Game Programming

Overview
BS

Game programmers work in the heart of the game development process. They plan, architect, and write the computer code that runs and controls the game, test the code and fix bugs, and also develop customized tools for use by other members of the development team.

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What We Teach

Animation VFX

Animation and Visual Effects gives a game it’s personality. The most well-designed and crafted character doesn’t come to life until someone makes them move and give them some personality. Visual Effects, such as fire, laser blasts, and warp gates, grab the player and transport them to another world altogether.

Game Programming

Object oriented programming will be emphasized to help you develop strong problem-solving skills and an efficient code style, both of which are essential to gameplay programming and game development.

Systems Programming

Systems programmers build the engine technology that runs the games. As a systems programmer, your code will power the backend of the engine and enable the creativity of the team. Graphics, networking, file systems, physics systems, and other core systems fall under this domain.

Tools Programming

Tools programmers are the unsung heroes of the games industry. Your job is to enable the other developers to build the gameplay. You will create map editors, write plug-ins, and build custom tools to enable the designer's creativity.

Game Programming Degree

As a student in the Game Programming degree program, you learn specialized aspects of design such as monetization, unique control types, rapid development via iteration, and production methods working in teams. You will graduate with a solid grasp of the fundamental game art principles, including knowledge of game engine technology, and pre-production and production environments.

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An Chung

Game Development

Corey Hill

Game Development

Holden Hutchins

Game Development

Jacky Hua Zhong

Game Development

Jirayu Varatanasin

Game Development

Juan Angel

Game Development

Nick Vollmer

Game Development

Yang Wei, Huiying Liu, Ahrmon Rudolph, Tolisa Chen, Jen Chieh Shen, Yiting Huang, Colin Hoops

Game Development

School of Game Development Rookies Award 2018

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