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Program Title: Game and Simulation Programming
Description: Crazy about videogames? Now you can turn your passion into a well-paying career. A degree in gaming & simulation programming prepares students to perform a variety of roles in the gaming software industry. Graduates are involved in the development of video games for mobile phones, Consoles and PCs. They are also taught various technologies like Photoshop, flash, 3D animation and Lightwave. The course focuses on the application of technical engineering concepts in multi-media designing for Xbox, Playstation, Wii & PCs. The program has been designed by software experts and professionals form the gaming industry. This is a well-paying and interesting career option.
Syllabus: The curriculum is industry-focused and highly exhaustive with a special focus on technology and problem-solving techniques. Topics include:
- History and Evolution of games
- Game Hardwares
- Peripheral devices and displays
- Real-time Graphics
- Review of GLUT & OpenGL
- Illumination & texturing
- Articulated models and skinning
- Newtonian dynamics
- Particle Simulation
- Flocking and steering.
- Stylized animation
- Audio acquisition and libraries
- Sockets programming
- Wireless multiplayer gaming
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: There are ample opportunities in the gaming and simulation industry. The total revenue generated by the gaming industry is more than $10 billion each year. The Simulation industry is much more extensive with the U.S. army planning to invest $100 million in it. Successful graduates can be employed as Games Developer, technical animator, creative head, software engineer, tools programmer, network administrator, User interface developer, 3D graphics consultant, Visual effects specialist, Project manager and many more. The average annual salaries were approx. $65,000 last year.
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