Master in Matte Painting - Digital Landscape Composition

Illustration Concept-Art

Working for a large illustration, concept, film or video game company is thrilling. Here you will discover all the professional techniques, keys and tricks. We will provide the technical knowledge to take your art to the next level and how to design fantasy worlds, real or fictional, that will later become small or large film, television or video games productions. Your imagination has no limits, discover how to direct your talent towards a future profession. You will learn the basics of professional drawing and delve into composition, vanishing points, framing, perspective, thumnails and a wide range of concepts before moving on to the next steps of shading, color and texture for enviroments and characters and achieve professional results. You will create a final portfolio of your work to present at studios and production companies.

Digital Film

Become a Film Director and direct top-quality projects. The objective of this discipline is for you to become a specialist or artist in Directing and Creatiing Digital Films. Your mission is to create a professional short film, fashion film, teaser, spot, video clip, etc. by using professional cameras on set, exteriors or green screen, to learn how to use visual effects and experience the entire process from the beginning through to the post-production process. You will learn how to use cameras professionally, direct a film and direct actors. You will also learn all about lighting, the audiovisual language, editing and special effects and combine this knowledge to build top notch stories.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc ...

Sculpting Extreme

Pixologic Zbrush is a benchmark for organic modeling in Film and Videogames in the industry. Learn to work in Sculpting mode to create the most complex and detailed 3D models on the market. You will learn to design and model characters for different sectors that apply 3D. You will learn about human anatomy and sculpting techniques. From the initial idea to the sculpt, detailing, texturing and implementation. All of this applied to different styles such as cartoon, realism, creatures and any character you can imagine using all the techniques and keys used in the industry.
You will learn to use Zbrush in depth and to combine it with other 3D packages, implementing the power of creation exponentially. Zbrush has been used in films such as Avatar, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, The Lord of the Rings. It has also been used in movies and series like The Hobbit, Tron, Star Trek Into Darkness, Iron Man, Pacific Rim, The Amazing Spiderman, the Chronicles of Narnia series, the Pirates of the Caribbean series and in video games like "The Last of Us", "Gears of War", "God of War" or "Assassins Creed", among many others.

Character Animation

Learn about the professional concepts of top level animation. From the Fundamentals of Animation to Body Mechanics to Acting. This discipline will teach you how to not only create your characters but, most importantly, to make them believable. You will learn the art of Animation while using current industry techniques and tools. You will learn about internal structures and production processes used by audiovisual companies specialized in animation films, video games and advertising. By the end of your academic training, you will have produced a reel of your best animation work created throughout the course which will be your main asset in presentations and will help you get your your first job as a character animator in the industry.

Game Design

Acquire the techniques and knowledge needed to design the content and rules that shape any video game, board game or serious game. From generating an idea to the production phase and launch. Game Design is the initial phase of Concept, Mechanics and Prototyping of a Video Games and a Game Designer is the Architect who will orchestrate all its foundations, the one who will somehow invent and develop the whole game and make it work. We will learn to analyze the systems and mechanics that make up your favorite games. You will develop your own functional prototypes and learn to create an environment where players can immerse themselves for hours.

Illustration Concept-Art

Working for a large illustration, concept, film or video game company is thrilling. Here you will discover all the professional techniques, keys and tricks. We will provide the technical knowledge to take your art to the next level and how to design fantasy worlds, real or fictional, that will later become small or large film, television or video games productions. Your imagination has no limits, discover how to direct your talent towards a future profession. You will learn the basics of professional drawing and delve into composition, vanishing points, framing, perspective, thumnails and a wide range of concepts before moving on to the next steps of shading, color and texture for enviroments and characters and achieve professional results. You will create a final portfolio of your work to present at studios and production companies.

Digital Film

Become a Film Director and direct top-quality projects. The objective of this discipline is for you to become a specialist or artist in Directing and Creatiing Digital Films. Your mission is to create a professional short film, fashion film, teaser, spot, video clip, etc. by using professional cameras on set, exteriors or green screen, to learn how to use visual effects and experience the entire process from the beginning through to the post-production process. You will learn how to use cameras professionally, direct a film and direct actors. You will also learn all about lighting, the audiovisual language, editing and special effects and combine this knowledge to build top notch stories.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc ...

