school specializing in graphic design, illustration, and printing arts. Comparable curriculum to BRASSART's graphic design and illustration programs with similar target audience but lower tuition given public status.
• Gobelins, l'école de l'image: Paris-based private school specializing in animation, graphic design, photography, and video. Most direct French peer to BRASSART in 3D animation and design, with stronger global brand recognition and overlapping employer pipeline.
• Strate École de Design: French private design school offering product design, transportation design, and graphic design programs. Comparable to BRASSART in pedagogical approach and target student audience, though more industrial-design focused.
• ESAG Penninghen: Paris-based private design school offering graphic design, interior architecture, and art direction programs. Directly competes with BRASSART for the same French design student pool with comparable tuition band.
• Rubika: French private school formed from the merger of Supinfogame, Supinfocom, and ISD. Directly comparable to BRASSART in video game design, 3D animation, and digital arts with overlapping employer partners including Ubisoft.
• LISAA (L'Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués): French private school offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in graphic design, animation, game design, and audiovisual across multiple French campuses. Directly comparable to BRASSART in curriculum, audience, and tuition band.

Broad incumbents

• SAE Institute: International creative media education provider with French campuses offering game design, animation, film, and audio programs. Comparable to BRASSART in delivery model and curriculum with broader geographic reach.
• MoPA (Motion Picture Arts): Sister school to BRASSART under Groupe EDH, specializing in 3D animation and VFX. Directly comparable curriculum and shared employer network, providing internal group benchmarking on student outcomes.
• Sup de Pub / INSEEC Grande École: French private school group offering communication, advertising, and creative programs including artistic direction. Comparable to BRASSART in target audience and tuition band, though more communications-focused than visual arts.

Regional players

• ECAL (École cantonale d'art de Lausanne): Swiss public university of art and design based in Lausanne with strong global ranking. Comparable to BRASSART in design and visual arts programs but operates in Switzerland rather than France, with overlapping international student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecolebrassart
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-SUemLotYKeLZJTI_7D0YA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecolebrassart
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/%C3%A9cole-brassart
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecolebrassart
• TikToktiktok.com/@ecolebrassart?lang=fr

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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