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Video game courses

12 courses
for careers in the video game industry

Become the entrepreneur of your potential and turn your passion for video games into hard skills. The higher education courses at Gaming Campus schools cover all video game professions: IT development, business, digital arts and new esports professions.

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Turn your passion into a profession

The video game sector offers excellent prospects for those passionate about the industry. With $159 billion in turnover in 2020 *, the industry is the leading entertainment sector (ahead of music and cinema).

There is a talent shortage in all areas, especially in technical professions, new creative professions, business and esport.

Gaming Campus trains you for all these video game professions with 3 specialised higher education schools, 100 professional speakers, 193 partner companies and a 2,500 m2 campus at the heart of Lyon.

* Source: Newzoo

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G. BUSINESS COURSES

Bachelor in Management & Business specialising in video games and esport
Duration: 3 Years - Level of diploma obtained: Bachelor's degree
Become an assistant video game product manager, video game producer or specialise in marketing, communication and sales related to video games and esports.

At the end of the bachelor's degree, you will have mastered all the business fundamentals (marketing, sales, management, communication, digital) related to video games. You will also have acquired a solid culture base in the field of video games and new technologies.

Three paid internships are possible during the 3 years of the course.

Obtaining a Bachelor in Management & Business specialising in video games and esport makes it easier to continue to the MBAs at Gaming Campus schools.
EXAMPLES OF INTERNSHIPS, WORK-STUDY PLACEMENTS AND GRADUATE JOBS
océane
Océane N.
Skeel
tidjann
Tidjann L.
Ticket721
matthis
Matthis G.
BIG Company
MBA Marketing, communication & event management
Duration: 2 Years (after validated bachelor's degree) - Level of diploma obtained: Master's degree
A specialised and ambitious course covering all of the careers in marketing, communication including events, business development and monetisation to help students integrate into the video game and digital arts job markets.

You will acquire advanced skills directly related to the specificities of the video game sector.

The classes and projects are led by professionals in the sector in French or English.

In the first year of the MBA, you will do a 6-month internship in the video game industry. The second year of the MBA is in the style of a work-study program (professionalisation contract or internship).
EXAMPLES OF INTERNSHIPS, WORK-STUDY PLACEMENTS AND GRADUATE JOBS
Maureen Cardet
Maureen C.
Piece Of Cake
hugo B.
Hugo B.
Webedia
nassim N
Nassim N.
Team Vitality
MBA Entrepreneurship, Video game project and innovation management
Duration: 2 Years (after validated bachelor's degree) - Level of diploma obtained: Master's degree
This high-level MBA will allow you to either create your own business/startup in the field of video games and esports or master all the skills to lead an intrapreneurial project in a business.

You will also have the opportunity to benefit from our G3 incubator in partnership with H7 (the centre for startups in Lyon).

We will train you in all types of project management to leave you with the ability to be a "conductor" of production in various innovative technological fields, including the field of video games.

The lessons are given by professionals in this sector in either French or English.

In the first year of the MBA, you will do a 6-month internship in the video game industry. The second year of the MBA is in the style of a work-study program (professionalisation contract or internship). Equally, this year can be the opportunity to carry out your entrepreneurial project.
EXAMPLES OF INTERNSHIPS, WORK-STUDY PLACEMENTS AND GRADUATE JOBS
étudiant alexis b.
Alexis B.
Monaco Esport
Matthieu Bailly
Matthieu B.
Ubisoft
Erroline
Erroline G.
Artefacts Studio
MBA Esports business & management
Duration: 2 Years (after validated bachelor's degree) - Level of diploma obtained: Master's degree
A versatile and advanced course that teaches the dynamics of the international esport market.

You will develop technical and managerial skills specific to this sector in business development, marketing, partnership/sponsorship, brand management, communication, events and sports management.

The lessons are given by professionals and experts in this sector, either in French or in English.

In the first year of the MBA, you will do a 6-month internship in the video game industry. The second year of the MBA is in the style of a work-study program (professionalisation contract or internship). You will benefit from Gaming Campus' close relationships with numerous esport teams.

You can also get involved in the esports associations present at Gaming Campus (teams, web tv, events, ...) to enrich your experience.


EXAMPLES OF INTERNSHIPS, WORK-STUDY PLACEMENTS AND GRADUATE JOBS
pulcini
Thibault P.
FC Nantes Esport
thomas D
Thomas D.
Nicecactus
Robin Laffra
Robin L.
Nuclear Blast

G. TECH COURSES

Bachelor IT Development specialising in video games
Duration: 3 Years - Level of diploma obtained: Bachelor's degree
Become an IT developer by learning through projects around video games.

The first year will allow you to master the basics of a computer language (C, C ++, Python). In the second and third years, you will learn computer languages (web, mobile, database, etc ...) while discovering the challenges facing companies (management, HR, business). You will also have the opportunity to develop your first video games.

The program comprises 7 teaching units, 17 projects per year and three internships in business.

Obtaining a Bachelor in IT development specialising in video games makes it easier to continue to an MSc at Gaming Campus schools.


EXAMPLES OF G. TECH PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
David-MEKERSA
David M.
LUA
Mathis-HAMMEL
Mathis H.
C# C++
di roberto
Antoine D.
HTML5
MSc in Video Game Programming
Duration: 2 Years (after validated bachelor's degree) - Level of diploma obtained: Master's degree
Do you want to become a video game programmer, and are you looking for a high-level technical course?

