Become a Technical Designer

Program entirely in English

WHAT PROGRAM TO FOLLOW TO BECOME A TECHNICAL DESIGNER

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.

FOR WHAT JOBS DOES THE TECHNICAL DESIGN PROGRAM PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ?

Gameplay developer - Unity Developer - Mobile Developer - HTML5 Developer - Technical Game Designer - Technical Level Designer - Creative Director

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TECHNICAL DESIGN PROGRAM?

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

WHAT ARE THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF THE TECHNICAL DESIGN PROGRAM ?

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

WHAT ARE THE COMPETENCIES ACQUIRED IN THE TECHNICAL DESIGNER PROGRAM ?

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

WHAT ARE THE MEANS TO LEARN TECHNICAL DESIGN ?

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

WHAT ARE THE EVALUATION METHODS ?

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

IS IT POSSIBLE TO COMPLETE THE TECHNICAL DESIGN PROGRAM WITH THE WORK STUDY RHYTHM ?

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...).

WHAT DIPLOMA IS GIVEN ONCE THE TECHNICAL DESIGN PROGRAM IS COMPLETE ?

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

Program

A project-oriented pedagogy

1st year
2d year

full-time

TEACHING CONTENT

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

Sciences & 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)