Enroll now! As a designer, the versatility and accessibility of Tools for 2D Animation will make it easy for you to create games with a distinctive, high-quality visual style"

In the video game industry, Tools for 2D Animation provide artists and animators with the ability to bring in-game graphical elements to life by manipulating two-dimensional images, creating fluid motion sequences that enhance player immersion. In other words, they play a crucial role in enabling designers to create captivating visual worlds and dynamic characters. In addition, their efficiency and flexibility make it possible to explore a wide range of artistic styles and experiment with animation.

In this context, TECH has designed this Postgraduate Diploma, which will delve into the 2D Language, analyzing aspects such as frames, frame exposure, animation types and 2D styles. In addition, the development of audiovisual scripts will be addressed, including precursors of the script, synopsis, rundown and the use of applications such as Storybeats. The concepts of graphic, cinematographic and audiovisual language will also be introduced, including shots, camera movements and editing.

The professionals will also use specific digital tools for 2D animation, highlighting aspects such as the importance of storyboarding in narrative and production, and voice recording and editing. Likewise, the syllabus will delve into the use of software, such as Storyboard Pro, and will present digital alternatives, in programs such as Photoshop, Adobe Animate and After Effects.

Likewise, character design, the creation of guides, model sheets and text interpretation will be addressed. Likewise, professionals will dive into acting tools, pantomime, facial expressions and dialogue animation, incorporating the contribution of the voice actor. This syllabus will culminate with workshops on body animation, facial acting and vocal synchronization.

This educational proposal from TECH will revolutionize the graduate experience by introducing a completely digital and flexible approach. This innovative initiative will empower students, giving them the freedom to organize their academic agenda autonomously, enabling them to combine their personal and work responsibilities more effectively.

From the conception of characters and scenarios, to the creation of special effects, you will use Tools for 2D Animation to foster creative expression and visual storytelling in video games"

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

• Practical cases presented by experts in Tools for 2D Animation
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived gather practical theoretical 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 cover essential topics such as real-time animation, revisions and post-production, all through the revolutionary Relearning methodology, consisting of repetition of key concepts"

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 handle useful interfaces for 2D Animation, such as Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, thanks to this 100% online program"

You will take workshops on body animation, facial acting and vocal synchronization, acquiring a comprehensive understanding of 2D character creation and animation"

This university program will offer content designed to understand the fundamentals of two-dimensional animation. From the study of 2D language, including aspects such as frame animation, styles and scripting, to the mastery of digital tools such as Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, the program will cover all stages of the Animation production process. In addition, you will delve into topics related to character design and animation, the use of thumbnails and storyboards, as well as voice recording and editing.

You will equip yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop high quality animated projects, facing the challenges of the demanding field of 2D Animation with confidence and creativity"

Module 1. 2D Language

1.1. 2D Animation  

1.1.1. Photograms 
1.1.2. Frame Exposure and Types of Animation  
1.1.3. 2D Animation Styles 

1.2. Script  

1.2.1. Audiovisual Script  
1.2.2. Precursors of the Script. Synopsis, Outline and Use of the Storybeats Application
1.2.3. Script Structure and Terminology  

1.3. Use of Toon Boom Harmony Interface  

1.3.1. Recognition of the Working Area 
1.3.2. Timeline  
1.3.3. Basic Tools 

1.4. Graphic Language  

1.4.1. Drawing  
1.4.2. Compositional Language 
1.4.3. Color Language 

1.5. Cinematographic and Audiovisual Language -se-en-scène  

1.5.1. Plans According to the Relation that They Keep with Their Objective
1.5.2. Camera Movements, Their Nomenclature and Usefulness 
1.5.3. Morphological Elements of an Audiovisual Work 

1.6. Cinematographic and Audiovisual Language - Semantic Aspect

1.6.1. Montage and Editing  
1.6.2. Transitions and Rhythm 
1.6.3. Description of Shots and Sequences According to Narrative Purposes  

