Game Design
Master the design of a video game
Admission
High School Diploma +
Entrance Exam
Duration
5
Years
Degree
Level 7 RNCP – Master’s Degree
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PARIS
MONTREAL
98%
Graduates
(2022/2023/2024 years)
89%
Employment rate of last three graduate classes
90%
Alumni satisfied with their course
(2022/2023/2024 years)
Training
Game Designer Degree
Program taught in French
The Game Design program is designed for video game enthusiasts who want to imagine, design and bring engaging game experiences to life.
From Year 1 to Year 5, students progressively develop their hard skills in game design, level design, UX and Technical Game Design, including prototyping, visual scripting, design tools and AI-assisted programming.
Individual, team and cross-curriculum projects also strengthen their soft skills, including teamwork, communication, organization and collaboration with both creative and technical profiles.
This progression is complemented by up to 8 months of professional experience in a studio during the program. In their final year, students create a professional-quality video game and present it to a professional jury.
Entry requirements for Game Designer degree
The first year in Video Game Design is shared by the Game Design and Game Design & Programming programs.
Admission is open to high school students in their final year, subject to obtaining a high school diploma (or equivalent), following an interview and portfolio presentation.
After completing the first year, students can continue into Year 2 of Game Design in Paris or Year 2 of Game Design & Programming in Paris or Nice.
Direct entry is possible up to Year 4.
All details are given in the Admissions Guide.
Pedagogy
Skills acquired
- Define and guide a game’s creative strategy
- Coordinate teams to meet client requirements
- Design and prototype game mechanics
- Ensure that deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met
- Incorporate user feedback to deliver the best possible player experience
- Use innovative tools and technologies to support production, including generative AI and game engines
Training Objectives
Develop the design and implementation skills required for video game production:
- Master the fundamentals of game design, build a strong video game culture, and learn to formalize game concepts and mechanics
- Create, formalize and prototype interactive game mechanics tailored to the target audience
- Implement game mechanics using visual scripting and/or prototype them with generative AI tools
- Create tools and resources for the design team: templates, presets, documentation and test plans
- Bridge the gap between design and technical teams
- Develop strong communication, organizational and writing skills
HOW AM I TAUGHT
- Theoretical and practical teaching: lectures, application exercises, practical work, tutorials
- Production of projects: monitoring and supervision by teachers during the realization of projects (end of year project, final major project)
HOW AM I ASSESSED
The school has set up a fair and objective evaluation system:
- Continuous Assessment (case studies, role-playing, presentations, demonstrations)
- Project presentations (end of year project, final major project) in front of a school or professional jury
- Written and oral evaluations in English
- Professional experience report and presentation
INTERNSHIP & INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
The Game Design course includes periods of work experience in companies, to develop students’ employability right from the start of their studies.
- Bachelor 3rd year: 3-month internship (Feb/April)
- Master’s degree: 26 weeks minimum over the two years (internship, work experience contract or apprenticeship)
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
The Game Design program opens the door to a variety of careers in the video game, web, mobile, educational games, serious games, and gamification sectors.
Game Designer | Level Designer | Lead Game Designer | Technical Game Designer | Game Design Programmer | Narrative Designer | UX Designer | UX Researcher | Economic Designer | Lead Game Designer | Lead Level Designer | Game Director
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