You will master the design and creation skills needed to gain access the best design studios”

In a good narrative, characters are everything. The protagonists and antagonists must transmit the feelings, charisma and imprint that are presupposed in the script itself, a responsibility that falls on the design department. In addition, the best designer must be versatile and be able to adapt to all kinds of requests and styles, whether in a more cartoon, horror or fantasy tone.

This TECH program has been created to meet this need, under a modern and integrative perspective that covers everything from the pre-production phase, to the subsequent color phase. All kinds of characters are examined, from animals, objects or even plants to the props that usually accompany them. In this way, the designer will be perfecting their skills to lead complex and wide-ranging projects where character design plays a fundamental role.

The graduate will therefore be able to apply to become an artist specialized in 2D character design or even lead character design in design companies of all kinds, from the field of video games to audiovisual production studios. Thanks to the practical keys and simulated cases presented throughout the syllabus, students will be able to improve their skills almost immediately, providing a unique contextualization from teachers with great success in the creation of characters and design of large-scale projects.

In addition, the designer will have the advantage of being able to take on the course load at their own pace, as TECH has eliminated both face-to-face classroom classes and fixed schedules, opting for a flexible and agile online format. All the didactic content is available from day one, and can be downloaded and studied from any device with an internet connection.

You will receive the most successful design keys and techniques, instructed by a teaching team with vast experience in the creation of characters for all types of projects"

This professional master’s degree in 2D Character Design and Creation 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

You will get a distinctive career boost by specializing in character design and get a head start on becoming a successful lead character designer"

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.

You will be able to decide where, when and how to take on the full course load, having the flexibility to adapt the program to your own responsibilities"

Join the world's largest online academic institution, with the best content and audiovisual material on 2D Character Design and Creation"

In order to achieve successful training, all the contents of this program are aimed at boosting and perfecting the designer's skills in the field of 2D character creation. This is achieved with an exhaustive review of the fundamentals of character creation, starting with the styles and techniques of creation, continuing with the correct creation of a model sheet and then exploring in subsequent modules the different possible themes and types of characters. As a result, the graduate will have a much more complete vision of what it means to design a character, being able to handle the whole process in a thorough and professional manner.

TECH's teaching methodology will help you to achieve your most ambitious professional goals, with unique content and while deepening your knowledge of the world of design"

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
• Master the anatomy of all kinds of animals
• Analyze the development and creation of horror characters
• Master the art of adding color to characters created
• Exhaustively develop characters specifically for 2D and 3D 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 animal 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 anatomay, hair and head of characters
• Gain in-depth knowledge in cartoon characters and animals and how to define them
• Know the correct representation of limbs and hands in different characters

Module 3. Model Sheet

• Recognize the importance of a good model sheet in the workflow of the artist
• Study the expressions, poses and guidelines 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

Module 4. Props. Vehicles and Accessories

• Know the different types of real, fantastic and science fiction props and complements
• Deepen knowledge in the creation of cars, motorbikes and futuristic or current-day vehicles
• Develop the ability to create firearms and bladed and futuristic weapons
• Correctly integrate the different types of props in the videogame

Module 5. Animals

• Study the difference between canine, feline, herbivore and big mammal animals
• Differentiate between realistic and cartoon animals in order to correctly create them
• Analyze other types of marine animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects
• Know about dinosaurs in order to correctly execute their animation, creation and postures

Module 6. Objects and Plants as Characters

• Expand knowledge of the representation of flowers, vegetables, fruits and other types of plants
• Know examples and possible expressions of carnivorous plants
• Analyze the types of trees to create and design, as well as their possible role as characters
• Learn how to create household appliances and vehicles of different types and construction

Module 7. Fantastic Creatures

• Deepen understanding of the different types of fantastic creatures
• Correctly differentiate between the different kinds of flying, aquatic and subterranean creatures 
• Learn about the different types of fairy-tale creatures and hybrid beings, as well as demons and giants
• Learn to represent gods and demigods with greater strength

Module 8. Horror Characters

• Know the anatomy of horror characters and the keys to their correct representation
• Deepen knowledge in the creation and design of vampires, werewolves and mummies
• Analyze classic horror figures such as Frankenstein's monster or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• Know the geometric shapes that define extra-terrestrial or alien beings 

Module 9. Color

• Study color, its bases and theory of light and color itself
• TKnow the chromatic relationships between temperature, contrast and balance
• Analyze the psychology of color and the symbolism of certain colors
• Examine the digital applications that all content has

Module 10. Videogames and Characters

• Expand knowledge of the implementation of characters in videogames
• Know the fundamental differences between 2D and 3D
• Establish your own style of characters, light and colors
• Create a good working methodology with references for 3D modeling

You will take control of the creative process of creating characters of all kinds, whether they are terrifying, fantastic or even anthropomorphic"