Dr. Jonathan Lessard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Lessard is an Associate Professor in Design Computation Arts at Concordia University, where he holds the Behaviour Interactive Research Chair in Game Design. His research interests span a decade of exploration into playful affordances, technology concepts, and natural language processing within game design. Lessard is particularly focused on emergent narratives, complex simulations, and natural language interactions in games. His work aims to dissect the history of game design, investigate interactive storytelling, and innovate in the creation of games that foster meaningful player interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of game design, with a focus on computational arts and emergent narratives.

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.