Choose Production of 2D Animation, applied to video games, to offer a visually appealing experience and improve efficiency in the development and game experience"

The application of Production of 2D Animation in video game development brings with it a number of significant benefits that enrich the player's experience. First, 2D animation allows for detailed and stylized artistic expression, giving designers the ability to create captivating visual worlds and memorable characters. This artistic approach, with its unique aesthetic, contributes to a game's distinctive visual identity, attracting the audience's attention.

That's why TECH has designed this Postgraduate diploma, which will cover the animation direction, where the definition of style and vision will be analyzed, as well as the responsibilities of leadership and communication with the creative and production teams. This is why TECH has designed this Postgraduate diploma, which will cover animation direction, where the definition of style and vision will be analyzed, as well as the responsibilities of leadership and communication with creative and production teams.

In addition, it will delve into the breakdown of the script, which involves the identification of animation resources and the creation of a detailed breakdown, to efficiently plan the production process. In addition, advanced techniques such as intercutting, digital shading and special effects animation, along with digital compositing and rendering, will be covered in depth.

Finally, professionals will delve into final editing and compositing, sound design and mixing, as well as color correction and the creation of demo reels, in order to present their work effectively in different markets and platforms. Marketing and self-representation strategies will be explored, along with legal and financial aspects, such as the registration of works, copyrights and project financing. 

In this way, graduates will have a unique opportunity, thanks to the digital and versatile approach of this university program. This will provide them with additional flexibility to manage their study schedules, facilitating the harmonization between their daily personal and professional responsibilities.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity! You will benefit from the resource efficiency of 2D Animation, as it requires less processing power than its 3D counterparts"

This Postgraduate diploma in Production of 2D Animation contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Production of 2D Animation 
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the book 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 

You will acquire the practical and creative skills necessary to carry out Production of 2D Animation, with fluidity and precision, from conceptualization to final implementation"

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

You will dive into the online production and workflow, with an introduction to the Shotgun program, facilitating the coordination and organization of the team at all stages of the project"

You will analyze the closing cycle of the production process, promoting your career in the Animation industry with success and confidence, all thanks to this 100% online program"

This academic program will offer a complete immersion in the fundamentals and advanced techniques for the creation of high quality two-dimensional animation. From pre-production to post-production, designers will delve into animation direction, script breakdown, line production, concept art, location and prop design, as well as storyboard interpretation and voice recording. In addition, aspects such as the use of Rough Animation, motion design, key poses, intercutting, digital shading and special effects animation will be covered.

You will tackle the post-production stage in 2D Animation, which covers editing, sound design, color correction and the creation of demo reels. All thanks to didactic resources at the forefront of technology and education"

Module 1. Pre-Production

1.1. Animation Management

1.1.1. Style and Vision 
1.1.2. Responsibilities, Proactivity, Willingness and Delegation 
1.1.3. Communication with Creative and Production Teams 

1.2. Script Breakdown 

1.2.1. Planning Software 
1.2.2. Identification of Animation Resources (Assets) 
1.2.3. Creation of a Script Breakdown 

1.3. Online Production and Workflow 

1.3.1. Online Production 
1.3.2. Workflows 
1.3.3. Introduction to the Shotgun Program 

1.4. Conceptual Art 

1.4.1. From Script to Conceptual Art 
1.4.2. Visual Style 
1.4.3. Working with the Director and References 

1.5. Location Design 

1.5.1. Structure and Narrative Needs of a Location 
1.5.2. The Location out of Frame, Atmospheres and Color 
1.5.3. Concept Art and Location Design for the Final Project 

1.6. Design of Accessories and their Model Sheets

1.6.1. Practical Necessities of Props Design 
1.6.2. Vehicles and Practicables 
1.6.3. Props Design for Final Project 

1.7. Color Script 

1.7.1. The Narrative Value of Color 
1.7.2. Color Keys 
1.7.3. Color Script for Final Project 

1.8. Interpretation of Storyboard 

1.8.1. Interpretation of Storyboard 
1.8.2. Lay OutDesign 
1.8.3. Final Layout for Final Project 

1.9. Final Voice Recording 

1.9.1. Direction of Voice Actors 
1.9.2. Digital Audio Editing 
1.9.3. Voice Over Position for Final Project 

1.10. Test and Pilot Animation 

1.10.1. Pencil Test 
1.10.2. Integration with Locations and Color 
1.10.3. Pilot Adjustments and Corrections  

Module 2. Production

2.1. Using Rough Animation 

2.1.1. First Pass 
2.1.2. Masses, Arcs and Contacts 

2.2. Motion Design 

2.2.1. Body Acting and Narrative Cues 
2.2.2. Facial Acting 
2.2.3. Break downs and Spacing 

2.3. Key Poses 

2.3.1. Resolution of Key Poses 
2.3.2. Review of Masses 
2.3.3. Lip Synchronization Keys 

2.4. Interleaving 

2.4.1. Principles of Interleaving 
2.4.2. Interleaving of Arcs and Routes 
2.4.3. Digital Interleaving 

2.5. Trace Cleaning and Assistance 

2.5.1. The Work of the Animation Assistant 
2.5.2. The Line in Stroke Cleaning 
2.5.3. Cleaning of Traces and Digital Assistance 

2.6. Digital Hatching and Stroke by Stroke 

2.6.1. Shading, a Second Level of Animation 
2.6.2. Gradients, Halftones and Shadow Layers 
2.6.3. Automated Shading Workshop 

2.7. Additional Animation 

2.7.1. Special Effects Animation 
2.7.2. Introduction to After Effects 
2.7.3. Digital Effects 

2.8. Digital Composition and Cameras 

2.8.1. Digital Composition 
2.8.2. Camera Animation 
2.8.3. Multiplane and 2.5D Camera 

2.9. Rendering 

2.9.1. Industry Standards 
2.9.2. Proof Delivery 
2.9.3. Final Deliveries 

2.10. Title Design 

2.10.1. Introduction to Motion Graphics 
2.10.2. Title Design 
2.10.3. Practice of Input and Output Credits  

Module 3. Post Production and Marketing

3.1. Editing and Final Compositing

3.1.1. Assembly 
3.1.2. Transitions 
3.1.3. Motion Locking 

3.2. Sound Design 

3.2.1. Definition and Analysis of Examples 
3.2.2. Direction of the Sound Designer 
3.2.3. Scores and Soundtrack 

3.3. Sound Mixing 

3.3.1. Definition and Analysis of Examples 
3.3.2. Direction in Sound Mixing 
3.3.3. Final Mixing 

3.4. Color Correction through DaVinci Resolve 

3.4.1. Introduction to DaVinci Resolve 
3.4.2. Color Balance 
3.4.3. Dynamic Range 

3.5. Demo Reel 

3.5.1. Work Selection and Editing 
3.5.2. Sound Aspect 
3.5.3. Platforms and Promotion 

3.6. Markets 

3.6.1. Advertising 
3.6.2. Self-management of Social Media 
3.6.3. Animation, Technical, Medical and Other Specialties 

3.7. Self-representation  

3.7.1. Negotiation  
3.7.2. Animation Tests and their Quotation  
3.7.3. Operational and Situational Questions  

3.8. Project Financing  

3.8.1. Channels and Calls for Proposals  
3.8.2. Folder Creation  
3.8.3. Mixed Financing  

3.9. Private Financing  

3.9.1. Capital and Creative Companies  
3.9.2. Micro Sponsorship  
3.9.3. Treatment and Sales Strategy  

3.10. Registration and Rights of Works  

3.10.1. Registration of Works  
3.10.2. International Copyright Law  
3.10.3. International Royalties

A unique training experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"