Have you ever wondered what makes a mechanic work, what makes a character respond to your actions, or what brings a digital environment to life?
Behind every interactive experience there are carefully designed systems, rules and code. This degree will allow you to understand how video games and other interactive applications are conceived, programmed and developed.
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The Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Game Design combines the fundamentals of computer science with the principles of game design. Over four years you will learn programming in C, C++ and other languages, and you will develop a way of thinking that integrates technical, creative and design decisions.
Each year you will apply and expand your knowledge through video game projects developed in multidisciplinary teams alongside students from other specializations. Through these projects you will learn to turn ideas into functional systems, design and test mechanics, solve technical problems and collaborate throughout the different stages of development. These skills are also relevant to other fields that combine programming, interaction, simulation, graphics and systems design.
Who is this degree for?
The Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Game Design is aimed at people passionate about programming, video games and technology, who also want to understand how interactive systems, mechanics and experiences are designed and developed. If you enjoy solving problems, turning ideas into code and working on projects that combine creativity and technology, this degree is designed for you.
With this degree you will:
Academic roadmap
As a student of the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Game Design, you will progressively develop your knowledge of programming, computer science and interactive systems design. Over the four years you will learn to apply these fundamentals to video game projects, working with languages such as C and C++ and going deeper into areas such as gameplay programming, systems design, engines and development tools, computer graphics, artificial intelligence and simulation.
As you advance through the program, you will broaden your technical knowledge and learn to tackle increasingly complex problems, turning design ideas into functional systems. Every year you will take part in projects developed in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with students from other specializations and experiencing the different stages of video game development.
During the final years you will be able to go deeper into different areas of specialization and shape your education around your professional interests. On completing the degree, you will have a solid foundation in computer science and game development, hands-on experience in collaborative projects and the skills needed to apply your knowledge both in the video game industry and in other fields related to interactive software, simulation and systems design.
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Admission requirements
In addition to meeting all the admission requirements, applicants to the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Game Design must meet the specific requirements established for the program.
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As a student of the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Game Design you will gain:
Accreditation and Recognition of Degrees
The degrees offered at DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe-Bilbao are awarded by DigiPen Institute of Technology (Redmond, Washington, USA), accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Authorization to deliver these degrees does not entail the right to automatic official recognition (homologación) in Spain. Such recognition is subject to the provisions of the general regulations on the recognition of foreign qualifications.
