Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts specializing in 3D Art for Video Games in Barcelona

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Bachelor's degree in Digital Arts specializing in 3D Art for Video Games in Barcelona.

Next start date:

06 de October 2026

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Age
+18 years

Duration
4 academic
courses

Modality
In-person /
Live Online

Language
Spanish

PRACTICE
INCLUDED

WORK
OPPORTUNITIES

the only Academic Partner
of Unreal Engine
in Catalonia

The Bachelor's Degree in Digital Arts specialized in 3D Art for Video Games aims to train 3D artists ready 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 education aligned with Epic Games' official standards. Additionally, we have the endorsement of Autodesk as an Official school, and our certified and active professional teachers guarantee education in line with the real standards of the video game sector.

Educating 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 build consistent visual experiences where each frame, each light, and each aesthetic decision responds to a clear idea and narrative objective.

Their knowledge of cinematographic language helps them to think in terms of rhythm, atmosphere, and staging, fundamental aspects in level design, cinematics, and player experience. Cinematic 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 sensitivity translates into more believable environments, scenes that naturally guide the player's gaze, and an aesthetically cinematographic quality in real-time.

Furthermore, the Degree reinforces artistic judgment and decision-making skills. 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 converge increasingly thanks to the use of real-time engines and interactive narrative, this hybrid approach prepares students to adapt to different professional contexts.

Overall, the education in film and photography turns game students into more comprehensive profiles, capable of integrating into international teams and creating experiences that not only work at a technical level but emotionally connect with the player and compete at the highest level of the global industry.

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The result:
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Main objectives

Train specialized 3D artists in video games, with a solid artistic, technical, and creative foundation, oriented towards the development of interactive projects in real time.
Master the main professional software 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 as 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 game design, combining visual narrative, environment design, characters, and aesthetic coherence in interactive projects.
Develop a professional portfolio and demo reel of 3D art for video games, optimized for selection processes in national and international development studios.

Included in this training

Free educational licenses (except Adobe): As an official center, we provide you with the main licenses for 3D (depending on the chosen specialization).
Student ID card with exclusive benefits: Access special discounts, invitations to events organized by the school and third parties, and other perks.
Academic trips: Participate in 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 sector companies, last-year students, and AlumniX, where you can present your portfolio directly to recruiters.
Professional internships at companies: (guaranteed in the final year of training) to enrich your work experience and strengthen your resume.
Participation in real productions: that will allow you to get involved in authentic production projects.
International student community: With a 47% international student body, you will experience a multicultural environment with social events and parties like the FX Family, ideal for building relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.
Access to professional audiovisual material, free studios, 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 specialized in 3D Art for Video Games prepares students to join video game development studios, digital entertainment companies, and sectors related to interactive and real-time content.

- 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 that you will learn in the training

OFFICIAL SCHOOL / CERTIFIED TEACHERS / LICENSES INCLUDED

The student works with the standard tools of the industry:

- Autodesk Maya
- Unreal Engine
- Zbrush
- Specialized software for texturing and materials
- Real-time optimization tools All learning is done following professional pipelines of video game studios.

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Why choose this training?

100% practical training focused on the reality of the market.
Learning with industry-leading software.
Teachers with professional experience in video games, 3D animation, and VFX.
Individual and collaborative projects that simulate real production environments.
Preparation for working in national and international studios and production companies.
Guaranteed specialization choice.
Portfolio of personal work and individual exercises.
Personalized tutoring.
Training in companies: guaranteed curricular 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 AlumniX Program (free for life).

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets this degree apart from other video game programs?

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

Unique Unreal Academic Partner in Catalonia, ensuring that our training program follows Epic Games' official standards, an advantage no other center offers in the region.
Official Autodesk School, providing access to professional licenses and instructors certified as active experts within the video game industry.
Methodology based on real pipelines from international studios, with practical projects starting 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 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 type of projects are carried out during the degree?

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

Do students receive a professional portfolio upon completing the degree?

Yes. Students complete the degree with a professional portfolio of 3D art for video games, geared towards applying to 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.

What will I get upon completing the training?

A specialized degree in 3D Art for video games, accrediting your professional training and validating your expertise in tools and techniques for the industry.
A complete and professional portfolio, showcasing projects developed during the course that will serve as your introduction to the industry.
A professional demo reel focused on your specialty and featuring original exercises essential for presenting yourself to studios and production companies.
Real-world experience through the Professional Training in the final year, working in industry studios based on your profile.
Solid technical and artistic knowledge, with mastery of professional work pipelines.
Personalized professional guidance to facilitate your job placement: portfolio review, interview practice, connection 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 certification that accredits your professional training and validates your quality in industry tools and techniques.
A complete and professional portfolio, showcasing projects developed during your degree that will be your introduction to the industry.
A professional demo reel focused on your specialty and featuring original exercises essential for presenting yourself to studios and production companies.
Real-world experience through Professional Training in the final year, working at industry studios based on 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, mock interviews, networking with collaborating studios, and preparation for selection processes.
Access to the AlumniX Program and lifetime international job placement support.

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 goal of supporting their professional development. In this way, FX graduates can continue updating their knowledge, expanding their network of contacts, and accessing job opportunities even after finishing their studies.

Benefits of the program:

It allows you to stay connected with the industry even after graduation, which is crucial in fields such as animation, VFX, and video games where networking is 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 mentoring can make a difference when looking for employment or further specialization.
Especially useful if you are considering further education, changing specialization, or adapting your career to the pace of the industry.