The professional course of Animation for Acting 2D and 3D is aimed at professionals in the field of visual arts, film and television, social communication, audiovisual technicians and artists in general interested in the art of animation.
Those who already have basic notions of it and wish to strengthen their knowledge, either for short or feature films in film or video, for television series, bumpers, commercials for the Internet with a view to artistic or commercial development.
The Animation course is designed to provide the knowledge and develop the skills required in the art
of animation for professional application in markets such as film, television, advertising and video games.
The course has clear objectives:
Work of the teachers of the professional course of Animation for 2D and 3D acting.
100% practical.
Visualization and analysis of fragments of own audiovisual material and of works that are already positioned in the market.
Practical workshops in which the animation exercises are structured and executed.
Production of a complete 20-second animated piece as a collective mid-term exercise.
Completion of the final project of approximately 1 minute.
This project will be carried out both individually and collectively to propose, plan and realize an animated piece.
The course program reviews the main tools and techniques used daily by professionals in the animation sector to finally achieve the creation of an animated piece.
We offer a team of specialized professional directors and animators of recognized trajectory who have worked in international projects such as: The Illusionist by Silvain Chomet, Tarzan, Hercules by Disney, Shark Tale Simbad by Dreamworks, Nocturna by Adrian Garcia and Victor Maldonado, Chico y Rita by Mariscal and Trueba, The Congress by Ari Folman, Dofus by Ankama, Mia et Le Migou, Planet 51 among many other titles.
We will have punctual interventions through master classes by renowned artists working for Dreamworks, Sony, Tim Burton.
Animation Course Coordinator
Animation Director
Illustrator and Animator
Animation Director
Illustrator and Concept Artist
Illustrator and Animator
The school maintains a constant and dynamic relationship with the production companies with which we collaborate and in which many of our students work directly.
Once you have acquired the knowledge, you will not stop learning.
You will participate in short films that will be seen by a lot of people, such as the spot of the multitudinous Manga Barcelona or the clips
that support the likes of Rosalía or Depeche Mode on the giant screens of Primavera Sound.
Seishi. Clip for the 29th Manga Barcelona
Jidai. Clip for the 28th Manga Barcelona
Barcelona limited Edition. Clip for the 27th Manga Barcelona
Alien. Clip for Primavera Sound 2022
Zodiac.
Clip for Primavera Sound 2022
After completing the animation course, with the help of the school and the faculty, I had the opportunity to be part of an animated feature film production at Estudio Mariscal as a junior.
I am currently at Nomada Studios, exploring production in the field of video games in the clean-up department.
At the same time, I've had several commissions and project collaborations; where I've been able to see the different types of pipelines of each studio and introduce myself little by little in the industry.
Since I was a child animation has caught my attention, I was one of those kids who stopped the cartoon tapes to see how they drew some frames.
So, although during the last years I already had a career focused on comics and illustration, I wanted to make a stop on the way to sign up for the Joso animation course and finally get a little bit into this world that I had always liked.
The experience in the course was very good and I found that I liked animating more than I expected.
Besides, the style of drawing I normally use is very cartoonish and "animable", so it became even more natural to me.
During the year we made three short films (two spots for Primavera Sound and the official spot for Manga Barcelona) and each work we finished was a plus of energy and self-confidence.
After finishing the course and thanks to Juan Carlos, one of our teachers, some students were lucky enough to work for several weeks in 'They Shot the Piano Player', the latest film by Javier Mariscal and Fernando Trueba, thus putting the first paw in the industry officially.
Thanks to the fact that the teachers work actively in the sector, after finishing the course I had the opportunity, along with a couple of other classmates, to enter the final stretch of the feature film They Shot The Piano Player, directed by Javier Mariscal and Fernando Trueba.
There I met many people in the industry, and I was able to be part for the first time of a pipeline and a huge project led by many other people; I keep that first experience in the world of animation with great affection.
In addition to this, a month after finishing the course I got an internship at Nomada Studio thanks to their agreement with Joso.
Finally, I had the enormous privilege of, thanks to being part of the class of 2021-2022 and meeting Juan Carlos Concha, doing an animation test for Walking The Dog Studio, which I managed to pass and I am preparing to travel to Brussels to work on Sylvain Chomet's next film.
