4-year Career - Senior Film Direction specialized in VFX and Unreal Programming Program By Universal Arts School |Top Universities

4-year Career - Senior Film Direction specialized in VFX and Unreal Programming

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Digital Film

Become a Film Director and direct top-quality projects. The objective of this discipline is for you to become a specialist or artist in Directing and Creating Digital Films. Your mission is to create a professional short film, fashion film, teaser, spot, video clip, etc. by using professional cameras on set, exteriors or green screen, to learn how to use visual effects and experience the entire process from the beginning through to the post-production process. You will learn how to use cameras professionally, direct a film and direct actors. You will also learn all about lighting, the audiovisual language, editing and special effects and combine this knowledge to build top notch stories.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc.

Videogame Programming with Unreal

Learn to program within the most powerful and visual video game engine on the market, UNREAL ENGINE by EPIC GAMES. You will learn and delve into C++. All the topics in Video Game Programming are examined thoroughly to prepare students for the presentation of their final project. Handling BLUEPRINTS competently will allow you to see the operation of a video game in real time through easily configured nodes, providing extreme flexibility which allows the Designer to use the full range of concepts and tools without the need for coding. This makes it a very intuitive tool designed for the most creative professionals. Triple AAA Video Games such as Fortnite, Final Fantasy, Tekken, Batman: Arkham City, Bioshok, Gear of Wars and many more have been created with With Unreal Engine.

The Studio Production

In your last year of training you will work as a REAL PRODUCER with our THE STUDIO PRODUCTION program, which offers the advice and training needed for the development all types of projects. Work alone or assemble your own team, take advantage of our know-how and all our facilities. Finish your training with a successful project and a professional demo-reel.

During this 9-month program you will work on a real project and manage objectives, schedules, deadlines like in a real company. You will learn to work the same way as in a real video game or film development studio by creating a real project; your project.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Digital Film

Become a Film Director and direct top-quality projects. The objective of this discipline is for you to become a specialist or artist in Directing and Creating Digital Films. Your mission is to create a professional short film, fashion film, teaser, spot, video clip, etc. by using professional cameras on set, exteriors or green screen, to learn how to use visual effects and experience the entire process from the beginning through to the post-production process. You will learn how to use cameras professionally, direct a film and direct actors. You will also learn all about lighting, the audiovisual language, editing and special effects and combine this knowledge to build top notch stories.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc.

Videogame Programming with Unreal

Learn to program within the most powerful and visual video game engine on the market, UNREAL ENGINE by EPIC GAMES. You will learn and delve into C++. All the topics in Video Game Programming are examined thoroughly to prepare students for the presentation of their final project. Handling BLUEPRINTS competently will allow you to see the operation of a video game in real time through easily configured nodes, providing extreme flexibility which allows the Designer to use the full range of concepts and tools without the need for coding. This makes it a very intuitive tool designed for the most creative professionals. Triple AAA Video Games such as Fortnite, Final Fantasy, Tekken, Batman: Arkham City, Bioshok, Gear of Wars and many more have been created with With Unreal Engine.

The Studio Production

In your last year of training you will work as a REAL PRODUCER with our THE STUDIO PRODUCTION program, which offers the advice and training needed for the development all types of projects. Work alone or assemble your own team, take advantage of our know-how and all our facilities. Finish your training with a successful project and a professional demo-reel.

During this 9-month program you will work on a real project and manage objectives, schedules, deadlines like in a real company. You will learn to work the same way as in a real video game or film development studio by creating a real project; your project.

Admission requirements

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
opportunities

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

how_to

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

list

A list of available scholarships around the world

checklist

A scholarship application checklist

banner
download_icon Download Scholarship Guide

More programs from the university

A master’s course at Universal Arts School consists of two years of learning – with the option of either a single master’s or a double master’s in the same amount of time – or four years. A five-year option is also available. UA School offers a wide range of subjects, which include:

  • Concept artist (2-5 years) 
  • Videogame developer or programmer (2-5 years)
  • Videogame artist (2-5 years)
  • Film director (4-5 years)
  • Character animator (2-4 years) 


For two-year courses, students can focus on either a single master’s or a double master’s across 24 months. Learning takes place either on campus, online, or a combination of the two. 

Four-year courses are designed specifically for jobs in high demand, and aims to open doors to jobs within the sector. Students can take advantage of grants and study at discounted rates. 

Programmes running for five years guarantee the highest level of skill and leave graduated with two fullstack qualifications – some of the strongest skill levels in the industry. A discount of 50% is available on the second of the two fullstack programmes. 

The UA School Acceleration Programme offers candidates the chance to develop skills and experience using the Universal Arts School facilities and training – but for their own business. Ideal for startups, small businesses or just for gaining practical experience in the sector, the UA School Acceleration Programme lasts for nine months. Students already enrolled on a UA School master’s course take part in the Acceleration Programme as part of their studies in order to graduate. 

Tuition fees are payable either in full or split between payments on organised financial plans. Students benefit from discounts on multiple programmes of study.  

Universal Arts School offers student finance schemes and help-to-study programmes for those facing economic challenges. Financing programmes are offered through Spanish banks – students can check the website to find out if they’re eligible for funding. Discounts are available on courses that combine multiple award or subject areas. 

Students can apply to study at Universal Arts School through the online admissions portal. UA School applicants need to input their prior education details and select the location, subject area and type of study. Although there are no mandatory levels of prior learning required, all applications need to undertake an admissions test to gauge their level of understanding and experience within the industry.

Postgrad programs