Sculpting Extreme

Pixologic Zbrush is a benchmark for organic modeling in Film and Videogames in the industry. Learn to work in Sculpting mode to create the most complex and detailed 3D models on the market. You will learn to design and model characters for different sectors that apply 3D. You will learn about human anatomy and sculpting techniques. From the initial idea to the sculpt, detailing, texturing and implementation. All of this applied to different styles such as cartoon, realism, creatures and any character you can imagine using all the techniques and keys used in the industry.
You will learn to use Zbrush in depth and to combine it with other 3D packages, implementing the power of creation exponentially. Zbrush has been used in films such as Avatar, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, The Lord of the Rings. It has also been used in movies and series like The Hobbit, Tron, Star Trek Into Darkness, Iron Man, Pacific Rim, The Amazing Spiderman, the Chronicles of Narnia series, the Pirates of the Caribbean series and in video games like "The Last of Us", "Gears of War", "God of War" or "Assassins Creed", among many others.

Character Animation

Learn about the professional concepts of top level animation. From the Fundamentals of Animation to Body Mechanics to Acting. This discipline will teach you how to not only create your characters but, most importantly, to make them believable. You will learn the art of Animation while using current industry techniques and tools. You will learn about internal structures and production processes used by audiovisual companies specialized in animation films, video games and advertising. By the end of your academic training, you will have produced a reel of your best animation work created throughout the course which will be your main asset in presentations and will help you get your your first job as a character animator in the industry.

Game Design

Acquire the techniques and knowledge needed to design the content and rules that shape any video game, board game or serious game. From generating an idea to the production phase and launch. Game Design is the initial phase of Concept, Mechanics and Prototyping of a Video Games and a Game Designer is the Architect who will orchestrate all its foundations, the one who will somehow invent and develop the whole game and make it work. We will learn to analyze the systems and mechanics that make up your favorite games. You will develop your own functional prototypes and learn to create an environment where players can immerse themselves for hours.

Illustration Concept-Art

Working for a large illustration, concept, film or video game company is thrilling. Here you will discover all the professional techniques, keys and tricks. We will provide the technical knowledge to take your art to the next level and how to design fantasy worlds, real or fictional, that will later become small or large film, television or video games productions. Your imagination has no limits, discover how to direct your talent towards a future profession. You will learn the basics of professional drawing and delve into composition, vanishing points, framing, perspective, thumnails and a wide range of concepts before moving on to the next steps of shading, color and texture for enviroments and characters and achieve professional results. You will create a final portfolio of your work to present at studios and production companies.

Sculpting Extreme

Pixologic Zbrush is a benchmark for organic modeling in Film and Videogames in the industry. Learn to work in Sculpting mode to create the most complex and detailed 3D models on the market. You will learn to design and model characters for different sectors that apply 3D. You will learn about human anatomy and sculpting techniques. From the initial idea to the sculpt, detailing, texturing and implementation. All of this applied to different styles such as cartoon, realism, creatures and any character you can imagine using all the techniques and keys used in the industry.
You will learn to use Zbrush in depth and to combine it with other 3D packages, implementing the power of creation exponentially. Zbrush has been used in films such as Avatar, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, The Lord of the Rings. It has also been used in movies and series like The Hobbit, Tron, Star Trek Into Darkness, Iron Man, Pacific Rim, The Amazing Spiderman, the Chronicles of Narnia series, the Pirates of the Caribbean series and in video games like "The Last of Us", "Gears of War", "God of War" or "Assassins Creed", among many others.

Videogame Art

Learn and master the concepts, the techniques and tools to be a successful Environment and Prop Artist. The role of the Environment/Prop Artist is to create worlds. They need to tell a story that will immerse the players in a narrative. They do this through designing and creating all types of assets; like castles, all kinds of vehicles, weapons, etc. An Environment/Prop Artist collaborates with other disciplines like level designers, and other artists, and between them they build and refine the 3D content that will define the game aesthetic and make sure the gameplay flows smoothly.

