The electronic entertainment industry has become one of the largest and fastest industries in the U.S. and has a large representation in the Puget Sound area. The Computer Game Development Certificate is designed for people who wish to gain basic skills which will assist them in the development of software for computer graphics, multimedia, and games, and for employment in the electronic entertainment industry. The curriculum includes general programming courses in C/C++, and specialized courses aimed at the design, development, and testing of Windows based games using commercial development tools.
Prerequisites and or ACCUPLACER placement with a combined minimum GPA of 2.5 or permission of the Department of Computer Science is required for admission into the certificate program. or its equivalent is recommended.
Credit/Grade Requirements The Computer Game Development Certificate is awarded upon the completion of 63-66 credits of General Education and Program Requirements as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third, whichever is less, of the required credits must have been received from Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses as well as a minimum grade point average of 3.0 within the program requirements.
PGM Code – 504C
Effective summer 2011 | Rev: 02/11
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