Do you want to stand out with your character design and make them as globally relevant as Mario Bros, Sonic and even Pikachu? Learn in this program how to give them the iconic features to make them known around the globe"  

Today's technology far exceeds the limits of imagination. The ability of designers and artists to create perfectly animated and believable video game characters knows no limits. The demand for professionals specialized in this area is growing exponentially, at the same time as the industry is booming. For this reason, design students and professionals must modify their capabilities and improve their skills to grow both their work and their own personal brand, and can direct their careers towards the most prestigious studios in the industry. 

This context has motivated the creation of the Postgraduate certificate in Technical Animation Systems, Skeletal Meshes and Ragdoll Systems. In it, a group of highly qualified experts in the video game sector have poured all their knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of the animation and prototyping processes of video games at the highest level. 

TECH offers its students a program full of updates in the field of animation, in order to give movement, personification and unique characteristics to fictional and non-fictional characters within the virtual world. These techniques are the ones that mark, in many occasions, the characteristic features of the characters, being of vital importance for every modern designer The format of the program is completely online, making it easy for the designer to combine it with his or her more demanding professional or personal responsibilities. 

Design in complex and advanced programs the characters of the video games of the future"  

This Postgraduate certificate in Technical Animation Systems, Skeletal Meshes and Ragdoll Systems contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Video Games and Video Technologies 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on 3D modeling and animation in virtual environments 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Give your own characteristics and design memorable characters in adventure, fantasy and action stories with the advanced blend space creation and animation montage skills you will acquire in this program"  

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Take this program and be part of the most acclaimed designers in the video game industry"

Emulate mythological and spectacular events, just like Kratos in the famous game God of War, and mold characters that will be remembered for generations"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate has been designed by a team of experts who know and understand the needs of today's industry. TECH, together to its teaching staff has to create a detailed program with accurate information that will help students achieve their professional goals. Filled with informative, pedagogical and multidisciplinary content, the topics of this course will provide the student with the necessary skills to be one of the best professionals in the world of animation.   

You will be able to consult all the Syllabus from the comfort of your smartphone or device of choice with an Internet connection" 

Module 1. Programming, Mechanics Generation and Video Game Prototyping Techniques

1.1. Technical Process

1.1.1.  Low-Poly and High-Poly  Unity Models
1.1.2. Material Settings
1.1.3. High-Definition Render Pipeline

1.2. Character Design

1.2.1. Movement
1.2.2. Collider Design
1.2.3. Creation and Behavior

1.3. Importing Skeletal Meshes into Unity

1.3.1. Exporting Skeletal Meshes from the 3D Software
1.3.2. Skeletal Meshes in Unity
1.3.3. Anchor Points for Accessories

1.4. Importing Animations

1.4.1. Animation Preparation
1.4.2. Importing Animations
1.4.3. Animator and Transitions

1.5. Animation Editor

1.5.1. Creating Blend Spaces
1.5.2. Creating Animation Montage
1.5.3. Editing Read-Only Animations

1.6. Ragdoll Creation and Simulation

1.6.1. Configuration of a Ragdoll
1.6.2. Ragdoll to an Animation Graph
1.6.3. Simulation of a Ragdoll

1.7. Resources for Character Creation

1.7.1. Libraries
1.7.2. Importing and Exporting Library Materials
1.7.3. Handling of Materials

1.8. Work Teams

1.8.1. Hierarchy and Work Roles
1.8.2. Version Control Systems
1.8.3. Conflict Resolution

1.9. Requirements for Successful Development

1.9.1. Production for Success
1.9.2. Optimal Development
1.9.3. Essential Requirements

1.10. Publication Packaging

1.10.1. Player Settings
1.10.2. Build
1.10.3. Installer Creation

Download all the content and obtain a reference guide useful even after you have completed the program"