Bachelor in VFX & Postproduction
- Los Angeles, USA
- Valencia, Spain
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
Key Summary
The demand for specialists in visual effects (VFX) is growing in film, television, and video games. With the VFX and Postproduction Career Program at Universal Arts School, you will receive comprehensive training in Houdini and Maya, focused on the creation of realistic simulations and digital postproduction processes.
The program covers everything from building technical setups with different solvers to programming in VEX, aimed at optimizing workflows and automating tasks. In addition, it delves into the artistic side of VFX, where students learn to apply concepts such as timing, scale, lighting, and visual composition to achieve believable effects. This combination of advanced technical knowledge and aesthetic judgment ensures solid preparation to join international film postproduction, VFX, and video game studios.
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
VFX
Welcome to the exciting world of visual effects (FX) and cutting-edge training in Houdini! Here, you won’t just learn to create stunning visual effects—you’ll immerse yourself in the powerful and versatile world of Houdini, the tool of choice for Hollywood professionals and the video game industry. From spectacular explosions to magical effects, and from clothing to hair simulations, our training program equips you with the technical and artistic skills to excel in this field.
We’ll focus on both technical and artistic aspects. You’ll learn to build setups from scratch using different solvers and create scripts in VEX, Houdini’s programming language, to automate processes and streamline tasks. On the artistic side, you’ll understand how to simulate natural phenomena with precision, paying attention to crucial factors like timing, scale, and behavior. You’ll also refine the visual look of your effects to achieve realistic and visually striking results. Ready to join the elite of visual effects professionals in the film industry? Houdini is your key to unlocking a world of exciting opportunities!
Software: Houdini, Maya
- Film, animation, and video game enthusiasts who want to specialize in VFX
- Graduates in fine arts, computer science, digital design, or audiovisual communication
- Professionals seeking to update their skills with the most advanced post-production tools
- International students looking for official accreditation in both the USA and Europe
Universal Arts School offers:
- Partial scholarships based on merit and creativity.
- Special discounts for early enrollment (check active promo code).
- Flexible financing options to make training accessible to students worldwide.
Block 1 – Houdini Fundamentals and Procedural Modeling
- Basic concepts of geometry and contexts (SOPs, DOPs, etc.)
- UV mapping, materials, modeling, and basic attributes
- Introduction to procedural modeling
Block 2 – Attributes and Initial Simulations
- Advanced attribute management (VEX/VOPs)
- First simulations: particles (POPs) and magical effects
- Preparation and destruction with rigid bodies (RBD)
Block 3 – Advanced Dynamics: Volumes and Fluids
- Volume simulations: smoke, fire, and explosions (Pyro)
- FLIP fluids: water, foam, meshing, shading, and rendering
Block 4 – Character FX and Crowds
- Vellum: hair, clothing, and CFX simulations
- Crowds: agent management, animations, and crowd simulations
- Final integration of advanced techniques into complete projects
- Universal Arts School ranks among the Top 10 creative schools worldwide (ACR, The Rookies, Financial Magazine)
- Internationally recognized in Los Angeles and Valencia, with programs endorsed by the BPPE in California and official European accreditations
- 900+ international awards (Oscars, Emmys, Goyas, Cannes, etc.) thanks to the disruptive EP methodology, with over 10 million applied hours
- Training endorsed by global creative rankings in digital art and video games
- Collaborations with leading studios validating the quality of teaching
- Master Houdini and Maya for high-quality visual effects creation
- Develop both artistic and technical skills to simulate natural phenomena
- Learn VEX programming to optimize simulation processes
- Build a competitive professional reel for the international market
- Obtain official certification with dual validity: USA–Spain
- VFX artist for film and television
- Specialist in natural phenomena simulations
- FX technician for video games and VR experiences
- Postproduction artist in animation studios and digital advertising
- Creative consultant in international audiovisual production
- Dual USA–Spain degree with international recognition
- Strategic campuses in Los Angeles and Valencia
- Faculty of active professionals in major productions
- Intensive use of industry-leading software: Houdini and Maya
- Hands-on methodology: learn by creating real effects from day one
- Alumni network and collaborations with film and video game studios