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 Northwest Vista College Library 
1st Floor, Redbud Learning Center (RLC)
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 486-4513 
mailto:nvc-library@alamo.edu
Mon - Thu: 7:30am - 8:30pm
Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Sat: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Sun: CLOSED 
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Juniper Hall, JH-106
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
(210) 486-4000
Hours:
Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 8:30pm
Closed Fridays during Summer 

 

 

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About the Program

The Game Programming specialization prepares students for entry-level positions in the video game industry using the principles and techniques of interactive game programming and software development .  Students will learn various programming and scripting languages, data structures, game and software testing,  game design, and game engine operation.  Project management, creative design, teamwork and communication skills are integrated throughout this dynamic curriculum to prepare students to work on a creative team in the video game industry.  Graduates of this program have advanced training in programming languages including Java and C++.  These skills can be applied across industries which rely on  software development and computer programming.

The C++ Game Programming Certificate prepares students for entry-level programming positions using the principles and techniques of interactive game and software development. Students will learn programming and scripting languages, game and software testing, game design, and level editing and scripting using industry tools. Project development, creative design, teamwork and communication skills are integrated throughout this dynamic curriculum. Students of this program have advanced training in C++ which can be applied across industries which rely on software development.

 


 

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Program Coordinator

Julie Hoshizaki
Program Coordinator
Phone: (210) 486-4059
Email: jhoshizaki@alamo.edu
Office: MLH-201
Academic Departments

Area Contacts

Emily Coppin
Administrative Secretary
Phone: (210) 486-4352
Fax: (210) 486-9097
Email: ecoppin@alamo.edu
Office: MLH-201

Dr. John Grillo
Academic Chair
Phone: (210) 486-4054
Email: jgrillo@alamo.edu
Office: MLH-201