About this Major
Entertainment is no longer all about Hollywood. The gaming industry is now the market leader of the industry, and its applications are growing exponentially. Through this major, students prepare to enter one of the most immersive forms of entertainment with billions of players and viewers around the globe. Learn how to push the boundaries of technology and entertainment and join the gaming industry as it moves from strength to strength.
Government, education, sports and medical applications and simulations are among industries seizing the opportunities made available through gaming technology. Platforms now include extended and virtual reality, mobile, cloud and wearable games, and this major covers them all.
It's not all fun and games; the leading influencers in gaming must be self-starters that tackle projects and challenges with responsibility and initiative. Learn how market research, ingenuity, persistence and empathy are all necessary when it comes to writing, testing and delivering the code that makes the biggest impact in a highly competitive field.
Licensure/Certifications
YouScience Precision Exam
- Computer Technology I
- Computer Technology II
- Game Development Fundamentals
- Computer Programming I
- Computer Programming II - C#
Certiport Information Technology Specialist
Unity
- Unity Certified User: Programmer*
- Unity Certified User: VR Developer*
*One certification paid by Francis Tuttle. Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense.