Bachelor in 3D Design
Zagreb, Croatia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English, Croatian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* only students who do not require a visa may be considered after the official deadline
** Tuition fees range between 5.250,00 and 6.990,00 EUR depending on students nationality and degree option.
Key Summary
About: Algebra Bernays University's Bachelor in 3D Design is a practical four-year programme taught in English. You'll learn digital sculpture, 3D visualization, modelling, texturing, animation and rendering while building a portfolio of characters, objects and environments. The curriculum mixes theory and hands-on projects using industry-standard tools, offers specialisations in concept art, digital sculpture and 3D shaping, and includes a mandatory third-year internship and Erasmus+ exchange options.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as Digital Designer, 3D Models and Forms Designer, 3D Animator, Creative Projects Manager, concept artist, character modeller, or 3D generalist in games, film, animation, visualization and virtual production roles.
The 3D Design bachelor programme equips you with the knowledge needed to become a contemporary artist ready to work in the film, television and computer games industries. You will acquire fundamental skills of drawing and visual thinking and gain an understanding of composition, visual space, colour and lighting.
On top of this traditional knowledge base, you will acquire the knowledge of digital sculpture, 3D visualization, animation and digital design. During your studies, you will unlock your creative potential in modern technology by creating realistic and imaginary characters and objects in line with emerging trends in real business environments. Throughout the four-year programme, you will learn to express yourself and create in a virtual world and have a chance to prepare a portfolio that will be a stepping stone to your further career.
Through our state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, students will be provided an immersive learning experience that combines theory with practical application, ensuring a holistic approach to education. You will delve into the foundations of design, mastering concepts such as modelling, texturing, animation, and rendering. With access to industry-standard software and hardware, you will bring your imagination to life and create stunning visual experiences that leave a lasting impact.
From conceptualizing characters, objects and environments, to specialized animation and visualization 3D Design study programme using the latest technology, you will learn to create in a virtual environment and use your creations in a variety of real and virtual scenarios. Depending on your preferences, you will be able to further specialize in concept art, digital sculpture and 3D shaping, animation, film and video, as well creative process analysis and artistic direction.
In your third year of studies, you will complete a mandatory internship in the industry to ensure you have relevant experience and applied the knowledge and skills gained during your studies in real life. Our Career Center will help you in finding a relevant internship position in one of our many industry partners
See what our professors have to say about our programme and what we’re preparing you for in the future: 3D Design
The curriculum has been carefully crafted to address the needs of the industry and the demands of the digital era. Learn what you will be studying during your degree by researching our extensive Lecture Plan
This bachelor programme lasts 4 years and is fully thought in English.
This programme is validated by Goldsmiths, University of London. Students have the opportunity to obtain an EU & UK degree at the same time and place. Studying in Croatia while earning both Croatian and UK degrees gives students a unique advantage with two internationally recognized qualifications that open doors across Europe and beyond. A Goldsmiths degree is highly regarded by employers worldwide, especially in the digital, creative, and technology industries, and provides excellent opportunities for graduate studies and international careers.
The curriculum has been carefully crafted to address the needs of the industry and the demands of the digital era. Learn what you will be studying during your degree by researching our extensive Lecture Plan.
Algebra University is ranked 1st in Croatia with respect to the overall quality of the programmes and HEI according to the National Agency for Science and Higher Education and is the best education organization in the world among 3200 organizations as evaluated by Microsoft in 2014. Algebra is a co-founder of the Leading Learning Partners Association (LLPA) recognized as the winner of 2020 Microsoft Learning Partner of the Year.
The only institution in Croatia that has met the quality requirements of the NVAO.
General learning outcomes
- Create their own visual communications solutions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the field and methodologies of visual composition, perspective, space, boundaries, shapes, tone, color, golden reels, and various influences from art history.
- Design and contemplate compositional elements (line, point, circle, square) and elements of visual formative language (illustrations, drawings, typography, photographs).
- Meaningful use of the basic methods of marketing communications, creative linguistic expression, and the use of visual communications strategies in the creative industries.
- Create the concept of portraits, figures, nude art, and objects reflecting a good understanding of the methodology of visual design using different art mediums based on design theory and conceptual visual method.
- Evaluate and analyze complex field-specific problems by using fundamental marketing concepts, marketing communications psychology, and consumer behavior.
