Game Design & Programming
Design and develop video games
Admission
High School Diploma +
Entrance Exam
Duration
5
Years
Degree
Level 7 RNCP – Master’s Degree
Rhythm
Nice campus: full time
Paris campus: full time then cooperative education
Campuses
PARIS
NICE
98%
Graduates
(2022/2023/2024 years)
82%
87%
Alumni satisfied with their course (2022/2023/2024 years)
Training
Game Design & Programming Degree
Program taught in French
The Game Design & Programming program is designed for video game enthusiasts who want to design and program game experiences.
The 1ˢᵗ year in Video Game Design, shared with the Game Design program, covers the fundamentals of Game Design, Level Design, UX, and programming. At the end of this year, students join the Programming track.
From the 2ⁿᵈ to the 5ᵗʰ year, students progressively develop their skills in Game Design, Level Design, UX, and gameplay programming: C#, C++, Unity, Unreal Engine, 3D and multi-platform development, traditional programming, and AI-assisted programming.
Individual, group, and cross-program projects introduce students to studio production methods and develop their ability to collaborate with creative and technical profiles.
In the 4ᵗʰ year, students choose a specialization in Gameplay Programming or UX Research & Design. The 5ᵗʰ year is dedicated to a Graduation Project, presented to a jury of industry professionals.
Entry requirements for Game Design & Programming Degree
The 1ˢᵗ year in Video Game Design, shared by the Game Design & Programming and Game Design programs, is the first year of the program.
Admission is open to students in their final year of high school, subject to obtaining a high school diploma (or equivalent), following an interview and portfolio presentation.
Pedagogy
Skills acquired
- Define the creative strategy for a video game project
- Design and prototype a video game project
- Produce and oversee the creative development of a video game
- Manage the creative teams involved in a video game project
- Use innovative tools and technologies to support production: generative AI, game engines, etc.
Training Objectives
Acquire the design and programming skills related to the production of a video game:
- Develop the design and programming skills required for video game production:
- Master gameplay programming: prototyping and multi-platform 2D/3D game development (PC, web, mobile, and consoles)
- Master traditional programming and the professional use of AI-assisted programming
- Master the fundamentals of Game Design, Level Design, UX, and data analysis
- Develop strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Take responsibility for gameplay, game feel, and interface programming
- Implement the user experience
How am I taught
- Theoretical and practical teaching: lectures, application exercises, practical work, tutorials
- Production of projects: follow-up and supervision by teachers during the realization of projects (year project, end of studies project)
HOW AM I ASSESSED
- Continuous assessment (case studies, simulations, presentations, demonstrations)
- Project presentations (year-long project, end-of-study project) before a school jury or a professional jury
- Written and oral evaluations in English
- Writing and presentation of a professional experience report
INTERNSHIP & INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
The Game Design & Programming course includes periods of work experience in companies, to develop students’ employability right from the start of their studies.
- Bachelor 1ˢᵗ & 2ⁿᵈ years: internship possible
- Bachelor 3rd year: 2-month internship
- Master’s degree: 6 months minimum over the two years (internship, work experience)
- Master’s degree in Nice: full-time internships
Diploma
The RNCP Level 7 title “Game Designer” is delivered at the end of the studies, based on the results obtained.
This Master’s Degree validates the acquisition of business skills (hard skills), social skills (soft skills) and professional integration.
Program
A PROJECT-ORIENTED PEDAGOGY
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Employment
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Game Designer | Level Designer | Gameplay Programmer | Narrative Designer | Video game developer | UX Designer | UI Developer | Economic Designer | Gameplay Developer | Game Feel Programmer | Technical Game Designer | Lead Gameplay Programmer
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