Next Playtest is Nov. 8
November 7th, 2024
Join us on Friday, Nov. 8, from 6 PM-9 PM for an exciting evening of indie game playtesting at Dawson College! You’ll get to try games from local developers and Dawson students alike! The event is open to the public, and players of all ages are welcome.
When & Where:
- Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Dawson College, Room 3C.1 (3rd floor)
- 4001 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest
Are you thinking about getting into game development? The Independent Video Game Design program coordinators will be available to answer questions about the upcoming Winter 2025 semester. Applications are due by Nov. 17, 2024.
We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 8!
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/ivgd-indie-game-playtest-fall-2024
Next Playtest is Nov. 8
October 24th, 2024
Join us on Friday, Nov. 8, from 6 PM-9 PM for an exciting evening of indie game playtesting at Dawson College! You’ll get to try games from local developers and Dawson students alike! The event is open to the public, and players of all ages are welcome.
When & Where:
- Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Dawson College, Room 3C.1 (3rd floor)
- 4001 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest
Are you thinking about getting into game development? The Independent Video Game Design program coordinators will be available to answer questions about the upcoming Winter 2025 semester. Applications are due by Nov. 17, 2024.
We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 8!
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/ivgd-indie-game-playtest-fall-2024
April 24th, 2024
We are very happy to announce that our wonderful colleague Margaret Ronald, who we all know and love as Lola, is retiring on July 5, 2024, after an incredible 46 years of service to our College. Lola has been an integral part of our Dawson family, and all her years were spent in the Continuing…
IVGD Program Hosting Bimonthly Free Playtest Event
April 9th, 2024
The Independent Video Game Design program is holding our bimonthly free indie game playtesting event on Friday, April 12 from 6 PM-9 PM in 3C.1 at Dawson.
The event will showcase games created by graduates and students from the IVGD program and by local developers.
Come play video games and learn more about the different ways to get into the local game industry. Faculty members from the IVGD program will be on site to provide information and answer questions about our classes and our unique approach to teaching independent game development!
Full details for the free event can be found at the link below.
Friday, April 12, 2024
6:00 - 9:00PM
Room 3C.1
New AEC in Cyber Security
March 27th, 2024
Dawson is launching a new AEC in Cyber Security: Prevention and Intervention to meet the growing demand for jobs in the workforce in Quebec, Canada and the world.
Susie Bouchard of Dawson’s Continuing Education and Community Services expects to welcome the first students in the fall of 2024, probably in November.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
Great attendance at IVGD playtesting event
March 1st, 2024
The Independent Video Game Design program held its bimonthly indie game playtesting event on Feb. 23.
Over 100 attendees and students visited throughout the evening to playtest and provide valuable feedback on a variety of games from local developers, while getting the chance to network with the gaming community.
14 teams showcased new games in various stages of development, including IVGD alumni Étienne Robichaud Morinville, Julien Escobar Hellou, Steven Steffen, Yan-Simon Martel Lussier, as well as IVGD co-founder and teacher Osama Dorias.
The event also included games by Baobab Games, DarZal Games, Félix Gagné, Foolbox Studio, Queensguard Games, Studio Moka, Tales Mariano, Vitam Aeternam Studio, Carbon-Based Games and Kidney Bean Studio.
The next playtesting event will be Friday, April 12, from 6 - 9 PM, in 3C.1.
Students and local developers host playtesting event Feb. 23
February 21st, 2024
The Independent Video Game Design program is presenting its bimonthly independent game playtesting event in room 3C.1 of Dawson College on Friday, Feb. 23 from 6 PM to 9 PM.
The Playtest @ IVGD event will showcase over a dozen new independent video games created by local developers including current Dawson students, graduates, IVGD faculty, and several Montreal-based indie studios.
Come celebrate the emerging talent in Montreal's continually growing game development scene by trying out the games, chatting with developers and enjoying a few snacks.
The event is free and open to all ages. Full details available in the link below.
Free Video Game Playtesting Event on Feb. 23
February 7th, 2024
The Independent Video Game Design program is presenting a new edition of its bimonthly indie game playtesting event in room 3C.1 of Dawson College on Friday, Feb. 23 from 6 PM to 9 PM.
The Playtest @ IVGD event will showcase over a dozen new independent video games created by local developers including current Dawson students, graduates, IVGD faculty, and several Montreal-based indie studios.
Come celebrate the emerging talent in Montreal's continually growing game development scene by trying out the games, chatting with developers and enjoying a few snacks.
The event is free and open to all ages. Full details available in the link below.
Pictured in the image, from left to right: Dion by Baobab Games, Shards Between Us by Queensgard Games, and 9-To-Fight by Osama Dorias.
Free French course registration extended to Jan. 30
January 25th, 2024
Professionals and support staff members are invited to register for free French courses through Dawson’s Centre for Training and Development. The deadline to register has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 12 PM.
Check out the flyer for more info: French course for support staff and professionals
New Dawson ads running in the metro
November 8th, 2023
Have you noticed the new Dawson advertisements from Continuing Education and Community Services in the metro?
You can check them out here:
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