Let's rethink video game project management!
The video game industry suffers from a number of stereotypes : lack of gender diversity, ethical problems and questionable pay and social practices.
To address this issue, theIUT Montpellier-Sète opens a new training in conjunction with the Continuing Education Department of the University of Montpellier: the University Diploma in Videogame Project Management.
Necessary training in response to a recognized problem
As part of the France 2030 Investment Program for the Future (Programme d'Investissements d'Avenir France 2030), the Diagnosis of the Video Game Industry in Francesupported by the Push Start association and operated by Caisse des Dépôts, indicated in May 2023 a need for public trainingparticularly around management.
Over and above this observation, this new University Diploma also responds to a clearly identified issue The videogame industry needs to rethink the management of videogame projects, which can suffer from a number of stereotypes: lack of gender diversity, ethical problems and sometimes questionable pay and social practices.
The practice of crunching, which is widespread in this sector, is a case in point.
Visit crunch refers to a intense period of work which precedes the completion of a project and is characterized by extremely intense working days during which employees are under constant pressure.
The training objectives are clear:
- Offer a reflective and critical approach video games
- Enhancing the skills of videogame industry professionals
- Offer career prospects leading to positions of responsibility (video game producer, video game project manager, lead artist or technical programmer, production manager, company director, etc.).
Strong values as a foundation
Antoine Chollet, a teacher-researcher in the Computer Science department of theMontpellier-Sète IUT, and the course's pedagogical manager, underlines his determination to help the video game industry evolve by developing a course built around the values of inclusivity, diversity and ethics.
All the courses in this program will lead to the acquisition of several skills, such as video game design based on a reflective, artistic and ethical approach, inclusive team management for accessible and innovative video games, and video game production with an ethical, engaging and sustainable approach.
A diploma for professionals
Open throughout France with the option of 100% distance learning, this new University Diploma is aimed at professionals with basic management or technical skills (developers, computer graphics designers, VR (Virtual Reality) animators, etc.) who lack managerial skills.
In other words, this diploma enables you to upgrade your skills via a comprehensive training program designed for professionals, with a training schedule adapted to keeping up with a parallel activity.
Are you interested in this course?
See the diploma brochure for more information: