Game Development - Advanced Programming graduate certificate
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Fanshawe's Game Development - Advanced Programming program equips graduates with exceptional programming skills and game development expertise. Graduates are highly sought after in the software industry, with career opportunities ranging from senior programmer to game level designer. The program's focus on advanced programming provides graduates with a competitive edge in the job market.
Program Outline
Careers:
Career Information
Fanshawe’s Game Development – Advanced Programming program will provide graduates with highly marketable and transferable skills. In addition to being strong game developers, graduates will possess exceptional programming skills that are a valuable commodity in all areas of the software industry. Career opportunities include:
senior programmer
game programmer
C++ programmer
software developer
project management
game level designer
digital graphics
web game developer
video game developer
3D designer
publisher
hardware developer
content/IP owner
game portal developer and maintenance
texture artist
game animator
game tester
character modeller
environment modeller
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Game Development – Advanced Programming program:
Game Programming Instructor
Share your programming expertise with future programmers.
Senior Programmer
Develop and maintain a fast 3D game engine that involves working on graphics and programming.
Computer Programmer
Design, develop and maintain client-facing web-based assessment platforms and associated databases.
Entry Requirements:
Computer Programmer Ontario College DiplomaOR Computer Programming and Analysis Ontario College Advanced DiplomaORA Degree in Computer Science OR An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the CollegeORA combination of relevant education and work experience in a related field as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Language Proficiency Requirements:
English Language Requirements Test Score TOEFL iBT 88 IELTS Academic Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands CAEL Overall score of 70 with no score less than 60 in any of the four bands PTE Academic 59 Cambridge English Overall score of 176 with no language skill less than 169 ESL4/GAP5 Minimum grade of 80% in Level 9, 75% in Level 10 Duolingo Overall score of 120, with no score lower than 105