4-year Career - Senior Game Designer specialized in Videogame Art and VFX Postgraduate Program By Universal Arts School |Top Universities

4-year Career - Senior Game Designer specialized in Videogame Art and VFX

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Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Videogame Art

Learn and master the concepts, the techniques and tools to be a successful Environment and Prop Artist. The role of the Environment/Prop Artist is to create worlds. They need to tell a story that will immerse the players in a narrative. They do this through designing and creating all types of assets; like castles, all kinds of vehicles, weapons, etc. An Environment/Prop Artist collaborates with other disciplines like level designers, and other artists, and between them they build and refine the 3D content that will define the game aesthetic and make sure the gameplay flows smoothly.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc.

Game Design

Acquire the techniques and knowledge needed to design the content and rules that shape any video game, board game or serious game. From generating an idea to the production phase and launch. Game Design is the initial phase of Concept, Mechanics and Prototyping of a Video Games and a Game Designer is the Architect who will orchestrate all its foundations, the one who will somehow invent and develop the whole game and make it work. We will learn to analyze the systems and mechanics that make up your favorite games. You will develop your own functional prototypes and learn to create an environment where players can immerse themselves for hours.

The Studio Production

In your last year of training you will work as a REAL PRODUCER with our THE STUDIO PRODUCTION program, which offers the advice and training needed for the development all types of projects. Work alone or assemble your own team, take advantage of our know-how and all our facilities. Finish your training with a successful project and a professional demo-reel.

During this 9-month program you will work on a real project and manage objectives, schedules, deadlines like in a real company. You will learn to work the same way as in a real video game or film development studio by creating a real project; your project.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Videogame Art

Learn and master the concepts, the techniques and tools to be a successful Environment and Prop Artist. The role of the Environment/Prop Artist is to create worlds. They need to tell a story that will immerse the players in a narrative. They do this through designing and creating all types of assets; like castles, all kinds of vehicles, weapons, etc. An Environment/Prop Artist collaborates with other disciplines like level designers, and other artists, and between them they build and refine the 3D content that will define the game aesthetic and make sure the gameplay flows smoothly.

VFX with Houdini

Of all the different software used to create Visual Effects, there is no doubt that Side FX Houdini ranks first. Because of its procedural creation model, its speed and because of the amount of integrated options it provides (particles, clothes, hair, explosions, masses, destructions, etc. Houdini is synonymous with employment, thousands of job offers are published daily because the demand for VFX artists who master Houdini is very large, especially in Top Studios such as Pixar, Disney, ILM, Lucas Films, Weta, etc.

Game Design

Acquire the techniques and knowledge needed to design the content and rules that shape any video game, board game or serious game. From generating an idea to the production phase and launch. Game Design is the initial phase of Concept, Mechanics and Prototyping of a Video Games and a Game Designer is the Architect who will orchestrate all its foundations, the one who will somehow invent and develop the whole game and make it work. We will learn to analyze the systems and mechanics that make up your favorite games. You will develop your own functional prototypes and learn to create an environment where players can immerse themselves for hours.

The Studio Production

In your last year of training you will work as a REAL PRODUCER with our THE STUDIO PRODUCTION program, which offers the advice and training needed for the development all types of projects. Work alone or assemble your own team, take advantage of our know-how and all our facilities. Finish your training with a successful project and a professional demo-reel.

During this 9-month program you will work on a real project and manage objectives, schedules, deadlines like in a real company. You will learn to work the same way as in a real video game or film development studio by creating a real project; your project.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

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More programs from the university

A master’s course at Universal Arts School consists of two years of learning – with the option of either a single master’s or a double master’s in the same amount of time – or four years. A five-year option is also available. UA School offers a wide range of subjects, which include:

  • Concept artist (2-5 years) 
  • Videogame developer or programmer (2-5 years)
  • Videogame artist (2-5 years)
  • Film director (4-5 years)
  • Character animator (2-4 years) 


For two-year courses, students can focus on either a single master’s or a double master’s across 24 months. Learning takes place either on campus, online, or a combination of the two. 

Four-year courses are designed specifically for jobs in high demand, and aims to open doors to jobs within the sector. Students can take advantage of grants and study at discounted rates. 

Programmes running for five years guarantee the highest level of skill and leave graduated with two fullstack qualifications – some of the strongest skill levels in the industry. A discount of 50% is available on the second of the two fullstack programmes. 

The UA School Acceleration Programme offers candidates the chance to develop skills and experience using the Universal Arts School facilities and training – but for their own business. Ideal for startups, small businesses or just for gaining practical experience in the sector, the UA School Acceleration Programme lasts for nine months. Students already enrolled on a UA School master’s course take part in the Acceleration Programme as part of their studies in order to graduate. 

Tuition fees are payable either in full or split between payments on organised financial plans. Students benefit from discounts on multiple programmes of study.  

Universal Arts School offers student finance schemes and help-to-study programmes for those facing economic challenges. Financing programmes are offered through Spanish banks – students can check the website to find out if they’re eligible for funding. Discounts are available on courses that combine multiple award or subject areas. 

Students can apply to study at Universal Arts School through the online admissions portal. UA School applicants need to input their prior education details and select the location, subject area and type of study. Although there are no mandatory levels of prior learning required, all applications need to undertake an admissions test to gauge their level of understanding and experience within the industry.

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