Dec In Computer Science Technology - Video Game Programming in LaSalle College, Montreal, Canada

Dec In Computer Science Technology - Video Game Programming in LaSalle College, Montreal

Montreal is a major hub in the video game industry, so it’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in this booming field. There is an urgent need for programmers in several industries, especially video games.

The Computer Science Technology program, with a Video Game Programming option, was developed with studios ranked among global video game leaders. You’ll acquire the knowledge necessary to secure a choice position in the industry. You’ll help design a Triple-A game, join a multidisciplinary team from an independent studio, produce a mobile app or even release your own game.

This program uses the most popular programming tools in the industry (Unity, Unreal, C/C++/C#, Gameplay), allowing you to learn programming fundamentals, as well as the specifities of the field of video games. You will also learn to develop your communication skills in relation to this specific industry.

Training Objective

The Computer Science Technology DEC, with a Video Game Programming option, trains computer technicians specialized in video game programming. Our training allows you to join an innovative multidisciplinary team.

Advantages

• You will be heat of the action and will be able to immerse yourself in this booming industry since Montreal is a videogame hub.
• You will learn from the best. Our teachers are still active in their field and they will teach you the latest techniques used by studios.
• During your last semester, you will have the opportunity for a workplace internship of a duration of 15 weeks which will allow you to put in practice the knowledge acquired during your studies.

Career Prospects

Video Game Development professions:

• Game designer
• Application quality assurance
• Engine programmer (Unity and Unreal), C/C++/C#, Gameplay, Animation
• Game tester
• 3D designer

Object-oriented Development professions:

• Object-oriented application development (.Net, Java, C++)
• Application quality assurance

IT professions:

• IT advisor
• User interface design
• Application tester
• IT trainer

You can also further your software engineering education at the university level. Certain courses may even be credited.

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