Game and Virtual Design

Does designing games come close to your idea of happiness?
The three-year Game and Virtual Design course was created to develop the fundamental creative and technical skills needed to design games and virtual environments.

The course combines creativity and technology, immersing students in design using the most important software in the industry. Students will be able to create engaging and easy-to-use games with very high skills at the end of the three years.

Qualification equivalent to a BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Accredited by the MUR

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                    MMode:Full time
                
                    tTitle:Game and Virtual Design
                
                    dDuration:3 years
                
                    IStart:October 2024
                
                
                    LLanguage:Italian
                
                    CCredits:180 CFA

One Diploma, Many Professions

A thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques for the design and development of games and virtual environments, together with the skills necessary to work in the gaming sector, allows our students to enter one of the fastest-growing markets in the world.
If your idea of happiness can be summed up in one of these professions, you’re on the right page:

- Game Designer: creates the game mechanics, rules and general structure; defines the game experience; balancing challenges and rewards to keep players engaged and satisfied;
- Level Designer: develops the levels and environments of the game, using artistic and technical skills to create immersive and stimulating settings;
- Game Producer: supervises the entire development process, managing teams and resources, and ensures that the project meets the expected deadlines and budget, guaranteeing a high-quality final product;
- Narrative Designer: writes the plot and dialogues, creating engaging stories and memorable characters; collaborates with other team members to integrate the narrative into the gameplay;
- 3D modeller: creates three-dimensional models for characters, objects and settings using 3D modelling software to develop detailed and realistic assets;
- Character Designer: designs and develops the characters of the game, defining their appearance, personality and characteristics; works closely with the development team so that the characters are consistent with the vision of the game;
- Extended Reality Developer: creates immersive and interactive experiences using augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) technologies; also collaborates with designers and artists to integrate visual and interactive elements into virtual worlds;
- Sound Designer: Create sound effects, dialogue, and music for video games that enhance the gaming experience, working with the development team to integrate seamlessly into the gameplay.

The AANT Game and Virtual Designer will be a professional:

who knows the basics of the game and virtual design, including history and recent developments;
creative and with excellent command of the most used software and technologies in these fields;
competent in the study and creation of characters, environments, and static and interactive objects with dedicated modelling software;
able to create storytelling, storyboards, scripts, game maps and virtual environments, including game mechanics, user navigation and interface design;
expert in testing and evaluating games and virtual environments to improve user experience and gameplay;

Training excellence is guaranteed by:

The faculty, made up of professionals capable of transmitting knowledge and passion thanks to highly qualified and highly specialised skills, together with consolidated teaching and research experience in Italy and abroad;
the academic venues perfectly equipped with the latest technologies and available to students even beyond class hours;
workshops and multidisciplinary experiences that allow creativity to be applied to concrete cases in collaboration with companies, institutions, and professional associations.