To anyone reading this who is considering getting into this course, I encourage you to do so!
I wouldn't have achieved any of these things if it wasn't for the enormous support Escola Joso has given me.
It was well worth it 
After leaving the Joso I participated briefly in the animation and clean up of a video clip of Búhos, then I started working as assistant technical director in the new film (yet to be released) of Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal, I worked there for two years and it was undoubtedly the best experience I've had, with a very good atmosphere and a lot of learning.
During the production of the film I also worked, this time as an animator, in a short animation called "L'Oiseau blanc", which is currently still being presented at festivals.
And recently I have participated as clean up artist and colorist in a short animation film (also still to be released) and as animator and clean up artist in a couple of commercials.
Right now I'm looking for work both in Spain and abroad, sending my reel to the projects or jobs that catch my attention or that are looking for someone with my profile.
After completing the animation course, with the help of the school and the faculty, I had the opportunity to be part of an animated feature film production at Estudio Mariscal as a junior.
I am currently at Nomada Studios, exploring production in the field of video games in the clean-up department.
At the same time, I've had several commissions and project collaborations; where I've been able to see the different types of pipelines of each studio and introduce myself little by little in the industry.
Since I was a child animation has caught my attention, I was one of those kids who stopped the cartoon tapes to see how they drew some frames.
So, although during the last years I already had a career focused on comics and illustration, I wanted to make a stop on the way to sign up for the Joso animation course and finally get a little bit into this world that I had always liked.
The experience in the course was very good and I found that I liked animating more than I expected.
Besides, the style of drawing I normally use is very cartoonish and "animable", so it became even more natural to me.
During the year we made three short films (two spots for Primavera Sound and the official spot for Manga Barcelona) and each work we finished was a plus of energy and self-confidence.
After finishing the course and thanks to Juan Carlos, one of our teachers, some students were lucky enough to work for several weeks in 'They Shot the Piano Player', the latest film by Javier Mariscal and Fernando Trueba, thus putting the first paw in the industry officially.
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Access to the Art Grafic, Illustration, Concept Art, Drawing Initiation, Advanced Drawing and Digital Illustration courses is through the completion of a level test.
It is not necessary to have previous studies to access these courses, although having completed higher artistic studies will be valued.
Access to the Art Grafic course is through a level test that consists of making a drawing following some guidelines.
Normally, the test takes place during the month of April and there are usually two calls.
The correction and notification of results are communicated about 10 days after taking the test.
If you do not pass the test, our course coordination team will guide you to access other courses.
Access to the Concept Art and Illustration courses is also through a level test.
In case you do not pass the test, our course coordination team will guide you so that you can continue training with us to reach your goals.
The access to the Animation course is through an interview with the course coordinator Juan Carlos Concha.
A specific book will be required.
Access to the Children’s Illustration course is through an interview with the head of studies José Ma Polls.
It will be necessary to present a book.
In that case, don’t worry.
We can arrange the interview online.
We also offer the possibility to take the placement test for the course of Art Grafic through this way.
(Exclusively for those people who are unable to attend the course in person).
You can fill out the form on each course page or write to info@escolajoso.com and we will send you all the details.
For us it is our greatest asset.
The faculty of Escola Joso counts with great names that combine teaching with their activity as professionals in the industry of Comics, Illustration, Concept Art, Animation, etc.
Working with people who deal with the industry on a daily basis is a total guarantee of success.
You can see all our faculty here.
Normally, every year, during the month of March, we hold open house sessions to inform about everything related to our courses.
In addition, you can come and ask for information and visit the school during our opening hours. e our schedule Monday to Friday from 9 to 13.30h and from 16 to 20h.
and Saturdays from October to June from 10 to 14h.
We will be happy to assist you.
Our registration period for annual and summer courses starts in April.
Of course.
Once you have passed the registration and enrollment process, we will send you a certificate so that you can apply for your student visa.
They are mainly taught in Spanish.
We have students from all over the world.
The didactic material and the paper used in class will be provided by the teacher, but the individual material will have to be brought by the student.
Every year in the month of July, we hold summer courses for 4 weeks in the month of July.
Most of these courses are beginners, although we also offer some specific courses where a certain level is required.
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