Game Programming

Information Technology

The Anoka Technical College Game Programming program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.

Degree
Diploma

The Anoka Technical College Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Game Programming is a 72-credit program is designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future.

The Game Programming A.A.S degree emphasis teaches students game programming languages and they learn using industry standard software to program and develop games. Upon completion, students will be prepared to enter the gaming industry in roles such as entry-level game programmer or game tester.

The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.

The IT degree has an initial curriculum of over 90 courses in seven
career areas of concentration:
• Network Management and Security
• Database Design and Development
• Game Programming
• Mobile Development
• Network Analyst
• Software Development
• Web Design and Development

This unique program allows technical specialization in one option while the common core courses and required electives from other options build a broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace. The Game Programming A.A.S. degree emphasis includes General Education credits. This degree broadens knowledge beyond what is required in the technical field and places the student on track for future managerial positions.

Course Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

ITEC 1002, ITEC 1016, ITEC 1025, ITEC 1070, ITEC 2100, and TLIT 1005 are first semester courses and prerequisite to other courses in this major.

Program Learning Outcomes

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.

Apply critical thinking skills in the identification, analysis and resolution of information technology problems.
Exhibit interpersonal skills and a professional attitude while working in an information technology environment.
Clearly express ideas and information in written and spoken form.
Analyze, design and document system specifications to meet client needs.
Apply project management techniques to solve business problems.
Collaborate with a team to design and develop customer software-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment.
Apply logical reasoning to a problem.

Credits

TOTAL CREDITS		72
Technical Credits		57
*ITEC 1002	Networking Fundamentals	3
*ITEC 1016	Web Development Technologies	4
*ITEC 1025	Project Management	4
*ITEC 1070	IT Support	1
*ITEC 2100	Programming Logic and Design	4
ITEC 2105	JAVA Programming	4
ITEC 2311	User Interface Experience	4
ITEC 2326	Gaming Technologies	4
ITEC 2331	Advanced Gaming Technologies	4
ITEC 2342	Game Scripting	2
ITEC 2347	Software and Game Testing	4
ITEC 2501	Android Application Development	4
ITEC 2506	Apple Programming	4
ITEC 2511	Apple Mobile Application Development	4
ITEC 2901	Integrated Capstone Project	4
*TLIT 1005	Technology Fundamentals	3

* First semester courses and a prerequisite to other courses in this major.
General Education/MnTC Requirements		15
Fifteen (15) general education credits of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required from three different goal areas. Student is required to take one transferable course from MnTC Goal Area 4 and the following courses:
ENGL 2105	Business and Technical Writing	4
PHIL 1200	Technology, Ethics, and Society	3
MnTC Credits		8
**MATH may have a prerequisite depending on Accuplacer assessment score.

Graduation Requirements

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), diploma, or certificate must meet the cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

Transfer Opportunities

To see how this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Anoka Technical College Information Technology graduates will be specialists in their area of emphasis and will also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the seven emphasis areas. Professional standards, proper methodology and project management will be emphasized throughout the courses.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Faculty

Jerry Kne
763-576-4044

Enrollment Services
763-576-7710

The Anoka Technical College Game Programming diploma is a 57-credit program is designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future.

The Game Programming diploma teaches students game programming languages and they learn using industry standard software to program and develop games. Upon completion, students will be prepared to enter the gaming industry in roles such as entry-level game programmer or game tester.

The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.

This unique program allows technical specialization in game programming while the common core courses and required electives from other IT options build a broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.