Description

Would you like to define your career in the video game industry? With this postgraduate certificate, you will understand the different roles of 2D digital artists"

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From the beginning, there have been really successful projects such as "Pac-Man or Pacman", which became a worldwide phenomenon, attaining the Guinness World record for the most successful arcade video game of all time. These 2D video games are characterized by using graphics with a flat appearance and by using horizontal screen Scroll, as in Super Mario Bros or Sonic the Hedgehog; or vertical, as in Bubble Bobble and Donkey Kong, which require for their creative process the intervention of digital artists with specific profiles. With the arrival of new video game consoles and the launching of large 2D games, there is an increasing demand for specialists who know how to tell stories, create scenarios and direct the work; that is why in this postgraduate certificate in 2D in the Video Game Industry you will learn everything you need to define your professional profile.

The student will review the advances in the digital entertainment industry, its history and highlights. You will advance through the different programs implemented in 2D design until you get to know the profile of each of the professionals in the environment, including the art director, their competence and importance. You will be able to learn about the diversity of proposals that exist within the 2D design and that show originality in their approaches such as in Indie video games.

A program developed by TECH Technological University, for six weeks of online study from any device and place, making the learning process easy and comfortable, with the constant accompaniment of a team of teachers specialized in video game art that integrate TECH educational platform. 

Broaden your vision by learning about the different roles of the digital artist in the video game industry"

This postgraduate certificate in 2D in the Video Game Industry contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

  • The development of practical cases presented by experts in design for Video Games
  • The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of the book provide theoretical and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Advanced Practice Nursing
  • 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

With this postgraduate certificate, you will be able to profile yourself as an Environment Artist by understanding its importance in the digital entertainment industry"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from 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 specialization 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 throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

2D is the most classic and developed platforming style in the video game industry”

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TECH virtual campus offers you a safe and comfortable environment for your studies"

Objectives

The postgraduate certificate in 2D in the Video Game Industry will provide the student with an expanded vision of the different roles of the artist within the professional environment, in the implementation of the 2D technique for the creation of attractive and useful visual pieces in virtual platforms for entertainment. It will help you discover the professional path that best suits your style thanks to the application of examples and practical exercises supported by theoretical content developed by experts. Within this selection process, TECH has established a series of general and specific objectives to make the teaching process of the future graduate more efficient.

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It takes effort and dedication to be the best. With TECH learning system, the journey will be much easier"

General Objectives

  • Create designs for 2D platforms for the audiovisual industry
  • Compose a specialized portfolio for the video game industry
  • Broaden your knowledge of the current use of 2D in the video game industry
  • Promote the presentation of works in a professional manner
  • Study technical artistic knowledge in depth

Specific Objectives

  • Analyze the state of the digital entertainment industry today
  • Study the different types of artists in demand in the industry in depth
  • Study the integration of the different roles of the artist in a transversal work group
  • Recognize the importance of the art director in a video game project
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If you are passionate about video games, entering the gaming industry as a professional will be a very profitable decision"

Postgraduate Certificate in 2D in the Video Game Industry

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2D in the video game industry refers to playing with two-dimensional graphics, in which two axes, X and Y, are used to create the visual elements of the game, such as characters, scenery and objects. Unlike 3D graphics, which use three-dimensional models and vectors to create three-dimensional images, 2D graphics use pixels and vectors in two dimensions to create the images. 2D games have been used since the earliest days of video games, and today they are still popular in many genres, such as adventure games, platform games, fighting games and role-playing games.

In the video game industry, 2D is applied to create games with a retro look, however, you can also create games with a powerful and fundamental narrative, and simple but fun gameplay, also 2D is used to create role-playing games, platform games, adventure games, fighting games and card games.

The fact that 2D graphics are flat and stable, allows developers to concentrate their efforts on storyline, story and character variability, games with 2D graphics can be just as appealing as 3D games, especially when it comes to retro games or games with minimalist aesthetics.

2D in the video game industry is used to create games with two-dimensional graphics, allowing them to focus on the narrative and gameplay of the game, as well as to create games with a retro or minimalist look, being able to be as engaging and exciting as games with 3D graphics.

Our Postgraduate Certificate specialized in 2D in the video game industry is designed to prepare students with skills necessary in the creation of two-dimensional graphics for video games. Students will develop skills necessary to create two-dimensional graphics for video games using design software such as Illustrator and Photoshop, character design, scenery, animation, developing games and game concepts, performance optimization, and publishing. This program provides students with hands-on experience and knowledge that will be useful in the video game industry.