Relevant training
This 825-hour program will provide students with the basis for 3D design of weapons and props, environment modeling and character design. In addition, students will learn to generate 3D images and full renderings with appropriate lighting and textures. Upon completion of this program, graduates will have the necessary skills to design and create a game level.
The training provides:
- High-quality training with rich media content.
- Continuous evaluation of your understanding of the subject at hand.
- A variety of courses available remotely.
- A combination of virtual classes, self-guided training, and homework for a minimum amount of class hours and a maximum amount of freedom.
- Virtual evening classes.
- Length of program: 16 months.
- 24 hours/ week of work (includes self-guided training, virtual classes and individual study time).
Skills
If you have these qualities or skills, then a career in video game 3D modeling may be for you!
- Creativity.
- Imagination.
- Artistic ability.
- Passion for visual art, design, sound and computer science.
- The ability to work with precision and speed.
- Basic knowledge of computer tools.
- The ability to adapt to a varied schedule and meet tight deadlines.
Required software
- Adobe Photoshop CS5, 3D Studio Max 2010, Zbrush 4, Microsoft Wor
Minimum recommended equipment
Windows
- Intel® Pentium® 4 2.2 GHz or equivalent AMD® processor with SSE2
technology*
- 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended
- 3 GB free hard drive space
- Direct3D® 10 technology, Direct3D 9, or OpenGL®-capable graphics
card† (256 MB or higher video card memory, 1 GB or higher
recommended)
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 ou Mac OS 10.2 *
Macintosh
You can install Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 software on a Mac® computer
on a Windows® partition. The system must use Boot Camp®
application program
- Intel-based Mac Pro or MacBook® Pro computer¹
- Mac® OS X 10.5.x or higher operating system
- High-speed Internet access
- Firefox Internet browser
- Minimum 1024 x 768 monitor resolution
- Sound card, headphones and microphone
- Application software and peripherals required for the course **
- Burner, blank CDs and DVDs
- Flat scanner
* Please note that the online courseware and virtual class platform are
compatible with both Mac and PC systems, but some of the software
taught is compatible only with the Windows platform. Students are
responsible for ensuring compatibility with the software.
** The software and material required for the course is compulsory and
can be purchased online or at special student rates at LaSalle College’s
supply store, located at 2020 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Montreal.
Tel: 514 939-4442, ext. 242
Employment prospects
After completing the Video Game 3D Modeling E-learning program, you will have earned your diploma from LaSalle College, and gain access to the following fields of employment:
- Game modeling technician
- Level designer
- Modeling graphic designer
Course list
Semester 1
- Introduction to Game Design
- 3D Modeling
- Production Process
- Visual Language
Semester 2
- Environment Design
- Video Game Industry
- Weapons and Props Design
- Level Design
Semester 3
- Character Modeling and Rigging
- Textures and Surface Properties
- Level Mapping
- Advanced Techniques of 3D Rendering
Semester 4
- Internship
- Professional portfolio(case studies)
This training program is available in English and French.
Consult our self-guided training catalogue if you want to take any of these courses individually (without earning a diploma).
Follow this link for a detailed course list.
Contact us by email.