GOBELINS: Assignments, Masterclasses & Classmates!

[@HowardWimshurst]

this was so good! It has always been a mystery to me what it is like at Gobelins. Subscribed!

[@CabblowStudios]

Howard Wimshurst Dude! 1st of all you actually watched my video. 2nd of all you actually commented. 3rd of all the video was actually helpful. Praise the Lord, this is so cool! Thank you for subscribing! I'm planning to make more time for KZbin this year so hopefully I'll get better at this KZbin thing! 🎉

[@23kofi]

Wow Howard subscribed to your channel?!!!😱😱😱😱😱

[@alpha8here]

Exactly! My film school here in Ghana do not take animation as SERIOUSLY as Gobelins. Live-action always seems to take priority over animation. 😢 Finished my diploma course last 2 years

[@CabblowStudios]

Thank you for your comment. I feel like I'm not alone in this struggle!

[@suzygirl1843]

@@CabblowStudios How do I apply for financial AID internationally?

[@sherleydoran2033]

This is so inspiring. I, too, have recently been interested in having a career in animation. I have yet to know where to start. I'm with Howard on this, this is really good. Subscribed, as well!

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi Sherley Doran! Thank you for your comment and thank you for subscribing! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🌷

[@alpha8here]

6:19 My goodness! You met with Vivziepop?!! SWEET!

[@CabblowStudios]

Good eye spotting her 😄

[@keamolefhe2188]

Yeah I was surprised too.Never saw her coming.

[@leahmcadam3733]

I got into the summer programme in 2015! I know what you mean by taking so seriously it changed the way I viewed everything in my future! I’m now in uni for animation with a scholarship 🥰 honestly the experience changes you

[@CabblowStudios]

Congratulations! Yeah Gobelins opened my eyes. Even just being around people from the around the world who love animation just as much as I do is also eye opening!

[@SONMADJAX]

Thank you for this! i'm so glad i stumbled onto this video because i'm also a South African, i completed my 3rd year in motion design and animation at SAE institue in Cape Town and i was supposed have my graduation this year but you know... 2020 is a movie 😅 i'm part of SAE's 1st group of students to graduate with a degree in animation but to be honest the degree course was quite dysfunctional ill managed most of the the time. i believe i'm experiencing a similar dilemma that you experienced coming from a school that focused on some courses more than others, and given that animation was and is still new to SAE Cape Town, its no surprise that its 1st few graduates will suffer. its awesome to see another South African animator make it to Gobelins! i've always wanted to study there as well and a hope ill get the chance sometime in the near future. Wish you nothing but the best on your art journey. Subscribed!

[@CabblowStudios]

Oh, wow Immanuel, thanks for the comment. I'm glad my video was useful in some way. You know what, I honestly think our ability to endure in this industry, and dare I say succeed, will come from having survived dysfunctional animation courses 😅😅. Congratulations on graduating regardless of the COVID-19 lockdown

[@SONMADJAX]

@@CabblowStudios Definitely! What doesnt kill us makes us stronger 😂😂 Thank you!

[@dreammutt4109]

Wow! I recognize some of the names here. Now I'm super excited and would love to attend this program!

[@CabblowStudios]

It's definitely worth applying 👊🏾👊🏾

[@TshiamoKadiege]

Fellow South African here 😁. My university didn't take animation seriously too. Gobelins was also on my mind, maybe someday I may get myself in. Anyway, I wish you good luck with your animation journey. Thank you for this informative vid. Subbed 🤞🏾

[@CabblowStudios]

Thank you for the comment and subscribing! Can I ask where did you study animation? All best with all that you decide to do in Animation.

[@TshiamoKadiege]

@@CabblowStudios Unisa . They have a multimedia arts programme. I should have known nothing technical would be taught at all. But it's ok. I've been self learning the whole time.

[@hi_its_jerry]

god i really wanna go there 🥺

[@CabblowStudios]

It's a great school! I always say just apply you Neve know what could happen.

[@redwolf6334]

This is such a well produced video jeez

[@CabblowStudios]

Thank you, thank you 😌🙏🏾. My 2017 self thanks you

[@donphildraws1357]

I wanna go to Gobelins this year

[@CabblowStudios]

Apply! 😊✊🏾

[@anthonyanaya849]

Hi, I admire your content. I have a question about the color theory at Gobelins. The color palettes are consistently amazing and I'm wondering who teaches that. Or if you have anyone I can look to for reference?

