Introduction to the Program

At TECH, we teach you how to work with Blend Shapes, the most realistic shading technique for characters"

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Creating believable facial expressions has always been one of the main goals of video game developers. Year after year, advances in the graphics section of video game consoles give greater possibilities to facial riggers. However, although the results are currently quite good, there is still a lot of room for further improvement of this technique.

For this reason, TECH has developed a comprehensive syllabus that addresses facial rigging from all possible perspectives. We will start by conducting a facial study and defining the deformation and control methods. Then, the Blend Shapes shading technique is explained.

Next, we will delve into facial control rigging, with the Joystick control set-up and the Set Driven Key tool. As well as in the rigging of jaw, tongue, lips, eyes, eyelids and hair.

Finally, a topic has been set aside to deal with automations, from their approach to their development. As well as to explain the connection between a facial rig and a body rig, the hierarchy of their deformers and the prevention of double transformations.

All this, through a 100% online methodology, without timetables and with the syllabus fully available from the first day. This makes it easier for the student to organize their time. Additionally, the content has been elaborated in a variety of formats, allowing the user to choose the one that best suits the circumstances and, as a result, favoring the assimilation of the learning process.

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate begins with a facial study of the human being so that you can create expressions as realistic as possible"

This Postgraduate certificate in Advanced Facial Rigging contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are:

  • Practical case studies presented by experts in advanced facial rigging
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and 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 to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

At TECH, you will learn how to professionally use the Set Driven Key tool for facial control rigging"

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.

In the topic dedicated to lip rigging you will learn how to perform influence painting and how to use the wire deformer"

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TECH teachers will teach you how to create a Sticky Lips system in Maya to make your character's lips as realistic as possible"

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 Advanced Facial Rigging

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The animation of online characters has become a very common practice in the entertainment industry and in the creation of video games. The rigging process is essential in animation because, it allows you to create the bone and muscle structure necessary for the character to move naturally. Facial rigging is especially important to achieve realistic facial expressions in online characters. At TECH Global University we have developed our Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Facial Rigging, in order to provide the most updated information about this technique. Our curriculum will provide you with the necessary knowledge to build complex facial riggings for online characters. Here, you will cover relevant topics such as facial anatomy, muscle and bone mechanics, the creation of custom controllers and the integration of facial animation with the rest of the character's body.

Become an expert in facial rigging

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The prestigious economic magazine Forbes has rated us as the best digital university in the world, both for our growth and expansion in the competitive market, as well as for the excellent quality of the programs we offer (more than ten thousand in multiple countries). If you decide to enroll in this program, you can be sure that you have the best ally in the development of skills related to the construction of complex facial riggings for online characters. Our program will provide you with a solid theoretical and practical training so that you can apply the acquired knowledge in your field of work. In addition, you will have a team of highly trained and specialized teachers in this area, who will be ready to help you at all times. Thanks to this, you will be an expert in building complex facial riggings, which will automatically revalue your professional profile.