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Preparing professionals to lead the new digital revolution
The University Center for Technology and Digital Arts (U-tad) is an acclaimed institution that creates a dynamic learning environment combining innovation and professional excellence. The university offers an unmatched educational experience that empowers students to unleash their creative potential while developing the skills necessary to succeed globally.
U-tad offers diverse cutting-edge programs spanning various disciplines, including Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, VR, Simulation, Digital Design, Video Game Design, Video Game Programming, 2D and 3D Animation, and Video Game Art. U-tad offers students a unique opportunity to discover their passions and develop skills aligned with their interests and aspirations.
U-tad has a distinguished faculty comprising accomplished artists, renowned designers, leading technologists, and seasoned professionals. The university boasts facilities purpose-built to support students’ creative endeavours. Learners can access multiple resources that facilitate their creative journey, from fully equipped studios, contemporary art spaces, and advanced technology labs to extensive libraries and research centres.
Experience the future of creativity and professional excellence. Be part of a community of trailblazers and visionaries, and let your passion for excellence and creativity set you apart from the crowd. Discover the possibilities of international collaboration and hop on a truly transformative learning experience.
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Learn from Top level international industry professionals

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Small group classes and online learning program
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AWARDS, RANKINGS & RECOGNITIONS
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- Best Training Initiative for IT Professionals in 2013 by Muycomputer
- Best Digital Initiative in Education and Training in 2016
- 4th in the World, Medal of Excellence World Skills Abu Dhabi 2017
- Best Training Center in 2018, 2019, 2020 by DeVuego Awards
courses
Study areas for this college
VFX are used in live Action Movies to modify real scenes or recreate elements which cannot be recorded, to integrate fiction characters in real action productions, eliminate unwanted elements or add effects such as fire, smoke, rain… The VFX industry is in high demmand for professionals and as enjoyed substantial growth due to a high consumer demmand and to new plaforms such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple Tv or HBO…
Prepare yourself to become a software engineer capable of planning, designing, and implementing the applications and services that make the digital industry work: banking, health services, Internet of Things, information systems security, entertainment services, and more.
Our students work in top companies and have won at the Oscars, Annie Awards, Baftas and Goya Awards. You will learn animation from renowned industry professionals and Education PhD experts. You will graduate with a full understanding of the processes of each phase of production of animated, live action, or video game content: Storytelling, Storyboarding, 3D Modeling, Concept Art, Visual Development, Lighting, Character Design. VFX, Photography, Lighting, Shading, Character Design, CFX, Textures, etc… You will learn the pre-production, production, and post-production processes used in large animated features and master the techniques and tools of professional studios.
If you are a creative person with an artistic spirit and an interest in technology, design and advertising communication, a Degree in Digital Design is a great fit for your future! Become a designer capable of designing and developing all the digital content necessary for the correct positioning and transmission of a company’s brand image, products and marketing campaigns appropriate for the current technological and digital environment.
In this master’s, you will discover how to use computers to bring your characters to life. With your training, you will learn how to give them heart through rendering. You will finish the master’s degree ready to join a team at a large animation, advertising or video game studio. Our faculty will set you up you with professional contacts at one of the greatest animation studios in the world, showcasing your talent to the supervisors and animation leads at Skydance Animation.
This program is designed for those enthusiastic about video games and who have always dreamed of making their a career out of their passion. We are looking for independent designers, capable of devising and structuring solid game systems and incredible environments, capable of prototyping them in the most demanded development engines in the industry: Unity 3D and Unreal Engine 4.
With top industry professionals, you will learn state-of-the-art techniques in computer graphics generation using the newest technologies and the most advanced programs. At U-tad, we will provide you with industry-standard tools, teaching you how to use them like you never have before.
You will dive deep into anatomy, volume, interpretation, style, aesthetics, clear communication, speed and productive strategies in drawing, character psychology, narrative, color language, production systems… And all that theoretical investment will have a tangible practical reflection as a portfolio that will clearly show the potential you offer as a professional seeking employment.
If you like mathematics and problem solving, this double degree is for you. You will acquire solid knowledge in software, statistics, mathematics, programming, and data visualization, all of which are skills needed to extract valuable information to set the right strategies for digital business.
We will teach you how to implement 2D and 3D environments, the mathematical fundamentals of graphics programming, the behavior of entities in a virtual environment, and other aspects such as player-element interaction through various input devices.
The Master’s Degree in Professional Production Management for Animation, VFX and Video Games was created in response to the need to find professionals capable of leading the production of films, animated series and video games.
This postgraduate program is the first and only university program to cover the principles of Extended Realities. It uses the most advanced technologies on the market: Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear, HTC Vive, DayDreams, Sony PlayStation VR, GloveOne, Oculus Touch, etc.
The Master’s Degree in Professional Production Management for Animation, VFX and Video Games was created in response to the need to find professionals capable of leading the production of films, animated series and video games.
This master’s program is designed to approach the disciplines of modeling, shading, rigging and character FX from different perspectives and working methods. This is to best provide our students with the necessary tools to create characters for film, television and advertising audiovisual projects. Our students receive a holistic understanding of the entire process of character creation and development.
This master’s degree has been designed for you to specialize in the integration of state-of-the-art visual effects. It is the first Spanish master’s degree for those specializing digital compositing, a profession that brings together the disciplines of digital art, photography and film, mathematics, color science, programming and technology.
In this master’s, you will discover how to use computers to bring your characters to life. With your training, you will learn how to give them heart through rendering.
In this master’s degree, you will learn how to use the most sought-after tools in the industry and you will acquire the necessary knowledge to understand the fundamentals of the field.
Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
Cycle of Video Game Master Classes
Degree in Animation
Degree in Animation (Online)
Higher Degree Cycle in 3D Animations, Games, and Interactive Environments
Master in 3D Character Animation
Master in 3D Character Animation (Online)
Master in Video Game Programming
Professional Master in Digital Composition for VFX
Professional Master in Digital Composition for VFX (Online)
Professional Master in Production Management for Animation, VFX, and Videogames
Professional Master’s Degree in Production Management for Animation, VFX, and Online Video Games
Professional Master in Rigging and Character FX
Professional Master in Rigging and Character FX (Online)
Cycle of Higher Degree in Plastic Arts and Design in Illustration
Degree in Digital Design
Degree in Interactive Product Design
Master in Art and Visual Design of Videogames
Master in Game Design
Degree in Software Engineering
Degree in Software Engineering (Online)
Double Degree in Computational Mathematics and Software Engineering
Double Degree in Computational Physics and Software Engineering
Master’s Degree in Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Simulation
Master’s Degree in Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Simulation (Online)
Development Expert for Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality
Development Expert for Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (Online)
Higher Degree Cycle in Multiplatform Application Development
Higher Degree Cycle in Web Application Development
Cycle of Higher Degree in Administration of Computer Network Systems
Cycle of Higher Degree in Development of Dual Multiplatform Applications
Specialization Course in Cybersecurity in Information Technology Environments
MENTORS
Learn from industry experts

