B.F.A. in Digital Design
Inspire, design, create.
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Description
Do you have creative mind and passion for digital art? Are you fascinated by 3D design, video editing, website and app creation, illustration, art direction or advertising? Then you have the spirit of a designer, and at U- tad you will find the perfect space to discover your potential.
Imagine being able to visualize, create and transform ideas into impactful digital content and take companies’ brand image, products and campaigns to the next level in today’s digital environment. You will be able to become a well-rounded professional, capable of mastering everything necessary to stand out in the fast-paced digital world.
Throughout your training, you will master the fundamental pillars of Graphic Design, Art Direction, Motion Graphics, Digital Art, Web Design and UX/UI. You will learn through practical projects that will allow you to create a unique digital portfolio and cover letter to work in the best design companies. In addition, you will have the privilege of learning from the best. At U-tad, we are the leading university centre in the training of the most sought-after talents in the digital industry.
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Why Study the Degree in Digital Design at U-tad?
The place where the difference is made
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You will leave with a high-level portfolio. You will develop a project following the working methodology of professional studios.
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Industry experts. Active professionals with years of experience in positions of responsibility in the fields of video game and VR development.
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Training designed for industry. U-tad qualifications are adapted to the real demands of the market, so you will leave with a highly competitive profile, ready to integrate and succeed in real projects of the leading companies.
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100% practical learning format. You will learn by doing. You will use the most advanced tools and technologies to develop projects that will be your letter of introduction to the companies.
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Access to the most relevant companies. Employment agreements and internships with more than 1,000 national and international companies that are leaders in the video game and VR sectors, where you can quickly make a name for yourself.
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Career opportunities
- Advertising art director
- Interface designer
- User Experience Designer
- Web/app designer and layout artist
- Motion grapher
- Audiovisual editor
- Digital artist
- Graphic designer
- Digital illustrator
- Real-time infographic designer for TV and digital media
- Digital Publication Designer
- Interactive artist
- Digital Brand Image Designer
- Video mapper
- Multimedia art director
- UX Researcher
- Creative Project Manager
Where our students work
Our students work for the best agencies, studios and creative companies, both nationally and internationally. In addition, the students enrolled in the degree have an option of taking the Business Internship course, which serves as a complement to the student’s university education and allows students to get closer to the professional field.
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Students' projects and awards
Your Project, your best professional presentation
Talent Awards
Students' feedback
We are very proud of our students, because they stand out for their talent and effort. In addition, the training they have received at U-tad provides them with solid knowledge to develop their professional career in a sector with a strong demand for professionals.



Industrial Committee
Our training is developed by a committee made up of the most important design companies in our country, which guarantees the constant updating of the study plans to the real needs of the industry. Every year, these companies look for talent among our students to lead their most innovative projects.












International mobility
At U-tad we have an International Relations Department from which we coordinate and establish agreements with university institutions around the world, as well as with official bodies responsible for international inter-university cooperation. We have agreements with prestigious universities across five continents, and we work to increase the number of institutions with exchange agreements either within the Erasmus program or with the bilateral exchange agreements.
We have agreements with leading universities such as:
- School of Visual Arts (New York)
- European Institute of Design (Milan)
- Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard (Namur)
- Vilnius Academy of Arts (Vilnius)
- Bezalel University (Jerusalem)
Additional information
* This qualification is currently in the process of renewing its accreditation. Anyone who is interested can communicate to the evaluation panels their opinion on any aspect related to this official qualification by completing the Open Hearing form.
- Year of implementation: 2018-2019
- Places for new students in the Degree: 60 in-person + 60 remote
- Branch of knowledge: Arts and Humanities
- Minimum number of ECTS by type of registration and course
Minimum Maximum Full time first course 60 60 Full time rest of courses 30 75 Part-time first year 25 30 Part-time rest of courses 18 45 Part-time enrolment must be requested by justifying the reasons for this enrolment modality.
Facutly

