Description

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At this very moment millions of people of different ages, countries and cultures are playing video games. It is an activity that reaches a wide variety of people, which makes it one of the most important leisure practices today. For that reason, the video game industry is growing unstoppably in recent years, thanks to the huge number of new titles which all those gamers demand.

To meet this demand, video game companies, both the biggest and most famous (yes, those you have in mind) and the independent ones, need new designers who can contribute their ideas when developing the works that are going to succeed in the present and in the future.

This postgraduate certificate in Video Game Design is the best opportunity for students and professionals of the sector to specialize in the area, becoming the next reference people in the design of games of all kinds. In fact, that is one of the advantages and challenges of the industry: it encompasses a large number of types of video games. Some are played online, others offline, some are for fixed or portable consoles, free, paid or pay to play. Also, in terms of content, there is a wide variety of genres: RPGs, strategy games, puzzle solving, first or third-person shooters, sports simulators, games that experiment with innovative narratives...

So, in order to develop all those types of games that each have a huge player base, you have to have designers who can carry out a large number of tasks and adapt to different working models. This postgraduate certificate is the answer to this demand, since it proposes a comprehensive teaching of all the elements for the design of video games, with an eminently practical approach and focused on professional activity. 

At this very moment the big video game development companies are looking for new designers. Specialize and get the opportunity to work for them" 

This postgraduate certificate in Video Game Design 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 video game design
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in video game design
  • 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

Video Game Design is one of the most demanded activities in the industry. Become an essential professional" 

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 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 throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

The video game industry is advancing rapidly, which is why new skills such as those offered by this program are needed"

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Video Game Design at the level of your favorites. Achieve it by completing this postgraduate certificate"

Objectives

The objectives of this program are focused on providing students with the best tools to face their professional challenges in the best way, based on complete and up-to-date knowledge, taught by industry professionals who know everything you need to be a successful video game designer.

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If your goal is to become a successful video game designer, TECH goal is to help you achieve it" 

General Objectives

  • Gain knowledge about the different video game genres, the concept of gameplay and its characteristics to apply them in the analysis of video games or in the creation of the video game design 
  • Deepen understanding of the production of video games and in the SCRUM methodology for project production 
  • Learn the fundamentals of video game design and the theoretical knowledge that a video game designer should know 
  • Generate ideas and create entertaining stories, plots and scripts for video games 
  • Get to know the theoretical and practical bases of the artistic design of a video game
  • Be able to create an independent digital entertainment startup

Specific Objectives

  • Get to know the theory of videogame design
  • Delve into the elements of design and gamification
  • Learn about the types of players, their motivations and characteristics
  • Gain knowledge of game mechanics, knowledge of MDA and other game design theories
  • Learn the critical foundations for video game analysis with theory and examples
  • Learn about game level design, how to create puzzles within these levels and how to place the design elements in the environment 
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With this postgraduate certificate, you will achieve your goal of being the best game designer in your field” 

Postgraduate Certificate in Video Game 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 virtual worlds and memorable characters to life, challenging players' imaginations and immersing them in unforgettable adventures. Thinking of expanding the knowledge of professionals interested in working in this field, TECH Technological University has developed the most complete and updated Postgraduate Certificate in Video game Design in the educational panorama. Classes are completely virtual, accessible from any device and self-manageable schedules. This way, 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.

Be an expert in video game design

Why choose us? Because we not only 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 course, 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'll be prepared to face real-world challenges and turn your ideas into exciting and engaging games.