Game Design
Master the design of a video game
Admission
High School Diploma + Entrance Exam
Duration
4
Years
Degree
Level 7 RNCP + AEC - Master's Degree
Rythm
Cooperative Education
Work-study from 2nd year onwards
Campus
paris montreal-
33%
Selection in the Admissions Test
-
90%
Employment rate of last three graduate classes
-
86%
Students satisfied with their course (2020/2021 years)
Training
BECOME A GAME DESIGNER
HOW DO I BECOME A GAME DESIGNER?
ISART's Game Design degree course gives students the skills needed to enter the video game industry. In the Bachelor's program students discover the fundamentals of Game Design and develop a solid videogame culture. They learn to communicate and formalize game concepts and mechanics. The lectures and masterclasses of the Master's program focus on specialized subjects. Students create original, high-quality games in multidisciplinary teams. They work as they would in the industry, while enjoying a great deal of creative freedom. The final year of the Master's program gives students deeper knowledge of Level Design, Game Theory and Prototyping so as to specialize in Narrative Design or Product Management.WHAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN TO ME?
This video game training specialized in Game Design prepares students for various roles in the industry: Game Designer | Level Designer | Lead Game Designer | Narrative Designer | UX Designer | Economic DesignerENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the first year of the Game Design program is conditional on passing the French baccalaureate (or equivalent), as well as the admissions test: interview, presentation of a portfolio and written tests. All details are given in the Admissions Guide.WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME DESIGNER TRAINING?
- Acquire the design skills related to the production of a video game: master the fundamentals of Game Design, have a videogame culture, be able to formalize concepts and game mechanics
- the managerial skills related to the production of a video game: know how to communicate, organize and write
- Be able to invent, formalize and prototype interactive game mechanics adapted to what the target audience is looking for
WHAT SKILLS WILL I ACQUIRE ON THE COURSE?
- Development of a video game concept
- Design of the game's components
- Video game scripting
- Development of the level design (game structure and player progression)
- Quality control
- Participation in the development of promotional elements of the game
- Game design project management
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?
- 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
IS THIS A WORK-STUDY PROGRAMME?
The first year of the Game Design training is full-time to prepare serenely for the entry into the work-study program. From the second year, students must develop their professional experience in a company through internships, short contracts...WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET?
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), professional integration and the level of English.Program
A project-oriented pedagogy
Experience
What the companies say...
+than 500 partner companies
Showcase
Student projects
2 players
pc
tablette
augmented-reality
Tuition & Fees
Interested in this degree program?
- Tuitions for foreign students (outside Canada and Europe): please contact the school by email at information@isartdigital.com
Paris
All programs
Europeans students
12 000€ / year
Registration fee
Europeans students
450€ / year
Montreal
All programs
Canadians & europeans students
$CA 23 000/year
Registration fee
Canadians & europeans students
$CA 250 /year
Admission
Apply now!
Registration for admission tests
The Admission Guide helps you to prepare your application and get ready for the written and/or oral tests
Test dates
Paris
February 28 - March 04, 2022
Montréal
May 26th, June 16th, July 07th 2022