Pablo Andrés Martín Pérez
- Fundamentals of 3D Environments, 3D Animation; Virtual Reality Systems teacher
- 3D Visualization + Architectural VR
Study Plan
SUBJECT | ECTS | TYPE | DURATION |
Drawing, Analysis and Ideation I | 6 | B | 1st semester |
History of Art | 3 | OB | |
History of Design and Iconography | 6 | B | |
Geometric Representation Systems | 6 | B | |
Digital Image Processing | 6 | OB | |
Graphic Composition | 6 | B | 2nd semester |
Drawing, Analysis and Ideation II | 6 | B | |
Fundamentals of Aesthetics and Image Analysis | 3 | OB | |
Color and Light Theory | 6 | B | |
Typography and Calligraphy | 6 | B | |
Creative Thinking | 6 | B | Annual |
Graphic legend: Basic Training (B) | Compulsory (OB) | Electives (OP) | Compulsory Minor Subject (OBM) | External Internships (PE) | Final Degree Project (TFG)
SUBJECT | ECTS | Tipo | Duración |
Art Direction and Advertising Communication I | 6 | OB | 1sd semester |
Sculpture | 3 | OB | |
Photography | 6 | B | |
Illustration | 6 | B | |
Infographics and Data Visualization | 3 | OB | |
Audiovisual Narrative | 6 | OB | |
Art Direction and Advertising Communication II | 6 | OB | 2nd semester |
Digital editing and postproduction | 6 | OB | |
Fundamentals of 3D Environments | 3 | OB | |
History of Electronic and Digital Art | 3 | OB | |
Motion Graphics I | 6 | OB | |
Business and Digital Models | 3 | OB | |
Projects I (digital image) | 3 | OB |
SUBJECT | ECTS | Tipo | Duración |
Interface Design and Usability I | 6 | OB | 1st semester |
3D Environments I | 6 | OB | |
Motion Graphics II | 6 | OB | |
Programming for Art and Design | 6 | OB | |
Projects II (Brand image development) | 6 | OB | |
3D Environments II | 3 | OB | 2nd semester |
Web layout and structure/ APP I | 6 | OB | |
Projects III (Creation of a Motion Graphics Project) | 6 | OB | |
Interactive Systems | 6 | OB | |
Digital Society | 3 | OB | |
Editorial Design | 6 | OP | |
Character Design | 6 | OP | |
Technological Projects | 6 | OP |
SUBJECT | ECTS | Tipo | Duración |
Business creation and management | 3 | OB | 1st semester |
Digitization and materialization | 6 | OB | |
Interface Design and Usability I | 6 | OB | |
Internships in companies | 12 | PE | Annual |
Project IV | 12 | OB | |
Final Degree Project | 6 | TFG | |
Web layout and structure/ APP II | 6 | OB | 2nd semester |
Online Marketing | 3 | OB | |
3D Animation | 6 | OP | |
Packaging Design | 6 | OP | |
Interactive TV Environments | 6 | OP |
- Location: U-tad Campus
- Hours: Monday – Friday
- ECTS: 240
- Language: Spanish
- Modality: In campus / online
- Center Affiliated to: Camilo José Cela University
- Year of implementation: 2018-2019
- Year of implementation: 60
- Branch of knowledge: Humanities
Minimum number of ECTS per type of registration and course:
Minimum | Maximum | |
Full time 1st course | 60 | 60 |
Full time rest of courses | 30 | 75 |
Part-time 1st course | 25 | 30 |
Part-time rest of courses | 18 | 45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
At U-tad, studying Digital Design will allow you to build a professional career in a fast-growing tech industry. Thanks to the learning by doing methodology, you’ll work on real-world projects and build a digital portfolio that showcases your skills. You’ll also learn from industry experts and collaborate with other students on multidisciplinary projects.
With a hands-on, project-based education, you’ll be prepared to work in areas such as graphic design, web development, art direction, interface design, and more. In addition, U-tad offers you the opportunity to do internships at leading companies in the sector and take part in high-level projects.