Game Art
Create and develop the graphic world of a video game
Admission
High School Diploma +
Entrance Exam
Duration
5
Years
Degree
Level 7 RNCP – Master’s Degree
Rhythm
Full Time
then Cooperative education
in Master’s (except Nice: full time)
Campuses
PARIS
NICE
MONTREAL
98%
Graduates
(2021/2022/2023 years)
85%
93%
Alumni satisfied with their course
(2021/2022/2023 years)
Training
Game Art degree
Program taught in French
ISART’s Game Art program provides the graphic and managerial skills needed to work in every artistic specialty of a video game project.
In the Bachelor’s program, students are introduced to all the software and graphic techniques used in the industry to design video games. Through individual exercises and teamwork, students work on a wide range of themes and case studies.
The Master’s program students learn to collaborate in real-life production conditions.
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In addition to exercising their creativity, they learn how to organize and manage all the production stages of an inter-curricular video game project.
They create a complete game as they would in the industry, working in teams with Game Designers, Game Design & Programmers, Programmers, Sound Designers and Producers.
It’s an opportunity for them to showcase all their creativity, while mastering and respecting the constraints and parameters of video game creation and production.
Entry requirements for Game Art degree
To be accepted into our video game school and on to the Game Art degree course, candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the admissions test.
The admissions test includes a digital portfolio and an interview.
All details are given in the Admissions Guide.
Pedagogy
SKILLS ACQUIRED
- Preparation of the graphic development of the game
- Graphic design of a video game project
- Elaboration of the promotional elements of the game
- Production of the graphic elements of a game
- Quality control of the graphic elements of a game
- Steering and management of a project to create the graphic universe of a game
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Acquire the graphic skills related to the production of a video game:
- master 2D and 3D graphic software and techniques,
- have an artistic and video game culture, design the graphic and visual elements of a video game in 2D and/or 3D (scenery, textures, characters, effects)
- Acquire the managerial skills related to the production of a video game: know how to communicate, organize and work in a team
- Be able to meet the requirements of the graphic charter and use graphic design software to integrate the elements into the game engine
HOW AM I TAUGHT
- Theoretical and practical teaching: lectures, application exercises, practical work, tutorials
- Production of projects: monitoring and supervision by teachers during the realization of projects (end of year project, final major project)
HOW AM I ASSESSED
- Continuous Assessment (case studies, simulations, presentations, demonstrations)
- Project presentations (end of year project, final major project) in front of a school or professional jury
- Written and oral evaluations in English
- Professional experience report and presentation
INTERNSHIP & INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
The Game Art course includes periods of work experience in companies, to develop students’ employability right from the start of their studies.
- Bachelor 1st year: internship or volunteer work possible
- Bachelor 2nd year: a summer internship
- Bachelor 3rd year: 1-month internship (Feb/April)
- Master’s degree: 26 weeks minimum over the two years (internship, work experience contract or apprenticeship)
- Master’s degree in Nice: full-time internships
Diploma
The RNCP Level 7 title “Expert in digital design, 3D animation and special effects” is delivered at the end of the course based on the results obtained.
This degree is the consecration of five years of study and the acquisition of social and professional skills.
Program
A PROJECT-ORIENTED PEDAGOGY
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
EMPLOYMENT
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Game Art program opens the door to a variety of careers in the video game, web, educational games, and serious games sectors.
Game Artist | Lead Game Artist | FX Artist | FX Supervisor | 3D Animator | Environment Artist | Modeling Artist | Sculpting Artist | Lookdev Artist | Lighting Artist | Rigging Artist | Technical Director | Lead Compositor | Motion Designer | Digital Matte Painter | Rotoscoping Artist | Tracking Artist | Color Grading Artist | Previs Artist | Concept Artist | Storyboarder | Chara Artist | Art Director | Chara Designer
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