Overview

Do you want to be part of the gaming industry? Our Degree in Video Game Design and Development develops the technical and artistic skills necessary to transition into a fulfilling career in this industry. You will learn to create a video game from start to finish, test the game and share it.

About the Program

The Degree in Video Game Design and Development builds the technical and artistic skills required to launch a career in the gaming industry. Students learn to create a video game from concept to release, covering design, programming, testing, and distribution in a single integrated program. Each phase of production prepares graduates to contribute across the full development pipeline.

Opportunities

Our facilities

Students in the video game design and development degree work alongside emerging creatives and experienced mentors on our 11,000 m² campus in 22@, Barcelona's innovation district. The building combines sustainable architecture with state-of-the-art production facilities, including dedicated labs for game development and digital design. This environment connects coursework directly to industry-standard tools and collaborative workflows.

Intakes

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Sep 15, 2026

Spanish

Full-Time - Daytime

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Sep 15, 2027

Spanish

Full-Time - Daytime

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Admissions Criteria

To enroll in this program, applicants must have completed their high school diploma (or equivalent) or an advanced vocational training program and pass a specific entrance test.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Have passed the university entrance exam for applicants over 25 years of age.

  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Syllabus

YEAR 1

First semester

  • Design Fundamentals
  • Expression and Representation I
  • Digital Language and Techniques
  • Applied Science and Technology
  • Culture and Society
  • Projects I

Second semester

  • Color Theory
  • Expression and Representation II
  • Representation Techniques I
  • History of Arts and Design
  • Typography
  • Projects II

YEAR 2

First semester

  • Communication and Audiovisual Media
  • Creative Industries Management
  • Projects III
  • Visual Composition
  • Graphic Production
  • History of Image and Design

Second semester

  • Representation Techniques II
  • Graphic Design and Visual Arts Management
  • Projects IV
  • Communication and Visualization
  • Audiovisual Languages
  • Digital Technology

YEAR 3

First semester

  • Interactive Narrative
  • Platform Game Project
  • Mechanics and Gamification
  • Art Design
  • 3D Generalist I
  • Programming and Digital Tools I
  • Internship

Second semester

  • Scriptwriting and Mind Maps
  • AAA Game Project
  • Game Design
  • 3D Generalist II
  • Programming and Digital Tools II
  • Internship

YEAR 4

First semester

  • Project Programming I
  • UX Design (for Videogames)
  • Art Direction
  • Final Degree Project

Second semester

  • Project Programming II
  • Music and Sound Design
  • Professional Profile
  • Final Degree Project

Inspiring stories

Empower your ambition with our students' success stories. Unlock a career that lives up to your aspirations.

Halcyon the Waveborn - Game Poster
Nuestros estudiantes crean el videojuego “Halcyon”

Under the SummerHouse Games label, our learners devised and developed this pirate adventure.

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