Game – Programming (Fast Track)
Centennial College’s Game – Programming (Fast Track) program sees you gain direct admission into the second year (third semester) of this three-year program and receive an advanced diploma in four semesters, if you are a qualified college or university graduate with a software background.
Quick Facts |
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Full-time Duration: | 2 years |
Starting in: | January, September |
Tuition Fee: | $16,377 |
Location: | Toronto, Canada / Blended / Online |
Whether you are passionate about the classics or the latest games, you will take game programming courses that teach you to participate in a number of game development phases, including game design, three-dimensional graphics programming, simulation design and multiplayer online game programming.
This School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science advanced diploma program emphasizes:
- Object-oriented software design methodologies
- User-oriented interface design
- Software testing
- QA
- C#
- Java
- Advanced graphics
- Web game programming
- HTML5/JavaScript
- Unity3D
- Mobile application development
- Game and simulation design
In addition to obtaining theoretical knowledge, you complete two software development projects in this college gaming program. To be successful in these “real world” game/simulations/applications, you must utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality software.
Once you complete this program, you will be prepared to work as a software developer in the gaming industry. Who knew those years of video games would count as resume experience?
Program Highlights
- The program’s courses use leading technology geared to industry standards to teach concepts.
- Project-based learning is a key component of the offering.
- You learn from and interact with knowledgeable and approachable School of Engineering
- Technology and Applied Science faculty members who have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
- Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) or their provincial engineering technology association.
“A good opportunity to be a member of the research team to conduct research for reputed institutions like University of Toronto and Centennial College. Gained a lot a new knowledge and hands-on experience in conducting research. Learned sampling techniques and different data analysis methods.”
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Career Prospects
Career Outlook
- Software developer
- Game programmer
- User interface developer
- Mobile application developer
- Software tester
- Computer programmer
- Systems analyst
- Business analyst
- Web application developer
- Database administrator
- Applications or software support
Areas of Employment
- Software companies
- Gaming companies
- Government
- Public institutions
- Banks
- Small and medium businesses