Bachelor's Degree

Digital Animation

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Hexagon RedOFFICIAL UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Hexagon Red4 years / 240 ECTS
Hexagon RedSTARTS: September 2025
Hexagon RedLanguage: Spanish
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Become one of the most versatile professionals in the entertainment industry by learning to create animations and evoke emotions.

The Bachelor's Degree in Digital Animation at Voxel School is a four-year official university program that will train you to become a top professional from three key dimensions: artistic, creative, and technological. It covers the fast-paced evolution of the audiovisual industry, making you one of the most well-rounded professionals in the field. Train with the best professionals, gaining the ability to manage audiovisual projects through every stage and mastering the essential tools.

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Career opportunities

The 3D animator uses advanced software to create images of moving three-dimensional characters or objects.

3D Animation Artist

The 2D animator creates drawn images on a flat surface and then gives them movement.

2D Animation Artist

Rigging Artist is a skeleton creator for 3D animated characters. Each of these characters, in order to move correctly, requires an internal structure of bones and joints.

Rigging Artist

A 3D modeling artist is responsible for bringing characters and animations to life. A 3D modeling artist can work for video games, but also for live-action films or television.

Modeling Artist

He's responsible for interpreting the storyboard to present the main images of a scene to the animators. He works on the character's initial and final position, their position relative to other elements, important expressions or gestures, as well as the timing required to achieve synchronization.

Layout Artist

Curriculum

Voxel School has designed a curriculum for the official degree of "Digital Animation" fully adapted
to the needs of the sector, which guarantees that our students will know in a theoretical and
practical way the latest trends from the hand of the best active teachers.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

Semester 1: 30 ects

Image of the Fundamentals of Creativity subject

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of creative processes inherent to artistic expression and practice, learning how to generate ideas in an organized and practical way through various methods and strategies to enhance creativity on a practical level.

Fundamentals of Creativity

Image of the Artistic Drawing subject

You'll learn to capture reality and express it through drawing and its various traditional and digital techniques, applying different methodologies while acquiring the ability to convey visual thought in a two-dimensional space by mastering the concepts of form structure.

Artistic Drawing

Image of the subject Digital Image Processing

You will participate in graphic projects using applications and tools based on raster and vector graphics.

Digital Image Processing

Image of the subject Color Theory

You'll learn the language of color: its characteristics, light, and pigments, as well as its nature and effects. You'll learn to create different color combinations until you achieve the perfect expression.

Color Theory

Image of the 2D Animation Fundamentals course

You will learn the laws of motion applied to characters and different elements of 2D composition.

Foundations of 2D Animation

Semester 2: 30 ects

Image of the subject Sculptural Foundations

You'll learn how to develop the creative process, techniques, materials, and tools used in sculpture, and apply them to any project.

Sculptural Foundations

Image of the Vector Design subject

Learn how to design and develop graphic projects using vector graphics-based applications and tools.

Vector Design

Image of the subject History and Visual Culture

Audiovisual production within the cultural industries. Theoretical foundations of artistic creation and design in visual and audiovisual media, and the analysis of communication phenomena and processes.

History and Visual Culture

Image of the subject Project Laboratory I: Pre-production Design

This course covers the main areas of knowledge taught in the first year in an integrated manner within a pre-production design project.

Project Laboratory I: Pre-production Design

Semester 1: 30 ects

Image of the 3D Foundations course

Gain a professional understanding of the industry's most widely used software for modeling and creating all the elements you might find in a video game (characters, weapons, assets, vehicles, environments, etc.).

3D Foundations

Image of the Digital Marketing and Applied Communication subject

You'll learn the principles of marketing and its application in digital media, as well as integrated communication, learning to develop plans and strategies for the development of products and services within the creative industries that launch a production through its different phases.

Digital Marketing and Applied Communication

Image of the subject 2D Animation I

You'll gain a more advanced level of specialization in the production and execution of audiovisual pieces, working with complete setups, complex animation motion cycles, masks, and more complex cameras.

2D Animation I

Image of the Visual Narrative and Storyboard subject

You will master the conceptual and technical tools necessary for narrative previsualization using storyboards.

