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) 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, and 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#, C++, Java, advanced graphics, web game programming, HTML5/CSS/JavaScript/Angular/React, Unity3D, Unreal, and mobile application development. To underscore the curriculum's applied focus, two software development projects will be included. These "real world" game/simulations/applications will require you to utilize all the technical and business skills acquired during your studies to build high-quality software. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Degree or a three-year college diploma in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related discipline. We will consider applicants with a combination of partial diploma or degree and relevant work experience. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | To qualify for co-op, applicants are required to have: a minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one; a minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-170/171; and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program). Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Students who meet the above prerequisites will apply to transfer to the co-op program as scheduled. Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.