2D/3D Animation and Video Games | Bachelor’s program
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Modality
In-campus training
Language
Spanish
Presentation
Do you want to dedicate yourself to what you have always wanted? At L’Idem we offer you a comprehensive training in the different specializations. The first course is dedicated to understanding the production chain and acquiring a transversal artistic and technical training. From the second course, the student specializes in the areas of production according to their skills and interests: 2D/3D Animation, 3D Generalist or Art.
Methodology and educational objectives
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Academic excellence
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Orientation to the professional world
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Connection with the industry
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Practical training
Based on projects that reproduce a real studio environment and encourage teamwork, leadership skills and creativity.
Program – 2D/3D Animation and Video Games Bachelor’s program
1ST COURSE
COURSES
- Animation Drawing (5 ECTS): To provide students with a deep knowledge of the basic fundamentals of Animation drawing and Concept Art.
- 2D Animation (6 ECTS): To acquire a good technical base of 2D Animation. Learning to handle the Toon Boom Harmony software and making small animations.
- 3D Animation (3 ECTS): Learning to use the Autodesk Maya software efficiently and fluently. Making animations of small objects and bipedal characters.
- Art history (5 ECTS)
- Artistic drawing (6 ECTS): Acquisition of basic fundamentals of artistic drawing, perspective and anatomy.
- Image analysis and theory (4 ECTS)
- Visual arts (6 ECTS): Acquisition of technical fundamentals of artistic expression to enhance the creativity and expressiveness of the student.
- 3D Modeling (6 ECTS): Introduction to modeling with Autodesk Maya software. Creation of UV mapping. Initiation to lighting with three points of light. Familiarization with the workflow of a production.
- Computers and computer graphics (4 ECTS): Learning to use digital creation, photo retouching and video editing software.
- Creativity workshop(2 ECTS)
- Storyboard (3 ECTS)
- Languages: French / Spanish / English 3×2 (6 ECTS)
MODULES
- Free exercise (2 ECTS)
- Sculpture – Modeling (1 ETCS): Two-week module of creation of characters in real sculpture based on an own design or taken as a reference as Fan art.
- Photography (1 ETCS)
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
2ND COURSE
COURSES – 2D/3D ANIMATION PRE-SPECIALISATION
- 2D Animation (13 ECTS): Acquisition of advanced mastery of Toon Boom Harmony software and realization of complex animations. Introduction to cut-out and character rigging.
- 3D Animation (13 ECTS): Acquisition of knowledge of body mechanics, arcs and rotations.
- Drawing and study of movement (5 ECTS)
- Matte painting (2 ECTS)
- Storyboard (5 ECTS)
- Animation Culture (5 ECTS)
- Video post-production (4 ECTS): Learning to use Adobe After Effects software to create effects and animations on audiovisual material in a professional way.
- Soundtrack and sound design (1 ECTS)
- Idiomas: Spanish or French / English 3×2 (6 ECTS)
MODULES
- Background design (1 ECTS)
- Watercolor(1 ECTS)
- Video Games Level 1 Unity (1 ECTS)
- Personal Project (3 ECTS)
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
COURSES – 3D GENERALIST PRE-SPECIALISATION
- 3D Generalist (14 ECTS): Optimization of the workspace or interface. Modeling with Quad Topology, prepared for animation or video game, tilling UVs and lighting of product and interior space. Non-linear workflow of a production.
- VFX (6 ECTS): Initiation to the creation of visual effects, such as fluids, clothing dynamics and collisions and fractures of objects.
- 3D Organic Modeling (6 ECTS): Digital sculpting in the deepening of anatomy and creation of props, both realistic and cartoon style..
- Drawing and study of movement (4 ECTS)
- Matte painting (2 ECTS)
- Storyboard (5 ECTS)
- Animation Culture (5 ECTS)
- Video post-production (6 ECTS): Adding the latest effects and levels of luminosity, saturation and color to a video..
- Soundtrack and sound design (1 ECTS)
- Languages: French or Spanish / English 3×2 (6 ECTS)
MODULES
- Nuke (1 ECTS): Introduction to the use of Nuke, the most widely used software in film post-production.
