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SPECIALIZED STUDIES IN CHARACTER AND CREATURE ANIMATION

for animated and live-action films

STARTING DATE –  March 4, 2024

Language: SPANISH

Age

+18 años

Modalities

In-person – *Combined by online streaming

*Student and teacher live by video.
*Valid from March to July

Duration

4 years

Places

Reduced

STUDIES SPECIALIZING IN THE ANIMATION OF CHARACTERS AND CREATURES

Aimed at all those over 18 years of age with skills and interest in the animation of 3D characters and creatures for cinema, regardless of the type of previous training: E.S.O., high school, pre-university cycles such as FX ANIMATION, training cycles, etc. No need to present a certificate of studies.

  • Age 18 +
  • Basic computer skills
  • Motivation letter of between 100 and 150 words or motivation video (can be recorded on a cell phone) of between 45″ and 1″ explaining why you want to do this course and study at FX ANIMATION. Send your application to your academic advisor or to: [email protected]

1st YEAR

  • ESSENTIAL 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION MODULE
  • CINEMA MODULE
  • CGI MODULE
  • ANIMATION FILM PRODUCTION MODULE
  • FXExperience MODULE (*)

2nd YEAR

  • 3D ADVANCED CHARACTER ANIMATION MODULE
  • CINEMA MODULE
  • CGI MODULE
  • ANIMATION FILM PRODUCTION MODULE
  • FXExperience MODULE

3rd YEAR

  • REALISTIC ANIMAL ANIMATION MODULE
  • ANIMATION SHORT PRODUCTION MODULE
  • FXExperience MODULE

4th YEAR

  • FANTASTIC CREATURES ANIMATION MODULE
  • ANIMATION SHORT PRODUCTION MODULE
  • FXExperience MODULE
  • TRAINING MODULE IN COMPANIES

FINAL PROJECT

(*) Complementary and curricular quarterly activities.

The continuous practice and project work aims to obtain a professional level demo reel at the end of your training. From our job board we will accompany you in the insertion into the 3D Animation world of work: we will do so in both live and animated films and in the great video game industry.

  • Character animator for film, advertising and TV
  • Creature animation specialist for film

 

One of the most powerful, complete and recognized careers that exists is undoubtedly the 3D Character Animation Studies of FX ANIMATION, which occupies # 13 in the world, # 5 in Europe, # 3 in Spain and # 1 in Catalonia in the International Ranking of the Animation Career Review, a reference portal for 3D character animation.

During four years you will learn from the realization of projects the most advanced techniques of 3D animation with Maya (Autodesk Official School), as well as the design of characters and environments and the traditional and modern rendering techniques of rendering in real time with Unreal Engine.

From the hand of our best filmmakers, you will learn the basics of cinema, the production of 3D cartoons and the important and essential principles of animation.
In this career you will not only be able to work on animated films such as Disney or Pixar, but you will also learn to give life to animals, realistic fantastic creatures such as dragons in Game of Thrones, Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
At our film school, FX ANIMATION, you will have the advantage of working with film, concept art, VFX and post-production students and, therefore, you will be able to create real film shots where your creatures will come to life.

The continuous practice and project work aims to obtain a professional level demo reel at the end of your training. From our job board we will accompany you in the insertion into the 3D Animation world of work: we will do so in both live and animated films and in the great video game industry.
The FX ANIMATION job bank has a 99% job placement rate and is internationally recognized as well as the quality of work of our students, who have worked in such important productions as Asterix: Le secret de la potion magique, Pokémon: Detective Pikachu , Sonic, Lion King and Game of Thrones.

If your passion is animation and you want to make it your profession, FX ANIMATION is your school.

REQUEST INFORMATION

Guillem Pages

Alumno de Carrera en Animación de Personajes

Lucía Guarner

Alumna de Animación de Personajes 3D

Arturo Arjona

Alumno de Animación de Personajes 3D

Andreu Pellissa

Alumno de Animación de Personajes 3D

INCLUDED IN THIS TRAINING

Company internships

Because our training is based on excellence and on providing students with not only the technical knowledge necessary for their profession, in the last year, a company internship is carried out to put into practice the knowledge learned within a real production flow. This training is mandatory and students will be selected by the companies that the school has within its professional portfolio.

