Game Programming

Your Career

Game development is a growing, $2 billion-a-year industry in Canada where nearly 300 software development firms employ some 9,000 people full time. Work on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, A-Life and virtual reality for software development companies, Internet service providers and companies developing games for handheld and mobile devices. Job titles include lead game designer, game marketer, game software developer, game software engineer, project manager and team leader for game software development.

Our Program

Humber's program is project-driven and focuses on the design and development of games. You work on team projects, using multiple 3D graphic APIs and programming tools to design, develop, test, and maintain game applications. Students create commercial-grade applications that apply theories of user-centered design, usability, information architecture, network architecture, human-computer-interaction for game applications and industry standards of practice. Students graduate with significant work samples showcasing their talents and skills, and a skill set that combines high levels of mathematics, physics and visualization within the field of computer programming. Knowledge of game engines, modellers, game scripting and technical direction allows them to compete successfully in this rapidly growing field - developing console games for personal computers and dedicated game players, as well as online gaming applications and games for mobile devices.

The first year of study for the Computer Programmer diploma program and the Game Programming advanced diploma share a number of courses, allowing students some flexibility when moving into their third semester of study. Students planning to transfer into the Computer Programmer program in semester three must contact the program co-ordinator by the end of semester one. Successful completion of bridging courses may be required.

*Students planning to enter semester five in fall 2010, please contact the program co-ordinator. Successful completion of bridging courses may be required.

Work Placement

In their final semester, students will complete a capstone project for a client. Assistance will be provided to students seeking full-time employment.

Your Future Study Options

Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit our website at humber.ca/transferguide or refer to the Humber Transfer Guide.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy in this publication.
Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U)
Grade 11 or Grade 12 Science credit at the college or university level
One Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M course in addition to those listed above
Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application.

Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Additional Requirements

Students are required to own or have guaranteed access to an Internet-enabled personal computer in their home or place of residence.

Fees

The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $3,156.70
- international $11,730.

For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.

Financial Aid

Additional Costs

Estimated - $50 - computer lab fee (per semester) and $2,000 - textbooks, course packs, print cards, etc. (for complete program).

Curriculum

Semester 1
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
COMM 213	Technical Communications 1	3
GAME 110	Critical Thinking and IT Concepts	4
GAME 120	Object-Oriented Programming using Java	4
GAME 130	Operating Systems	3
GAME 140	Web Programming and Design	4
GAME 150	Numeric Computing	4

Semester 2
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
COMM 313	Technical Communications 2	3
GAME 210	Relational DB Design and Implementation	4
GAME 220	Game Dynamics 1	4
GAME 231	Introduction to Internet Game Development	4
GAME 240	Java Application Development	4
GAME 251	Framework Programming	3
HUMA 024	Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science	3

Semester 3
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
GAME 311	Introduction to Game Development	3
GAME 321	Modeling for Games	4
GAME 330	Game Computing 1	4
GAME 340	Foundations of Game Programming	4
GAME 360	IT Management	3
GNED 000	General Education Elective	3

Semester 4
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
GAME 410	Project Management	4
GAME 411	Data Structure and Design Patterns	4
GAME 420	Game Dynamics 2	4
GAME 431	Mobile Programming	4
GAME 440	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	4
GNED 000	General Education Elective	3
WORK 110	Career Connections	2

Semester 5
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
GAME 500	Game Engine Design	4
GAME 505	Capstone Project Tutorial	1
GAME 510	Artificial Intelligence	3
GAME 520	Game Dynamics 3	4
GAME 530	Game Computing 2	4
GAME 540	Computer Graphics 1	4
GNED 000	General Education Elective	3

Semester 6
COURSE Code	Course	Credits
GAME 450	Networks for Game Communities 1	4
GAME 600	Topics in Game Development	2
GAME 605	Games for Small Devices	3
GAME 610	Real Time Game Applications	4
GAME 640	Computer Graphics 2	3
GAME 660	Capstone Project	7


*Note: Students joining the program in semester five require the following courses, or equivalents:
COURSE Code	Course
GAME 220	Game Dynamics 1
GAME 330	Game Computing 1
GAME 340	Foundations of Game Programming
GAME 420	Game Dynamics 2
GAME 450	Networks for Game Communities 1

Note: The curriculum for this program is continually modified to reflect current trends.

Application Program Code: 11661

Advanced Diploma