Postgraduate certificate Video Game Design

Video games have become an art form, allowing storytelling and introducing players to worlds never seen before. All of this has evolved along with technology, moving from mere pixels to augmented reality in a matter of a few years. That is why companies are looking for professionals who are capable of spearheading innovation and, above all, who are passionate about this world. With this in mind, the program will help students prepare for the challenge of being part of one of the world's most profitable businesses.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

See price

The world's largest faculty of design”

Introduction to the Program

Specialize in Video Game Design with a program designed to meet the current demand of the sector"

Video games have become the favorite leisure activity for the majority of the population. There are very few people who have not played titles such as Pac-Man, Super Mario or FIFA at some point. The constant evolution of this sector has allowed it to become more widespread, requiring more professionals passionate about this industry. To meet this demand, companies in charge of creating video games require designers who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to the development of new releases.

With this in mind, the Postgraduate certificate in Video Game Design focuses on specializing students in the field, providing them with a different perspective that will motivate them to make the next globally successful game for a company. To do this, they must know the player and the various puzzles and challenges that keep the user's attention.

With all the information provided in this program, students will be able to start making a name for themselves in the industry. Additionally, thanks to its online modality and direct qualification, students can learn from anywhere in the world, whenever they want, without having to submit a final assignment to start working as a video game designer.

A 100% online program that will allow you to continue with your daily activities while you learn"

This Postgraduate certificate in Video Game Design contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. Its most notable features are:

Broad and specific content that is focused on the video game industry
New and innovative knowledge in Video Game Design so that students can join the labor market immediately
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This program will be available to you at all times. Sign up now to access and turn your career as a designer around"

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 immersion training programmed to train 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.

Advance your career path and make a name for yourself to work on par with Hideo Kojima"

Video games are still the future, bet on them and specialize now"

Syllabus

The contents designed for this Postgraduate certificate have been elaborated by a group of experts who know all the competences that a videogame designer must have. Therefore, the student will learn how to identify their target player to start designing a new game. All of this brought together in an online program with access from anywhere; at the forefront of the current academic demand: Digital education.

At TECH, you will find a program at the forefront of the industry, allowing you to design the best video game in history"

Module 1. Video Game Design

1.1. The Design

1.1.1. Design
1.1.2. Types of Design
1.1.3. Design Process

1.2. Design Elements

1.2.1. Rules
1.2.2. Balance
1.2.3. Fun

1.3. Types of Players

1.3.1. Explorer and Social
1.3.2. Killer and Achievers
1.3.3. Differences

1.4. Player Skills

1.4.1. Role Skills
1.4.2. Action Skills
1.4.3. Platform Skills

1.5. Game Mechanics I

1.5.1. Components
1.5.2. Physical
1.5.3. Items

1.6. Game Mechanics II

1.6.1. Keys
1.6.2. Platforms
1.6.3. Enemies

1.7. Other Elements

1.7.1. Mechanisms
1.7.2. Dynamics
1.7.3. Esthetics

1.8. Video Game Analysis

1.8.1. Analysis of Gameplay
1.8.2. Artistic Analysis
1.8.3. Style Analysis

1.9. Video Level Design

1.9.1. Designing Interior Levels
1.9.2. Designing Exterior Levels
1.9.3. Designing Mixed Levels

1.10. Advanced-Level Design

1.10.1. Puzzles
1.10.2. Enemies
1.10.3. Environment

Capcom, Blizzard or Sony, are looking for professionals with passion and love for video games"

Postgraduate Certificate in Videogame Design

Video game design is a fascinating discipline that combines creativity, technology and storytelling to create unique interactive experiences. It is the art of bringing online worlds and memorable characters to life, challenging the imagination of players and immersing them in unforgettable adventures. Thinking of expanding the knowledge of professionals interested in working in this field, TECH Global University developed the most complete and updated Postgraduate Certificate in Videogame Design in the educational panorama. Classes are completely online, accessible from any device and self-manageable schedules. Thus, you will learn the basics of game design, from the conception of ideas to the final implementation. In addition, you will explore the principles of level design, narrative in video games and game mechanics.

Become an expert in game design

Why choose us? Because not only do we have significant academic experience endorsed by major educational organizations and international media such as Forbes, but we offer a 100% online professionalization with infallible results. Our Postgraduate Certificate will provide you with a solid theoretical and practical training that will allow you to understand and analyze all the processes related to video game design. Thus, you will specialize in handling the latest trends in design and use the most popular tools or software in the industry. At the end of the Postgraduate Certificate, you will have developed a solid portfolio of video game design projects, which will give you a competitive advantage when seeking employment in the industry. You will be prepared to face real-world challenges and turn your ideas into exciting and engaging games.