DURATION OF THE COURSE
3 YEARS
Entry Level
Bachelor’s Degree
CAMPUS
VALENCIENNES
Tuition Fees
from 8700€ PER YEAR
DIPLOMA LEVEL
LEVEL 7 OF RNCP
THE GAME PROGRAMMING COURSE
TAUGHT ENTIRELY IN FRENCH 
RUBIKA’s Game Programming course trains high-level programmers ready to enter the video game market.
The course is project-oriented and places students in conditions similar to those of a professional studio. Students learn to master different video game engines (Unity 3D, Unreal Engine 4) and improve their programming skills. Their objective is to program features, develop tools and push the technical limits of game engines to best serve the vision of game designers. The training also includes management and project management, as well as an introduction to the fields of game design and level design.
The final year is devoted to the creation of a game prototype in teams, presented to a jury of professionals. This project allows students to put into practice the skills they have developed during their training.
The objectives of the course are:
- To program the game features and mechanics
- To develop the tools necessary to create the game
- To optimize a game in terms of size, rendering, flow…
- To find specific technical solutions to a problem
- To push the limits of platforms and game engines
- To understand the production chain of a video game
- To carry out video game projects as part of a multidisciplinary team
- To acquire the working methods of a professional studio
The curriculum includes several periods of internship.
THE COURSE IS MADE FOR YOU IF…
➔ You are logical and rigorous
➔ You have a good videogame culture
➔ You are passionate about programming and want to create your own video games
➔ You want to discover the main video game engines
➔ You have a taste for programming and using software
➔ You aspire to join a recognised production studio
➔ You are looking for an international school with a great network of graduates
BECOME GAME PROGRAMMER IN 5 YEARS
GAME DESIGN
GAME DESIGN
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
WORKSHOPS
2 SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS
INTERNSHIP
3 MONTHS
PROGRAMMING
PROJECT
PRODUCTION AND PUBLICATION OF A TEAM VIDEO GAME
INTERNSHIP
2 TO 4 MONTHS
EXPERTISE
PROJECT
INTENSIVE PRODUCTION OF A VIDEO GAME PROTOTYPE IN TEAMS
INTERNSHIP
3 TO 6 MONTHS
State-certified diploma at Level 7 of the RNCP
LESSONS
GAME PROGRAMMING
Implement game mechanics, integration, interface, network programming, artificial intelligence…
PROGRAMMING
Mastering game engines and programming languages (especially gameplay programming)
ANALYSIS AND CREATIVITY
Learn a sequential, scrupulous and creative methodology, as practiced in the largest production studios
CULTURE
Provide a general overview of the history of art and video games
MANAGEMENT
Manage a multidisciplinary team to make a successful project. Share a creative vision
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ensure production management: organisation, planning, project monitoring, production, communication…
ENTRANCE COMPETITION & ADMISSIONS
Accessible after 2 years of higher education, the Game Programming Specialisation is designed for developers with a passion for video games who are seeking to challenge themselves on video game projects. Students are selected through an entrance exam, a motivation interview and a reviex of their portfolio (file of personal creations). Applicants are generally trained in Game Design (at RUBIKA or elsewhere) or in Programming.
THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2023
9:00-18:00
VALENCIENNES CAMPUS
GAME PROGRAMMING ENTRANCE EXAM
ENTRY IN THIRD YEAR
Admissions to the Game Programming competition are open to students in their third year of higher education.
The competition consists of a general and specialised culture test, two creativity tests, a logic test and an oral motivation test where the candidate supports their file with their portfolio. The deadline for registration for the competition is midnight on 7 February 2023. An invitation is sent at the latest 8 days before the competition. The results of the competition are sent by e-mail from 15 March.
If your application is accepted, you will have to fill out your application form within the time limit announced in the email (about two weeks), otherwise your place will be offered to a candidate placed on the waiting list.
FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2023
9:00-18:00
ONLINE
GAME PROGRAMMING ENTRANCE EXAM
ENTY IN THIRD YEAR
Admissions to the Game Programming competition are open to students in their third year of higher education.
The competition consists of a general and specialised culture test, two creativity tests, a logic test and an oral motivation test where the candidate supports their file with their portfolio. The deadline for registration for the competition is midnight on 7 February 2023. An invitation is sent at the latest 8 days before the competition. The results of the competition are sent by e-mail from 15 March.
If your application is accepted, you will have to fill out your application form within the time limit announced in the email (about two weeks), otherwise your place will be offered to a candidate placed on the waiting list.
THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2023
9:00-18:00
VALENCIENNES CAMPUS
GAME PROGRAMMING ENTRANCE EXAM
ENTRY IN THIRD YEAR
Admissions to the Game Programming competition are open to students in their third year of higher education.
The competition consists of a general and specialised culture test, two creativity tests, a logic test and an oral motivation test where the candidate supports their file with their portfolio. The deadline for registration for the competition is midnight on 7 February 2023. An invitation is sent at the latest 8 days before the competition. The results of the competition are sent by e-mail from 15 March.
If your application is accepted, you will have to fill out your application form within the time limit announced in the email (about two weeks), otherwise your place will be offered to a candidate placed on the waiting list.
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2023
9:00-18:00
ONLINE
GAME PROGRAMMING ENTRANCE EXAM
ENTRY IN THIRD YEAR
Admissions to the Game Programming competition are open to students in their third year of higher education.
The competition consists of a general and specialised culture test, two creativity tests, a logic test and an oral motivation test where the candidate supports their file with their portfolio. The deadline for registration for the competition is midnight on 7 February 2023. An invitation is sent at the latest 8 days before the competition. The results of the competition are sent by e-mail from 15 March.
If your application is accepted, you will have to fill out your application form within the time limit announced in the email (about two weeks), otherwise your place will be offered to a candidate placed on the waiting list.
To access this training, the student must go through the Bachelor Game Design of RUBIKA or have at least two years of higher education specialised in computer programming.
TESTIMONIALS
« RUBIKA students are used to working in teams. This allows them to integrate very quickly on projects and to be operational. »
« RUBIKA Game gave me the opportunity to learn about the full range of video game jobs, which allowed me to know which one was right for me. »
« RUBIKA familiarises students with the expectations of the industry thanks to numerous juries, practical projects and professional speakers. »
« RUBIKA Game integrates all aspects present in a video game production into its classes. »
JOBS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The video game sector is dynamic and creates jobs. The latest figures for the video game market in France have broken all records: €4.9 billion in sales in 2018, a 15% growth in one year. Digital purchases of video games reached nearly €1 billion, a 67% growth. This is the world’s leading entertainment market, ahead of music and cinema. The French industry includes 572 companies (end of March 2019) among which Ubisoft stands out in terms of job offers.
Game Programming training opens up a multitude of professional opportunities:
– Gameplay Developer
– Tools Developer
– Unity Developer
– C++ Developer
– and many others…
