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Game Development & Application Programming, AAS

Location(s): Corinth Campus, Online


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Rebekah Sanchez
Division Chair, Information Technology and Computer Science
Corinth
(940) 498-6480
rsanchez@nctc.edu

The Game Development & Application Programming Associate of Applied Science Degree and the Game Development Certificate are designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in gaming and mobile app design. The curriculum provides learning and hands-on training in a variety of skills related to this exciting field, including game development, application programming, animation programming, and video game design.

Upon completion of these programs, students may work for gaming companies and businesses that use multimedia artists and animators, graphic designers, video game developers, and application programmers.

Program curriculum has been developed with the assistance of an Advisory Board which is composed of service area industry professionals.

Prerequisite: Students who do not currently type a minimum of 40 words per minute are encouraged to continuously improve their typing skills.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science, students will be able to:

  • Communicate technical issues related to gaming and application programming through presentations and reports, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
  • Develop and manipulate digital media products.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of data structures, variables and classes.
  • Build a portfolio.

The Associate of Applied Science can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. Several of the courses are offered in an 8-week term, rather than a 16-week term. The program is designed to take two years, or 64 weeks, to complete and consists of the following courses.

Degree Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


Capstone Requirement: GAME 2359 - Game and Simulation Group Project  is a capstone experience and may not be substituted. It should be taken the last semester before graduation.

Financial Outlook Disclaimer


The salary information provided on this page is based on industry projections, publicly available data, and employer-reported trends. Actual salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, education or degree level, industry demand, and individual employer policies.
Students can meet with the college’s Career Services to learn more about specific career pathways and current labor market information. The college does not promise or imply any guaranteed salary levels upon graduation.

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