DEC in Arts, Letters and Communication - Media

at LaSalle College - Montreal Campus Canada

Costumes speak for themselves. They tell the story of a place, an epoch and most especially of a character. Whether it be a wandering knight, a nervous banker, you will be called to clothe them and bring them to life.

Conceptualizing a costume requires time travel in the past or into the future. Designing garments for an English family having a picnic on the banks of the Thames in 1776, or having to dress American political refugees exiled in Mexico in the year 2100 require extensive research.

In the cinema and television industry, costumes need to be produced in step with the scriptwriter. Knowing how to mimic the natural wear-and-tear of clothes during a short or long film and keeping the clothing style cohesive throughout will demonstrate your adaptability.

You may choose to specialize in costume design for cinema and television as of the fourth semester of your Fashion Design DEC program. Apply your talent and knowledge in the fields of cinema, television, circus and theatre.

Step up your game design education with our specialized game design and level design AEC training courses! Game and level designers make games fun. They think up and create the video game’s storyline and mechanics. With our 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 was the first in Montréal to include virtual reality in its video game programs. 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 to develop your 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. Step up your game in level design or game design with our specialized AEC courses!

In order to face the new global competition, today's companies must have highly qualified personnel in Operations and Production Management (GOP). Whether for the provision of goods or services, quality and cost parameters, as well as customer satisfaction, must be at the heart of the concerns of today's managers.

Faced with this reality, the courses of this training allow students to acquire skills such as operations and production management according to the particularities of international market trends. They acquire knowledge of production planning and scheduling; quality assurance and control; manufacturing process, etc.

The Early Childhood Education program (DEC) is designed to train childcare educators to work with children from 0 to 12 years old. With this training students will enhance their professional expertise in accordance with the Educational Childcare Act and its governing regulations.

During their training, students will learn how to meet a child’s basic, psychological, as well as educational needs. They will also learn to establish a partnership with parents and partners in the field to understand the importance of discussing necessary interventions with a child.

Are you passionate about travel and do you want to inspire tomorrow’s travelers? Learn how to give clients travel advice and create customized packages.

More than just basic travel agent training, the new AEC Travel Creation program will give you all the skills you need to design travel packages. The program will enable you to acquire travel expertise and master innovative tools to express your talent as a package deal broker.

Not only will you develop various techniques to meet travel customers’ needs, you’ll also gain the interpersonal skills and know-how needed in the industry. Your knowledge, both in terms of tourist and cultural attractions and travel sales and communication techniques, will be an asset on the job market.

The Professional Cooking program (DEP) is designed for creative, independent students with a strong interest in cooking and gastronomy. It’s an excellent way to acquire the skills necessary for a stimulating career.

A certified chef is a valuable, highly sought-after resource for the kitchens of large restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, financial institutions, care centers, and senior’s residences. In the food industry, a qualified head chef is considered to be a measure of a business growth and success.

Located in the heart of downtown Montréal, North America’s capital of gastronomy, LaSalle College is the ideal place to learn cooking.

The Human Sciences - International Management (DEC) program is designed for those seeking the acquisition of fundamental and versatile skills necessary for the pursuit of university studies. During this training, students will acquire a general education while learning the basic principles of management. LaSalle College promotes constant exchanges of know-how and expertise between its schools, its subsidiaries abroad and the business world. It emphasizes intercultural education and responsible citizenship.

The program has three profiles: Civilization and Citizenship, International Management and Individual and Society. The first allows the acquisition of training focused on international reality; the second is an initiation to the basic principles of management and mathematics; the third meets the university prerequisites for psychology and psychoeducation programs.

With a core curriculum of studies, the Tourism Techniques program with a specialization in Development and Promotion of Travel Products (travel, hospitality, attractions, destinations, hotels, restaurants, etc) program opens the doors to a variety of positions in development and promotion.

This program focuses on the essential knowledge of tourism management. Teachers experienced in the industry provide their know-how and the key to success in entering the labor market. Students have the opportunity to interact with professionals during visits, conferences and events. Graduates of this program can pursue university studies.

In collaboration with popular cosmetic companies, LaSalle College offers a professional aesthetic training program, officially recognized by the ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur.

As the only school in Québec to use the Physiodermie products, LaSalle College gives its students the opportunity to work with three different product lines in order to diversify their training and to meet the needs of the market. In this Aesthetic course, you will learn how to use equipment and products geared towards facial care, makeup, manicures, pedicures and wax hair removal.

As a graduate of this Esthetician course, you will find work in spas, beauty salons, hotels, resorts, medical clinics, the home care industry, and you can even open your own business!

Program-Specific Competencies

• Learn to examine and identify different types of skin and pigmentation
• Master professional facial, manicure, and pedicure techniques
• Master the various tools and equipment used in the skin care industry
• Learn essential makeup and wax-removal techniques
• Develop the social skills required to work in the industry

In Canada, and in most parts of the world, the number of graphic designers and illustrators is expected to increase sharply over the next few years.

The Graphic Design training at LaSalle College offers students professional level facilities, qualified teachers whom currently work in the industry and a hands-on education helping the students master the necessary skills needed to succeed as a graphic designer.

Graduates from our Graphic Design course often find jobs with internationally acclaimed companies such as Moment Factory, Sid Lee, ALDO, just to name a few.

Each session, LaSalle College organizes an exhibition to highlight the projects of its students. Come join us at our next exhibition!