In this course, you will master all computer languages related to video games (Unity 3D / Unreal Engine 4 / CryEngine / ...) and the soft skills necessary for positions of responsibility and a decent understanding of the business world. You will become the ideal candidate for video game and imaging studios.

The overarching theme will be creating video games throughout the course with students from other Gaming Campus schools (G. Art and G. Business).

A 6-month internship will facilitate your integration into a company upon graduation in the first year of the MSc. You will have the opportunity to do your second year of the MSc 2 in a work-placement course within a video game company.
EXAMPLES OF G. TECH PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
Francois guilbert
Francois G.
Unreal Engine
benoit devienne
Benoît D.
Unity
Benjamin Tarrier
Benjamin T.
Gestion projet agile

G. ART COURSES

Bachelor in 2D / 3D Graphic Designer - Game Art
Duration:3 Years - Level of diploma obtained: Bachelor's degree
The 2D / 3D computer graphics bachelor teaches you to work in all companies that have digital graphic design needs.

You will learn to master graphic creation tools (Photoshop / 3Ds Max / Première / etc.) while developing your skills related to working in a company (management / management / law / etc.).

All of your education will focus on video games. From the first year, you will dive into the creative uses of video games. In 3rd year, you will participate in creating your first video games with students from other schools on the Gaming Campus.

17 projects and 3 internships will facilitate your professional integration. At the end of the course, you will have a complete portfolio of achievements to boost employability.

Obtaining the 2D / 3D Computer Graphics Bachelor - Game Art makes it easier to continue to MBAs from Gaming Campus schools.
EXAMPLES OF G. ART PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
sébastien L.
Sébastien L.
Character design
rodolfe
Rodolphe B.
Culture des Arts
Thien Thanh Tran
Thien T.
Droit des Arts
MBA Game Artist
Duration: 2 Years (after validated bachelor's degree) - Level of diploma obtained: Master's degree
The MBA Game Artist is a specialised training course for high-level creatives and technicians. You will learn to create coherent and immersive graphic universes.

At the end of this course, you will be able to create new universes and master traditional and digital creative techniques, particularly specialised tools for video games. You are also prepared to take positions of responsibility and manage teams (management, teamwork, project management, etc.).

Throughout the course, your overarching theme will be devoted to creating a game within an interdisciplinary team of students from G. Tech and G. Business, presented to a jury of professionals.

A 6-month internship will facilitate your integration into a company upon graduation in the first year of the MBA. You will have the opportunity to do your second year of the MBA in a work-placement course within a video game company.
EXAMPLES OF G. ART PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
Mathieu Collangettes
Matthieu C.
Concept Art
franck-helies
Franck H.
Gestion de projets
Sonia Findling
Sonia F.
Art oratoire
MBA Technical Artist
Duration: 2 Years (after validated bachelor's degree) - Level of diploma obtained: Master's degree
The Technical Artist is a new profession created by video game studios, especially within those of medium / large size.

After completing the course, you will have a dual skill in game programming and game art. We will train you in rare and highly sought-after skills to streamline the progress of projects. You will learn to play the role of a technical referent while defining the methods of producing graphical data to improve game performance.

Throughout the course, your overarching theme will be devoted to creating a game within an interdisciplinary team of students from G. Tech and G. Business, presented to a jury of professionals.

A 6-month internship will facilitate your integration into a company upon graduation in the first year of the MBA. You will have the opportunity to do your second year of the MBA in a work-placement course within a video game company.

EXAMPLES OF G. ART PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
geoffrey-boulling
Geoffrey B.
Modélisation 3D
pierre di sotto
Pierre D.
Direction artistique
di roberto
Antoine D.
Dev Web
Certification « Vidéaste »
Duration: 3 Years (accessible with or without a high school diploma) - Level of diploma obtained: Certification or Bachelor's degree
This is an innovative course that teaches the learning of the principles of contemporary and future video creation. You will learn through mediums such as camera, lighting, and sound and by acquiring a rich cinematographic and video culture.

The technological part of the course is provided by teaching the modern tools of the multimedia videographer: cinematics, motion capture, streaming, content creation and community.

After three years of intensive training in video creation tools for the internet, you will be "Swiss Army knives", able to; adapt to contemporary issues, able to manage a live stream with OBS, create rewarding content through video, create videos thanks to modern tools such as Unreal, edit and publish images, and play with all the concepts of the medium.

Each year you have the opportunity to do an internship within a company.


VIDEO GAME WORK-STUDY PLACEMENTS
jérémy p
Jérémy P.
Dir. de production
david G
David G.
Trailer art
gaetanno
Gaetanno N.
Analyse filmique

VIDEO GAME WORK-STUDY PLACEMENTS

From the 1st year, Gaming Campus training students have significant experience in businesses. There is an internship each year in the bachelor's degree, from 2 to 6 months per internship, i.e. a total of 1 year of experience in a company by the end of the bachelor's degree. In the first year of the MBA / MSc, there is a 6-month internship; then, the second year is a work-study program. Students can complete their last year in the specialisation of video games in a work-study contract, an internship or a permanent contract. The last year of the course is then adapted according to the most efficient business rhythm. The 3 Gaming Campus schools support students throughout the year searching for internships, work-study programs and graduate jobs.
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