Summer Workshops 2026 in Bilbao – Art, Programming, AI & Game Development

Art and Animation, 2D & 3D

Explore the foundations of 2D and 3D art and animation in a hands-on environment using industry-standard tools. This workshop introduces the principles of animation, digital drawing, and 3D modeling used in video games and film production.

Students develop:

• The foundations of drawing and fine arts.
• How animation works in 2D & 3D.
• Modeling and texturing in 3D.
• To create their own original models and characters alongside instructors.

Ideal for students interested in digital art, animation, or visual development.

3D Sculpting

Learn professional 3D sculpting techniques using ZBrush, widely used in the gaming and film industries.

In this workshop, students:

• To use ZBrush to sculpt detailed and realistic models.
• Texturing and painting of 3D models.
• The anatomy of characters and creatures.
• To export and present their 3D work professionally.

Perfect for aspiring character artists and 3D designers.

Character Design

Discover how to design compelling and memorable characters for games and animation.

This workshop focuses on:

• How to design characters, from initial idea to final result, with archetypes and prop design
• The fundamentals of anatomy and figure drawing.
• To create original characters and bring their ideas to life.

Bring your ideas to life and learn how professional character designers think.

AI and Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries worldwide — from video games to robotics and data science.

In this AI and Machine Learning workshop, students explore:

• To build real Artificial Intelligence models in Python.
• How to train a computer to recognize images and solve problems.
• To program an AI agent that learns through rewards and penalties.
• How systems like ChatGPT work.
• What tools AI engineers use today.

Using Python, participants experiment with beginner-friendly AI projects and gain practical insight into how machine learning works.

This course is perfect for students curious about the future of technology and intelligent systems.

Programming with Python

Start your coding journey with Python , one of the most widely used languages in software development and artificial intelligence.

Students learn:

• How computers think using variables, loops, and logic.
• To build small real-world projects in Python from scratch.
• To experiment with code, fix bugs, and improve their own creations.

This workshop is ideal for beginners interested in coding, automation, or AI.

Programming with C++

Take your skills further with C++ , a powerful language used in game engines and high-performance applications.

Students explore:

• How programming really works behind the scenes.
• To write and run their own programs in C++.
• To identify bugs and improve their code like real programmers.
• To work as a team to solve technical challenges.

C++ is essential for advanced programming and professional game development.

Video Game Development – Unity

Learn how to create your own 2D video game using Unity , one of the most widely used game engines in the industry.

Students will learn:

• To code in C# using variables, logic, objects, and functions in Unity.
• Core game development concepts: movement, animation, sound, and player input.
• How to apply 2D game math and physics (vectors, gravity, forces, and collisions).
• To design and develop their own fully playable 2D game in teams.

This is an ideal introduction to video game development for beginners.

Video Game Development – Unreal Engine

Dive into 3D game development using Unreal Engine, a leading engine used in professional game production.

Students explore:

• To code using visual scripting: Blueprints
• 3D game development concepts: movement, animation, sound, and player input.
• How to apply math and physics in 3D environments (positions, gravity, and collisions).
• To build their own fully playable 3D video game in Teams.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed their own 3D game prototype.

Introduction to Game Design

Great games start with strong design.

In this workshop, students learn:

• What makes games fun, addictive, and unforgettable.
• To turn their ideas into playable prototypes using paper and digital tools.
• To design interactive experiences that challenge and surprise players.
• To create their own original game concept and bring it to life through a prototype.

Understand how mechanics, storytelling, and technology combine to create meaningful interactive experiences.