Official qualification
Malaga
The Video Game Design degree in Malaga prepares you for a booming sector, with a high demand for qualified profiles in design, programming and digital art. You will be part of a creative and global industry, with excellent prospects for employability and professional growth. Only at UAX Mare Nostrum can you study the official Bachelor's Degree in Videogames in Malaga.
Studying the Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Design is a strategic decision for your professional future in an industry that is constantly growing and evolving. This sector combines creativity, technology and narrative to create unique experiences, and is also one of the most profitable markets with the greatest global projection.
Specialising in video game design not only prepares you to work on innovative projects, but also allows you to acquire skills applicable to other areas such as virtual reality, simulations or gamification, opening up a wide range of job opportunities in a dynamic and constantly growing environment.
How does UAX Mare Nostrum train you?
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FIRST COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Artistic Drawing | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Evolution and Historical Perspective of Videogames | FB | 6 | 1º |
| English for Design I | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Basics of Computer Science and Programming Fundamentals | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Videogame Technology and Design of Virtual Environments I | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Video Game Structure: Gameplay and Levels | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Representation and Perspective Systems | FB | 6 | 2º |
| Vectorial Design and Digital Illustration | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Character Design and Concept Art | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Video Game Project I | FB | 6 | 2º |
SECOND COURSE | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| 3D Modelling I Form | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Videogame Narrative and Screenwriting | FB | 6 | 1º |
| English for Design II | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Audiovisual Communication | FB | 6 | 1º |
| Introduction to Software Engineering | OB | 6 | 1º |
| 2D Digital Animation | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Object Oriented Programming | OB | 6 | 2º |
| 3D Development Environments | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Server and Database Technology | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Video Game Project II | OB | 6 | 2º |
THIRD YEAR | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| Video Game Production*. | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Videogame Marketing | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Sound Design and Music Fundamentals | OB | 6 | 1º |
| UX and User Interfaces | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Networks and Multiplayer Environments | OB | 6 | 1º |
| 3D Modelling II Characters | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Artificial Intelligence | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Rigging | OB | 6 | 2º |
| 3D Animation I Layout | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Video Game Project III | OB | 6 | 2º |
FOURTH YEAR | |||
Subject | Character | ECTS | Semester |
| 3D Animation II Characters | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Organic 3D Modelling III | OB | 6 | 1º |
Videogame Development Technologies and Virtual Environments II Virtual Environments II | OB | 6 | 1º |
| Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality | OB | 6 | 1º |
| 3D Animation III Facial | OB | 6 | 2º |
| Transmedia narratives | OP | 6 | 1ST/2ND |
| Serious Games, Edutainment and Gamification* OP 6 1º/2º | OP | 6 | 1º/2º EXPERIMENTAL GAME DESIGN* OP 6 |
| Experimental Game Design* OP 6 | OP | 6 | 1ST/2ND |
| Advanced Programming | OP | 6 | 1ST/2ND |
| Concurrent and Distributed Programming | OP | 6 | 1ST/2ND |
| Graphical Programming | OP | 6 | 1ST/2ND |
| External academic internships | PAE | 6 | 2º |
| Final Degree Project | TFG | 6 | 2º |
*Character: FB: Basic Training, Ob: Compulsory, Op: Elective
Number of places offered for new students: 40
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*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
When you study Video Game Design in Malaga you will work in an innovative environment that encourages practical learning and teamwork. A 27,000 m² campus committed to renewable energies and equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
The Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Design in Malaga offers you a direct connection with the professional world from day one. At UAX Mare Nostrum, your training will be based on practical experiences such as workshops, seminars and classes taught by specialists who will prepare you for the challenges of the industry.
You will have access to internships in leading companies, where you will be able to develop your skills in real-life environments. In addition, you will participate in company visits and events that will boost your relationship with experts in video game design and development.
At UAX Mare Nostrum we collaborate with a wide range of leading companies, among them:
Admission criteria and tests:
The University establishes an access process that is synthesized in:
1. Psychopedagogical evaluation of the different aptitudes required of a university student, depending on the studies he/she has opted for and the previous knowledge necessary to successfully complete those studies.
2. Level test in the foreign language chosen by the student.
3. Didactic orientation session on the vocational option chosen by the student.
4. If necessary, personal interview with the student to clear up any doubts that may arise.
In any case, the tests established by the University are not exclusive in themselves, but rather orientative.
Number of new admission places offered:
40 places.
The Malaga Campus combines a modern and collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art resources, offering you the best academic and professional experience.
In addition, studying in Malaga allows you to enjoy a city open to talent, with a powerful health and scientific ecosystem on the rise, and multiple professional opportunities in Andalusia, Spain and internationally.
When you study the Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Design you will be in contact with the industry from day one, through clinics, webinars, company visits and internships at the sector's leading sites.
Discover how the UAX Mare Nostrum's Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Design and Development is lived through the vision of the academic team, the experience of our students and the activities that are part of their day to day. In these videos you will learn about the practical approach of the degree, the creative projects and the experiences linked to the development of video games and the gaming industry.
Still not sure why you should study a degree in Video Game Design?
Our Dean of the Faculty of Art & Design, Gloria Santiago, tells you in this video about the boom that the video game industry is experiencing today, the diversity of career opportunities you can choose from, and why study with UAX Mare Nostrum in Malaga.
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Art Director specialising in videogames and digital illustration, graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Malaga. He has directed the art direction of Camper Van: Make it Home and collaborated with studios such as Malapata Studio. Mentor at the Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI), he combines visual creation, teaching and art direction, with awards at MálagaJam and design competitions.
Graphic designer, illustrator and graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Malaga, with Masters in Graphic Design, Prepress and Editorial Design from Gauss Multimedia. Specialised in editorial design and visual communication, he has worked as a freelance designer for companies such as Flaticon, combining artistic creativity and technical precision in his projects.
Senior game developer and teacher with more than ten years of experience in production and teaching development with Unity. He has worked in international studios such as Supersolid, Genera Games or Voxel Labs, leading teams and participating in titles for Android, iOS and PC. Co-founder of Aula Arcade, he combines his technical profile with teaching and project management in creative and multidisciplinary environments.
Technical artist and designer specialising in technical art and VFX, with extensive experience in the development of video games for PC, mobile and console in studios such as The Game Kitchen, Fictiorama and Keplerians. Lecturer in the Master's Degree in Video Game Creation at the University of Málaga and co-founder of Málaga Jam, he combines teaching, digital art and technical development in national and international projects.
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