Bachelor Videogames and Multimedia Design

This degree promotes theoretical-practical, specialized and professional training, in the various aspects involved in creating video games and multimedia applications, addressing a professional area in constant mutation and growth. It promotes a Project Based Learning strategy with common projects and great interconnection between curricular units, having been distinguished with first place in the Fazer + Best Innovative Pedagogical Practice 2021 Award. We always work on adapting the subjects taught to the needs of the industry and in the last semester of the course students carry out an internship in companies in the area, providing not only a professional experience but also opportunities to enter the job market.

This study cycle accepts candidates who submit their application via the institutional entry admission and have obtained a positive score on one of the following sets:



Candidates may also apply via the regimes of institution/programme transfer or via Special Application, in accordance with the legal regulations in force (holders of higher education degree, holders of a Technological Specialization Course, holders of Professional Higher Technician Course or Over 23 years of Age). Candidates who meet the requirements defined in the International Student Statute can also apply.

All candidates who dream of a professional activity linked to the creative industries of video games and multimedia applications and who are available for hard work with great passion.

- Integration in companies and production studios in the field of creative industries. - Creation and production of multimedia projects with a special focus on entertainment. - Applications that take advantage of play systems: interactive shop windows, reactive mats, tactile projects for mobile devices (ipads, mobile phones, among others); - Games applied to advertising and marketing projects (advergames and alternate reality games). - Serious games (play systems applied to education and health); - Games and society: creation of urban and inclusive projects within the scope of festivals for municipalities, museums and other cultural, institutional and commercial events. - Design and management of multimedia projects involving vast production teams (designers, artists, programmers, script writers, producers, etc.) and various technologies (computer networks, mobile phones, video, augmented reality, printing of graphic elements on paper, among others possibilities). 2d and 3d modeling. - Design of applications, interfaces and information systems for multimedia platforms (web, offline, mobile, blogs, etc.)

The Degree in Video Games and Multimedia Applications paves the way for specialization in future Master's and Doctoral studies in the fields of creative industries, digital and interactive arts and technologies, whether in the faculty itself or in other educational institutions.

In addition to the specialized teaching staff, not only in the academic component, but also in the practice of the syllabus, teachers / specialists / professionals are also invited to promote masterclasses or workshops related to the creative video game industry and the creation of multimedia applications. Whether it's Game Dev Meets, Game Talks, Pitching Sessions or specific conferences, the presence of guest lecturers and the connection of the university and its students with the outside world is always valued.

Universidade Lusófona do Porto has the necessary equipment for the convenient teaching of the syllabus of the Study Cycle, as well as a studio, photography, video editing, audio recording and editing labs, as well as an audiovisual warehouse. All spaces and equipment can be requested and used by students from the first year of the degree.

This Study Cycle has the general objective of promoting training that combines a rigorous theoretical component with interdisciplinary training eminently applied in its specialized areas. Throughout their course, students are permanently encouraged to experiment with technology or art and, therefore, particular focus is given to the investigation of the topics addressed. The first steps in scientific research are taken, whether from student projects, collaboration in faculty projects or encouraging specialization and participation in creation and research centers.