Game – Programming
Centennial College’s Game – Programming offering sees you graduate with an advanced diploma and the knowhow to launch a career in the game software industry.
Quick Facts |
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Full-time Duration: | 3 years |
Starting in: | January, September |
Tuition Fee: | $16,377 |
Location: | Pickering, Canada / Blended / Online |
Whether you love the classics or today’s technologically advanced games, this interactive gaming program’s courses have you participate in various phases of game development, such as:
- Game design
- Three-dimensional graphics programming
- Simulation design
- Multiplayer online game programming
This advanced diploma technology program also puts a focus on object-oriented software design methodologies and user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, C#, Java, advanced graphics, Web game programming, HTML5/JavaScript, Unity3D, mobile application development, game and simulation design and more.
To underscore the applied focus of the curriculum, two software development projects are included. These “real world” game/simulations/applications require you to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality software.
Who knew those years of video games would count as resume experience?
Program Highlights
- Game – Programming courses are delivered using leading-edge technology geared to industry standards.
- The offering employs project-based learning.
- Knowledgeable and approachable faculty members from the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science have diverse business experience and academic credentials.
- The program is also presented in a co-op version (program #3119). Students who choose this option gain practical experience in the field and network before graduation.
- Graduates from the program may apply for certified membership to either the Canadian Information Processing Society 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