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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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FORMATION aux métiers du JEU VIDÉO - dès 16 ans

Une année préparatoire permettant de tester tous les métiers du jeu vidéo (artistiques, audiovidéo, développement informatique, business) et vous préparer à postuler dans n'importe quelle école de jeux vidéo.

Accessible dès 16 ans avec ou sans bac et proposée en deux formats : présentiel (Paris, Lyon) ou à distance 100% en ligne.

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G. BUSINESS COURSES

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 N.
Skeel
Tidjann L.
Ticket721
Matthis G.
BIG Company
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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 C.
Piece Of Cake
Hugo B.
Webedia
Nassim N.
Team Vitality
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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
Alexis B.
Monaco Esport
Matthieu B.
Ubisoft
Erroline G.
Artefacts Studio
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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
Thibault P.
FC Nantes Esport
Thomas D.
Nicecactus
Robin L.
Nuclear Blast
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G. TECH COURSES

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 M.
LUA
Mathis H.
C# C++
Antoine D.
HTML5
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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 G.
Unreal Engine
Benoît D.
Unity
Benjamin T.
Gestion projet agile
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G. ART COURSES

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.
Character design
Rodolphe B.
Culture des Arts
Thien T.
Droit des Arts
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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
Matthieu C.
Concept Art
Franck H.
Gestion de projets
Sonia F.
Art oratoire
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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 B.
Modélisation 3D
Pierre D.
Direction artistique
Antoine D.
Dev Web
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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.
Dir. de production
David G.
Trailer art
Gaetanno N.
Analyse filmique
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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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