Game - Programming (Fast Track)
Description
Program Details:
- Program Code: 3679
- School: School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Program Type: Fast-track program
- Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
- Location: Online
Program Availability:
- September 2024
Program Overview:
Please note: Game - Programming (Fast Track) is also offered in person.
Centennial College's Game – Programming (Fast Track) program will grant you direct admission into the second year (third semester) of this three-year offering to receive an advanced diploma in four semesters, if you're a qualified college or university graduate with a software background.
With training from Centennial College's Game – Programming (Fast Track) (Online), you'll gain a unique blend of skills that combines the core concepts of software engineering with specialized knowledge in game programming. Upon graduation, you'll receive an advanced diploma and have the know-how to launch a career in the game software industry.
Whether you're a fan of classic or modern games, you'll participate in various phases of game development in this interactive program. You'll receive training in game design, simulation design, three-dimensional graphics programming, and multiplayer online game programming, as well as in the core concepts of object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, software testing and QA, and more.
This advanced diploma technology program will also focus on topics such as C#, C++, Java, Kotlin, advanced graphics, web game programming, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/Angular/React, Unity3D, Unreal, and mobile application development. To put your skills into practice, the curriculum includes two game development projects that will require you to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality games and/or simulation apps.
So whether you're a gaming enthusiast or simply interested in software engineering, the Game – Programming advanced diploma program is an excellent choice for those looking to launch a career in the game software industry.
Please note: The co-op version of this program includes four academic semesters plus two work terms (program #3639). The fast-track programs are available in on campus versions at Progress Campus (program #3129), and co-op (program #3139).
Courses:
Semester 1
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
COMP-228 Java Programming
COMP-229 Web Application Development
COMP-246 Software Systems Design
COMP-253 Assets for Game Developers
COMP-391 Introduction to Game and Simulation
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
COMP-228 Java Programming
COMP-229 Web Application Development
COMP-246 Software Systems Design
COMP-253 Assets for Game Developers
COMP-391 Introduction to Game and Simulation
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Semester 2
COMP-217 C++ for Game Development
COMP-254 Data Structures and Algorithms
COMP-305 Game Programming 1
COMP-311 Software Testing and Quality Assurance
COMP-397 Web Game Programming
MATH-210 Linear Algebra and Statistics
COMP-217 C++ for Game Development
COMP-254 Data Structures and Algorithms
COMP-305 Game Programming 1
COMP-311 Software Testing and Quality Assurance
COMP-397 Web Game Programming
MATH-210 Linear Algebra and Statistics
Semester 3
CNET-307 IT Project Management
COMP-231 Software Development Project I
COMP-304 Mobile Apps Development
COMP-394 Practical Game Design
COMP-396 Game Programming 2
ENGL-253 Advanced Business Communications
GNED General Education Elective
CNET-307 IT Project Management
COMP-231 Software Development Project I
COMP-304 Mobile Apps Development
COMP-394 Practical Game Design
COMP-396 Game Programming 2
ENGL-253 Advanced Business Communications
GNED General Education Elective
Co-op program #3639: Courses may be offered in an alternate sequence.
Semester 4
COMP-256 Special Topics in Interactive Gaming
COMP-308 Emerging Technologies
COMP-313 Software Development Project 2
COMP-392 Advanced Graphics
COMP-395 Simulation Design
EMPS-102 Employment Skills 2
COMP-256 Special Topics in Interactive Gaming
COMP-308 Emerging Technologies
COMP-313 Software Development Project 2
COMP-392 Advanced Graphics
COMP-395 Simulation Design
EMPS-102 Employment Skills 2
Co-op program #3639: Courses may be offered in an alternate sequence.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Advanced Business Communications
- Advanced Graphics
- Assets for Game Developers
- College Communications 2
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Emerging Technologies
- Employment Skills 2
- Introduction to Game and Simulation
- IT Project Management
- Java Programming
- Linear Algebra and Statistics
- Mobile Apps Development
- Practical Game Design
- Web Application Development
- Web Game Programming
- C++ for Game Development
- Software Systems Design
- Game Programming 1
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Software Development Project I
- Game Programming 2
- Special Topics in Interactive Gaming
- Software Development Project 2
- Simulation Design
- Global Citizenship
Overview

- Institution: Centennial College
- Program type: Diplôme d’études collégiales de l’Ontario – niveau avancé
- Language: English
- Program Code: 3679
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.