Create the best Engines for the next successful Video Games thanks to what you will learn in this course”

Video Game Engines are essential, without them this type of products would not have the visual complexity they have today. However, despite being so important, fans usually highlight other more obvious and perceptible aspects such as graphics, designs or gameplay.

But the engine is vital for these aesthetic aspects to develop properly, since it shapes the overall visual functioning of the video game, determines how characters and objects can move through the different scenarios and, in general, strongly affects the way players enjoy it.

For this reason, this Postgraduate certificate in Video Game Engines offers students specific knowledge and skills they can use to become great specialists in the field, making the best companies in the industry want to hire their services. 

Furthermore, the course is taught entirely online, thanks to TECH innovative teaching methodology, which adapts to the circumstances of each student and allows them to balance their studies with their professional careers.

Video Game Engines Development is a complex process highly valued by companies. Specialize in this area and advance professionally”     

This Postgraduate certificate in Video Game Engines contains the most complete and up to date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Practical cases presented by experts in video game development 
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self assessment can be used to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• 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 

A Video Game Engines is a fundamental part that can make the difference between success or failure. Become an expert and make the Video Games you participate in succeed”   

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the 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 training programmed to train in real situations.

The design of this Program focuses on Problem Based Learning, by means of which the professional will have to try to solve the different situations of Professional Practice, which will be posed throughout the Program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Be the top expert in Video Game Engines creation in your environment and enjoy the best career opportunities"

The best companies in the industry need you, don’t keep them waiting"

This Postgraduate certificate in Video Game Engines has been designed by great specialists in the field, and they have ensured its contents meet the demands of the industry, so that what students will learn throughout the syllabus can be put into practice in their professional areas immediately. Thus, its eminently practical approach makes this course a very useful academic program for all those who wish to experience a short term job improvement in Video Games development. 

Become the greatest specialist in Video Game Engines in your country thanks to this Postgraduate certificate”

Module 1. Computer Graphics 

1.1.    Computer Graphics Overview  

1.1.1.    Computer Graphics Applications and Uses  
1.1.2.    Computer Graphics History  
1.1.3.    Basic Algorithms for 2D Graphics  
1.1.4.    3D Transformations: Projections and Perspectives

1.2.    Mathematical and Physical Basis for Simulations and Textures  

1.2.1.    Light Rays 
1.2.2.    Absorption and Scattering  
1.2.3.    Specular and Diffuse Reflection  
1.2.4.    Color  
1.2.5.    Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) Color  
1.2.6.    Energy Conservation and Fresnel F0 Effect  
1.2.7.    Key Features of Physically Based Rendering (PBR)  

1.3.    Image Representation: Nature and Format  

1.3.1.    Presentation: Theoretical Foundation  
1.3.2.    Digital Image Size: Color and Resolution  
1.3.3.    Uncompressed Image Formats  
1.3.4.    Compressed Image Formats  
1.3.5.    Color Spaces  
1.3.6.    Levels and Curves  

1.4.    Image Representation Textures  

1.4.1.    Procedural Textures  
1.4.2.    Quixel Megascans: Scanning Textures  
1.4.3.    Texture Baking  
1.4.4.    Normal Mapping and Displacement  
1.4.5.    Albedo, Metallic and Roughness Maps  

1.5.    Scene Rendering: Display and Lighting  

1.5.1.    Light Direction  
1.5.2.    Contrast  
1.5.3.    Saturation  
1.5.4.    Color  
1.5.5.    Direct and Indirect Light  
1.5.6.    Hard and Soft Light  
1.5.7.    Shadows: Basic Rules and Types  

1.6.    Rendering Hardware Evolution and Performance  

1.6.1.    The 1970s: The Advent of First 3D Modeling and Rendering Software  
1.6.2.    Architectural Orientation  
1.6.3.    The 1990s: Current 3D Software Development  
1.6.4.    3D Printing  
1.6.5.    VR Equipment for 3D Visualization  

1.7.    2D Graphics Software Analysis  

1.7.1.    Adobe Photoshop  
1.7.2.    Gimp  
1.7.3.    Krita  
1.7.4.    Inkscape  
1.7.5.    Pyxel Edit  

1.8.    3D Modeling Software Analysis  

1.8.1.    Autodesk Maya  
1.8.2.    Cinema 4D  
1.8.3.    Blender  
1.8.4.    Zbrush  
1.8.5.    SketchUp  
1.8.6.    Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software  

1.9.    3D Texturing Software Analysis  

1.9.1.    Procedural Texturing in Maya  
1.9.2.    Procedural Texturing in Blender  
1.9.3.    Baking  
1.9.4.    Substance Painter and Substance Designer  
1.9.5.    ArmorPaint  

1.10.    3D Texturing Software Analysis  

1.10.1.    Arnold  
1.10.2.    Cycles  
1.10.3.    Vray  
1.10.4.    IRay  
1.10.5.    Real Time Rendering: Marmoset Toolbag 

Module 2. Videogame Engines 

2.1.    Video Games and Information Communication Technologies (ICTs)

2.1.1.    Introduction  
2.1.2.    Opportunities  
2.1.3.    Challenges  
2.1.4.    Conclusions  

2.2.    History of Video Game Engines  

2.2.1.    Introduction  
2.2.2.    Atari  
2.2.3.    The 80s  
2.2.4.    First Engines: The 90s  
2.2.5.    Current Engines  

2.3.    Video Game Engines  

2.3.1.    Types of Engines  
2.3.2.    Video Game Engine Parts  
2.3.3.    Current Engines  
2.3.4.    Selecting an Engine  

2.4.    Game Maker Engine  

2.4.1.    Introduction  
2.4.2.    Scenarios Design  
2.4.3.    Sprites and Animations  
2.4.4.    Collisions  
2.4.5.    Scripting in Game Maker Languages (GML)  

2.5.    Unreal Engine 4: Introduction  

2.5.1.    What Is Unreal Engine 4? What Is Its Philosophy?  
2.5.3.    Materials  
2.5.4.    UI  
2.5.5.    Animation  
2.5.6.    Particle Systems  
2.5.7.    Artificial Intelligence  
2.5.8.    Frames Per Second (FPS)  

2.6.    Unreal Engine 4: Visual Scripting  

2.6.1.    Blueprints and Visual Scripting Philosophy  
2.6.2.    Debugging  
2.6.3.    Types of Variables  
2.6.4.    Basic Flow Control  

2.7.    Unity 5 Engine  

2.7.1.    C# y Visual Studio Programming  
2.7.2.    Creating Prefabs  
2.7.3.    Using Gizmos to Control Video Games  
2.7.4.    Adaptive Engine: 2D and 3D

2.8.    Godot Engine  

2.8.1.    Godot Design Philosophy
2.8.2.    Object and Composition Oriented Design
2.8.3.    All in One Package  
2.8.4.    Open and Community-Driven Software

2.9.    RPG Maker Engine

2.9.1.    RPG Maker Philosophy
2.9.2.    Taking as a Reference
2.9.3.    Creating a Game with Personality
2.9.4.    Commercially Successful Games

2.10.    Source 2 Engine  

2.10.1.    Source 2 Philosophy  
2.10.2.    Source and Source 2: Evolution  
2.10.3.    Community Use: Audiovisual Content and Video Games  
2.10.4.    Future of Source 2 Engine  
2.10.5.    Successful Mods and Games 

Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Video Game Engines"