The best games need the most qualified designers to model their characters. Reach the pinnacle of your career with this TECH Postgraduate certificate" 

The techniques to recreate characters in three dimensions advance continuously, opening the possibilities for designers of all kinds of video games to create the most impressive and impactful 3D models in the industry.

As the graphic evolution is unstoppable and the deadlines more demanding, the designer must be prepared to assume control of all the production steps of a three-dimensional character: from the choice of its style and base shapes to the last stages of lighting, rendering and posing.

With an in-depth knowledge of the entire process involved in creating a 3D character, the designer will have better options for career advancement and professional improvement, so this TECH degree is an excellent opportunity to not only improve daily workflows but also be able to apply for projects and more relevant jobs.

In addition, TECH provides its students the facility to take this program online, without classes, compulsory attendance or schedules. All the teaching material is available from the first day of the diploma, and can be downloaded on any fixed or mobile device with internet connection. 

This Postgraduate certificate will give you the keys to improve your current position through the modeling of 3D characters" 

This Postgraduate certificate in 3D Character Modeling contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in 3D modeling
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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

Your work methodology will be much more efficient by improving all the processes involved in creating 3D characters”

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 different professional practice situations that arise during the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Refine your current techniques and prove that you are a professional capable of assuming more responsibilities within your organization”

Your 3D characters will be remembered by players from all over the world thanks to the care and attention that you will put in every detail after finishing this program”

Being such a complex theme that of the modeling of characters in 3 dimensions, this Postgraduate certificate gathers the essential knowledge that the student must have to stand out with an efficient workflow. Being fully aware of all the steps that must be taken, the students can even choose to lead teams dedicated to 3D Character Modeling . Thanks to the educational methodology of TECH, the teaching material is enriched with a multitude of practical examples and real cases in which the student learns contextually to design the best possible 3D characters. 

This is the occasion you’ve been waiting for to specialize in 3D video game modeling and relaunch your career. Don’t miss it and enroll today"

Module 1 Stylized Characters

1.1. Choice of a Stylized Character and Blocking of Base Forms

1.1.1. References and Concept Arts
1.1.2. Base Forms
1.1.3. Deformities and Fantastic Shapes

1.2. Conversion of our Low Poly into High Poly Model: Head, Hair and Face Sculpting

1.2.1. Head Blocking
1.2.2. New Hair Creation Techniques
1.2.3. Improvements

1.3. Model Refinement: Hands and Feet

1.3.1. Advanced Sculpting
1.3.2. Refinement of General Shapes
1.3.3. Shape Cleaning and Smoothing

1.4. Creation of Jaw and Teeth

1.4.1. Creation of Human Teeth
1.4.2. Increase its Polygons
1.4.3. Fine Detailing of Teeth in Zbrush

1.5. Modeling Clothing and Accessories

1.5.1. Types of Cartoon Clothing
1.5.2. Zmodeler
1.5.3. Applied Maya Modeling

1.6. Retopology and Clean Topology Creation from Scratch

1.6.1. Retopology
1.6.2. Loops According to the Model
1.6.3. Optimization of the Mesh

1.7. UV Mapping and Baking

1.7.1. UV´s
1.7.2. Substance Painter: Baking
1.7.3. Polishing Baking

1.8. Texturing and Painting in Substance Painter

1.8.1. Substance Painter: Texturing
1.8.2. Hand Painted Cartoon Techniques
1.8.3. Fill Layers with Generators and Masks

1.9. Lighting and Rendering

1.9.1. Lighting of Our Character
1.9.2. Color Theory and Presentation
1.9.3. Substance Painter: Render

1.10. Posing and Final Presentation

1.10.1. Diorama
1.10.2. Posing Techniques
1.10.3. Presentation of Models

With a syllabus as complete as this and a teaching staff involved in your professional improvement, you will have all the easiness to become a reference in the modeling of 3D video game characters"