Stopmotion has not gone out of fashion, nor will it ever. For that reason, for any professional mastering this technique can be a successful job opportunity”

Although for many people it may seem curious, the techniques that define and characterize Stopmotion are still used today in small and large film productions. Feature films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, a blockbuster at the time, were created using this animation strategy and 20 years later it is still possible to find projects in which, totally or partially, this method is still used. 

The peculiarities of Stopmotion have aroused concern in many creatives who, in recent years, have decided to implement this handmade technique in their practice. For this reason, and based on the demand of the sector, TECH has designed this postgraduate certificate in Stopmotion Animation Projects. It is a 150-hour qualification distributed over 6 weeks in which the graduate will be able to delve into the different phases of the animation project, the materials, the necessary tools and the different applications of this technique in different audiovisual formats: feature films, short films and series. It is, therefore, a unique opportunity to delve in detail into the intricacies of this method through the exhaustive knowledge of each of its components. 

This course has been framed in a convenient 100% online format that also includes the best theoretical syllabus prepared by professionals in the sector and hours of additional material in different forms: complementary readings, research articles, case studies and detailed videos. In addition, the Virtual Classroom will be available 24 hours a day, so that the graduate will be able to access it at any time and from any device with an Internet connection, making this program an immersive, dynamic and customizable educational experience.

Stopmotion has not gone out of fashion, nor will it ever. For that reason, for any professional mastering this technique can be a successful job opportunity”

This postgraduate certificate in Stopmotion Animation Projects contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in animation and video game development
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the program provide theoretical and practical information on those 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
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

The syllabus includes a module dedicated to the objectives that you must take into account when considering a Stopmotion project, so that you can always contemplate all the possibilities”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational 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 education programmed to learn 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 course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

In the Virtual Classroom you will find a lot of additional material for you to delve into the syllabus in a personalized way"

You will learn the techniques to adapt each Stopmotion project to different audiovisual formats"

The objective of this postgraduate certificate in Stopmotion Animation Projects is to provide the graduate with the necessary skills to become a specialist in the use of this technique in small and large-scale projects. For this purpose, TECH has selected the best and most modern tools in the educational field, so that you can obtain from this program a broad and specialized knowledge of this creative strategy in only 150 hours.

Whatever your goals are, TECH will give you the keys to achieve them and to become a specialized Stopmotion creative in less than 6 weeks”

General Objectives

• Provide graduates with the necessary teaching tools to obtain a broad and specialized knowledge about traditional animation projects
• Analyze the different phases of the creation process and learn the ins and outs of each one of them through an exhaustive knowledge of their characteristics

Specific Objectives

• Learn from each of the roles involved in a traditional Animation production, depending on the artistic equipment used and the duration of the final piece
• Distinguish the phases that will be carried out in these productions and the time of duration depending on the project
• Calculate the monetary cost per time worked according to the worker
• Calculate the cost of the equipment and software required

You will be able to know in detail the departments, roles and working methods of each phase of the production process, in order to successfully manage any project”