Videogame Design and Production (L-20)

The Videogame Design and Production curriculum, part of the Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Media and Digital Technologies (Degree Class L-20) at Link University in Rome, is the first of its kind in Italy. It was established to provide the foundational knowledge of the Gaming industry and, above all, the skills necessary to build a career amidst the opportunities of a sector—video games—that is growing exponentially.

A portion of the teaching is structured to provide solid theoretical foundations, essential for fulfilling professional requirements in the gaming field. However, the study plan for the Videogame Design and Production curriculum also includes more technical and creative aspects related to game development (game design, concept art and art direction, 3D modeling and animation, programming, sound design and audio post-production, interactive storytelling, etc.) and other humanities and economic subjects, primarily concerning business (game publishing, marketing, communication, press office and PR management, video game journalism and criticism, product management, etc.).

This is a comprehensive preparation, designed to train development professionals, publishing experts, and communication specialists in the Gaming sector, capable of ensuring innovation and strategic vision within the video game industry.

Complete professionals for an evolving industry:

The Videogame Design and Production curriculum trains highly qualified figures capable of holding key roles in development, publishing, and communication within the video game sector.
Graduates will be able to:

• Innovate and dictate strategy within the gaming industry
• Develop high-quality video games, overseeing every aspect of the creative and technical process
• Manage the communication and marketing of video game products
• Organize events and manage public relations in the gaming sector
• Analyze and critique the video game landscape with an expert eye
• Hold positions of responsibility in development and publishing teams

Internships and placements for hands-on experience:

Thanks to numerous agreements with leading companies in the sector, students will have the opportunity to put the skills acquired into practice from the very first years of study. Internships and post-graduate placements in national and international companies will allow them to connect with the professional world and build a network of contacts.

Videogame Design and Production Career Outcomes:

At the end of the educational path, graduates in Videogame Design and Production will be prepared for various roles within the video game industry, including: