Description

TECH offers you the best program in the educational market to specialize in an intensive way, and in only six weeks, in Serious Games for Health” 

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The launch of Pokemon Go in 2016 revolutionized the video game field. And the fact is that, beyond the dynamics of the title, it meant a playful motivation for millions of people of all ages and from all over the world, to go for a walk in search of the strangest and strongest creatures. For its part, Nintendo has also contributed, with the launch of titles such as Wii Yoga or Ring Fit, to encourage thousands of players to exercise through entertainment and the achievement of increasingly complex objectives. 

This is precisely one of the main objectives of Serious Games for Health, to awaken in people a certain interest that allows them, through video games, to contribute to the improvement of their quality of life or to their awareness of certain diseases and pathologies. 

Everything related to this genre is framed in this comprehensive and multidisciplinary postgraduate certificate in Serious Games for Health. It is a program designed by experts in the video game industry who have reflected in its agenda the most comprehensive and immediate information of the current field. Therefore, the professionals who access it will be able to delve into the ins and outs of these titles, the keys to their optimal design and the recommendations to adapt their project to the requirements of the current market. 

Through a 100% online program, the creatives will be able to customize this educational experience based on their time and personal availability, forgetting the tedious in-person classes with fixed schedules. In addition, you will have all the content from the first day, which can be downloaded to any electronic device with internet connection, so that you have the possibility to consult it whenever you need it, even after finishing this postgraduate certificate. 

This 100% online postgraduate certificate will contribute to your professional development in the video game field through a thorough knowledge of Serious Games” 

This postgraduate certificate in Serious Games for Health contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

  • 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

Delving into the objectives of health video games will allow you to adapt your projects to the market requirements”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the industry who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its 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 an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

You will analyze the case of Zombies Run as a successful example of Serious Games for Health, and you will learn in detail its technical and methodological requirements"

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You'll have access to the virtual classroom 24 hours, 7 days a week, so they can complete this program, whenever you wish and can"

Objectives

The lack of university programs focused on the specialization of creatives in the Serious Games field and its application in Health is what has motivated TECH Technological University to launch this postgraduate certificate. This is a dynamic and comprehensive program that will provide you with the necessary tools to achieve, in just 6 weeks, specialized knowledge about this industry. Therefore, throughout this program you will be able to improve and expand your skills in the design of video games and create your own projects from 0 and with total guarantee of success.

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You will have access to the briefings of successful Serious Games specialized in Health, so that you will be able to unravel its strategy and implement the most effective techniques to your practice”

General Objectives

  • Know Identify the impact of Serious Games in different industries
  • Learn in depth all the theoretical and practical knowledge to be able to adapt a classic training to a Serious Games environment
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge and contextualize the design of video games within the 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

  • Professional knowledge of Serious Games focused on health-themed video games
  • Acquire knowledge of the game design process with this approach
  • Master design techniques to seek emotional responses from the player in addition to experiencing the gameplay of one
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Postgraduate Certificate in Serious Games for Health.

Serious Games for health are a tool used for health promotion, disease prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. These are video games designed with a specific purpose of improving a person's physical and mental health.

Serious Games offer a gaming experience in which users can learn, practice and experience different health-related experiences in a fun and motivating way. These video games are mainly focused on motivating people to acquire healthy habits, improve quality of life, prevent diseases and in some cases, to treat existing diseases.

Serious Games for health are developed through the following steps

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Identification of the objective: The objective or purpose of the game is defined as improving the health condition of the users.

Concept and design: A game concept and design specific to the purpose of the game is developed, taking into account the age and needs of the users.

Technology development: Specific technology is used for game development, including graphics engines, programming software and 3D animation.

Incorporation of educational elements: Educational elements such as health information, healthy lifestyle activities and disease prevention tips are incorporated.

Testing and evaluation: An evaluation is performed for the effectiveness and efficiency of the game in relation to the specific objective.

Launch and follow-up: The game is launched and comments and feedback are collected for improvements and updates.

Serious Games for health are an effective and motivating means for the improvement of physical and mental health in people. Technical development involves identifying the objective of the game, developing a concept and design, selecting appropriate technology, incorporating educational elements, testing and evaluation, launch and follow-up. These games offer users a learning and health improvement experience in a fun and effective way.