Master Arts Plastiques — Jeu vidéo

Video game design sits at the crossroads of visual art, technology, and interactive storytelling, and within the French academic system it can be studied as a specialization inside the broader field of arts plastiques, or visual arts. The Master Arts Plastiques track Jeu vidéo, offered by Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry in Montpellier Cedex 5, France, applies a visual arts framework to the study and creation of video games. Programs of this kind typically combine artistic training, such as drawing, animation, and visual composition, with coursework on game design principles, narrative construction, interactive media theory, and the technical and creative processes involved in developing games. Students often work on individual or collaborative projects that involve conceiving, prototyping, and refining game concepts, drawing on both artistic and design skills. Depending on emphasis, coursework can also address the cultural and critical study of video games as an art form, alongside more practical production skills. Graduates from video game programs rooted in visual arts commonly pursue roles such as game artist, concept designer, narrative designer, or positions within studios and creative agencies working on interactive media. Some continue toward further specialization in game development or digital arts. Instruction throughout the program is delivered in French, in keeping with its place in the Mon Master national registry for French master's degrees. The program runs for two years, beginning in September, with yearly tuition of 250 EUR, matching the standard rate for public master's programs in France. Prospective applicants should contact Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry directly to confirm admission requirements and application procedures.