Introduction to the Program

¿Te gustaría definir tu carrera en la industria de los videojuegos? Con este Postgraduate certificate entenderás los diferentes roles de los artistas digitales en 2D”

Desde los inicios, se han podido conocer proyectos realmente exitosos como “Pac Mac o Comecocos” que se convirtió en un fenómeno mundial, llegando a tener el récord Guiness del videojuego arcade más exitoso de todos los tiempos. Estos videojuegos en 2D son caracterizados por utilizar gráficos con apariencia plana y por usar Scroll de la pantalla en horizontal, así como en Super Mario Bros o Sonic the Hedgehog; o en vertical, como en Bubble Bobble y Donkey Kong, que necesitan para su proceso creativo la intervención de artistas digitales con perfiles específicos. Con la llegada de nuevas videoconsolas y el lanzamiento de grandes juegos en 2D se incrementa la demanda de especialistas que sepan desde contar historias, crear escenarios hasta dirigir la obra; es por ello que en este Postgraduate certificate en 2D in the Video Game Industry se aprenderá todo lo necesario para definir su perfil profesional.

El alumno repasará los avances de la industria del entretenimiento digital, su historia y aspectos más resaltantes. Avanzará por los diferentes programas implementados en el diseño 2D hasta llegar a conocer cómo es el perfil de cada uno de los profesionales del entorno, entre los que destacan el director de arte, su competencia e importancia. Podrá conocer la diversidad de propuestas que existen dentro del diseño 2D y que muestran originalidad en sus planteamientos tal como en los videojuegos Indie.

Un programa desarrollado por TECH Global University, para seis semanas de estudio online desde cualquier dispositivo y lugar, haciendo fácil y cómodo el proceso de aprendizaje, con el acompañamiento constante de un equipo de docentes especializados en arte para videojuegos que integran la plataforma educativa de TECH.

Amplía tu visión al conocer los diferentes roles del artista digital en la industria del videojuego”

Este Postgraduate certificate en 2D in the Video Game Industry contiene el programa más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en diseño para Videojuegos
  • Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información teórica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
  • Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
  • Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
  • Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet

Con este Postgraduate certificate podrás perfilarte como Environment Artist al entender su importancia en la industria del entretenimiento digital”

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

El 2D es el estilo de plataformas más clásico y desarrollado en la industria de los videojuegos”

El campus virtual de TECH te ofrece un entorno seguro y cómodo para tus estudios”

Why study at TECH?

TECH is the world’s largest online university. With an impressive catalog of more than 14,000 university programs available in 11 languages, it is positioned as a leader in employability, with a 99% job placement rate. In addition, it relies on an enormous faculty of more than 6,000 professors of the highest international renown.  

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Study at the world's largest online university and guarantee your professional success. The future starts at TECH” 

 

The world’s best online university according to FORBES 

The prestigious Forbes magazine, specialized in business and finance, has highlighted TECH as “the world's best online university” This is what they have recently stated in an article in their digital edition in which they echo the success story of this institution, “thanks to the academic offer it provides, the selection of its teaching staff, and an innovative learning method aimed at educating the professionals of the future” 

A revolutionary study method, a cutting-edge faculty and a practical focus: the key to TECH's success.

The most complete study plans on the university scene 

TECH offers the most complete study plans on the university scene, with syllabuses that cover fundamental concepts and, at the same time, the main scientific advances in their specific scientific areas. In addition, these programs are continuously being updated to guarantee students the academic vanguard and the most in-demand professional skills. In this way, the university's qualifications provide its graduates with a significant advantage to propel their careers to success. 

TECH offers the most comprehensive and intensive study plans on the current university scene.

A world-class teaching staff  

TECH's teaching staff is made up of more than 6,000 professors with the highest international recognition. Professors, researchers and top executives of multinational companies, including Isaiah Covington, performance coach of the Boston Celtics; Magda Romanska, principal investigator at Harvard MetaLAB; Ignacio Wistumba, chairman of the department of translational molecular pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center; and D.W. Pine, creative director of TIME magazine, among others. 

