Dr. Louis Martin Guay

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Louis Martin Guay. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Louis-Martin Guay is an associate professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Environmental Design, specializing in game design. He has been teaching since 2007, following an eight-year career at Ubisoft, where he honed his design skills. His research interests are centered around applied game design methodology, education through games, and the historical and cultural context of video games. Guay investigates interactions and stage games, focusing on second-person game design and improvisational theatre, which reflects his passion for ludic experiences. He supervises thesis work that explores various aspects of game design and its impact on education, particularly for non-native students. Guay leads research projects that aim to enhance social skills in youth through video games, funded by the Quebec Research Fund.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching game design and supervising graduate theses.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.