Character creation is a door to the idyllic world of possibilities where imagination has no limits” 

Video games are growing in popularity. More and more people are dedicating part of their time to paying all kinds of video games. Characters such as Lara Croft and Cloud Strife have become, throughout the years, authentic icons in the world of digital games. Through different analyses and techniques, we have been able to create better graphics which imitate, more and more precisely, real life beings or objects. This has increased the number of new video games that are released each day on the market. Many of them are new and others improving on ones that already exist.

Creating a character forms part of a creative process in which different factors are involved. Their physical aspect, how they move and the poses they use are only some of the topics that form part of the creation process of a designer. As a consequence, many companies in the sector demand qualified people to develop their product. Designers and creators are a key piece. The characters in a video game are, for the most part, the public face and therefore what the player will associate with the game.

There aren’t many educational opportunities currently available in this relatively new field. For this reason, TECH has decided to offer this type of program, which offers a learning opportunity for the creation and design of characters from scratch. Thanks to the Relearning methodology, it is possible to find a very profitable combination of high teaching standards, high academic demands and state of the art educational technology. 

This postgraduate diploma in Design and Creation of Characters for Video Games will guide the student to discover the types of characters that exist. At the same time, they will explore their construction through the anatomy or the definition of their style. A special feature of this program is that it takes place completely online, making it easier for the student to combine their studying with their other personal and professional commitments. 

Create 2D and 3D characters of all kinds with the most avant garde techniques thanks to a 100% online program that is compatible with other professional and personal activities" 

This postgraduate diploma in Design and Creation of Characters for Video Games contains the most complete and innovative program on the market. Its key characteristics are as follows:

• Practical cases presented by experts in the creation of 2D fantasy and horror 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 self assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Thanks to this postgraduate diploma, you will acquire the necessary skills to create new characters; from the production of aspects as specific as hair to the facial features themselves, among others” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the 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.  

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 student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Learn how to unleash your imagination and create new characters for video games"

Your character could be the next Sonic"

The characters are an indispensable part of a video game and that is why it is so important to develop them will skill and competence. This postgraduate diploma is designed to reinforce and nurture all the knowledge and skills of the students related to the design and creation of video game characters. With this program, TECH aims to provide students with an up to date and modern syllabus with the direct support of a team of professionals. 

You will have access to a wide range of resources and content that, without a doubt, will improve your knowledge” 

General Objectives

• Encourage the necessary documentation and reference taking needed to do the job correctly 
• Know how to structure, create and build characters 
• Gain deeper knowledge in the development of model portfolios needed in the animation industry 
• Create all types of vehicles and objects for use in any of the 2D and 3D animation disciplines 
• Exhaustively develop characters specifically for 2D and 3D video games 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Videogames and Characters

• Create characters for video games
• Analyze the different types of video games
• Know the public that it is directed at

Module 2. Characters

• Study the different styles and cultures that exist
• Learn to develop characters through time
• Apply knowledge to the different formats
• Know the different techniques applied to specific characters
• Know the most current styles

Module 3. Character Building

• Create characters from start to finish
• Apply all the anatomical forms possible
• Work lines of action, axis and positions
• Design the different parts of a character through a drawing base

You will be able to match the professional quality of the largest video game projects after completing this degree"