Become a professional in the techniques to create characters at the heights of Disney and Marvel" 

To create eye-catching characters, in animation and design you must have specific knowledge of aspects such as iconography or the necessary techniques for their elaboration. Companies are looking for new characters that differentiate themselves from what already exists. For this reason, this program stands out for focusing on an exhaustive and concentrated study, a pre-production of visual projects and the construction of complete characters. By giving these characters a unique style and personality, they can serve as a product for all types of platforms. 

This program seeks to provide a foundation of knowledge through the study of the aesthetics and culture of characters. In this way, the student will be able to create a complete iconography that is appropriate to the time and space being represented. This knowledge will give the artist the ability to create characters with strong and cultural personalities. 

The chronogram is designed so that, step by step, the student can acquire the techniques to create a character from the first stroke through to completing the composition. From canons and anatomical shapes it is possible to create all kinds of forms. The student will have all the necessary elements for visual use, working with a professional model-sheet package for 2D modeling, and achieve the proper proportions of the models. 

TECH offers an online program that allows students to take it at the pace that best suits their needs. Simply with just a device with internet connection, you can propel your career to success. This postgraduate diploma has all the advantages to enable students to approach their studies from a dynamic, creative and professional perspective. 

Develop your skills thanks to the 100% online methodology of this postgraduate diploma and achieve all your goals without leaving aside other responsibilities in your daily life" 

This postgraduate diploma in 2D Character Building contains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important features are:

• 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 
• Contains practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Learning concepts has never been so easy. Thanks to the Relearning methodology you will be able to try it” 

The program's teaching staff includes leading professionals who contribute their vast work experience to this training. It also has renowned specialists who have participated in the creation of widely recognised works. 

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 the necessary knowledge to train students for real-life 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 the art of creating innovative characters that leave no one indifferent"

Find your style and project it in the creation of a unique character that transmits emotions even to the most skeptical"

The design of this program will allow students to acquire the skills required to update themselves in the profession after deepening their knowledge of the key aspects of 2D Character Building. By reinforcing all the technical aspects of a professional, it is possible to perfect their skills and abilities. For this reason, TECH offers a complete program of studies, which offers students the opportunity to expand and deepen their knowledge in this field. It is a set of general and specific objectives that together make up the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for the student to acquire all the necessary knowledge.  

Our goal is to propel you as a professional, helping you become a master of 2D Character Building" 

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 anatomical characters for use in 2D animation disciplines 
• Master the anatomy of the characters 
• Analyze the development and creation of characters 
• Master the art of adding color to characters created 
• Exhaustively develop characters specifically for 2D videogames 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Characters 

• Know the different styles and techniques for character creation 
• Differentiate between cartoon, manga and realistic characters 
• Develop skills in human character creation 
• Delve into the physical, psychological and literary characteristics of the characters 

Module 2. Character Building 

• Define the lines of action for the characters and their complex forms 
• Study the anatomy, hair and head of characters 
• Gain in-depth knowledge in cartoon characters and how to define them 
• Know the correct representation of limbs and hands in different types of characters 

Module 3. Model Sheet 

• Recognize the importance of a good model sheet in the work flow of the artist 
• Study the expressions, poses and guide lines that are essential in the model sheet 
• Gain in-depth knowledge of mouth movements and character staging through the model sheet 
• Elaborate a good failure sheet, essential for the later animation 

Enter the world of 2D character creation and let your imagination run wild"