Bachelor in Video Games / Game Design

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.

Le programme de Bachelor Concepteur Jeu vidéo - spécialisation Game Design vous prépare aux divers aspects techniques liés aux métiers du Game Design. Au cours de trois années d'études, vous acquerrez des compétences en game design, level design, prototypage, technique 3D, UX Design et gestion de projet / équipe.

The Bachelor Video Game Designer program spans over a period of 3 years and offers the possibility to choose between 3 specializations from the first year: Game Art, Game Design, Tech Art, which correspond to the professions in the video game industry. The Game Design specialization allows students to learn about creating the content of a video game, including the creation of gameplay, level architecture design, understanding the logic and ergonomics of a game, as well as mastering the entire pipeline. Although intended for post-baccalaureate students, it is possible to join the program in the 2nd or 3rd year depending on the student's level. A minimum one-month internship in a company is mandatory to validate the program and become familiar with the professional world. It is recommended that this internship take place at the end of the 3rd year, but it can be done before, outside of class hours, preferably during summer vacation. After obtaining the Bachelor's degree, it is possible to further one's education in video game design by following the Game Art Master's program offered by LISAA Paris, in order to deepen and diversify one's knowledge.

<strong>PRE-PRODUCTION</strong>
<ul>
<li>Design an initial idea or pitch for a video game</li>
<li>Translate, communicate, and convince others of the vision for the project/game</li>
</ul>

<strong>PRODUCTION</strong>
<ul>
<li>Create coherent game mechanics based on an idea or game concept</li>
<li>Design levels that are consistent with the game design to allow players to progress and obtain rewards (level design)</li>
<li>Manage the balancing and metrics of a game based on the technical prototype of a video game project</li>
<li>Produce video game deliverables while adhering to a schedule and specifications.</li>
</ul>

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.