Our students have undertaken training at companies such as El Ranchito, Deluxe, Entropy Studio, Digital Legends, The game forge, Scarecrow studio, B · Water Studios and Music has no limits, among others.

FX Family Program

The reception and accompaniment program for newly incorporated national and international students.

When starting training in FX, students face a double academic and social challenge: they leave their city or school and even their groups of friends to start a new life and study  experience at FX ANIMATION.

The FX Family Program aims to actively integrate the student at school and in Barcelona, helping them to feel accompanied and participate in academic life from day one. As an inclusive school, the program is aimed at all students without distinguishing between any of them and respecting the individual needs of each one, at all times.

At FX, we are one big family and we strive for students, teachers and non-teaching staff to feel at home at FX. This meeting point with students strengthens coexistence, communication and knowledge exchange between the different training areas of the school. Integration and the feeling of belonging influence motivation and strong academic performance. Our program is totally free and available to all students from all backgrounds.

FX Experience Program

One of the programs that enriches and multiplies the added value of FX ANIMATION training: learning through experience, leaving the classroom, leaving a controlled and protected environment, and facing the real world. Through this program, the student is given the opportunity to develop communication, personal and interpersonal skills.

The objective is to integrate and relate the student to the work environment of the entertainment and audiovisual sector. Through their participation in cross-cutting projects, company internships and volunteering, the professional skills most valued by producers and companies are promoted. With this program we ensure that our students, in addition to being excellent technicians, become excellent professionals.

Training in companies in the sector during training
Visit to London and networking with international production companies
Attendance at the main festivals in the sector: Mundos Digitales, BCN Film Fest, Animac …
Quarterly trips: visits to companies in the industry, exhibitions, workshops …
Volunteering in sector events
Masterclasses, workshops and workshops with featured gurus
Recruitment: every year at FX we organize a Job Fair (employment market) with national and international companies who recruit students for their subsequent hiring. The students also learn how to pass a job interview.
Participation in crosscutting film / videogame / 3D projects through SeñoraX, our associate producer.
Pitching practices: How to sell a film project
Personal marketing
Seminars
Company seminars
Seminar hosting

E-Sports Program

E-Sports is a discipline that consists of the practice of playing videogames at a competitive level, through leagues and tournaments. E-Sports are enjoying their finest hour in terms of recognition, investment and relevance.

FX ANIMATION is a pioneer school in incorporating E-Sports into academic life; one of the main objectives of the program is that students can play, enjoy and compete in videogames in a safe and controlled environment under the guidance of specialized trainers.

In the United States, educators and researchers affirm that this type of tournament is directly related to commitment and academic success and consequently, it reports very positive effects on learning and personal growth.

E-Sports are considered to be a highly effective tool to contribute to the development of the professional and individual competences and to promote cooperative work in the most innovative and cutting-edge classrooms and training centers such as FX ANIMATION.

Development of cognitive and interpersonal skills through E-Sports:

Critical and strategic thinking
Involvement and responsibility
Solving complex problems
Managing emotions
Performing under pressure
Communication and cooperation
Leadership
Teamwork
Creativity and initiative

Instrumental skills directly related to the technique of the game include:

Reaction speed
Precision
Peripheral vision
Injury prevention
Attention and coordination

AlumniX Program

FX ANIMATION is the only film, 3D, videogame and animation school with a totally free graduate student program. The Alumni-X program was born in recognition of the effort and work invested by our graduates. Proud of our young, bright and well-prepared students, we continue to accompany them once they have completed their studies.

Our job board, network of contacts, events and constant promotion on social networks, facilitate their incorporation into the work world immediately. Linked to the school through the Alumni-X program, graduates will continue to evolve professionally.