1.7. Production Language

1.7.1. Workflow and Flowchart in the Production of an Animated Project
1.7.2. The Animator and their Relationship with the Production Area
1.7.3. The Animator and their relationship with the Management and Other Creative Areas

1.8. Adobe Animate Interface

1.8.1. Exploring and Recognizing the Working Area  
1.8.2. Timeline  

1.9. Adobe 2D Traditional 2D Animation Applied to Digital Media

1.9.1. Comparative Terminologies in Toon Boom Harmony  
1.9.2. Comparative Terminologies in Adobe Animate  
1.9.3. Terminologies Unique to Digital Media 

1.10. Additional Languages

1.10.1. Sound Language  
1.10.2. Color and Narrative Language 
1.10.3. Tone, Genre and Discourse of the Audiovisual Work

Module 2. Digital Tools

2.1. Thumbnails

2.1.1. Importance of the Storyboard as a Narrative and Production Tool 
2.1.2. Basic Storyboard and Previews 
2.1.3. Thumbnails and Initial Scripts 

2.2. Voice Recording

2.2.1. Voice Recording  
2.2.2. Dialog Editing 
2.2.3. Music and Sound Effects Editing 

2.3. Preparation

2.3.1. Format and Aspect Ratio  
2.3.2. Composition 
2.3.3. Safety Zones 

2.4. Symbology

2.4.1. Standardized Symbology  
2.4.2. Simulation of Camera Movements  
2.4.3. The Digital Storyboard  

2.5. Using Storyboard Pro

2.5.1. Interface  
2.5.2. Sound Line and Timeline 
2.5.3. Additional Tools  

2.6. Digital Alternatives

2.6.1. Photoshop Storyboard 
2.6.2. Adobe Animate Storyboard  
2.6.3. Storyboarding in After Effects 

2.7. Storyboard for Animators

2.7.1. The Storyboard Artist  
2.7.2. Animation Keys in the Storyboard 
2.7.3. Working in Layers  

2.8. Using Roughboard  

2.8.1. Graphical Exploration  
2.8.2. Rough Board Preparation  
2.8.3. Implementation  

2.9. Graphic Script

2.9.1. Composition  
2.9.2. Backgrounds  
2.9.3. Working with Characters  

2.10. Animation

2.10.1. Real-time Editing  
2.10.2. Review  
2.10.3. Postproduction 

Module 3. Character Design and Animation

3.1. Character Design

3.1.1. Silhouette and Proportion  
3.1.2. Color, Style and Personality 

3.2. Character Guide  

3.2.1. Character Studies  
3.2.2. Consistency and Tolerance  
3.2.3. Writing and Structure of a Character Guide  

3.3. Model Sheet

3.3.1. Present it in Different Poses 
3.3.2. Expressions and Body Language Sheet  
3.3.3. Vocalization, Scale and Additional Sheet 

3.4. Text Interpretation

3.4.1. Text, Genre and Tone. The Information that We Can Obtain from It  
3.4.2. Subtext and Irony  
3.4.3. Narrative Function and Authorial Intention 

3.5. Performance Tools

3.5.1. Formal and Experiential Acting  
3.5.2. Character and Background Analysis  
3.5.3. External Stimuli and Internal Stimuli  

3.6. Pantomime and Body Language  

3.6.1. Body Language, Interactions  
3.6.2. Hand Gestures  
3.6.3. Rhythm, Minimal Movements and Scenic Task  

3.7. Facial Expressions

3.7.1. Study of the Facial Features and Facial Expressions 
3.7.2. The Eyes and their Expressive Properties  
3.7.3. Reference and Documentation  

3.8. Animating a Dialog

3.8.1. The Contribution of the Voice Actor  
3.8.2. Exploration of a Recorded Dialog 
3.8.3. Exploiting the Pause 

3.9. Self-reference in Video

3.9.1. Self-reference 
3.9.2. Transcription and Reinterpretation 
3.9.3. Cleaning and Polishing  

3.10. Character Animation

3.10.1. Body Animation Workshop  
3.10.2. Addition of Facial Performance 
3.10.3. Addition of Vocal Synchronization

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