New Media & Game Design
Discover how design, creativity and technology come together through the world of video games.
Barcelona
ENG
Summer Course
Language
English
Start date
July 2027
Frequency
Part-time
Fruition
On campus
Duration
2 Weeks
Price
€1,300
Explore the possibilities of new digital media and experiment with mobile game design, combining storytelling, visual identity and interaction.
The New Media & Game Design Junior Summer Course invites you to discover the world of video games from a creative perspective, exploring how design, technology and storytelling come together to create new digital experiences. Over two weeks, you will explore different disciplines within New Media, from storytelling and worldbuilding to interaction design, animation and sound. Starting from a social or environmental challenge, you will imagine a small mobile game and discover new ways of communicating ideas through gaming.
You will work on a hands-on, collaborative project that takes you through the main stages of the design process. During the first week, you will explore the evolution of gaming, develop your game concept and define its story, rules and visual identity. In the second week, you will experiment with UX/UI, navigation, interaction and prototyping tools, using Unity to bring an interactive experience to life. Each team member will take on a specific role within the creative process, combining different disciplines to turn an idea into a prototype.
The experience also includes visits to companies and studios in the industry, giving you the opportunity to discover Barcelona's creative and technological gaming ecosystem first-hand. At the end of the course, you will present your project as a team, explaining its concept, creative process and gameplay experience. Beyond technical development, you will discover how video games can become a medium for telling stories, designing experiences and exploring new creative possibilities.
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Turn your ideas into interactive experiences and discover new ways to create, play and tell stories.
The course combines hands-on learning, creative experimentation and teamwork through the development of a small mobile game. Over two weeks, you will explore the different stages of the design process, connecting disciplines such as storytelling, visual design, interaction and prototyping.
During the first week, you will discover the evolution of gaming and the creative possibilities of mobile games. Starting from a challenge, you will work on developing your project concept, defining its narrative, rules, visual world and identity. During the second week, you will explore the fundamentals of UX/UI, navigation and interaction, using Unity to develop a prototype that brings together the elements you have created.
The project will be developed collaboratively, with each team member taking on a different role. The experience will include visits to companies and studios in the industry to discover Barcelona's gaming ecosystem and will conclude with the presentation of your game, its concept and the creative process behind it.
This course is designed for young people aged 15 to 17 who are interested in video games, design, digital creativity and new technologies, and who want to discover how interactive experiences are created.
It is particularly suitable for curious, creative individuals who enjoy experimenting, imagining new worlds and exploring disciplines such as storytelling, animation, visual design and interaction. No prior technical knowledge is required, just an interest in learning, developing ideas and working as part of a team.
This course offers you a first creative experience in the world of gaming, connecting video game design with disciplines such as storytelling, animation, visual identity and interaction. You will discover how New Media can be used to tell stories, communicate ideas and create new digital experiences, without requiring prior technical knowledge.
Through a hands-on mobile gaming project, you will learn how to transform an idea into an interactive experience, from developing its story and visual world to designing interactions and creating a prototype. You will experiment with different creative tools and processes, using Unity to bring your project to life without having to develop a technically complex video game.
You will work in teams, taking on different roles within the creative process and discovering how disciplines such as storytelling, UX/UI design, animation and technology come together. This experience will help you explore new interests and discover different creative and educational opportunities related to digital media.
You will also study in Barcelona, one of the leading hubs for the video game industry, and have the opportunity to discover its ecosystem through visits to companies and studios in the sector. An experience that brings together creativity, experimentation and direct contact with the world of gaming.
Syllabus
The course is structured around the design of a mobile game, combining storytelling, visual identity, user experience, interaction and prototyping through a hands-on, collaborative project.
Introduction to Gaming and New Media
You will discover the evolution of video games, their main trends and the creative possibilities of mobile gaming. You will explore how design, technology and new digital media come together to create interactive experiences.
Storytelling, Worldbuilding and Visual Identity
You will learn how to develop a game's concept, rules and narrative. You will experiment with character and environment design, creating visual identities to build a coherent and engaging creative world.
User Experience and Interaction Design
You will explore the fundamentals of UX/UI design applied to mobile games, working on navigation, user journeys and the interactions that shape the gameplay experience.
Animation, Sound and Digital Creativity
You will discover how motion graphics, animation and sound contribute to creating narrative and interactive experiences. You will also explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence as a tool to support creativity.
Game Prototyping and Project Presentation
You will work as part of a team to develop an interactive prototype using tools such as Unity. You will bring together the visual and narrative elements of your project and present the final outcome, explaining the concept and creative process behind it.
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