Bachelor's Degree in 3D Art for Video Games

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06 de October 2026

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Age
+18 years

Duration
4 Academic
courses

Mode
In-person /
Live online

Language
Spanish

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Unique Academic Partner
of Unreal Engine
in Catalonia

The 3D Art Degree for Video Games aims to train 3D artists prepared to join the professional video game industry, working with the same engines, tools, and pipelines used in international studios.
We are the only school in Catalonia recognized as an Unreal Academic Partner, ensuring training aligned with Epic Games' official standards. In addition, we have Autodesk's endorsement as an Official School and certified, active professionals as teachers, ensuring training in line with the real standards of the video game sector.
Training video game students in film and cinematographic photography provides a key differential value in their development as artists and creators. This foundation allows them to understand the image not only as a technical element but as a narrative language capable of conveying emotion, intention, and meaning. Thanks to this training, students learn to create coherent visual experiences, where each frame, each light, and each aesthetic decision responds to a clear idea and a narrative objective.
Knowledge of cinematographic language helps them think in terms of rhythm, atmosphere, and staging, fundamental aspects in level design, cinematics, and the player's experience. Film photography, on the other hand, provides them with a deep mastery of composition, lighting, and color, elements that make the difference between a technically correct video game and a visually memorable experience. This visual sensibility translates into more believable environments, scenes that naturally guide the player's gaze, and real-time cinematic-quality aesthetics.
Furthermore, the Degree reinforces artistic judgment and decision-making abilities. Students learn to analyze professional references, justify each visual choice, and solve creative problems with intention and coherence, essential skills in current production environments. In an industry where film and video games increasingly converge thanks to real-time engines and interactive narrative, this hybrid approach prepares students to adapt to different professional contexts.
Overall, training in film and photography turns video game students into more comprehensive profiles, capable of integrating into international teams and creating experiences that not only work on a technical level but emotionally connect with the player and compete at the highest level of the global industry.

The result:
a quality portfolio,
an open door to the
professional world.

Main objectives

Train professionals prepared for the AAA industry, virtual production, and the future of interactive entertainment.
Train 3D artists specialized in video games, with a strong artistic, technical, and creative foundation focused on the development of interactive projects in real time.
Master the main professional software used in the video game industry, such as Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine, applying real workflows used in development studios.
Train students in the creation of 3D assets for video games, including modeling, texturing, materials, lighting, and optimization for real-time engines.
Specialize students in Unreal Engine, highlighting that FX Barcelona Film School is the only Unreal Academic Partner in Catalonia.
Offer training endorsed by an official Autodesk school, with certified teachers, ensuring the learning of tools and methodologies recognized internationally.
Prepare students to integrate into professional video game pipelines, working with real production methodologies, team collaboration, and workflows typical of development studios.
Promote artistic thinking applied to video game design, combining visual narrative, environment design, characters, and aesthetic consistency in interactive projects.
Develop a professional 3D art portfolio and demo reel for video games, optimized for selection processes at national and international development studios.

Included in this training

Free educational licenses (except Adobe): As an official center, we provide you with the main 3D licenses (depending on the chosen specialization).
Student ID card with exclusive advantages: Access special discounts, invitations to events organized by the school and third parties, and other benefits.
Academic trips: Join organized trips to get closer to the international industry. Some frequent destinations include A Coruña (Mundos Digitales festival) and London (Stage FX and visits to prominent studios).
Exclusive masterclasses for students and AlumniX.
Workshops, professional events, and networking opportunities.
Job Fair: Annual meeting between companies in the sector, final year students, and AlumniX, where you can present your portfolio directly to recruiters.
Professional internships in companies: (secured in the final year of training) to enrich your work experience and strengthen your resume.
Participation in real productions: allowing you to get involved in genuine production projects.
International student community: With 47% international student body, you will experience a multicultural environment with social events and parties like FX Family, ideal for building relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.
Access to professional audiovisual material, free soundstages, and shooting spaces for your projects.
Personalized follow-up through tutoring.
Development of a final project with individualized support.
Lifetime access to an international job board and technical support after completing your training.

Career opportunities

The Degree in Digital Arts specializing in 3D Art for Video Games prepares the student to join video game development studios, digital entertainment companies, and sectors related to interactive content and real-time.

