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HND in Computer Game DevelopmentHND in Computer Game Development

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HND in Computer Game Development

HND in Computer Game Development: British Official Diploma of 120 ECTS credits.
Optional Top Up Year in United Kingdom: Bachelor's Degree 180 ECTS.

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Be a game artist

The job of an artist in Videogames is as complex as the job of any other digital artist but, with an additional difficulty of being an interactive product and at the same time, working with a minimum amount of available resources, facts that complicate even more the creative process. It has to gather together talent of different nature and to be a specialist in particular areas too. A high standard game may have a huge amount of characters, environments, animations and so many technical challenges to face, with special focus on maintaining at all times a high quality standard and a particular and well-polished design regarding the artistic style of each project.

The Videogame artist is the author of all the graphic elements of a game, starting from environments and vehicles, up to characters and objects. The Videogame artist will use a great variety of digital publishing tools, such as drawing programs and 3D modeling packages or digital sculpture, in order to create higher quality elements that developers can integrate into the game.

At ESAT, you will not only learn how to use these tools, but you will also learn the conceptual base in order to be a good creator, to be able to work in team, to lead projects and to assume roles in an art and development team.

The Videogame artist has to be enthusiastic, creative and always keep a critical spirit.

  • We prepare professionals in areas of: animation, conceptual art, level design and 3D modeling.
  • Our Art in Videogames students are trained in design and 3D modeling, animation, digital sculpture and conceptual art among other disciplines.
  • Our work is done using the latest technology which is currently used on the market at a professional level.

Work in the videogames sector

The Videogames Industry is an exciting sector. It represents the entertainment industry with the highest revenues in the 21st century. It´s such a diverse industry that can be easily considered the nest for million dollar projects, carried out by highly specialized teams and, on the other hand, for independent proposal as well, developed by smaller teams full of dynamism.

  • Concept artist: 2D professional and design development, both for backgrounds or environments, characters, objects, props.
  • Level Builder: professional in environment creation and graphic engine handling.
  • 3D Artist: professional in creating and texturing all types of 3D models, environments, vehicles, objects and characters.
  • Animator: professional in character animation.
  • Generation of content for Digital Animation cinema.
  • Any other opportunities that are not directly connected with the production of Videogames: graphic producer for simulation processes, 3D models producer for the film industry, advergaming, avatar producer and 3D graphics for the Web.

Meet the videogames created by our students

Study Computer Game Development in ESAT

Final Videogames Projects Preproduction 2020-2021

Final Videogames Projects Preproduction 2019-2020

About ESAT

Testimonials from our Computer Game Development alumni

Alumnos ESAT
Diego Cremadeselite3dDecidí entrar en la ESAT por su ambiente familiar, sus instalaciones y por la enseñanza personalizada que los profesores emplean para cada alumno. Una vez dentro,… [+]
Alumnos ESAT
Rubén MoragónGuerrilla GamesDesde bien pequeño, siempre me ha apasionado el mundo de los videojuegos, desde el estilo gráfico hasta la música. Mi ilusión era poder dedicarme algún día… [+]
Alumnos ESAT
Leopoldo Cotoelite3dEmpezar a estudiar un HND in Arts and Videogames en ESAT ha sido una de las mejores decisiones que he tomado un mi vida. Desde niño,… [+]
Alumnos ESAT
Héctor Rieraelite3dCuando era pequeño siempre tenía la inquietud de saber como se hacían los videojuegos, las películas de animación y los efectos especiales, pero lo veía como… [+]
Alumnos ESAT
Adrián Torreselite3dEntré en ESAT pensando que ya que se me daban bien los videojuegos, me gustaría crearlos. Nada más lejos de la realidad. Me di cuenta de… [+]
Alumnos ESAT
Aleix Merlos VelaLionbridgeDesde bien pequeño siempre me ha apasionado el mundo de los videojuegos, desde el estilo gráfico hasta la música. Era una ilusión el pensar poder dedicarme… [+]
  • 1st Year

    • 3D Graphic Creation
    • Digital Graphic for Videogames
    • Introduction to the Creation of Videogames
    • Graphic Engines for Videogames
    • 3D Modeling for Videogames I
    • Investigation project
    • Drawing
    • English I
    • Japanese I (Optional)
  • 2nd Year

    • 2D/3D Animation for Videogames
    • Conceptual Art & 2D Design I
    • Digital Sculpture
    • Playability & Level Design
    • 3D Modeling for Videogames II
    • English II
    • Japanese II (Optional)
  • 3rd Year

    • 3D character animation for Videogames
    • Conceptual Art & 2D Design II
    • Development of a Personal Graphic
    • Production in the Industry of Videogames
    • Legislation
    • Project Methodology Workshop (Project)
    • Narrative Techniques for Videogames
    • English III
    • Japanese III (Optional)

Access conditions

Direct Entry:

  • BUP, FP2, FP medio (middle grade of vocational training).
  • 2nd scientific baccalaureate LOGSE, PAU 25 years old.
  • Foreign studies that equals the Spanish baccalaureate. (A Levels)
  • CFGS.

Ability Test:

  • Students over 25 years old have two options: have an interview with our admittance department, where a review of their personal project will be carried out or, by submitting a reference letter.

If you have already done any university studies related to our HNDs, do not hesitate to ask us about the possibility of subject validation.

Fund your studies and pay conveniently

There are different ways to fund your studies. To find out more please visit our Funding information page (Spanish), download Ibercaja's information leaflet (Spanish), or direct your queries to:

Federico Sanjuan
Chief Financial Officer at ESAT
Phone: (+34) 963 155 637
fsanjuan@esat.es

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