The objectives
- Acquire a methodology to carry out projects from the initial idea to its completion
- Experience teamwork and individual work
- Acquire the artistic and cinematographic fundamentals for the successful design of an animated film
- Experience the complete technical chain of designing and producing a short animated film
A cartoon and 3D animation course based on four main areas of study
- Artistic: Developing an eye for detail, understanding shapes, developing skills, being able to accurately reproduce, developing your own visual language
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Cinematographic:
- Introduction to the concepts of point of view, framing, shooting and editing
- Approach narration from the perspective of writing, directing and filmic language
- Technical: Be able to use technical tools to carry out projects
- Animation: Introduction to movement, rhythm and acting in order to make the characters we create lively and believable
Year 1
Artistic fundamentals related to future needs in 3D animation
- Understanding shapes and volumes, anatomy, the use of colour in scenery and landscapes, image composition,...
- Develop the technical skills associated with project implementation
The animation training year takes place through a combination of classes, workshops and projects.
Subject areas taught
- Drawing, Visual arts
- Modelling
- Character design
- History of the arts
- Film analysis
- Storyline
- Storyboard
- Video
- Sound design
- Introduction to the basic principles of 2D animation
- Acting
- Technical classes on the Adobe suite
- English
Year 2
Further development of artistic fundamentals related to future needs in 3D animation, familiarization with 3D tools
- Further the study of light, anatomy, volume sculpting,...
- Design and produce a short 3D animated film as part of a team
- Acquire technical skills in 3D animation
The 3D animation training year takes place through a combination of classes, workshops and projects.
Subject areas taught
- Drawing
- Visual arts
- Modelling
- Character design
- Concept art
- Storyline
- Storyboard
- Sound design
- Technical classes on 3DS Max, Vray, Nuke, Substance, ZBrush
- English
Year 3
Mastering the complete process of producing a short 3D animated film
- Clay and 3D sculpting
- Design and produce a very short 3D film as part of a team
- Design and produce a short 3D film individually
- Acquire technical skills in 3D animation
The 3D animation training year takes place through a combination of classes, workshops and projects.
Subject areas taught
- Modelling
- Character design
- Storyline
- Storyboard
- Sound design
- Substance
- ZBrush
- 3DS Max
- Vray
- Nuke