BACHELOR
Bachelor Game design
Design captivating worlds and shape the future of video games.
1st year undergraduate, High School Diploma
Full-time, Work-study
February, September
Paris
RNCP qualification
Level 6 RNCP qualification awarded by the French government
97%
Net employment rate 6 months after graduation
3rd place
Figaro Étudiant school rankings
13 000
Graduates since 1986 (38 years of existence)
reasons to do a BACHELOR Game Design
What are the training objectives?
Train experts capable of designing, producing and publishing innovative games, whether board games or video games. This Bachelor’s degree enables you to acquire the fundamentals of graphic design while developing technical, artistic and cultural skills.
Ideal preparation for entering the video game industry or any other digital sector offering interactive game-based experiences.
What key skills are being developed?
- Analysis of creative and design needs
- Adapting designs to changes in the sector
- Developing cultural, technical and creative skills
- Mastery of production tools and methods
- Steering and managing creative projects
Which campuses offer this course?
A campus in the heart of Paris, in an iconic location close to transport links.
What are the BACHELOR Game Design courses?
The 1ʳᵉ year of Game Design introduces you to the fundamentals of creating and making games, whether board, video or immersive. This course allows you to discover all the facets of game design and begin to specialize in video game creation.
- Character design and concept art
- Graphic design and drawing
- Game experience and mechanics
- Conception narrative et storytelling
- Audiovisual language and editing
- Graphic design and development tools
- World building and universe creation
- Previewing and prototyping
- Playtests and iterations
- Game culture and professional English
The 2ᵉ year of Game Design deepens your skills in game creation and realization, while focusing more on specializing in video games. You’ll develop deeper expertise in the various stages of design, from graphic design to prototyping.
- Advanced character design and concept art
- Graphic design and user experience
- Narrative design et storytelling immersif
- Audiovisual language and editing
- Previewing, prototyping and playtesting
- Outils de création graphique et de développement
- Previewing, prototyping and playtesting
- Photo, print et visuels adaptés au jeu
- Game culture and advanced mechanics
- Professional English applied to the video game industry
The 3rd year of the Bachelor Game Design program includes courses in Narrative Design and Visual Design, enabling students to acquire skills in the design and production of a video game, a project that runs throughout the year.
- Concept Design
- Game Design
- Gaming culture
- Game Review
- Level Design
- 2D/3D Modeling and Production
- Narrative Design
- Script & Storyboard
- Production control
- Playtest & QA
- Cinematography & Sound Design
- Personal Branding
To be admitted to the 3rd year of the Bachelor Game Design program, you must have completed the first two years of Sup de Pub’s Bachelor Game Design program.
Internships & work experience
immersion in the professional world
Two work placements and a sandwich course for a successful entry into the job market, with the support of our dedicated corporate relations department.
Internships at Sup de Pub
3 work placements over 3 years to develop your skills:
- 2 months in 1ʳᵉ year
- 2-4 months in 2ᵉ year
- 4-6 months in year 3ᵉ (if no sandwich course)
3ᵉ year work-study
Work-study is possible in 3ᵉ year at Sup de Pub. The rhythm will be one week at school and 2 weeks in the company for 12 months.
Will the school help me find a work-study contract?
Yes, thanks to our corporate relations service: CV coaching, access to a network of over 10,000 companies, distribution of work-linked training offers and job dating.
Companies that recruit our students
What career opportunities are there after this course?
On completion of the Bachelor Game Design program, you’ll be well equipped to realize your ambitions and launch an exciting career in the world of video games.
The professions
Game Designer
Narrative Designer
Board game designer
Video game project manager
Level Designer
Environment Artist
international
study abroad with sup de pub
+40 partner establishments worldwide!
Our students have the opportunity to spend the second semester of their third year abroad.
- New York, USA
- Tokyo, Japan
- Melbourne, Australia
- +23 other countries
admission process
How do I apply for the BACHELOR Game Design?
A quick and easy online admissions process.
High school diploma (or level 4 certification)
Curious about communication
Successful results
1 written and 1 oral exam
Completion of a 1st year undergraduate level (60 ECTS credits)
Admission is final only after the results of the entry session, which requires a minimum average of 10/20, subject to availability.
Successful resultats
1 written and 1 oral exam
Completion of a 2nd year undergraduate level (120 ECTS credits)
Access to certain options is subject to availability, and is based on the candidate’s file and previous experience.
Successful results
1 written and 1 oral exam
1
Online application form
2
Invitation to the admission exams
3
Exam and interview with the jury
4
Results within 5 days
5
Online registration
Fees and grants
How can I finance my BACHELOR Game Design?
Find out here about admission fees by campus and by year of study, as well as the solutions and grants available to help finance your studies.
Admission fee: €70
| 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year full-time | 3rd year work-study | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | €8,390 | €8,590 | €9,190 | €9,650 |
- Student loan can be negotiated with one of our partner banks
- Payment schedules
- Scholarships based on social criteria
- Scholarships on social criteria
- 100% tuition reimbursement for work-study students
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