Universal Arts School

Bachelor in Digital Art

The Digital Art Career Program offers comprehensive training that combines artistic fundamentals with advanced technical skills, oriented toward the film, video game, animation, and professional illustration industries. This program is designed for those who want to develop a creative profile highly demanded at an international level.

The curriculum is structured into several key areas:

• Art for Film, Animation, and Video Games: 3D environments and props.
• 3D Sculpting: Modeling and texturing of characters and creatures.
• Matte Painting: Integration of CGI with real photography.
• Concept Art: Creation of worlds, settings, and characters for film and video games.
• Comic Art: Techniques in sequential storytelling and professional page production.

You will work with industry-leading software such as ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Maya, Photoshop, and Clip Studio, developing a strong portfolio that will allow you to access positions such as Concept Artist, 3D Modeler, Environment Artist, Matte Painter, or Comic Illustrator.

Double Degree

International Certification USA–Spain

Our dual-degree program allows you to graduate with two official certificates:

• Curriculum certified in the USA, meeting American industry standards for creative careers worldwide.
• European accreditation, fully recognized in Spain and across Europe.

This ensures your training is not limited to one country. You’ll have the credentials to work internationally, from Hollywood to European studios.

• Official diploma issued in California
• International registration backed by the BPPE
• Translation and validation of academic transcripts
• Portfolio guidance and support in English
• International letter of recommendation

You can choose the following tracks:

Art for Film, Animation, and Video Games

Turn your imagination into breathtaking worlds! Design cities, magical vehicles, and powerful weapons. This creative discipline applies to film, commercials, and more. Learn the techniques to succeed as an Environment/Prop Artist, building captivating worlds and collaborating with others to bring exciting games to life. Be the architect of your own adventures!

Software: Maya, ZBrush, Unreal Engine

3D Sculpting

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D Sculpting! Here, you’ll acquire the skills to bring characters and creatures to life as stars of the film, animation, and video game industries. You’ll also be able to create printable sculptures ideal for collectibles, miniatures, and breathtaking scenography. From anatomy to texturing, you’ll master industry techniques and secrets to create characters in any style—cartoon, realistic, or unique creatures. Prepare for an inspiring journey where your creativity will soar, and your creations will leave a lasting mark on the entertainment industry.

Software: ZBrush, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Photoshop

Matte Painting

Welcome to the fascinating world of Matte Painting! Through a series of exercises and techniques—such as photobashing, editing and postproduction, camera tracking, compositing, asset creation, and terrain reconstruction—you’ll recreate ruins and master the complex processes of rendering and integrating real images with CGI. Along the way, you’ll learn artistic essentials such as color, photography, lighting, and framing, while mastering the necessary software to create your own content efficiently. Get ready to explore a creative universe where your visual dreams come alive and every brushstroke takes you closer to excellence in Matte Painting.

Software: Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, ZBrush, 3ds Max, Marmoset Toolbag, Unreal Engine

Concept Art

Imagine working for top companies in illustration, concept, film, or video games. Here, you’ll discover the techniques professionals use—from technical skills to trade secrets. Learn to design worlds, whether fantasy or realistic, that become standout productions in film, TV, and video games. You’ll master professional drawing fundamentals such as composition, vanishing points, and perspective, as well as advanced shading, color, and texture techniques for environments and characters. The result: a high-level Concept Art portfolio that opens doors to studios and production companies. Get ready to elevate your artistic career!

Software: Photoshop

Comics

Our specialization focuses on teaching you sequential art techniques for comic books. During the course, you’ll learn to produce high-quality pages ready to send to publishers, agents, or share on social media. You’ll develop character designs, environments, and objects for sequential storytelling. Through practical exercises, final projects, and portfolio development, we’ll prepare you to stand out in the comic book world. All training will be fully digital, using software such as Photoshop and Clip Studio. Get ready to bring impactful visual stories to life and explore the exciting world of comics!

Software: Photoshop, Clip Studio