Game and Level Design
4 SEMESTERS AEC
1350 hours NTL.1H
Step up your game design education with our specialized game design and level design AEC training courses!
Game and level designers make games fun. They think up and create the video game’s storyline and mechanics.
With our game design and level design courses, among other things, learn to understand game mechanics, to program the interaction with the player and to
incorporate 3D elements in a game engine.
Students can practice their skills with cutting-edge software, work in teams to create their own video game during a semester designed to replicate industry
conditions, and present their game or level design demo reel to a panel of professionals.
Keen to remain at the forefront of the industry, LaSalle College was the first in Montréal to include virtual reality in its video game programs.
Leading the way in digital arts, LaSalle College gives its students the opportunity to explore their creativity in the fascinating world of video games. Montréal is
a major hub in the video game industry, so it’s the perfect place to develop your skills in the field.
Many of LaSalle College’s graduates now work for the biggest names in the video game industry in Montréal, such as Ubisoft, Electronic Arts, Eidos and WB
Games. Step up your game in level design or game design with our specialized AEC courses!
This program is offered on the Montréal and Laval campuses*.
*Availability may vary depending on the semester.
Diploma Training Objective
This program leads to an Attestation of College Studies The Game and Level Design AEC allows students to
(AEC). specialize in designing and creating video game
environments. It will allow you to play a central role in
game creation!
Career Prospects
General video game architect Admission Criteria
Video game level designer
Video game designer Have deemed sufficient computer skills
Video game narrative designer Have a training deemed sufficient and meet the
admission criteria set for college studies
2000, Sainte-Catherine Street West Telephone: (514) 939-2006
Montréal (Québec) 1 800 363-3541
Canada H3H 2T2 [Link]
Game and Level Design
4 SEMESTERS AEC
1350 hours NTL.1H
Advantages Program-Specific Competencies
Training in 3ds Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Design environments using techniques used by
Painter/Designer, Unreal Engine 4 and Unity professionals
Produce an entire video game in team, replicating the Develop the mechanisms and interactivity of a game
industry’s work structure, during the last semester Develop the programming for a game level and
Create a portfolio to facilitate entry into the job market incorporate it into the game’s engine
Present in front of a jury made up of teachers and Produce a complete game by simulating a professional
industry representatives at the end of the last semester production
Teachers from video game design studios
Bring Your Own Device
Concentration Courses
The use of a laptop computer is mandatory. This laptop
Introduction to Video Games (45 h) must be equipped with the Windows operating system to
Modeling (60 h) work with all software. Standard or student license
Texture (60 h) software must be installed when requested by teachers.
Animation (45 h)
Game Design (60 h) The following features are required for PCs:
Level Design (60 h)
Advanced Game Design (120 h) i5,i7 or Ryzen 5/7 and a
Advanced Level Design (120 h) GPU: GTX1650+ (ideally 8GB VRAM)
Narrative Design (45 h) 16GB of RAM
Visual Programming (45 h) Hard disk: 500 GB or more
Professionnal Practice and Ethics (60 h) Connectivity: USB 3.0, WIFI and NIC LAN
Demo Reel (90 h) You will need a USB-RJ45 adapter if the laptop does not
Virtual Reality (120 h) have a network connection
Advanced Visual Programming (60 h)
Production Simulation (360 h) Software to be acquired during the course (wait for the
teacher's recommendation):
* The College reserves the right to substitute certain
courses. Adobe CC 2020, PaperCut MF Client, Antivirus, Maya,
Arnold pour Maya, Ornatrix pour Maya (hair and fur),
Substance painter, Houdini, RapidRig updates, Epic-Pen, UV
Special Notes Layout, Vray, 3D Coat, Marmoset, Blender, Gitkraken.
Please note that some courses are offered online Computer Club
synchronously using the Adobe Connect platform.
The school includes a student-run computer club, which
provides support to new computer science students and
organizes sports and cultural activities.
2000, Sainte-Catherine Street West Telephone: (514) 939-2006
Montréal (Québec) 1 800 363-3541
Canada H3H 2T2 [Link]
