{"id":10280,"date":"2025-04-22T09:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/progression-studies-videogames-etic-algarve\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:53:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:53:15","slug":"progression-studies-videogames-etic-algarve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/en\/progression-studies-videogames-etic-algarve\/","title":{"rendered":"Progression of studies in Videogames at ETIC_Algarve: Specializations 3rd year"},"content":{"rendered":"<noscript class=\"loading-lazy\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2034\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-01-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-01-1-scaled.png 2034w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-01-1-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-01-1-814x1024.png 814w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-01-1-768x966.png 768w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-01-1-1221x1536.png 1221w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-01-1-1627x2048.png 1627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2034px) 100vw, 2034px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/noscript>\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>ETIC_Algarve promotes an online session on May 14 on the progression of studies in video games, with two 3rd year specializations: Games Design and Games Development. With the presence of international trainer and producer Risa Cohen, the session clarifies how to continue training after a 2-year technical course. A 3rd year that develops advanced skills and prepares graduates for the global video game market.<\/p>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Progression of studies in video games: Specialize in ETIC_Algarve<\/h1>\n\n<p><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"37:20\">If<\/span><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"37:20\">you have already completed a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eticalgarve.com\/curso\/videojogos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"37:20\">2-year videogame<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"26:7\">technical<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"20:5\">course<\/span><\/a> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"58:1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"60:8\">are looking<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"81:126\">to further elevate your academic and professional career, the <strong>progression of Video Game Studies at ETIC_Algarve<\/strong> is the ideal next step.<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"208:3\">With<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"212:4\">two<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"217:25\">3rd year majors<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"243:2\">in<\/span> <strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"246:5\">Games<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"252:6\">Design <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"259:1\">and <\/span><strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"261:5\">Games<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"267:11\">Development<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"282:91\">, the school continues to turn creative talent into solid careers in the games industry.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online clarification session-May 14 at 6 pm<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"0:5\">Mark<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"9:6\">on the agenda<\/span><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"17:135\">: on <strong>May 14, at 6 pm<\/strong>, you will be able to participate in an <strong>online clarification session<\/strong> with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/risa-cohen-126802\/?originalSubdomain=pt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Risa Cohen<\/strong><\/a>, <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"17:135\">coordinator of the specializations.<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"153:3\">A<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"170:5\">unique<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"157:12\">opportunity<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"181:12\">to clarify<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"208:7\">all your doubts<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"216:5\">about<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"235:10\">the progression<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"225:6\">courses<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"0:4\">Risa<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"5:5\">Cohen<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"17:24\">is an international reference<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"42:3\">with<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"59:14\">an impressive<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"49:9\">portfolio<\/span>. <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"75:9\">She has worked<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"100:9\">as an executive<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"90:9\">producer<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"112:10\">and <em>Completion<\/em><\/span><em> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"123:9\">Guarantor<\/span> <\/em><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"133:4\">for<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"138:10\">video games<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"151:136\">and films from major studios such as<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneystudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.warnerbros.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warner Bros<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.bandainamcoent.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Namco<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/theme-parks\/universal-studios-florida?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=GMB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Studios<\/a> and Squaresoft<\/strong>, a<span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"151:136\">s well as VR projects such as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0183523\/fullcredits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Mission to Mars<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Sign up now on the official form:<br\/><br\/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeUgaa17jNBRH-wZGwSWHeH0-tk4GmzUUSVqHRas7tOUjgRZw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Formul\u00e1rio de inscri\u00e7\u00e3o<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<noscript class=\"loading-lazy\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-04-1024x516-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-04-1024x516-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-04-1024x516-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eticalgarve.com\/files\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sessao-de-Esclarecimento-Digital-04-1024x516-1-768x387.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/noscript>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a 3rd year of specialization mean?<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"2:10\">The<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/eticalgarve.com\/progressao-de-estudos-3-ano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"2:10\">progression<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"16:7\">of studies<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"24:7\">through<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"38:2\">a<\/span> <strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"45:10\">3rd curricular<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"41:3\">year<\/span><\/strong> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"56:1\">is<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"68:11\">a fundamental<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"62:5\">step<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"80:4\">for<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"90:4\">those who want<\/span> <strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"108:18\">internationally<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"127:11\">recognized<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"95:12\">qualification<\/span>.<\/strong> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"144:4\">Based<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"152:228\">on the motto of ETIC_Algarve \u2013 <strong>\u201clearning to practice\u201d<\/strong>, this extra year of training takes place <strong>in the school itself<\/strong> and focuses on the <strong>development of creative, technical and entrepreneurial skills,<\/strong> directly applicable in the labor market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two specializations to choose from<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eticalgarve.com\/curso\/games-design-especializacao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Games Design<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p>It focuses on the creation of visual and narrative experiences, with special attention to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"0:33\">Character and Environment Design<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"35:12\">Storytelling<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"50:17\">and game mechanics<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual concept and art direction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Ideal for those with a passion for telling stories, designing worlds and creating engaging game experiences.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eticalgarve.com\/curso\/games-development-especializacao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Games Development<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n<p>More technical and programmatic, this specialization works:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Gameplay<\/em> systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"15:8\">Production<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"0:11\">tools<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"24:1\">and<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"26:7\">engines<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"35:11\">Programming<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"49:14\">and game logic<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Perfect for those who love technology, mechanics and the technical side of video game development.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Projects &amp; Portfolio<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"10:20\">During the 3rd year, graduates<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"31:10\">participate<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"54:11\">in challenging<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"45:8\">projects<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"66:1\">and<\/span> <strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"68:6\">gain<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"75:6\">access<\/span> <\/strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"84:90\"><strong>to international opportunities<\/strong> such as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/eticalgarve.com\/estagios-erasmus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erasmus+<\/a> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"84:90\">internships and collaborations with partner schools.<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"178:5\">In the end<\/span><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"185:4\">, they leave<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"207:6\">with a <strong>solid<\/strong><\/span><strong> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"216:11\">and competitive<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"197:9\">portfolio<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"229:6\"><strong>,<\/strong> ready<\/span> <span class=\"YPkS7KbdpWfGdYKd3QB9\" data-src-align=\"243:33\">for the national and international market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign up and take the next step!<\/h2>\n\n<p>If you want to invest in your creative future, don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to find out all about the progression of studies in video games at ETIC_Algarve. 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