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi! I'm not sure who teaches colour theory, but Cecil Blondel is the director of International Relations at the school and very active on Instagram. Here's her IG instagram.com/cecile.blondel. She might be able to help you find who you're looking for.

[@Bruh-vf8np]

hello, i would like to ask about experiences finding a place to live in as an international student, or any tips of that

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi! I reccomend asking for suggested accommodation from Gobelins directly. During the summer school they gave an option for international students to stay at the University of Paris, which is where I stayed. Not sure if that option is still there so it's worth asking the school directly for reccomendations.

[@adrielrocha9799]

I really want to apply bu I only speak english, should I speak french or i can learn with only my language

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi! You don't need to speak French to attend the Summer school. It is offered in English. They also have a 2-year Masters program offered in English. Their other courses are in French. Don't hesitate! Just apply you never know what might happen.

[@adrielrocha9799]

@@CabblowStudios thanks!

[@williambarrett1234]

whats the age limit to get in? You say you went to a school before going to Gobelins but i thought they only accept people straight after highschool

[@CabblowStudios]

I don't think there's an age limit. One of my classmates at the time was in his 40s, I think. Maybe there's an age limit for their other programmes, but I don't remember there being a limit for the summer school 👍🏾👍🏾

[@deborahlilja]

Hii💛 Did you go there for only one summer or did u go every summer for three years? Do you get some kind of diploma for finishing a summer class there?

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi! Thanks for the Q. I went there once in 2016. The programme has a new batch of students every year. You get a certificate of completion, but it is not a formal qualification. Regardless I've found that the Gobelins name is well received when speaking with potential employers or clients. So that's good 👌🏾

[@deborahlilja]

Cabblow Studios thank you so much🌟💛

[@Amakhekhe]

Woah your accent, you South African?

[@CabblowStudios]

Haha yes I am 😄

[@Xx_Yasomi_xX]

I have a question, this will sound stupid a lot but do you need to lean french if you wanna go there? Yeah it's in france but I'm just curious

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi, that's not stupid at all. The summer school was completely in English. And I was able to travel with public transportation without knowing French, but it might've helped during the one time I got lost 😅😅. Although it's a French school they do have a few courses in English

[@Xx_Yasomi_xX]

@@CabblowStudios Oh alright thank you!

[@nicekingnikki]

Hi, I wanted to know what was the age bracket when you went there? Were there any older people at the summer school too? Like 25 and above?

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi! There was no age cap. I think the oldest person was in his 40s

[@sourblue3812]

i know this is a few years ago now, but if you can still remember, i was wondering the age range of people attending? i'm not sure if it'll be possible for me, but i'm hoping when i graduate my current bachelors to try to get into gobelins masters program and i figured the summer school could be useful. but I don't wanna feel old if everyone else is 18 lmao

[@CabblowStudios]

Hahaha it's OK, most people were in their mid-twenties or early thirties. They were either studying or about to finish. There were actually very few high schoolers. I think there were 2 senior high schoolers. I was in my final year of university doing a post-grad degree. Was I 22/23 🤷🏾‍♀️😅? There was also someone who was already in the industry for maybe like 5-10 years or something crazy like that. I say go for it! Don't let your age make you hesitate. It's still one of the best things I could've ever done so many years later.

[@sourblue3812]

@@CabblowStudios oh no way! i really thought everyone would be like 18, but this is nice to know! thanks for getting back to me :)

[@klollollol]

Hi! Sorry for the late question but, I’ve read that you need to graduate high school in a year? Is this true?

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi, no that's not true. I went through the full 5 years of high school - like normal. Not sure where you heard that.

[@harshshersia7869]

Hi, my name is Harsh, I am from India. I really wanna know how can I apply for Gobelins college and which level of portfolio is required to get admission.

[@CabblowStudios]

Hi Harsh, it really depends on which course you're interested in. I did their Advanced Character Animation Summer school, but they also have many other courses in English and in French: Bachelor's and Master degrees, short courses, online courses and summer schools. This is their English website: www.gobelins-school.com/ Hope this helps 👍🏾