Specialization in Houdini
Master the industry-leading software with a rigorous technical walkthrough of all the key tools in the Houdini environment, including RBD, PyroFX, FLIP fluids, particles, forces, and procedural environments.
Create visual effects for film, TV series and video games
The Online Master's in FX with Houdini trains technical artists specializing in professional visual effectsReady to be integrated into real-world pipelines for film, television, and video games. A program focused on complex simulations, visual storytelling, and technical mastery with Houdini, the industry-standard software.
- You will learn to generate destruction, fluids, fire, particles, atmospheres and environments, building your own professional portfolio scene by scene.
- Each module of the master culminates in a complete scene, designed to be part of your reel and replicate the real conditions of a VFX studio.
- TAI It is a SideFX certification center: you prepare yourself with the real industry standards.
Methodology
En TAI We believe that creativity isn't theory, it's action. That's why our hands-on online methodology is born from this idea: giving you the freedom to delve into the theory at your own pace and the tools to fully immerse yourself in the practice, progressing in a guided way through each project.
In addition, the live classes give you a weekly space to resolve doubts, share your progress and receive feedback from teachers immersed in the creative scene.
The result is a professional portfolio built by you, project by project: real-world evidence that demonstrates what you can do.
Why study the online Master's in FX with Houdini for film, series and video games?
Progressive complexity
You'll learn procedural logic from scratch, progressing to advanced simulations: destruction, fluids, smoke, fire, particles, and cinematic effects. Plus, extra refresher content to keep you on track.
Online format with real-time support
It combines autonomy and constant support: tutoring and masterLive classes, personalized follow-up, and active learning designed to help you progress with confidence. All with the flexibility of online learning.
Learn from the best
Receive feedback from professionals working on real film, TV series, advertising, and video game projects.
Study Plan
Discover all the subjects included in the curriculum of this online master's degree:
| Subjects | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Houdini's Fundamentals | 10 |
| Procedural building with destruction and smoke | 10 |
| Simulations in industrial environments | 10 |
| Cinematic narrative and multiple simulations | 10 |
| Procedural city with storm and lightning | 10 |
| Final project | 10 |
What are you going to learn?
You'll learn to create professional visual effects with Houdini, applied to film, television, and video games. You'll work with simulations, environments, and visual storytelling within real VFX production workflows.
You will develop complete projects integrating technique, creativity, and a professional pipeline. You will graduate with a portfolio specializing in FX and prepared for international production environments.
Career Opportunities
- FX Artist
- Technical Artist
- Technical Director (TD)
- 3D Generalist
- Environment Artist
- Procedural Artist
- Technical Producer
Admission process
Steps for admission to an online master's program
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Contact
Contact an advisor to learn more about the master's program at +34 91 167 20 62 or at admision@taiarts.com.
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Documentation
Send the required documents for the degree you are interested in.
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Admission
We will assess your suitability for the program and inform you if you are ELIGIBLE.
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Seat reservation
Secure your place by paying the reservation fee.
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Enrollment
Complete your registration.
Do you want to secure your place?
Cloister
A faculty committed to your professional growth.
They work on large film, series, advertising and video game projects, using Houdini in professional production environments and bringing current VFX industry pipelines and standards into the classroom.
Santiago Jiménez
FX artist specializing in procedural Houdini, with a technical-creative approach and experience in advertising and television. Expert in procedural modeling and visual effects design.
Luis Martín Martín
FX artist specializing in Houdini simulation. He has worked in national and international studios on projects for platforms and video games. Expert in FLIP, Vellum, RBD, Pyro, and USD flows.
Raúl Cuéllar
VFX Supervisor and editor with experience in film, television, and advertising. His approach connects filming and post-production, working with students on the integration of visual effects, technical workflow, and audiovisual storytelling in professional projects.
Connection with the industry
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Frequently Asked Questions
You need specialized training in simulation, visual effects, and production pipelinesThis master's degree prepares you to work as an FX artist using Houdini, the industry standard software for film, television, and video games.
It has a duration of 1 academic year (60 ECTS) and is taught in online mode, compatible with professional activity.
Yes. The program is taught in online mode, with a flexible structure that allows students to combine their studies with professional activity, while maintaining tutoring and personalized follow-up.
It is necessary to have Prior knowledge in 3D or VFX and submit CV and portfolio or previous workBasic experience with 3D software and motivation to develop professionally in FX are recommended.
It's a master's degree clearly practical, based on the continuous development of simulations and complete projects with Houdini, following real workflows from the VFX industry.
You will work with simulations of destruction, fluids, smoke, weather effects, and complex environmentsculminating in a final project geared towards a professional portfolio for VFX studios.
Yes. The program is aligned with the pipelines and international production standardspreparing specialized technical profiles with high employability in film, series and video game studios globally.
La exclusive specialization in HoudiniThe focus on complex simulations, the support of active FX artists, and the direct orientation to professional portfolio and international employability.