Internationally renowned experts, specialized in different branches of Health, Technology, Communication and Business, form part of the TECH faculty.

A unique learning method 

TECH is the first university to use Relearning in all its programs. It is the best online learning methodology, accredited with international teaching quality certifications, provided by prestigious educational agencies. In addition, this disruptive educational model is complemented with the “Case Method”, thereby setting up a unique online teaching strategy. Innovative teaching resources are also implemented, including detailed videos, infographics and interactive summaries. 

TECH combines Relearning and the Case Method in all its university programs to guarantee excellent theoretical and practical learning, studying whenever and wherever you want.

The world's largest online university 

TECH is the world’s largest online university. We are the largest educational institution, with the best and widest online educational catalog, one hundred percent online and covering the vast majority of areas of knowledge. We offer a large selection of our own degrees and accredited online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In total, more than 14,000 university degrees, in eleven different languages, make us the largest educational largest in the world. 

TECH has the world's most extensive catalog of academic and official programs, available in more than 11 languages.

Google Premier Partner 

The American technology giant has awarded TECH the Google Google Premier Partner badge. This award, which is only available to 3% of the world's companies, highlights the efficient, flexible and tailored experience that this university provides to students. The recognition as a Google Premier Partner not only accredits the maximum rigor, performance and investment in TECH's digital infrastructures, but also places this university as one of the world's leading technology companies. 

Google has positioned TECH in the top 3% of the world's most important technology companies by awarding it its Google Premier Partner badge.

The official online university of the NBA 

TECH is the official online university of the NBA. Thanks to our agreement with the biggest league in basketball, we offer our students exclusive university programs, as well as a wide variety of educational resources focused on the business of the league and other areas of the sports industry. Each program is made up of a uniquely designed syllabus and features exceptional guest hosts: professionals with a distinguished sports background who will offer their expertise on the most relevant topics. 

TECH has been selected by the NBA, the world's top basketball league, as its official online university.

The top-rated university by its students 

Students have positioned TECH as the world's top-rated university on the main review websites, with a highest rating of 4.9 out of 5, obtained from more than 1,000 reviews. These results consolidate TECH as the benchmark university institution at an international level, reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” 

TECH is the world’s top-rated university by its students.

Leaders in employability 

TECH has managed to become the leading university in employability. 99% of its students obtain jobs in the academic field they have studied, within one year of completing any of the university's programs. A similar number achieve immediate career enhancement. All this thanks to a study methodology that bases its effectiveness on the acquisition of practical skills, which are absolutely necessary for professional development. 

99% of TECH graduates find a job within a year of completing their studies.

Postgraduate Certificate in 2D in the Video Game Industry

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2D in the video game industry refers to playing with two-dimensional graphics, in which two axes, X and Y, are used to create the visual elements of the game, such as characters, scenery and objects. Unlike 3D graphics, which use three-dimensional models and vectors to create three-dimensional images, 2D graphics use pixels and vectors in two dimensions to create the images. 2D games have been used since the earliest days of video games, and today they are still popular in many genres, such as adventure games, platform games, fighting games and role-playing games.

In the video game industry, 2D is applied to create games with a retro look, however, you can also create games with a powerful and fundamental narrative, and simple but fun gameplay, also 2D is used to create role-playing games, platform games, adventure games, fighting games and card games.

The fact that 2D graphics are flat and stable, allows developers to concentrate their efforts on storyline, story and character variability, games with 2D graphics can be just as appealing as 3D games, especially when it comes to retro games or games with minimalist aesthetics.

2D in the video game industry is used to create games with two-dimensional graphics, allowing them to focus on the narrative and gameplay of the game, as well as to create games with a retro or minimalist look, being able to be as engaging and exciting as games with 3D graphics.

Our Postgraduate Certificate specialized in 2D in the video game industry is designed to prepare students with skills necessary in the creation of two-dimensional graphics for video games. Students will develop skills necessary to create two-dimensional graphics for video games using design software such as Illustrator and Photoshop, character design, scenery, animation, developing games and game concepts, performance optimization, and publishing. This program provides students with hands-on experience and knowledge that will be useful in the video game industry.