Introduction to the Program

Sin buenos personajes, los videojuegos no podrían tener éxito: especialízate y conviértete en un profesional altamente solicitado por la industria” 

Cuando se piensa en un videojuego de éxito, hay muchas cuestiones que vienen a la mente de los aficionados: la banda sonora, la jugabilidad, los escenarios, sus novedades dentro de un determinado género o sus gráficos. Otro de esos elementos que puede convertir un título en absolutamente memorable son los personajes. Un buen Diseño y Animación de personajes es fundamental para que un videojuego destaque comercialmente. 

Sin embargo, se necesitan conocimientos específicos en esta materia para poder realizar diseños atractivos y bien animados. Además, la industria cada vez demanda más profesionales cualificados que puedan llevar a cabo estas tareas. Por esa razón, especializarse es el mejor camino para acceder a este sector en auge. 

Este Postgraduate certificate en Character Design and Animation ofrece a sus alumnos todos los conocimientos y competencias necesarias para poder convertirse en expertos en Diseño y Animación de personajes para videojuegos, de forma que puedan trabajar en las mejores empresas de la industria y lanzar con ellas los juegos más famosos del presente y del futuro. 

La industria del videojuego necesita profesionales capacitados que puedan contribuir a lanzar los títulos más exitosos del futuro”   

Este Postgraduate certificate en Character Design and Animation contiene el programa educativo más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:  

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en la Industria del Videojuego
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que están concebidos, recogen una información científica y práctica sobre Diseño y Animación de Personajes
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje 
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras para el Diseño de Personajesde videojuegos 
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual 
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet 

El Diseño de Personajes es fundamental para el éxito de un videojuego”

El programa incluye, en su cuadro docente, a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.  

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.  

El Diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

Aprende las mejores técnicas de Animación de Personajes y trabaja con las principales compañías del sector"

Sin buenos Personajes los videojuegos no podrían triunfar"

Why study at TECH?

TECH is the world’s largest online university. With an impressive catalog of more than 14,000 university programs available in 11 languages, it is positioned as a leader in employability, with a 99% job placement rate. In addition, it relies on an enormous faculty of more than 6,000 professors of the highest international renown.  

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Study at the world's largest online university and guarantee your professional success. The future starts at TECH” 

 

The world’s best online university according to FORBES 

The prestigious Forbes magazine, specialized in business and finance, has highlighted TECH as “the world's best online university” This is what they have recently stated in an article in their digital edition in which they echo the success story of this institution, “thanks to the academic offer it provides, the selection of its teaching staff, and an innovative learning method aimed at educating the professionals of the future” 

A revolutionary study method, a cutting-edge faculty and a practical focus: the key to TECH's success.

The most complete study plans on the university scene 

TECH offers the most complete study plans on the university scene, with syllabuses that cover fundamental concepts and, at the same time, the main scientific advances in their specific scientific areas. In addition, these programs are continuously being updated to guarantee students the academic vanguard and the most in-demand professional skills. In this way, the university's qualifications provide its graduates with a significant advantage to propel their careers to success. 

TECH offers the most comprehensive and intensive study plans on the current university scene.

A world-class teaching staff  

TECH's teaching staff is made up of more than 6,000 professors with the highest international recognition. Professors, researchers and top executives of multinational companies, including Isaiah Covington, performance coach of the Boston Celtics; Magda Romanska, principal investigator at Harvard MetaLAB; Ignacio Wistumba, chairman of the department of translational molecular pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center; and D.W. Pine, creative director of TIME magazine, among others. 

Internationally renowned experts, specialized in different branches of Health, Technology, Communication and Business, form part of the TECH faculty.

A unique learning method 

TECH is the first university to use Relearning in all its programs. It is the best online learning methodology, accredited with international teaching quality certifications, provided by prestigious educational agencies. In addition, this disruptive educational model is complemented with the “Case Method”, thereby setting up a unique online teaching strategy. Innovative teaching resources are also implemented, including detailed videos, infographics and interactive summaries. 

TECH combines Relearning and the Case Method in all its university programs to guarantee excellent theoretical and practical learning, studying whenever and wherever you want.

The world's largest online university 

TECH is the world’s largest online university. We are the largest educational institution, with the best and widest online educational catalog, one hundred percent online and covering the vast majority of areas of knowledge. We offer a large selection of our own degrees and accredited online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In total, more than 14,000 university degrees, in eleven different languages, make us the largest educational largest in the world. 

TECH has the world's most extensive catalog of academic and official programs, available in more than 11 languages.

Google Premier Partner 

The American technology giant has awarded TECH the Google Google Premier Partner badge. This award, which is only available to 3% of the world's companies, highlights the efficient, flexible and tailored experience that this university provides to students. The recognition as a Google Premier Partner not only accredits the maximum rigor, performance and investment in TECH's digital infrastructures, but also places this university as one of the world's leading technology companies. 

Google has positioned TECH in the top 3% of the world's most important technology companies by awarding it its Google Premier Partner badge.

The official online university of the NBA 

TECH is the official online university of the NBA. Thanks to our agreement with the biggest league in basketball, we offer our students exclusive university programs, as well as a wide variety of educational resources focused on the business of the league and other areas of the sports industry. Each program is made up of a uniquely designed syllabus and features exceptional guest hosts: professionals with a distinguished sports background who will offer their expertise on the most relevant topics. 

TECH has been selected by the NBA, the world's top basketball league, as its official online university.

The top-rated university by its students 

Students have positioned TECH as the world's top-rated university on the main review websites, with a highest rating of 4.9 out of 5, obtained from more than 1,000 reviews. These results consolidate TECH as the benchmark university institution at an international level, reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” 

TECH is the world’s top-rated university by its students.

Leaders in employability 

TECH has managed to become the leading university in employability. 99% of its students obtain jobs in the academic field they have studied, within one year of completing any of the university's programs. A similar number achieve immediate career enhancement. All this thanks to a study methodology that bases its effectiveness on the acquisition of practical skills, which are absolutely necessary for professional development. 

99% of TECH graduates find a job within a year of completing their studies.

Postgraduate Certificate in Character Design and Animation

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Character design and animation is a technique used in the production of animated films, video games, television series and similar media involving animated characters. It refers to the process of creating the visual appearance and characteristics of characters that will appear in the aforementioned media, and then animating them to appear to be lifelike.

The character design process involves a series of steps to take the character from conceptualization to the creation of a final model. This includes creating sketches and concept drawings, 3D modeling and creating a character envelope, texturing, lighting and rendering. It is important to consider every detail of the character, from its physical appearance to its personality and behavior.

Animation is the process of bringing a character to life by creating a sequence of movements and actions in the animated medium. This involves animating every part of the character's body, as well as voice synchronization, creating facial expressions, and incorporating special effects and additional details.

Character design and animation is a highly valued skill in the entertainment industry and can require a combination of artistic and technical skills. Character designers and animators must have solid knowledge of computer animation, 3D modeling and texturing tools, video compositing and editing, and drawing and art skills.

Our Postgraduate Certificate on character design and animation is designed to provide in-depth training on the techniques and tools needed to create animated characters in various digital media, such as film, video games, television series and the like. Upon completion of this virtual academic course, students will have the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the entertainment industry as character designers and animators in different digital media. They will be able to effectively create characters from conceptualization to final model, using different tools and techniques such as 3D modeling, texturing and lighting.