Visual Narrative and Storyboard

Image of the subject Drawing and Artistic Anatomy

You will master character drawing techniques through anatomy.

Drawing and Artistic Anatomy

Semester 2: 30 ects

Image of the 3D Design subject

You will learn to design objects and spaces in a 3D environment.

3D Design

Image of the 3D Animation Fundamentals course

You will master the laws of motion applied to characters and different elements of 3D composition and acquire knowledge of three-dimensional animation on digital media.

Foundations of 3D Animation

Image of the subject Ethical, human and personal options training I

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.

Ethical, human and personal options training I

Image of the subject Project Laboratory II: 2D Animation

You will complete a project consisting of a 2D narrative audiovisual piece that will apply everything you have learned during the course.

Project Lab II: 2D Animation

Semester 1: 30 ects

Image of the subject Audiovisual Language and Cinematography

You will learn to use audiovisual language and narrative to understand audiovisual stories.

Audiovisual Language and Cinematography

Image of the subject 2D Animation II

This course will provide a more advanced level of specialization in the production and execution of audiovisual pieces. Complete setups, complex animation motion cycles, masks, and more complex cameras will be covered.

2D Animation II

Image of the subject 3D Animation I

You will learn the fundamental aspects of 3D animation: keyframing, curves, timing, and layers. You will also explore animation cycles, the blocking-to-polishing process, pose-to-pose and straight-ahead techniques, and the animation of simple 3D characters.

3D Animation I

Image of the Rigging and Setup subject

You'll learn how to manage the problems that arise when trying to articulate any object or character that needs to be animated, taking into account the structure, anatomy, physics, and animation principles that you want to apply.

Rigging and Setup

Image of the subject Preproduction and Applied Visual Development

You will study the processes for visualizing ideas and the artistic pre-production of graphic projects.

Pre-production and Applied Visual Development

Semester 2: 30 ects

Image of the subject 3D Animation II

You will learn 3D animation techniques and tools, such as 3D character and complex scene animation, crowd animation systems, and motion capture animation techniques.

3D Animation II

Image of the subject Facial Animation and Dialogues

You will thoroughly understand the anatomy of the face and its connection to the representation of emotions.

Facial Animation and Dialogues

Image of the subject Ethical, Human and Personal Options Formation II

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.

Ethical, human and personal options training II

Image of the subject Project Laboratory III: 3D Animation

You will create a 3D narrative audiovisual piece that integrates all the knowledge acquired during the 3rd year.

Project Lab III: 3D Animation

Semester 1: 30 ects

Image of the Elective Subject 1. Production Design

You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the role the Production department plays in the creation of an audiovisual work, delving into the tasks and decisions that must be made throughout the development and management of the product, right through to its distribution and final exploitation.

Elective 1. Production Design

Image of the Elective Subject 2. Motion Graphics I

You'll learn how to apply this technique to specific needs defined in a briefing, with the goal of developing a proposal and an appropriate graphic solution using professional methods and tools.

Elective 2. Motion Graphics I

Image of the Elective Subject 3. Visual Effects Applied to Animation

You will solidify your understanding of the fundamentals of visual effects that create secondary animation in an animation project.

Elective 3. Visual Effects Applied to Animation

Image of the Elective Subject 4. Advanced 3D Design Techniques

You'll learn advanced 3D clothing and fabric creation and animation techniques using physical simulation systems to create patterns and simulate fabrics on any 3D element. You'll learn how to create hair systems on 3D elements. You'll also gain an in-depth understanding of physical properties and animation systems, as well as the language of color.

Elective 4. Advanced 3D Design Techniques

Image of the Elective Subject 5. Composition and Postproduction I

You'll learn how to develop the technical processes necessary for the management and operation of node-based composition and post-production programs based on prior planning. You'll learn how to organize materials and formats, as well as audiovisual editing techniques, to convey the different messages required by each production to your target audience.

Elective 5. Composition and Postproduction I

Semester 2: 30 ects

Image of the subject Internships/Training for Employment

You will complete your internship in a real-life work environment where you will apply all the theoretical and technical content acquired throughout your training.

