Máster en Videojuegos draft - Universidad Eur

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Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Masters

Major

Game Design | Game Development

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

This Master's in Video Game Design equips students with specialized knowledge in designing games, including mechanics, levels, and economy. Through hands-on projects and industry-standard software, students gain practical experience in the full development cycle. The program prepares graduates for various roles in the growing video game industry, with opportunities for internships at renowned companies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Master's degree in Video Game Design aims to train professionals specialized in pure design, enabling them to create rules, mechanics, progression systems, levels, playable experiences, and game economy. Upon completion, students will be equipped to prototype projects using industry-standard development tools, a crucial step in translating their ideas and designs into a playable environment. The program emphasizes a hands-on approach, allowing students to recreate the entire life cycle of a real project, following the different stages of development and putting into practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the subjects. Students will experience different roles and positions, gaining firsthand knowledge of the needs and demands of each job profile in video game development.

Outline:

The Master's program is structured into two semesters, with a total of 60 ECTS credits.

1st Semester:

Module 1: Theory of Design (6 ECTS):
MDA Framework (mechanics, dynamics, aesthetics)
Applied Psychology to Design
Game Feel
Challenge, Risk, and Reward
Analysis and Reflection on Playable Designs
Design Documentation
Module 2: Engines and Development Tools (6 ECTS):
Graphic Engines
Physics Engines
Scene Creation in Unity and Unreal
Prototyping with Blueprints and Visual Programming
Scripting
Module 3: Level Design (6 ECTS):
Blocking and Principles of Level Architecture
Levels of Detail in Environment Creation
Game Design Focused on Level Design (Level Design at the Service of Game Design)
Psychology of Level Design
Playable, Narrative, and Experiential Objectives in Level Design
Level Prototyping
Module 4: UX and Interface Design (6 ECTS):
Message Transmission, Objectives, and Rules through Playability Design
System Performance Evaluation through Metrics
Usability Applied to Playability
Typography
Color Theory
Diegetic and Extradiegetic Interfaces

2nd Semester:

Module 5: Multiplayer, F2P, and Mobile Game Design (6 ECTS):
Multiplayer Game Design
Casual Game Design
Data-Driven Design Applied to Video Games
Psychology Oriented to Free to Play
Free to Play Economy and Progression Design
Monetization
Module 6: Advanced Design (6 ECTS):
Game Theory: Strategies, Theorems, and Application Systems to Video Game Design
Balancing and Balancing: Statistics and Monitoring Tools
System Design
Structure and Progression
Emergent Gameplay
Experimental Game Design
Module 7: Gameplay and Prototyping (6 ECTS):
Animation in the Design of Mechanics and Dynamics
Scope
Mechanics Prototyping
Iteration and Feedback
Combat Design
Gameplay Tips & Tricks
Module 8: Professional Practices (Optional, 6 ECTS):
Professional practices allow students to apply and experience the knowledge learned during the master's program, as well as confirm the viability of the actions executed and the skills acquired in a real environment.
Students can carry out their practices in any company in the video game sector or in centers accredited by the University.
All of this will be supervised by a company tutor and an academic practice tutor who will monitor your performance during the practical activity.
Module 9: Professional Video Game Projects for Application in the Company (Optional, 6 ECTS):
Project Management and Agile Methodologies
Production and Management Tools
Gamification
Serious Games
Module 10: Master's Thesis (12 ECTS):
Project Conceptualization
Design of the Game Design Document of the Video Game
Techniques for the Development of a Vertical Slice of the Video Game Focused on its Playable and Interactive Components
Techniques for Developing Academic Documentation

Teaching:

The program boasts a faculty of active professionals who bring real-world industry experience to the classroom. The teaching methods emphasize a hands-on approach, with students working with industry-standard software like Unreal Engine and Unity. The program also features the Tech-Factory classroom, equipped with professional-grade software and hardware.

Careers:

The Master's program prepares students for a variety of roles in the video game industry, including:

Game Designer
Gameplay Designer
Narrative Designer
Game Economy and Balancing Designer
Level Designer
UX/UI Designer

Other:

The program is offered in Madrid, with classes held Monday to Thursday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, and Master's Thesis sessions on Fridays. The program is designed to be compatible with work schedules.