Grado en Animation Film. | FX Barcelona Film School

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Training Areas
Animation
FX Games

Animation Film
Degree

Next start date:

06 de October 2026

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Age
+18 years

Duration
4 Academic
Years

Modality
Face-to-face /
Live online

Language
Spanish

PRACTICES
INCLUDED

WORK
BAG

Global Top 25 Ranking
1 Animation School
in Catalonia

The Bachelor's Degree in Animation at FX Barcelona Film School is a 4-year professional training program designed to prepare you as an artist specialized in creating characters, stories, and worlds within the film industry, animation, video games, and visual effects (VFX).

You will learn to bring characters to life with intention, emotion, and personality, applying the classic principles of animation within professional digital environments.

Throughout the program, you will work with a 100% practical methodology based on real projects, learning to master the complete pipeline of an animation production, from artistic fundamentals to a professional level aligned with current standards of the international audiovisual industry.

During the first two years, you will acquire a strong foundation in digital arts and cinematic language, exploring key disciplines such as visual storytelling, composition, 3D modeling, animation, and the basics of audiovisual production. This cross-sectional stage will allow you to understand how a production is built from within and develop a global artistic vision applied to real projects.

In the last two years, you will specialize in character animation, delving into areas like Character Animation, Digital Acting, and Visual Storytelling. You will work on key aspects such as character interpretation, acting applied to animation, staging, layout, animation direction, and creating complete narrative sequences, including the development of animated short films to professional production standards.

The training is based on a project-oriented practical methodology, where each exercise is part of your professional portfolio. During the final year, you will undertake internships in companies and develop a supervised final project that will shape your demo reel, ready to present yourself to the international job market.

The goal is for you to develop the ability to transform ideas into believable, expressive characters with their own identity within any audiovisual production.

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

Main objectives

Mastering the fundamental principles of animation applied to the digital environment to create believable, expressive, and personality-filled movements.
Developing artistic and narrative skills that allow for the conveyance of emotions, acting, and storytelling through animated characters.
Understanding the complete 3D production pipeline, from conceptualization to final animation within audiovisual projects.
Acquiring a professional mastery of 3D animation tools and software used in the film, animation, and video game industries.
Fostering creativity, observation, and interpretation of movement, key elements in building characters with their own life.
Working with professional production methodologies, collaborating on projects that simulate the actual functioning of animation studios.
Developing a demo reel and professional portfolio geared towards entering the international animation industry job market.
Preparing the student to integrate into multidisciplinary teams within audiovisual, animation, or video game productions.

Included in this training

Free educational licenses (except Adobe): As an official center, we provide you with the main 3D licenses (according to chosen specialization)
Student ID card with exclusive benefits: Access special discounts, invitations to events organized by the school and by third parties, and other perks.
Academic trips: Participate in organized trips to get closer to the international industry.
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: which will allow you to get involved in authentic 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, studios, and free shooting spaces for your projects.
Personalized follow-up through tutorials.
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 specialized in 3D Animation prepares students to join national and international studies, digital entertainment companies, and sectors related to audiovisual content.

By specializing in 3D character animation, you can work as:

3D Character Animator for movies, series, and advertising.
3D Animator for video games and cinematics.
3D Generalist focusing on animation.
Rigger / Technical Animator specializing in movement.
Freelance Animator with your own portfolio for studios and production companies.

Software that you will learn in the training

How do I enroll?

Why choose this training?

100% practical training focused on the animation industry.
Learning with professional software used in film, animation, and video games.
Active teachers with experience in 3D animation and audiovisual production.
Individual and collaborative projects that simulate real productions.
Specialization in 3D character animation.
Development of a professional portfolio and demo reel during the training.
Personalized tutoring and continuous academic monitoring.
Internships in companies in the sector during the last year.
Preparation to work in international studios and production companies.
Own title from FX Barcelona Film School and access to job market and the AlumniX community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets this Bachelor's Degree in 3D Character Animation apart from other 3D animation programs?

The specialization in 3D Character Animation at FX Barcelona Film School differs from other 3D animation programs in several key aspects that make it unique and directly oriented towards professional work in film, video games, and visual effects:

Explicit focus on character animation

While many degrees and courses in 3D animation offer more general training or also focus on modeling, rigging, or VFX, this degree places character animation as the main axis of learning, with specific techniques of acting, movement dynamics, and visual narrative applied to 3D.

Integration with real film and audiovisual production

The school combines 3D animation training with elements of film and audiovisual production, allowing students to work on real collaborative projects, short films, and pieces with professional requirements — something not always found in more theoretical technical programs.

Practical and industry-oriented methodology

This degree is based on a 100% practical method, with continuous projects and the creation of a professional demo reel ready for the job market, instead of traditional theoretical exams. This hands-on learning by doing approach stands out from more academic formations.

Relationship with companies and job placement

The school offers access to the AlumniX program and a permanent job placement service, with support for internships and opportunities in international studios and production companies. This can make a difference compared to programs where this type of support is not guaranteed.

Physical space and specialized environment

Studying in Barcelona at a center dedicated to both 3D and film and audiovisual allows students to take advantage of facilities, equipment, and networking with industry professionals that not all schools or generic degrees can offer.

International recognition of the program

Training in character animation (as a specialized program within the school) has been recognized in international rankings of professional animation, highlighting its focus on character animation that is not always offered by competing programs.

What does the specialization in 3D Character Animation consist of?

The specialization in 3D Character Animation is designed to train professional animators capable of bringing digital characters to life using techniques of acting, movement, visual storytelling, and advanced animation, applied to film, series, video games, and advertising.

Why specialize in 3D character animation?

Because character animation is one of the most in-demand and valued disciplines in the film, animation, and video game industry, and it requires specific training focused on acting, movement, and visual storytelling.

At what age can I access this specialization?

You can access it starting from 18 years old. There is no maximum age limit; the most important thing is motivation and interest in 3D character animation.

Does the training include internships at companies?

Yes. The specialization includes professional internships at companies in the audiovisual, animation, and video game sectors, facilitating direct contact with the industry.

What will I get after completing the training?

Specialized degree in 3D animation, certifying your professional training and endorsing your quality in tools and techniques for the industry.
A comprehensive and professional portfolio, featuring projects developed during the degree program that will serve as your introduction to the industry.
A professional demo reel focused on your specialization, showcasing original exercises that are essential for presenting yourself to studios and production companies.
Real-world experience through Professional Training in the final year, working in industry studios tailored to your profile.
Solid technical and artistic knowledge, with mastery of professional work pipelines.
Personalized career guidance to ease your job placement: portfolio review, interview simulations, connections with collaborating studios, and preparation for selection processes.
Access to the AlumniX Program and lifelong international job placement services.

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 makes available to those who have completed their studies, with the aim of supporting their professional path. 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 graduating, which is crucial in fields like animation, VFX, and video games where networks are highly valuable.

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 mentoring can make a difference when looking for a job or further specializing.
Especially useful if you are thinking of continuing to learn, changing your specialization, or adapting your career to the pace of the industry.