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Centennial College Advanced Diploma in Game Programming (Optional Co-op) (Online)
Centennial College

Advanced Diploma in Game Programming (Optional Co-op) (Online)

3 Years

English

Full time

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Jan 2025

CAD 2,721 / per year *

Distance Learning

* 2-semester tuition fee for Canadian students; $15,437.50: 2-semester tuition fee for international students

Introduction

Program Details

  • Program Code: 3609
  • School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
  • Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
  • Program Type: Post-secondary program
  • Program Length: 3 years/ 6 semesters
  • Start Date: Fall, Winter
  • Location: Online

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With training from Centennial College's Game – Programming you'll graduate with an advanced diploma and the know-how to launch a career in the game software industry.

Whether you love the classics or today's technologically advanced games, in this interactive gaming program's courses you'll 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 will also focus on topics such as object-oriented software design methodologies and user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, C#, Java, advanced graphics, web game programming, HTML5/JavaScript, Unity3D, and mobile application development.

To underscore the curriculum's applied focus, two software development projects will be included. These "real world" games/simulations/applications will 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 resumé experience?

Please note: Qualified college or university graduates with a background in software may gain direct admission into Semester 3 of this three-year program and receive their advanced diploma in four semesters (program #3129) or four semesters and two work terms (optional co-op version, program #3139).

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.

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