Master's degree in

Computer Graphics

Overview

The Master in Computer Graphics is an intensive course to learn the various stages of making a product in 3D animation or visual effects for film and TV. A six-month course that combines lectures, exercises and challenges to develop generalist skills and achieve production autonomy, with a flair for teamwork.

In just six months you will develop the basic skills to begin your professional journey in the world of animation and visual effects, as well as in advertising, design, fashion and product.

Areas of Study

sculpting & modeling

TEXTURES &AMP; RENDER

rig & animation

compositing

Alumnus
Federico Favaro
Lead Rigger @FRAMESTORE

"BigRock...."

work of our students:

WHO IS IT ADDRESSED TO?

Passion

Do you have an unbridled passion for blockbusters or know all the animated movies by heart?
This is the right place for you!

Re-skill

Are you facing an important crossroads in your life and wish to experience a creative career?
Now is the time to take that step!

Up-skill

Do you already chew on something 3D but want to have the full cake?
Bring it on!

Course structure:

Class schedules:

Monday through Friday

9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Program:

Tier Base

INTRO TO 3D

We discover the magical world of Maya through challenging exercises that will guide us to mastery of the interface and tools. We will revolutionize final image creation with AI as our creative ally, opening the door to next-generation digital art.

Animation I

We will introduce you to the 12 principles of traditional animation and you will begin to experiment with them in 3D with curves and keyframes.

RIGGING I

You will learn how to create a complete control system for the movement of characters and props.

Texturing I

We will explore the Substance 3D suite with its unique material creation system that will allow us to better texturize our models. We will also examine how to integrate textures generated with the help of artificial intelligence.

SCUPLTING

We will learn how to use one of the most popular 3D modeling software. We will explore the world of Zbrush and learn how to best master its arsenal of brushes.
We will bring our first 3D character to life pen in hand!

ADVANCED Tier

COMPOSITING I

Learn the fundamentals of compositing by playing with early nodes in Nuke.

UNREAL ENGINE.

We will immerse ourselves in Unreal Engine, the beating heart of video games, cinema and virtual productions. We will leverage our knowledge of shading and lighting to achieve photorealistic results in real time, opening the door to innovation and next-generation digital art.

ANIMATION II

It's time to learn how to detail animation and bring a humanoid character to life. From walking cycles to actual acting.

RIGGING II

Let's dig even deeper to discover the endless ways to detail a rig and give animators even more control.

Tier PRO

CHARACTER

Together with a digital sculptor PRO, you will learn the best advanced digital sculpting techniques on ZBrush.

TEXTURING II

Together with a PRO texture artist, we will hone our skills with Substance Painter to create PBR textures and materials. We will harness the power of Arnold to create photorealistic renders, approaching virtual cameras for the first time and learning the fundamentals of photography, including composition and lighting.

COMpOSITING II

With the help of a PRO compositor, we will explore topics such as greenscreen, rotoscoping, tracking, and CG element integration. We will also delve into how to speed up and improve production by implementing AI technologies.

PROJECT X

Project X is a week-long team-based contest in which you will have to meet the brief of a real external client.

A real pressure test, created to let you learn on the job how to optimize your work and collaborate as a team.

thesis

The last six weeks of the course are devoted to the thesis project.

A cross-master's job that involves all the students of the school in the creation of a short film and a video game.

Face together with your classmates a real production simulation: you will work on the front line on daily tasks, assigned according to your skills, under the supervision of your teachers.

The project will then be presented to the public on the last day of school and participate in festivals around the world.

How to Enroll

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Complete the enrollment

Send us the PDF contract that you received to the email: iscrizioni@bigrock.it, making sure that you have completed and signed it in every part, except for the withdrawal form that you will find on the last page.

See you at BigRock!

You are officially a BigRocker.

Do you have any questions?
Contact us for more information about our Master's programs.

Course in English

This course includes the creation of a parallel class that will follow the program completely in English, upon reaching a minimum of 12 applicants. For more information contact our office!

FAQ

Are there any specific requirements for taking the courses?

No. Except for the Master in Concept Art, all of our courses start from scratch.

The only requirement we ask to attend BigRock: lots of passion and commitment.
Zero means for us not knowing anything about Maya, 3D modeling or animation, compositing, Unity or programming. So that on the first day we can all start from the beginning.

And in six months we can assure you that you will know how to produce computer graphics, video games, music or concepts completely independently.

Do you know how to turn on a computer?
Perfect! You can start the courses!
Do you already know something? Have you already learned software as a self-taught?
Probably if you are choosing to take a course, it means you need to supplement your knowledge or you need to learn the correct methods of production. This is absolutely not a problem for us! Maybe in the first few days you will find yourself repeating concepts or tools you already know... but a review never hurts! Guaranteed that after a week or two everyone will be at the same level and ready to push the envelope with lessons!

Can I take classes and work at the same time?