- Analyze various marketing communications material, strategies, and portfolios, ways of collecting and processing material created according to the client’s request, and, consequently, deduce different modes of conceptualization and creation of their own material.
Specific learning outcomes
- Propose innovative solutions in the field of visual communications design through critical analysis and evaluation of current field-specific knowledge, models, and solutions, using “best practice solutions” and well-known and modified visual problems.
- Create, process, and deliver visual design elements from different environments and media (mockup, illustration, photography, etc.) and incorporate them into finished presentation material.
- Create individual typographic solutions based on a thorough understanding of the methodology and rules of typography and skillful manipulation of means of expression in design, generally aimed at a specific marketing task.
- Analyze and then synthesize knowledge and know-how so that they can also be applied in planning, design, and implementation as a part of the process of marketing communications design by using domestic and foreign sources of knowledge.
- Create portfolio elements and their own brand for (self) promotion, and communicate their own creative content to the market.
- Analyze the creative brief according to art direction’s techniques and methods in marketing communication by using default elements of visual design.
- Apply the psychological impact of light and color to various forms of visual expression from illustration and photography to video and multimedia content production to improve the readability, information transfer, and links between elements.
- Run a meaningful visual project from the beginning of the concept design to the final production and post-production phase on various multimedia platforms.
- Plan and anticipate the elements of the user interface through the functioning mechanism of the content structure and define appropriate standardization procedures according to the Internet environment platforms.
- Identify the causalities and complexities of visual product design and apply them to digital content by using different approaches and innovative considerations for marketing communications.
Tuition fees are affordable when comparing to other European study destinations. Depending on your academic merit and achievements, all students have access to scholarships for upper years of studies.
At the moment, there are no scholarship competitions for new incoming students.
Examples of jobs we are preparing you for:
- Digital Designer
A true master Art Director or Designer is a multitasking genius that juggles marketing, visual communications, arts, and applied arts and has a strong insight into the newest digital trends. The profession is highly in demand and real experts are had to come by. - 3D Models and Forms Designer
Every 3D design project needs a designer to shape a premium product using creative ideas, a user-friendly interface, and quality content. Needless to say, this profession is extremely sought after and considered a career of the future. - 3D Animator
In the digital world, it is important to make compelling animation movements, know about timing transitions and identify potential mistakes. Working with character movements, body language, and acting on your own characters is something you know well, and you will learn how to make that content attractive, organic, and fun to use and consume. - Creative Projects Manager
Creatives are not easy to handle, especially in the digital world. They may have great ideas but often lack business sense. You will learn how to make the best of both worlds – how to get the most out of the creatives and how to sell the product in the real world.
Croatia, as well as other European countries, has the highest demand for digital talents in STEM and STEAM. This includes engineers, mathematicians, physicists, data analysts, cybersecurity experts, but also all those who are skilled in applying creative knowledge in the digital sphere of multimedia production or game development, for which Algebra has recently launched new study programmes.
Algebra Bernays University values diversity and actively seeks students from different backgrounds and nationalities to enrich the campus culture and broaden their horizons. Applicants from all around the world would be expected to meet the standards of academic excellence that include skills such as critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, teamwork, leadership and others relevant in today’s world. Study in Croatia, excel at Algebra Bernays.
Why study at Algebra Bernays University?
We prepare you for digital professions on the global labour market
The highest-quality professional study programmes in Croatia
According to the results of the overall institution quality system evaluation conducted by the Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE), through the re-accreditation process we have been declared the highest-quality professional study programme in Croatia.
Numerous benefits
During your studies, you will have the opportunity to learn and obtain internationally recognised certificates, along with receiving a Dreamspark Premium subscription to over 160 Microsoft products.
96% employment success rate
96% of our graduates get employed in their respective professions 3 months after completing their studies.
International exchange with more than 140 universities
We organise international activities for our students, lecturers and employees, as well as for foreign students and experts who share our values and beliefs. We support the exchange of students and lecturers and encourage the implementation of practical coursework abroad.
In-demand professions
Data engineers, digital marketing and strategy specialists, artificial intelligence and machine learning specialists, programmers are just some of the professions of the future for which Algebra University offers educational opportunities at both bachelor and master level.
Your career
Our partner employers are constantly looking for talented students. We are here to connect you and help jumpstart your career while you’re still studying. Our Career Centre has answers to all your questions.
This bachelor programme is delivered on campus only.
It lasts 4 years and is fully thought in English.