Digital Animation

To infinity and beyond!

Learn the basic and advanced principles of 2D and 3D animation using Blender. You will work on projects that simulate professional shots. In addition, you will explore all the disciplines of a studio (character design, modeling, texturing, storyboard, layout, and lighting) to boost your professional profile.

Course Syllabus

Biomechanics and Fundamentals (2D/3D)

The essential starting point. You will understand the physics of movement so that your characters stop looking like dolls and acquire real weight, balance, and organic fluidity within Blender.

Mastery of the 12 Classic Principles in 2D and 3D environments
Physics of trajectories: Bouncing Balls & Pendulums
Advanced construction of walk and run cycles
Dynamic poses of strength, weight, and line of action

Advanced Acting and Pantomime

Transcend technical movement and become an actor through your character. You will learn to convey emotional and mental states without the need to use dialogue.

Construction of the character's subtext and thought
Mastery of timing for comedic and dramatic situations
Realistic physical interaction with props and the environment
Recording and exhaustive analysis of video references

Facial and Lip-Sync

The pinnacle of digital acting. You will master lip-syncing and the subtle movement of facial muscles to create characters that truly feel alive.

Lip-syncing using phonemes and shapes in Blender
Study of facial muscular anatomy and its deformations
Psychology of the eyes, blinks, and gaze direction
Final polishing of micro-expressions for professional shots

Pre-production and Narrative

Discover what happens before animation. You will learn to visually plan the story and technically prepare the shots for production.

Fundamentals of Character Design and silhouettes
Storyboard creation and script-to-image translation
Layout: Stage setup and camera framing
Technical organization and work pipeline preparation

Finishing and LookDev

Complete your artistic vision by understanding the final phases of a studio. You can discover if your true calling hides in lighting, texturing, or giving volume to models.

3D Modeling techniques for characters and assets
UV Mapping and Surface Texturing
Light Theory and advanced scene lighting
Render configuration and final visual finish

Work Pipeline

Blender

High-Performance Methodology

Sensory Ergonomics

Classrooms with adjustable lighting, ambient noise reduction, and ANC headphones allowed at all times. Zero 'Masking'.

Asynchronous Work

We understand that energy fluctuates. Weekly goals by milestones, not just warming the seat on a rigid schedule.

Without Distractions

Optimized environment for hyper-focus. We eliminate visual and auditory noise so that only your learning matters.

Representative Leadership

Your supervisors share your neurology. They have reached the top of the industry and know exactly how to boost your talent.

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Program Mentor

Jaime Maestro

Academic Management

A reference in the world of animation and teaching with 30 years of experience, he has participated in countless projects, such as the co-direction of the feature film "Animal Crackers". He has also managed that a large percentage of his students work in the industry's leading studios.

2 Goya AwardsTEA 1 & AACC

Student Profile

Obsession with detail and movement

Analytical observation skills

Creative profile with infinite patience

Desire to work in the elite of cinema/video games