In order to guarantee you an effective Master's degree, but more importantly out of respect for your teachers and fellow students, you will need to be present every day until 6:30 p.m. (even if the last few hours of the day there should be no teacher in the classroom).
This is why we usually discourage our students from pursuing both school and an evening job. We don't doubt that you can do it, but you certainly wouldn't enjoy the BigRock experience to the fullest of your strengths and abilities (and you wouldn't be able to leave early anyway).
Of course, this argument doesn't apply to weekends when school is closed. We only ask that you plan your schedule well--we are not open on Saturdays and Sundays specifically to rest up and leave loaded on Monday!

If, as is often the case, you have a freelance job, no one forbids you from doing whatever you want at home in the evenings. You are, however, ❗️proibito❗️ bring your computer to school to work on non-Master's projects or use school materials for outside work.

How are the master's classes structured?

Here's how a typical day at BigRock works!

9:30 a.m. - Class begins. Not a single second late is allowed!
Depending on the subject, lessons see alternating moments of explanation and exercises. During the explanation phase, the teacher shares his screen, showing the progress of the exercises to the students and explaining the production methodologies. Once the explanation is completed, students perform the exercise exactly as it was explained to them by the teacher.

11:30 a.m. - Coffee break, about half an hour long.

The alternation of explanation and exercises is resumed.

1:30 p.m. - Lunch break. Students can have packed lunches in the common areas or in the contracted facilities around the school.

2:30 p.m. - Classes begin again.

4:30 p.m. - Coffee break, about half an hour long.

5:00 p.m. - "Laboratory." In most cases, during the last part of the day, the teacher leaves the classroom, leaving students to work independently, often to finish an exercise or try alternative solutions to what has been explained. This is a very important phase for us, because we get students used to problem solving, that is, knowing how to work without the security of having the teacher ready to help. It is also a time of "relaxation" where the student can slow down the pace of work and possibly do the exercises in collaboration with classmates.

6:30 p.m. - Computers off. Everyone at home. There is no homework or exercises to bring finished for the next day. There is only to rest and recharge the batteries to start another busy day again.

-- This happens more or less throughout the week.
Depending on the subject, the explanation phases will decrease compared to the exercise phases during the last days, where each student will be asked to personalize his or her work. It will then be handed in and graded by the teacher.

What job outlets does this master's program offer?

The job outlets offered by our courses are many and vary from Master to Master...

The question we usually ask those who are choosing a path in our school is:
What job would you like to do when you grow up?

I want to do films and animation, but also any job in the field of 3D!
The Master in Computer Graphics, being the longest running course we have, has a much broader scope than the other two, more recent ones. The Master's program in Computer Graphics goes side by side with a classic production line (in jargon Pipeline) of an animated film, because in this field it is definitely the most comprehensive course. This does not preclude you from applying the concepts you have learned in other areas. As of today, 3D is used extensively in advertising, photorealistic rendering, photography, architecture, object prototyping, design, and so many other fields.
If you still have no idea what specifically you would like to do when you grow up, but want to keep the door open to all fields, this is the course we recommend!

How does Intesa San Paolo's "By merit" financing work?

Thanks to an agreement with our parent company, H-FARM, it is possible to access the "Per Merito" Loan from intesa San Paolo

If you have any doubts, find below the answers to the most frequently asked questions

What amount can I apply for?
The amount is fixed: 12,500.00 euros is disbursed in the form of an overdraft, and can be used in whole or in part, depending on your needs. You will be able to use this amount for any expenses inherent in the Master
Do I need a guarantor?
NO! Guarantors are BigRock - H-Farm
When do I have to apply for the funding?
When you decide to confirm your enrollment in BigRock, send us the contract you downloaded at the time of pre-enrollment signed on every page, except for the withdrawal form.
Register on the Intesa portal, through this Link and directly enter your application.
Starting from the 15th day after signing the contract, you will receive an email with the authorization code, at which point you can make an appointment at any Intesa San Paolo branch to complete all the paperwork.
N.B. BE SURE THAT THE BANK APPLIES TO THE CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE CONVENTION WITH H-FARM! There are other university agreements, but they work differently than ours!
Where can I find my student ID number?
On the very first page of the contract you downloaded at the end of pre-enrollment
What happens if I am denied the loan?
The chances of it not being granted are zero. The loan is denied only if you are already in a delinquent situation. In any case, when enrollment is tied to obtaining the loan, if the loan is not disbursed to you, your enrollment in the Master's program lapses.
Can I ask you for technical information about the loan?
Interest rates are not our forte
You can, however, contact one of Intesa San Paolo's branches before you enter the loan application, they will dispel any doubts you may have!
When will I have to start repaying the loan?
The bank will ask you to start repaying no sooner than a year after the end of the Master's program, so you will have some time to find a job

INFORMATION

When

September 8, 2025

WHERE

Tenuta Ca' Tron, 12 Boschi Street, Roncade (TV)

COURSE LANGUAGE

Italian/English

PLACES AVAILABLE

PRICE

10.370€

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