Character Animation

Learn about the professional concepts of top level animation. From the Fundamentals of Animation to Body Mechanics to Acting. This discipline will teach you how to not only create your characters but, most importantly, to make them believable. You will learn the art of Animation while using current industry techniques and tools. You will learn about internal structures and production processes used by audiovisual companies specialized in animation films, video games and advertising. By the end of your academic training, you will have produced a reel of your best animation work created throughout the course which will be your main asset in presentations and will help you get your your first job as a character animator in the industry.

Digital Film

Become a Film Director and direct top-quality projects. The objective of this discipline is for you to become a specialist or artist in Directing and Creatiing Digital Films. Your mission is to create a professional short film, fashion film, teaser, spot, video clip, etc. by using professional cameras on set, exteriors or green screen, to learn how to use visual effects and experience the entire process from the beginning through to the post-production process. You will learn how to use cameras professionally, direct a film and direct actors. You will also learn all about lighting, the audiovisual language, editing and special effects and combine this knowledge to build top notch stories.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc ...

Game Design

Acquire the techniques and knowledge needed to design the content and rules that shape any video game, board game or serious game. From generating an idea to the production phase and launch. Game Design is the initial phase of Concept, Mechanics and Prototyping of a Video Games and a Game Designer is the Architect who will orchestrate all its foundations, the one who will somehow invent and develop the whole game and make it work. We will learn to analyze the systems and mechanics that make up your favorite games. You will develop your own functional prototypes and learn to create an environment where players can immerse themselves for hours.

Illustration Concept-Art

Working for a large illustration, concept, film or video game company is thrilling. Here you will discover all the professional techniques, keys and tricks. We will provide the technical knowledge to take your art to the next level and how to design fantasy worlds, real or fictional, that will later become small or large film, television or video games productions. Your imagination has no limits, discover how to direct your talent towards a future profession. You will learn the basics of professional drawing and delve into composition, vanishing points, framing, perspective, thumnails and a wide range of concepts before moving on to the next steps of shading, color and texture for enviroments and characters and achieve professional results. You will create a final portfolio of your work to present at studios and production companies.

Sculpting Extreme

Pixologic Zbrush is a benchmark for organic modeling in Film and Videogames in the industry. Learn to work in Sculpting mode to create the most complex and detailed 3D models on the market. You will learn to design and model characters for different sectors that apply 3D. You will learn about human anatomy and sculpting techniques. From the initial idea to the sculpt, detailing, texturing and implementation. All of this applied to different styles such as cartoon, realism, creatures and any character you can imagine using all the techniques and keys used in the industry.
You will learn to use Zbrush in depth and to combine it with other 3D packages, implementing the power of creation exponentially. Zbrush has been used in films such as Avatar, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, The Lord of the Rings. It has also been used in movies and series like The Hobbit, Tron, Star Trek Into Darkness, Iron Man, Pacific Rim, The Amazing Spiderman, the Chronicles of Narnia series, the Pirates of the Caribbean series and in video games like "The Last of Us", "Gears of War", "God of War" or "Assassins Creed", among many others.

Videogame Art

Learn and master the concepts, the techniques and tools to be a successful Environment and Prop Artist. The role of the Environment/Prop Artist is to create worlds. They need to tell a story that will immerse the players in a narrative. They do this through designing and creating all types of assets; like castles, all kinds of vehicles, weapons, etc. An Environment/Prop Artist collaborates with other disciplines like level designers, and other artists, and between them they build and refine the 3D content that will define the game aesthetic and make sure the gameplay flows smoothly.

Character Animation

Learn about the professional concepts of top level animation. From the Fundamentals of Animation to Body Mechanics to Acting. This discipline will teach you how to not only create your characters but, most importantly, to make them believable. You will learn the art of Animation while using current industry techniques and tools. You will learn about internal structures and production processes used by audiovisual companies specialized in animation films, video games and advertising. By the end of your academic training, you will have produced a reel of your best animation work created throughout the course which will be your main asset in presentations and will help you get your your first job as a character animator in the industry.

Digital Film

Become a Film Director and direct top-quality projects. The objective of this discipline is for you to become a specialist or artist in Directing and Creatiing Digital Films. Your mission is to create a professional short film, fashion film, teaser, spot, video clip, etc. by using professional cameras on set, exteriors or green screen, to learn how to use visual effects and experience the entire process from the beginning through to the post-production process. You will learn how to use cameras professionally, direct a film and direct actors. You will also learn all about lighting, the audiovisual language, editing and special effects and combine this knowledge to build top notch stories.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc ...

