Bachelor's Degree

Compositing, Post-production and VFX

You will learn to design and develop graphic projects using digital image editing tools and raster-based graphics applications.

You will learn the core principles of marketing and their application in digital media, as well as integrated communication, developing plans and strategies for the creation of products and services within the creative industries.

You will take a step forward from the 3D design skills acquired in the previous course, developing more advanced knowledge to create objects and spaces within a 3D environment. You will gain the criteria required to correctly assign surface attributes to 3D models, while also learning the principles of lighting and their different applications in 3D animation.

You will explore the aesthetic and narrative aspects of lighting in audiovisual production, including visual signifiers, the importance and distribution of cinematic and narrative space, and scene composition. You will also develop technical knowledge of lighting techniques, exposure and colour adjustment.

You will learn to use the conceptual tools and techniques required for narrative previsualisation through storyboarding, addressing elements such as shot composition, framing duration and point of view. You will also explore the dramatic and narrative significance of these choices within the context and moment of the story.

You will consolidate the fundamental principles and technical applications of 3D modelling and digital sculpting, gaining knowledge of the main industry-standard tools used to create high-polygon organic models. You will also apply traditional sculpting methods to the creation of high-resolution 3D models.

You will develop skills related to the visual representation of surfaces, textures and shaders in 3D and CGI models, as well as the use of colour and lighting to convey specific visual moods across different game engines. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of the tools required to render materials and textures and to add dynamic real-time effects.

Through the creation of a real-time visual piece, you will apply the knowledge acquired during the second year of the programme. You will study and develop a complete VFX pipeline, covering concepts of direction and VFX project management, as well as principles of team management, communication, market awareness, client relations and product development. You will also become familiar with aspects related to the financial structure of audiovisual companies.

You will engage with learning focused on respect for and the promotion of human rights, the values of a culture of peace and democracy, and the principles of equality and solidarity, with a particular emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

You will learn the technical processes required to operate and work effectively with node-based compositing and post-production software, following a predefined production plan. You will be able to organise materials, understand formats, and apply audiovisual editing techniques in order to communicate the specific messages required by each production to a target audience.

You will master the creation of visual effects using particle systems, as well as different physical simulation systems for fractures and collisions, working with the professional industry-standard software required for these processes.

You will learn to create volumetric effects such as smoke, fog and similar phenomena, using a range of professional industry-standard software tools.

You will learn to address the challenges involved in articulating objects and characters for animation, taking into account structure, anatomy, physics and the animation principles to be applied. Through skeleton-based animation techniques—where each part of a structure becomes a key element for control, movement and deformation of characters or mechanical objects—you will develop both your technical skills and the artistic potential of industry-standard tools.

You will understand audiovisual language and narrative in order to interpret audiovisual storytelling. You will develop the skills required to create morphological elements of audiovisual language, such as shot types and camera movements, as well as narrative resources, critical thinking and film analysis. You will also be able to create elements of editing and mise-en-scène, including lighting, art direction, sound and soundtracks.

These are teachings oriented toward respect for and the promotion of human rights, the values ​​inherent to a culture of peace and democracy, and the principles of equality and solidarity, with a special focus on the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

You will develop the main virtual production workflows, working with lighting, compositing and real-time rendering within virtual production recording sets.

You will learn the technologies used to create real-time visual effects, as well as how to use the main game engine tools to produce both simple and complex effects, with a particular focus on particle systems and volumetric effects.

Through the development of a real-time virtual production project, you will apply the knowledge acquired during the second year of the programme. This will allow you to deepen your understanding and practical application of production and distribution techniques and processes across their different stages, from the perspective of organising and managing technical, human and budgetary resources. You will also learn about the nature and characteristics of funding sources, intellectual property, branding, patents and copyright.

You will immerse yourself in the role of the Production department within the creation of an audiovisual work, gaining an understanding of the key areas and decisions related to visual content, as well as the development and management of a project from initial planning through to final distribution and exploitation.

You will advance your skills in the development and compositing of visual effects, including the creation of complex atmospheric systems, crowd simulations and the handling of complex fluid simulations.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of the processes involved in idea visualisation and the artistic pre-production of graphic projects.

You will expand your technical and artistic knowledge related to 3D modelling, mastering techniques for organic character creation, modular environment design, and solid surface modelling.

You will expand your knowledge through advanced 3D techniques for the creation and animation of clothing and fabrics, including pattern creation for fabric simulation on any 3D asset and the development of hair systems on 3D elements. You will also study physical properties and animation systems applied to these processes.

You will internalise the fundamental principles of visual effects used to generate secondary animation within an animation project.

You will master advanced techniques for the creation and optimisation of environmental objects, as well as their integration within a 3D environment.

You will learn how to apply motion graphics techniques to specific requirements defined in a brief, with the aim of developing a suitable visual proposal and graphic solution using professional methods and tools.

The subject of civic ethics harmonizes professional practice with the dynamics of civil society, with the set of human rights and values, and with the achievement of the common good.

You will complete your placement in a real professional environment, where you will apply all the theoretical and technical knowledge acquired throughout your training.

As the culmination of your studies, you will be required to submit an original, independent and personal project, which may be developed individually or collaboratively, under the guidance and supervision of an assigned academic tutor.