Andres Gonzales
Professor of Character Animation | Animator, Illustrator, and Character Designer – Andres graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts from Complutense University of Madrid with postgraduate, Certificate of Pedagogical Adaptation. He is one of the author of the publication “3D Movies and Intellectual Property”. He has worked extensively as a character animation supervisor for advertising television series, film, and video games.

Daniel Govantes Carrasco
Professor of Script, Narrative, and Storytelling | Screenwriter – Daniel has been a screenwriter for over 15 years, he worked as a fiction screenwriter on the award-winning television series Aida and 7 Vidas where he was part of the script team. He also worked, among other prodcutions, for Disney and Sony Pictures series. He combines his work as a screenwriter with teaching at U-Tad as a Professor for Animation Degree and Interactive Product Design Degree.

Amaya Villar Navascues
Motion Graphics Teacher | Film Editor, Post-Producer, Director and Screenwriter – Amaya has a degree in Audiovisual Communication in University Carlos III, a Master’s in Editing and Postproduction at the Madrid Film Institute, and scholarship at the Cuban Film School. Her works were recognized by Berlinale, Malaga Festival, and DocumentaMadrid. Her profile is multidisciplinary: she has been co-responsible for the Video Department at The Huffington Post , she was a video journalist at Terra and a film restorer at Filmoteca Española. She also won several photography competitions and was the first woman on the Mediaset lighting team.

Laura Ray Gonzales
Director of Postgraduate VR | Professor, Researcher – Doctor Cum Lauden in Computer Engineering and Director of Virtual Reality projects at U-tad. Hired Doctor accredited by ANECA. Laura has worked on more than 16 research projects since 2006. Among them, the European projects The Blue Brain and The Human Brain Project stand out , which are part of the 7th European Framework. In addition, she is the Director of R&D Projects at U-tad. She has been a university professor since 2008, she has written more than 40 books with the Ra-Ma publishing house.

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