Game Design

Acquire the techniques and knowledge needed to design the content and rules that shape any video game, board game or serious game. From generating an idea to the production phase and launch. Game Design is the initial phase of Concept, Mechanics and Prototyping of a Video Games and a Game Designer is the Architect who will orchestrate all its foundations, the one who will somehow invent and develop the whole game and make it work. We will learn to analyze the systems and mechanics that make up your favorite games. You will develop your own functional prototypes and learn to create an environment where players can immerse themselves for hours.

Illustration Concept-Art

Working for a large illustration, concept, film or video game company is thrilling. Here you will discover all the professional techniques, keys and tricks. We will provide the technical knowledge to take your art to the next level and how to design fantasy worlds, real or fictional, that will later become small or large film, television or video games productions. Your imagination has no limits, discover how to direct your talent towards a future profession. You will learn the basics of professional drawing and delve into composition, vanishing points, framing, perspective, thumnails and a wide range of concepts before moving on to the next steps of shading, color and texture for enviroments and characters and achieve professional results. You will create a final portfolio of your work to present at studios and production companies.

Sculpting Extreme

Pixologic Zbrush is a benchmark for organic modeling in Film and Videogames in the industry. Learn to work in Sculpting mode to create the most complex and detailed 3D models on the market. You will learn to design and model characters for different sectors that apply 3D. You will learn about human anatomy and sculpting techniques. From the initial idea to the sculpt, detailing, texturing and implementation. All of this applied to different styles such as cartoon, realism, creatures and any character you can imagine using all the techniques and keys used in the industry.
You will learn to use Zbrush in depth and to combine it with other 3D packages, implementing the power of creation exponentially. Zbrush has been used in films such as Avatar, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, The Lord of the Rings. It has also been used in movies and series like The Hobbit, Tron, Star Trek Into Darkness, Iron Man, Pacific Rim, The Amazing Spiderman, the Chronicles of Narnia series, the Pirates of the Caribbean series and in video games like "The Last of Us", "Gears of War", "God of War" or "Assassins Creed", among many others.

Videogame Art

Learn and master the concepts, the techniques and tools to be a successful Environment and Prop Artist. The role of the Environment/Prop Artist is to create worlds. They need to tell a story that will immerse the players in a narrative. They do this through designing and creating all types of assets; like castles, all kinds of vehicles, weapons, etc. An Environment/Prop Artist collaborates with other disciplines like level designers, and other artists, and between them they build and refine the 3D content that will define the game aesthetic and make sure the gameplay flows smoothly.

Character Animation

Learn about the professional concepts of top level animation. From the Fundamentals of Animation to Body Mechanics to Acting. This discipline will teach you how to not only create your characters but, most importantly, to make them believable. You will learn the art of Animation while using current industry techniques and tools. You will learn about internal structures and production processes used by audiovisual companies specialized in animation films, video games and advertising. By the end of your academic training, you will have produced a reel of your best animation work created throughout the course which will be your main asset in presentations and will help you get your your first job as a character animator in the industry.

Digital Film

Become a Film Director and direct top-quality projects. The objective of this discipline is for you to become a specialist or artist in Directing and Creatiing Digital Films. Your mission is to create a professional short film, fashion film, teaser, spot, video clip, etc. by using professional cameras on set, exteriors or green screen, to learn how to use visual effects and experience the entire process from the beginning through to the post-production process. You will learn how to use cameras professionally, direct a film and direct actors. You will also learn all about lighting, the audiovisual language, editing and special effects and combine this knowledge to build top notch stories.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc ...

Game Design

Acquire the techniques and knowledge needed to design the content and rules that shape any video game, board game or serious game. From generating an idea to the production phase and launch. Game Design is the initial phase of Concept, Mechanics and Prototyping of a Video Games and a Game Designer is the Architect who will orchestrate all its foundations, the one who will somehow invent and develop the whole game and make it work. We will learn to analyze the systems and mechanics that make up your favorite games. You will develop your own functional prototypes and learn to create an environment where players can immerse themselves for hours.