With this postgraduate diploma you will take a step further in your professional career as a creative, specializing in strategic Serious Game adapted to psychology and health"

Currently, there are many video games that base their argument on changing the perception of players when it comes to issues such as war, prioritizing the playful aspect over the realistic and awareness-raising. However, with the inclusion of Serious Games in the gaming industry, the possibility has arisen to delve into the psychological impact of certain traumatic circumstances, as well as to positively influence the behavior of patients suffering from chronic diseases and ailments, towards their motivation. All this through the creation of playful and entertaining titles that promote fun and work in equal parts.

This is precisely what this program in Serious Games for Psychology, Health and Strategy is all about. It is a complete and multidisciplinary program that combines, in a single qualification, a high theoretical and practical component, focused on the professional growth of the graduate in only 6 months.

Through an exhaustive tour of the characteristics of the genre, the syllabus delves into the characterization of psychological video games and those related to health, unraveling the complex design of each of them and the objectives that the creative has to take into account when undertaking a project related to this sector. But it also places special emphasis on the involvement of strategy in the titles as a vehicle for the plot, highlighting the union of work and fun in the pursuit of education and motivation.

All this through a convenient 100% online format, without schedules or face-to-face classes and accessible from anywhere through any device with Internet connection. It is, therefore, a unique opportunity to take a highly capacitating program that will provide you with the best tools in the educational sector to achieve, in 450 hours, to become a program in Serious Games.

You are in front of the best qualification to know in detail the gears of video game design with a high therapeutic component from the psychological point of view"

This postgraduate diploma in Serious Games in Health contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Case studies presented by experts in Serious Games
• 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 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

Strategy cannot be applied to all genres. Get to know the cataloging of this area and acquire specialized knowledge about the different designs available with this postgraduate diploma”

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 academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will study the case of McDonald's Video Game as an example of gaming strategy, delving into its main characteristics and success issues"

In less than 6 months you will have gained a broad conceptualization of video games for health and their intricacies"

Serious Games are increasingly present in society. Therefore, any creative who wants to specialize in this environment must know in detail its intricacies and the characteristics of its variants, so that they can always create products adapted to the needs and demands of the market. In order that the graduate can meet this objective through the course of this program, TECH will provide the best academic tools of the moment, so that you can achieve it in less than 6 months.

A practical, dynamic and accessible way to achieve your professional objectives is through the improvement of your curricular competencies with this postgraduate diploma"

General Objectives

• Know how to identify the impact of Serious Games in different industries
• Deepen all the theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to adapt a classic training to a Serious Games environment
• Know in depth and contextualize the design of video games within Serious Games
• Integrate the analysis of Serious Games that have had a relevant social impact
• Broaden the range of career opportunities for students

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Serious Games and Psychological Video Games

• In-depth knowledge of Serious Games focused on psychological video games
• Integrate knowledge of the game design process with this approach
• Define the design techniques for seeking emotional responses from the player in the different types of psychological video games that exist

Module 2. Serious Games and Strategic Video Games

• Learn more about Serious Games focused on Strategic Video Games to
• Understand and integrate the game design process with this approach
• Know the techniques of strategic game play

Module 3. Serious Games and Health

• Professional knowledge of Serious Games focused on health-themed video games
• Acquire knowledge of the game design process with this approach
• Knowing the health-related benefits that a video game can provide

You will be able to explore the world of Zombies Run, delving into its strategy and the applicability of this type of video game to health through physical exercise"