Imagine, create and animate new visual worlds. Train in 3D animation and VFX with La Salle Campus Barcelona’s Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, the first official university degree in Animation in Catalonia.

The Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and VFX at La Salle-URL offers official university training that connects creativity, technology and audiovisual production. A Bachelor’s degree for studying animation in Barcelona from an artistic and technical perspective, closely linked to the reality of the industry.

Why study the Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and VFX at La Salle-URL?

Animation no longer exists only in cinema. It is present in video games, streaming platforms, advertising, social media, immersive experiences, virtual reality, augmented reality and new digital content.

At La Salle-URL, you will train in 3D animation, visual effects and digital creation to understand the complete production process: from the initial idea to the final piece. Here, you do not study animation as an isolated technique. You study it as a creative, technological and industrial language.

A Bachelor’s degree designed to help you build your portfolio

The industry values what you know how to do, how you think and how you present it. That is why the Bachelor’s degree uses a methodology based on projects and real challenges, helping you build your portfolio from the earliest years of study.

You will work with dynamics similar to those used in studios and production companies: multidisciplinary teams, continuous reviews, professional presentations and project deliveries. You will learn to receive feedback, defend creative decisions and improve each piece with an increasingly precise eye.

Creativity, technology and artificial intelligence

Technology is not an external addition to the Bachelor’s degree. It is part of its structure. Throughout the programme, you will work on 3D animation, VFX, modelling, textures, shading, rigging, lighting, rendering, compositing, editing, colour correction and motion graphics.

Artificial intelligence is integrated into the curriculum as a tool for exploring ideas, optimising processes and expanding creative possibilities. With more than 25 years of experience in artificial intelligence, La Salle-URL trains creators who are able to understand technology without losing artistic intention, critical perspective or their own voice.

An environment connected to the industry

The projects developed during the Bachelor’s degree do not remain only in the classroom. La Salle-URL has been recognised as the number 1 university in Spain for Production Excellence – 3D Animation by The Rookies 2023. In addition, the short film Baile con la muerte, developed as a Final Degree Project by eleven alumni and produced with the support of BrooderLab, has been shortlisted for Best Animated Short Film at the 2026 Goya Awards.

Laboratories for experimenting with new visual forms

On campus, you will have access to IASlab (Interactive Arts & Science Laboratory), a space equipped with an immersive room and laboratories for visual effects, virtual reality, augmented reality and acoustics. It is an environment where animation intersects with engineering, digital arts, multimedia and experience design.

CERTIFICATIONS

In addition, you will benefit from certifications and recognitions linked to key industry tools:

Autodesk Certification: certifies work with software such as Maya, used in animation, film and video game studios
Certified Nuke Training Centre: recognises specialised training in Nuke, digital compositing software used in film and VFX
Houdini Certified School: certifies the teaching of Houdini, a leading tool in visual effects and simulations

You are not just coming here to study animation. You are coming to build judgement, a portfolio and your own way of looking at the industry.

Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor's Degree in Animation (FAQS)

Is the Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and VFX official?

Yes. The Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and VFX at La Salle-URL is an official university degree. This provides academic recognition and enables you to develop a professional career or continue with postgraduate studies in the fields of animation, visual effects and digital creation.

Do I need to know how to draw to study animation?

A foundation in drawing can help, but it is not the only starting point. The Bachelor’s degree covers both the artistic and technical sides: storytelling, design, 3D modelling, animation, lighting, compositing, VFX and project management. What matters is having visual sensitivity, curiosity and commitment to the creative process.

What is the difference between 3D animation and VFX?

3D animation focuses on creating computer-generated characters, objects, worlds and movements. VFX, or visual effects, integrate digital elements into real images or generate scenes that would be impossible to produce using only a camera. In this Bachelor’s degree, you will work on both areas as part of a complete audiovisual process.

Is artificial intelligence part of the curriculum?

Yes. Artificial intelligence is integrated as a tool applied to visual creation and the analysis of the creative process. You will learn to use it with judgement, understanding its possibilities, its limits and its ethical implications. AI does not replace your perspective: it expands it when you know how to use it well.

What kind of portfolio will I be able to develop?

During the Bachelor’s degree, you will create animation projects, 3D pieces, VFX work, compositing exercises, narrative proposals and final projects with a professional focus. The aim is for you to build a portfolio that shows your technical, artistic and conceptual development.

Does the Bachelor’s degree have connections with the industry?

Yes. The programme incorporates working dynamics similar to those of studios and production companies, talks with professionals, participation in festivals and workshops, internship agreements and the support of BrooderLab for projects with professional potential.

Is this Bachelor’s degree suitable if I want to work in video games?

Yes, provided your interest is linked to areas such as 3D art, animation, characters, rigging, lighting, FX or visual creation. The Bachelor’s degree has a broad focus on animation, VFX, audiovisual production and digital content, allowing you to build a profile that can also be applied to the video game sector.