2D/3D Animation and Video Games | Bachelor’s program
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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
3.
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
SUBJECTS
- 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 de 60 ECTS
2ND COURSE
COURSES – 2D/3D ANIMATION PRE-SPECIALIZATION
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 de 60 ECTS
COURSES – 3D GENERALIST PRE-SPECIALIZATION
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 de 60 ECTS
SUBJECTS – PRE-SPECIALIZATION 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) (6 ECTS)
MÓDULES
- Background design (1 ECTS)
- Watercolor (1 ECTS)
- Video Games Level 1 Unity (1 ECTS)
- Personal Project (3 ECTS)
TOTAL de 60 ECTS
3RD COURSE
ASIGNATURAS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ANIMACIÓN 2D/3D
- Animación 2D (18 ECTS): Perfeccionamiento del manejo de software específico. Iniciación al acting, expresiones faciales y biomecánica de personajes.
- Animación 3D (18 ECTS): Perfeccionamiento de conocimientos sobre mecánica de cuerpo. Iniciación a las expresiones faciales y la sincronización de lip sync.
- Preparación del showreel (1 ECTS)
- Acting para animadores (4 ECTS)
- Guión (1 ECTS)
- Gestión de producción (1 ECTS)
- Idiomas: francés o español / inglés 3×2 (6 ECTS)
- Prácticas en empresa (9 ECTS)
MÓDULOS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ANIMACIÓN 2D/3D
- Acting en Animación 3D (1 ECTS)
- Acting en Animación 2D (1 ECTS)
TOTAL de 60 ECTS
ASIGNATURAS – ESPECILIZACIÓN 3D GENERALISTA
- Modelado 3D (9 ECTS): Perfeccionamiento del modelado realista. Realización de proyectos conjuntos.
- Texturizado y rendering (6 ECTS): Profundización en la iluminación de producto. Creación de imágenes con diversas gamas cromáticas. Expresión de emociones a través de la luz, tanto de interior como de exterior.
- Modelado orgánico 3D (6 ECTS): Profundización en la escultura digital realista. Realización de proyectos conjuntos.
- Rigging (9 ECTS): Iniciación al rigg de props. Creación de rigg para personajes. Creación de rigging facial para personajes.
- VFX (9 ECTS): Profundización en la creación de efectos visuales, como fluidos, dinámicas de ropa y colisiones y fracturas de objetos.
- Preparación del showreel (1 ECTS)
- Guión (1 ECTS)
- Gestión de producción (1 ECTS)
- Idiomas: francés o español / inglés 3×2 (6 ECTS)
- Prácticas en empresa (9 ECTS)
MÓDULOS – ESPECILIZACIÓN 3D GENERALISTA
- Composition con Nuke (1 ECTS): Dominio avanzado de Nuke, el software más utilizado en la posproducción cinematográfica.
- Videojuegos Nivel 1 Unreal (2 ECTS): Familiarización con el entorno Unreal, creación de materiales para motor de render en RealTime. Optimización de geometría y atlas de mapeado UV.
TOTAL de 60 ECTS
ASIGNATURAS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ARTE
- Character design (13 ECTS)
- Digital painting / Concept Art (12 ECTS): Refuerzo de los conocimientos básicos de pintura digital y dibujo. Desarrollo de técnicas y habilidades específicas del concept art.
- Modelado orgánico 3D (6 ECTS)
- Storyboard (6 ECTS)
- Dibujo de modelo (3 ECTS)
- Preparación del showreel (1 ECTS)
- Guión (1 ECTS)
- Gestión de producción (1 ECTS)
- Idiomas: francés o español / inglés 3×2 (6 ECTS)
- Prácticas en empresa (9 ECTS)
MÓDULOS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ARTE
- Creación de personajes para videojuegos (1 ECTS)
- Pintura japonesa Sumi-e (1 ECTS)
TOTAL de 60 ECTS
4TH COURSE
ASIGNATURAS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ANIMACIÓN 2D/3D
- Proyecto de cortometraje (26 ECTS)
- Animación 2D (8 ECTS): Perfeccionamiento de la técnica para llegar a un nivel de competencia óptimo.
- Animación 3D (8 ECTS): Perfeccionamiento del acting y del lip sync.
- Preparación del showreel (1 ECTS)
- Acting para animadores (2 ECTS)
- Idiomas: francés o español / inglés 3×2 (4 ECTS)
- Prácticas en empresa 9 ECTS)
MÓDULOS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ANIMACIÓN 2D/3D
- Acting en Animación 3D (1 ECTS)
- Acting en Animación 2D (1 ECTS)
TOTAL de 60 ECTS
ASIGNATURAS – ESPECILIZACIÓN 3D GENERALISTA
- Proyecto de cortometraje (31 ECTS)
- Modelado 3D (3 ECTS): Creación de un proyecto personalizado por alumno para que muestre sus habilidades específicas (creación de personajes y entornos, iluminación, VFX).
- Texturizado y rendering (2 ECTS): Creación de un proyecto personalizado por alumno para que muestre sus habilidades específicas (creación de personajes, iluminación, shading, rendering).
- Modelado orgánico 3D (2 ECTS): Creación de un proyecto personalizado por alumno para que muestre sus habilidades específicas (creación de personajes y entornos).
- Rigging (3 ECTS): Creación de un proyecto personalizado por alumno para que muestre sus habilidades específicas (rigging de personajes y props).
- VFX (3 ECTS): Cada estudiante elabora un proyecto personalizado que muestra sus habilidades específicas en cuanto a creación de efectos visuales.
- Preparación del showreel (1 ECTS)
- Idiomas: francés o español / inglés 3×2 (4 ECTS)
- Prácticas en empresa (9 ECTS)
MÓDULOS – ESPECILIZACIÓN 3D GENERALISTA
- Videojuegos Nivel 2 Unreal (2 ECTS): Nivel avanzado en creación de todos los elementos necesarios de un videojuego (entornos, importación de animaciones, iluminación, efectos especiales) estilo triple A.
TOTAL de 60 ECTS
ASIGNATURAS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ARTE
- Proyecto de cortometraje (30 ECTS)
- Character design (5 ECTS)
- Digital painting / Concept Art (5 ECTS)
- Modelado orgánico 3D (2 ECTS)
- Storyboard (2 ECTS)
- Preparación del showreel (1 ECTS)
- Idiomas: francés o español / inglés 3×2 (4 ECTS)
- Prácticas en empresa (9 ECTS)
MÓDULOS – ESPECILIZACIÓN ARTE
- Creación de personajes para videojuegos (1 ECTS)
- Pintura japonesa Sumi-e (1 ECTS)
TOTAL de 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.