Game and level designers make games fun. They think up and create the video game’s storyline and mechanics.
With LaSalle College's 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 is the first in Montréal to integrate the professional practices of the industry through designated courses as a result of its collaboration with the major studios.
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 for students to develop their 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.
The use of a laptop computer is mandatory. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
| Level | Diploma |
| Discipline | Computer Science and IT |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 150 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 18200 |
| Campus | Montreal |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 74 |
| PTE | 50 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 50%
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