- VVideo Games Level 1 Unity (1 ECTS): Familiarization with the Unity environment, creation of materials for RealTime render engine. Optimization of geometry and UV mapping atlas.
- Personal project (3 ECTS)
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
COURSES – PRE-SPECIALISATION ART
- 2D Animation (10 ECTS)
- Animation Drawing (8 ECTS)
- 3D Organic Modeling(6 ECTS)
- Drawing and study of movement (4 ECTS)
- Matte painting (2 ECTS)
- Storyboard (6 ECTS)
- Animation Culture (5 ECTS)
- Video post-production (6 ECTS)
- Soundtrack and sound design (1 ECTS)
- Languages: French or Spanish / English 3×2 (6 ECTS)
MODULES
- Background design (1 ECTS)
- Watercolor (1 ECTS)
- Video Games Level 1 Unity (1 ECTS)
- Personal Project (3 ECTS)
TOTAL de 60 ECTS
3RD COURSE
COURSES – ANIMATION 2D/3D SPECIALISATION
- 2D animation (18 ECTS): Improvement of the management of specific programmes. Initiation to action, facial expressions and biomechanics of the characters.
- 3D animation (18 ECTS): Improvement of knowledge on the mechanics of the body. Initiation to facial expressions and lip syncing.
- Preparation of the showreel (1 ECTS)
- Acting for animators (4 ECTS)
- Script (1 ECTS)
- Production management (1 ECTS)
- Languages: French or Spanish/English 3×2 (6 ECTS)
- Internships in companies (9 ECTS)
MODULES – ANIMATION 2D/3D SPECIALISATION
- Acting in 3D Animation (1 ECTS)
- Acting in 2D Animation (1 ECTS)
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
COURSES – 3D GENERALIST SPECIALISATION
- 3D Modelling (9 ECTS): Perfecting realistic modelling. Joint projects.
- Texturing and rendering (6 ECTS): Deepening in product lighting. Creation of images with different chromatic ranges. Expression of emotions through light, both inside and outside.
- Organic 3D modeling (6 ECTS): Deepening in digital realistic sculpture. Realization of joint projects.
- Rigging (9 ECTS): Initiation to the rigg of props. Creation of rigg for characters. Creation of facial rigging for characters.
- VFX (9 ECTS): Deepening in the creation of visual effects, such as fluid, dynamics of clothing and collisions and fractures of objects.
- Preparation of the showreel (1 ECTS)
- Script (1 ECTS)
- Production management (1 ECTS)
- Languages: French or Spanish / English 3×2 (6 ECTS)
- Internships (9 ECTS)
MODULES – 3D GENERALIST SPECIALISATION
- Composition with Nuke (1 ECTS): Advanced mastery of Nuke, the software most used in film post-production.
- Unreal Video Games Level 1 (2 ECTS): Familiarization with the Unreal environment, creation of materials for RealTime rendering engine. Optimization of geometry and UV mapping atlas.
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
COURSES – ART SPECIALISATION
- Character design (13 ECTS)
- Digital painting / Concept Art (12 ECTS): Reinforcement of the basic knowledge of digital painting and drawing. Development of specific techniques and skills of concept art.
- Organic 3D modelling (6 ECTS)
- Storyboard (6 ECTS)
- Model drawing (3 ECTS)
- Preparation of the showreel (1 ECTS)
- Script (1 ECTS)
- Production management (1 ECTS)
- Languages: French or Spanish / English 3×2 (6 ECTS)
- Internships (9 ECTS)
MODULES – ART SPECIALISATION
- Creation of characters for video games (1 ECTS)
- Japanese painting Sumi-e (1 ECTS)
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
4TH COURSE
COURSES – 2D/3D ANIMATION SPECIALISATION
- Short film project (26 ECTS)
- 2D animation (8 ECTS): Improvement of the technique to reach an optimal level of competence.
- 3D Animation (8 ECTS): Perfecting acting and lip sync.
