Bachelor in Character Animation
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable creative adventure where magic comes to life on the screen. Animation is a unique art that fuses imagination, technique, and passion to bring worlds and characters to life. From classic hand-drawn animations to cutting-edge digital techniques, he has captivated audiences of all ages in films, series, advertising, and video games.
Get ready to bring your ideas to life, tell exciting stories, and captivate with the power of movement. Animation unlocks a world of creativity, and we are here to help you achieve your goals in this exciting field. Welcome to the magic of animation!
At Universal Arts School, we are committed to providing a flexible and personalized educational experience. Our degrees have been designed in a modular manner, meaning that you have the freedom to shape your education to your individual preferences and needs. Whether you want to delve deeper into a single discipline or explore multiple areas, we are here to support you on your educational journey. Additionally, we understand that making educational decisions can be challenging, especially when it comes to combining different backgrounds. That's why we offer personalized advice so you can make informed decisions about which path to take.
[careers and masters] You could choose the following formations:
Animation
3D character animation is based on the 12 principles of animation, physical laws, and believable character reactions. Training ranges from learning human locomotion to theatrical performance and the psychology of conveying compelling emotions. Additionally, personal filming is included to analyze and improve performances. This knowledge is complemented by lip synchronization. From the fundamentals to the acting, animation gives you the ability to create believable characters. The training includes understanding production in audiovisual companies focused on animated films, video games, and advertising. Finally, your portfolio with your best works will be your letter of introduction to the industry as a character animator.
Software: Maya
Rigging
In Rigging with Maya training, you will learn to create structures and connections to bring 3D characters to life. This animation technique articulates objects through skeletons and controls to add movement. The rigger plays a crucial role in the production by giving a soul to objects and providing tools for the animator's artistic potential. In addition, we will explore the automation and simplification of tasks with Python, which is ideal for artistic and technical profiles without the need for prior knowledge in 3D or programming. Training ranges from nodes to advanced character rigging and provides essential skills for professional character animation production. This specialization in rigging is highly in demand in the industry and will provide you with opportunities in the job market.
Software: Maya
Rankings
Program Outcome
These are just some of the companies where our students work:
Career Opportunities
Animation
- 3D character animator for short or feature films
- 3D character animator for animated series
- 3D character animator for video games
- 3D character animator for VFX
- 3D character animator for advertising, multimedia applications, documentaries, scientific or medical reports
- 3D character animator for Pre-vis
- 3D character animator for Tech-vis
- 3D character animator for Post-vis
- 3D character animator for facials
- 3D character animator to clean MO-CAP Motion Capture curves
- TD 3D Character Animator
- Fixing 3D Character Animator
- 3D character animator for Virtual Reality apps
Rigging
- Rigging Artist
- Rigging TD
- Rigging Supervisor
- Technical Animator
- Pipeline TD / Technical Director
- Animation Programmer
English Language Requirements
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