Bachelor in Video Games / Game Art

From the very first year, we teach students a methodology aimed at developing their creativity. The challenge? Being able to propose solutions that are both relevant and innovative. We put them in a real-world scenario with a specific set of requirements to follow and teach them how to respond to it while avoiding clichés. To nourish their thought process, we ask them to look for references (literary, philosophical, artistic, etc.) that they can rely on to develop their own response. The development of creativity also involves a lot of experimentation. Classes at LISAA are primarily held in workshops: where one experiments, manipulates, tests, attempts, creates, undoes, and where learning from mistakes is encouraged.

The Bachelor's program in Video Game Designer - GAME ART specialization prepares you for various artistic professions related to Game Art. Over the course of three years, you will be introduced to 2D character concept, 3D sculpting, 3D modeling, character texturing, as well as 2D character and environment concept.

The Bachelor Video Game Designer program spans over a period of 3 years and offers a choice of 3 specializations from the first year: Game Art, Game Design, Tech Art, which correspond to the professions in the video game industry.

The Game Art specialization will allow you to train in the artistic direction of characters in video games. You will learn to create the artistic and visual environment of the game, by creating characters in 2D or 3D, using traditional media or a graphic tablet.

Although the program is intended for post-baccalaureate students, it is possible to integrate it in the 2nd or 3rd year depending on your level.

To validate your curriculum and familiarize yourself with the professional world, you will have to complete an internship of at least 1 month in a company, preferably at the end of the 3rd year or during the summer holidays.

After obtaining your bachelor's degree, you can continue your training in video games by following the Game Art Master's program offered by LISAA Paris, in order to deepen and diversify your knowledge.

<strong>PRE-PRODUCTION</strong>

<p>Translate, communicate, and/or convince others of one's creative vision based on their profession/specialization</p>
<p>Transcribe a creative vision and direction based on the intentions of a video game project through concept art</p>
<p>Understand and translate the game designer's vision in defining the rules and game concept</p>
<p>Translate, communicate, and/or convince others of one's project/game vision</p>

<strong>PRODUCTION</strong>

<p>Produce the deliverables of a video game while adhering to a schedule and specifications.</p>
<p>Create and animate playable characters from the 3D modeling phase to retopo</p>
<p>Apply and create 3D textures for the finalization of the character.</p>

The first year provides a basic education in the fundamentals of video game tools within the framework of project realizations. You will be able to experiment with artistic and creative tools and techniques applied to video game production. Thus, this first year already places you in a professional video game context while addressing technical basics and fundamentals.

In the second year, technique takes on a greater role, needs become more specific: you will have to apply the skills and techniques acquired in the first year in the context of more ambitious project production. The specifications will be more detailed, as will the production times. At the end of this year, you will be able to immerse yourself in the professional world by completing up to 3 months of internship in a company during the summer vacation period.

This third year of the bachelor's degree will put you in real conditions: you will have to produce a video game. You will be accompanied by professionals who will allow you to assess your progress over the months. At the end of the year, you will present your project to an evaluation jury composed of professionals. You will have to complete at least 1 month of internship in a company to validate your degree.