- Preparation of the showreel (1 ECTS)
- Acting for animators (2 ECTS)
Languages: French or Spanish / English 3 2 (4 ECTS) - Internships (9 ECTS)
MODULES – 2D/3D ANIMATION SPECIALISATION
- Acting in 3D Animation (1 ECTS)
- Acting in 2D Animation (1 ECTS)
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
COURSES – 3D GENERALIST SPECIALISATION
- Short film project (31 ECTS)
- 3D modeling (3 ECTS): Creation of a personalized project for each student to show their specific skills (creation of characters and environments, lighting, VFX).
- Texturing and rendering (2 ECTS): Creation of a personalized project per student to show their specific skills (character creation, lighting, shading, rendering).
- Organic 3D modeling (2 ECTS): Creation of a personalized project per student to show their specific skills (creation of characters and environments).
- Rigging (3 ECTS): Creation of a personalized project for each student to show their specific skills (rigging of characters and props).
- VFX (3 ECTS): Each student develops a customized project that shows their specific skills in visual effects creation.
- Preparation of the showreel (1 ECTS)
- Languages: French or Spanish / English 3×2 (4 ECTS)
- Internships (9 ECTS)
MODULES – 3D GENERALIST SPECIALISATION
- Video games Level 2 Unreal (2 ECTS): Advanced level in creating all the necessary elements of a video game (environments, import animations, lighting, special effects) triple A style.
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
COURSES – ART SPECIALISATION
- Short film project (30 ECTS)
- Character design (5 ECTS)
- Digital painting / Concept Art (5 ECTS)
- 3D organic modelling (2 ECTS)
- Storyboard (2 ECTS)
- Preparation of the showreel (1 ECTS)
- Languages: French or Spanish / English 3×2 (4 ECTS)
- Internships (9 ECTS)
MODULES – ART SPECIALISATION
- Creation of characters for video games (1 ECTS)
- Japanese painting Sumi-e (1 ECTS)
TOTAL of 60 ECTS
Career opportunities / Employability
2D Animator
Realization of 2D Animation projects in different contexts and for different audiences.
3D Animator
Creation of moving images using objects, characters or beings in a three-dimensional space for film, television, advertising, videogames, etc.
Storyboard artist
Creation of the storyboard and design of the visual narrative of a story.
Concept artist
Creation of characters, environments and universes for different audiovisual projects.
3D generalist artist
Versatile profile that participates in all phases of the production process of an animation or video game project.
Modeler/ digital sculptor
Specialist in 3D character or environment modeling, digital sculpting, character and object modeling, facial expressions and character and object texturing.
Rigger
Responsible of providing skeletons and controllers, both for characters and props.
Lighter
Composition of the image and the illumination of the scenes so that it contributes to highlight or conceal the shapes that compose it..
VFX artist
In charge of creating the special effects using fluid calculations for explosions, smoke, liquids; as well as collisions for destructions and clothing dynamics to calculate this and deformations of objects.
Generalist Game Artist
Highly creative and multifaceted 3D Artist Generalist, with experience in videogame art.
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Global Cost
The cost of Bachelor’s program in 2D/3D Animation and Video Games is 2D/3D Animation and Videogames is 9.200€ per course.
WHO CAN ACCESS THESE STUDIES?
- Students with a high school diploma or higher education degree.
- University graduates
- Students coming from foreign educational systems equivalent to the Baccalaureate
Scholarships and study grants
In order to facilitate access to the educational offerings of the L’Idem campuses, the school pays special attention to promoting talent through various types of study grants.
Disability
Assistance throughout the entire training at L’Idem Barcelona. It is essential to present the official accrediting document.
International Students
Given to international candidates with high school or equivalent studies, or previous university studies to help with accommodation and travel expenses during the first year of studies.
Academic Excellence
For high school students with a grade point average of 9 or higher who are entering the school for the first time.
Single Parent Family
Assistance throughout the entire course of studies at L’Idem Barcelona. It is essential to present the official document accrediting this.
Large Family
Assistance throughout the entire course at L’Idem Barcelona. It is essential to present the official accrediting document.
Mobility
Aid aimed at facilitating national stududents mobility whose residence is located more than 200 km from L’Idem Barcelona and need help to move during the first year of studies.
Creative Talent
They recognize and support outstanding students with brilliant and creative minds.
The scholarships and grants awarded are made effective through a discount on the total cost of the course. For more information you can contact our Departamento de Admisiones.