3D Artist for Video Games
Environment Artist
Character Artist
Prop Artist
Unreal Engine Artist
Level Artist / Level Designer (artistic profile)
Junior Technical Artist
Lighting Artist for Video Games
Cinematic Designer
Real-time VFX Artist

Job opportunities in other sectors

Software you will learn in the training

How to register

Being 18 years old or older
No prior knowledge or qualifications required
Having a clear vocation for the professional sector and a passion for 3D
Optional portfolio (if available)
To apply for your spot and receive personalized attention, request your personal guidance interview at this link

Spots are limited and assigned in order of registration, so it is recommended to initiate contact in advance to ensure availability.

Why choose this training?

100% practical training focused on market reality.
Learning with leading industry software.
Teachers with professional experience in video games, 3D animation, and VFX.
Individual and collaborative projects simulating real production environments.
Preparation to work in national and international studios and production companies.
Guaranteed choice of specialization.
Portfolio of own works and individual exercises.
Personalized tutoring.
Company training: guaranteed curriculum internships in your final year of training.
FX Barcelona Film School's own degree, professional portfolio, demo reel, and access to an international job board and the free lifelong AlumniX Program

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets this degree apart from other video game training programs?

The 3D Art Degree for Video Games at FX Barcelona Film School stands out from any other training program in Spain because it combines official recognition, professional certifications, and real industry connections:

Only Unreal Academic Partner in Catalonia, guaranteeing that our training follows Epic Games' official standards, an advantage that no other center offers in the region.
Official Autodesk School, with access to professional licenses and certified teachers who are active experts in the video game industry.
Methodology based on real pipelines from international studios, with practical projects from the first year that replicate situations and dynamics of professional production.
Direct focus on international employability, training 3D artists capable of integrating into national and international video game studios from day one.

At FX Barcelona Film School, we don't just teach software: we train professional and competitive 3D artists, with a portfolio and experience that sets you apart from any other graduate in Spain.

What kind of projects are carried out during the degree?

Students develop practical projects from the first year, including creating assets, environments, characters, and interactive scenes, replicating real production dynamics in video game studios.

Do you get a professional portfolio at the end of the degree?

Yes. The student completes the degree with a professional 3D art portfolio for video games, aimed at selection processes in national and international studios.

Is the degree focused on the international industry?

Yes. The training follows international standards and pipelines, which allows students to access job opportunities both in Spain and abroad.

Specialized own degree in 3D Art for video games, accrediting your professional training and endorsing your quality in tools and techniques for the industry.
A complete and professional portfolio, with projects developed during the Degree that will be your presentation card to the industry.
A professional demo reel focused on your specialty and with original exercises essential to apply to studios and production companies.
Real-world experience through the Professional Training in the final year, working in sector studios according to your profile.
Solid technical and artistic knowledge, mastering professional work pipelines.
Personalized career guidance to facilitate your job placement: portfolio review, interview simulations, contact with collaborating studios, and preparation for selection processes.
Access to the AlumniX Program and the international job board for life.

What will I get upon completing the training?

Specialized VFX proprietary degree, certifying your professional training and endorsing your quality in tools and techniques for the industry.
A complete and professional portfolio, with projects developed during the Bachelor's degree that will be your introduction to the industry.
A professional demo reel focused on your specialty, with original exercises essential for presenting yourself to studios and production companies.
Real-world experience through Professional Training in the final year, working in sector-specific studios according to your profile.
Solid technical and artistic knowledge, with mastery of software such as Maya, ZBrush, Nuke, Unreal Engine, and Houdini among others.
Personalized career guidance to facilitate your job placement: portfolio review, interview simulations, connection with collaborating studios, and preparation for selection processes.
Access to the AlumniX Program and the international job board for a lifetime.

COMPANIES WHERE OUR STUDENTS WORK

Programa AlumniX exclusivo
y Bolsa de Trabajo Internacional

The AlumniX Program (free and lifelong) is an active community and service that the school offers to those who have completed their studies, with the aim of supporting their professional trajectory. In this way, FX graduates can continue updating their knowledge, expanding their network of contacts, and accessing work opportunities even after finishing their studies.

Program benefits:

It allows you to stay connected with the industry even after graduation, which is crucial in fields like animation, VFX, and video games where networks are highly important.

It offers support beyond the classroom: not only initial training but also career support, which can help you transition to the professional world.
Having continuous access to job opportunities and mentorship can make a difference when looking for employment or further specializing.
Especially useful if you are considering continuing your education, changing your specialization, or adapting your career to the pace of the industry.