Internships/Training for employment

Image of the subject Civic and Professional Ethics

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.

Civic and professional ethics

Image of the Final Degree Project subject

As the end of your studies, you will be required to present an original, independent, and personal project. This work may be completed individually or in a coordinated manner and will be carried out under the guidance of a tutor.

Final Degree Project

DETAILED CURRICULUM BY SUBJECT

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YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 1

Subject
Semester
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6
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Basic Training
1
6
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Basic Training
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6
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Basic Training
1
6
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Basic Training
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6
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Mandatory
2
6
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Basic Training
2
6
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Basic Training
2
6
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Basic Training
2
12
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Mandatory

INTERNSHIP

The creative industries are part of who we are, they’re integrated into our structure, our academic programs, and everything we do. This close connection puts Voxel School students in constant contact with top companies in the sector. Our Career & Internship Department plays a key role in this, helping students land internships at leading studios and agencies. But it doesn’t stop there, they also provide personalized guidance to help each student shape their professional path and take their first steps into the industry with confidence.

INDUSTRY LAB MODEL

At Voxel School, we apply a pioneering model in Spain that breaks down the barriers between education, professional practice, and research. These three areas come together to drive innovation and generate results with real impact on society. Our students don’t just learn, they participate in real industry projects alongside top-tier companies, gaining hands-on experience from day one.

What our students gain:

  • Learn directly from leading companies in the industry
  • Gain insights from top professionals who are active in the field
  • Complete internships at some of the most prestigious studios and agencies
  • Work on real, high-budget projects with real-world impact
What our students gain
INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

At Voxel School, we believe global experiences are key to a well-rounded education. Our International Mobility Office is constantly building strong partnerships with top universities and institutions around the world, giving our students access to exceptional mobility opportunities. As an affiliated college of the University of Deusto, we are also part of its extensive international mobility network, opening even more doors for our students to learn, grow, and connect globally.

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WHAT DO THE ADMISSION TESTS CONSIST OF?

The candidate to study a degree at Voxel School will take the following entrance tests:

1. Artistic aptitude test: consists of a graphic expression test.

2. Digital skills test: consists of a gamified practical test for
assess the level of digital skills.

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CONTACT DETAILS

VOXEL SCHOOL
University College for Digital Arts

C. de los Vascos, 25, 28040 Madrid

911 805 570 / 911 668 882

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

It is not necessary to have a Bachelor of Arts degree to study a university degree at Voxel School. Enrollment is available from any branch of the Baccalaureate program.

Our admissions process officially begins in September and ends in June, or until we have places available. We recommend that you reserve your place as soon as possible to ensure the admissions process can begin, as our degrees have a limited number of places and are in high demand.

Voxel School does not require a specific grade point average from students. We evaluate candidates based on their talent and interest in the digital arts, as well as the results of our own admissions tests. Remember that you will need to have passed the EVaU (Evaluation of the University's Degree Program) to be admitted, as these are university-level courses.

You can apply after taking a test to verify that you meet the required level.

We always recommend that you attend this admissions interview. We want to get to know you, your concerns, and learn more about you so we can ensure we meet your expectations and that you have chosen the programs that truly match your abilities and skills.

Once you have made your reservation and taken the admission tests, we will notify you of your admission within a maximum of one week.

You don't need to prepare for them. This isn't a knowledge test, but rather a skills test, so you can't just study any material to get a good score. We recommend you come calm and confident.

Classes always begin in the first half of September. You will be informed of the exact date upon registration.

No need to. If you need any additional materials depending on the subject, your professor and/or the coursework guide will let you know.

You can begin your scholarship application once you have reserved your spot.

Yes, Voxel School is a private university college affiliated with the prestigious University of Deusto whose teachings are verified official degrees.

To enroll at Voxel School you must meet the same entry requirements established for any Spanish university (set nationally by the State and included in Royal Decree 412/2014, of June 6): Selectividad / Higher Vocational Training (CFGS) / Entrance exam for those over 25, 40 or 45 years of age.

If you want to enroll in Voxel School's undergraduate studies and are coming from another university, you should contact an academic advisor to guide you through this process.

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