Skills developed Analyze information about working in the field of computer science technologyUse programming languageSolve computer-related problems using mathematicsAdapt to new videogame-compatible technologiesDetermine design choices for an optimal player’s experienceDevelop gaming or simulation applicationsAdapt the design choices according to the project’s business modelInteract in a professional settingCollaborate on the design of applications Course overview Develop self-expression, creativity, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit that are required in international Video Game studiosMaster the principles underlying the techniques and the technology used in Video Game developmentWork in a team setting to learn how to effectively cooperate and solve production challengesLearn how to develop detailed video game mechanics using industry standard tools How am i taught Theoretical and practical teaching : lectures, cours magistraux, application exercises, practical exercises and tutorialsProduction projects : monitoring and supervision by teachers during the production of game projects How you are assessed Continuous assessment (case studies, scenarios, presentations, demonstrations)Project presentations to teachers and industry professionalsDrafting, presentation and defense of a professional experience report

TECHNICAL DESIGNER

(AEC LEA.DM) Design and create video games

Admission

High School Diploma +
Entrance Exam

Duration

Years

Degree

AEC LEA.DM

Rythm

1200h of training + Internship

Campus

MONTREAL

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PROGRAM

TECHNICAL DESIGN Degree

Admission hors Parcoursup

Program taught in English

The Technical Design program prepares students to become game creators at a technical level. The Technical Designer works at translating in code all the game elements, levels and environments so that the final product is coherent, visually appealing and efficient.

For these purposes, the technical game designer or technical level designer uses various development software applications and programming languages to create gameplay mechanics, features and levels.

Entry requirements for Technical Design Degree

Technical Design application process:

Present a compelling portfolio of a game and a level created with game editor software
Justify a certain level in Mathematics: Secondary IV, Technical and Scientific option OR Secondary IV, Science option OR Secondary V, Cultural, Social and Technical option
Pass a programming test to insure a sufficient programming level

Pedagogy

Skills developed

Analyze information about working in the field of computer science technology
Use programming language
Solve computer-related problems using mathematics
Adapt to new videogame-compatible technologies
Determine design choices for an optimal player’s experience
Develop gaming or simulation applications
Adapt the design choices according to the project’s business model
Interact in a professional setting
Collaborate on the design of applications

Course overview

Develop self-expression, creativity, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit that are required in international Video Game studios
Master the principles underlying the techniques and the technology used in Video Game development
Work in a team setting to learn how to effectively cooperate and solve production challenges
Learn how to develop detailed video game mechanics using industry standard tools

How am i taught

Theoretical and practical teaching : lectures, cours magistraux, application exercises, practical exercises and tutorials
Production projects : monitoring and supervision by teachers during the production of game projects

How you are assessed

Continuous assessment (case studies, scenarios, presentations, demonstrations)
Project presentations to teachers and industry professionals
Drafting, presentation and defense of a professional experience report

Internship & Industry placements

The first year of the program is a full time year so that students can properly prepare their introduction into the industry.

The second year classes are given in the Work Study format, with mandatory validation of professional experience (internships, missions…).

Qualification

The Technical Designer Program gives students access to the AEC LEA.DM « Technical Designer » diploma.

PROGRAM

A PROJECT-ORIENTED PEDAGOGY

Year 1

AEC LEA.DM

Year 2

AEC LEA.DM

Full Time

Educational content

Program taught in English

Programming

Base Programming | Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming | 2D Programming | Gameplay Programming | Prototyping

Design

Level and Game Design Base | Juiciness | Introduction to UI-UX | Game History | Creativity Practice

Science & Technology

2D Mathematics | Animate | HTML5 | High Level Languages (AS3, Haxe, ES6)

Career support

Projects

Shoot them up
Puzzle-Game 2D
Free2Play mobile

Pedagogical means

Theoretical and practical teaching: lectures, application exercises, practical work, tutorials
Production of projects: monitoring and supervision by teachers during the realization of projects (year project, graduation project)

Evaluation Methods

Continuous control
Presentation of projects (end-of-year project, end-of-study project) before a school or professional jury

work-study program

TEACHING CONTENT

Programming

In-depth Object Oriented Programming | Model Conception | 2D & 3D Programming | Client-Server Programming

Design

Science & Technology

3D Mathematics | Introduction to 3D | Unity | Unreal Engine | High Level Languages (C#)

Career Support

Projects

Inter-curriculum Final YearProject
Virtual Reality

Internship / Professional Experience

At least 240 hours

Career

Job opportunities

The Technical Designer program opens the door to a variety of careers in the video game, educational games, serious games, and multimedia development sectors.