Break into the world of video games, a sector with a bright future, thanks to this Postgraduate diploma in Design and Creation of Characters for Video Games"

The video game industry is one of the fastest growing industries today, with thousands of new games every year that require experienced designers with very specific knowledge in the creation and design of varied characters. The high level of competition in the sector makes it more necessary than ever to distinguish yourself from your rivals, and the most direct way to do so is through the careful design of your protagonists and antagonists.

2D artists of all kinds are required by many studios, both large productions and smaller scale mobile games, so there are many opportunities to grow as a character designer. This program brings together a team of designers with extensive experience in the creation of all types of characters, developing a curriculum focused on the world of video games.

The designer will review the main fundamentals of styles, cultures and methodology in the construction of characters, as well as the evolution from 2D to 3D and the different types of characters according to the target audience and video game. All this with an exhaustive and methodical syllabus, focused on maximizing the designer's skills.

In addition, the student will have the freedom to distribute the course load at their own pace. This is possible thanks to its completely online format, in which all learning content is available to download from the first day of the program.

Enhance your skills thanks to the knowledge of artists and designers with extensive experience in the creation of all types of characters"

This Postgraduate diploma in Design and Creation of Characters for Video Games contains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in the creation of all kinds of 2D animated characters
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts and individual reflection work
• Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma will propel your professional career into a field with great opportunities to help you continue growing, both professionally and personally"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training 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 training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, which means the student must try to solve the different real-life situations of that arise throughout the academic program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

From the first models of Lara Croft to the impressive dynamism of Aloy or Kratos. Discover the evolution from 2D to 3D in the world of video games"

Your characters will captivate millions of players around the world, creating timeless audiovisual products"

The teaching team has exhaustively and meticulously created all the content available in this Postgraduate diploma. This means that all topics have been reviewed to offer the most important skills, tips, secrets and keys to Design and Creation of Characters for Video Games, with no filler or trivial topics. In addition, the didactic material also serves as a great reference guide after completing the program, as it can be downloaded in its entirety from any device with an internet connection.

You will have a multitude of complementary readings with which to deepen your knowledge of each topic covered, choosing the areas in which you wish to reinforce your knowledge" 

Module 1. Videogames and Characters

1.1. Characters and Videogames

1.1.1. Analysis of Characters in Videogames
1.1.2. Target of the Character
1.1.3. References

1.2. Types

1.2.1. 2D-3D
1.2.2. Platforms and Types
1.2.3. Pixelated Characters

1.3. Methodology

1.3.1. Planning of Work and Types of Documents
1.3.2. Analytical Animation
1.3.3. Line Draughtsman and Shape Draughtsman

1.4. Define a Style

1.4.1. References and Key Points
1.4.2. Light and Color: Creating an Atmosphere
1.4.3. Characters: Personality and Consistency

1.5. Traditional 2D

1.5.1. References
1.5.2. Creation
1.5.3. Model Sheet Package

1.6. Cut out I

1.6.1. Referencias
1.6.2. Metodología
1.6.3. Construcción

1.7. Cut Out I

1.7.1. Color
1.7.2. Rig
1.7.3. Libraries

1.8. 3D

1.8.1. References
1.8.2. Design
1.8.3. Construction

1.9. Pixelated Characters

1.9.1. References and Documentation
1.9.2. Design
1.9.3. Poses

1.10. Reference for the 3D Model

1.10.1. Color Palettes
1.10.2. Texture
1.10.3. Light and Shade

Module 2. Characters

2.1. Geometric Shapes

2.1.1. Basic
2.1.2. Combination of Shapes
2.1.3. Axis

2.2. Lines of Action

2.2.1. Curves, Horizontal and Diagonal
2.2.2. Simple Shapes in the Line of Action
2.2.3. Structure and Extremities

2.3. Complex Shapes

2.3.1. Combined Geometries
2.3.2. Pose
2.3.3. Division of Heads

2.4. Anatomy

2.4.1. Classic Human Canon
2.4.2. Proportions
2.4.3. Action Poses

2.5. Head

2.5.1. Construction
2.5.2. Axis
2.5.3. Eyes and Parts of the Face

2.6. Hair

2.6.1. Female
2.6.2. Male
2.6.3. Hairstyles

2.7. Creation of Cartoon Characters

2.7.1. Exagerrated Proportions
2.7.2. Heads and Expressions
2.7.3. Silhouette and Poses

2.8. Cartoon Animals

2.8.1. Pets
2.8.2. Quadrupeds and Birds
2.8.3. Other Types

2.9. Extremities

2.9.1. Construction
2.9.2. Joints
2.9.3. Poses

2.10. Hands

2.10.1. General Construction
2.10.2. Human
2.10.3. Cartoon

Module 3. Character Building

3.1. Geometric Shapes

3.1.1. Basic
3.1.2. Combination of Shapes
3.1.3. Axis

3.2. Lines of Action

3.2.1. Curves, Horizontal and Diagonal
3.2.2. Simple Shapes in the Line of Action
3.2.3. Structure and Extremities

3.3. Complex Shapes

3.3.1. Combined Geometries
3.3.2. Pose
3.3.3. Division of Heads

3.4. Anatomy

3.4.1. Classic Human Canon
3.4.2. Proportions
3.4.3. Action Poses

3.5. Head

3.5.1. Construction
3.5.2. Axis
3.5.3. Eyes and Parts of the Face

3.6. Hair

3.6.1. Female
3.6.2. Male
3.6.3. Hairstyles

3.7. Creation of Cartoon Characters

3.7.1. Exagerrated Proportions
3.7.2. Heads and Expressions
3.7.3. Silhouette and Poses

3.8. Cartoon Animals

3.8.1. Pets
3.8.2. Quadrupeds and Birds
3.8.3. Other Types

3.9. Extremities

3.9.1. Construction
3.9.2. Joints
3.9.3. Poses

3.10. Hands

3.10.1. General Construction
3.10.2. Human
3.10.3. Cartoon

Create completely unique characters, adapted to both cartoon and hyper-realistic styles, thanks to this extensive course on Design and Creation of Characters for Video Games"