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Game Programming Technology
Diploma






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Program Description

The Game Programming Diploma is designed to provide students with training for employment in the software development field of game programming. Courses in the diploma provide both classroom and hands-on learning in the areas of design, development, and programming of electronic games in Visual Basic and C++. Applications include online games, multiplayer gaming, game testing and deployment, and programming games. This diploma provides a path to the associate degree program and to other CIS degrees. Moreover, the languages used in the program will also allow students to obtain jobs as programmers in a non-related gaming environment including writing code for office and industrial applications.
 

Length of Program

The Game Programming Technology diploma requires 90 credit hours. A full-time student can expect to complete the program in five quarters.

Campus Location

The Game Programming diploma is offered on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Game Programming program are qualified for entry-level jobs in the game programming industry. Graduates will also have the knowledge and skils to obtain jobs as programmers in other industries where writing code is needed for office and industrial applications.

Entrance Requirements

Required Age: 16 years of age or older
Education: High School Diploma or GED Placement exam required.

 

Curriculum
 
Course No. Title Credit Hours

General Core Courses
ENG 1010
 Fundamentals of English I 5
ENG 1012
 Fundamentals of English II 5
MAT 1013
 Algebraic Concepts 5
Occupational Courses
CIS 103
 Operating Systems Concepts 6
CIS 105
 Program Design & Development 5
CIS 106
 Computer Concepts 5
CIS 122
 Microcomputer Installation & Maintenance 7
CIS 1261
 Game Design and Development 4
CIS 1263
 Game Programming in Visual
Basic I		 6
CIS 1264
 Game Programming in Visual
Basic II		 6
CIS 1267
 Game Programming in C I 6
CIS 1268
 Game Programming in C II 6
CIS 1269
 Game Testing and Deployment 3
CIS XXX
 Gaming or Programming Language Elective 6
CIS XXX
 Programming or Graphics
Elective(s)*		 9
EMP 1000
 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
SCT 100
 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
   
Total credit hours required: 90
 
*Electives depend on course offerings and instructor availability.
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For more information about the Gaming Technology diploma program at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

 
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