Game Development and C+ Programming
Grayslake . Vernon Hills . Waukegan . Online
Program Overview
Business Division
Room T102, (847) 543-2041
www.clcillinois.edu/programs/cit
GAME DEVELOPMENT
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Typical Jobs *
The Game Development certificate is for those
• Game Programmer
students who desire to be employed in the
video game industry as game developers. Upon
• Game Software Programmer
C++ PROGRAMMING
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completion of this certificate, students will
The C++ Programming certificate is centered
game programming and mathematics to qualify for
• Video Game Engineer
in object oriented technologies. The certificate
entry-level game development employment.
• Level Designer
have the knowledge and skill in game strategies,
• Game Tester
is intended to enhance programming skills by
providing knowledge and experience in the C++
language in a minimal amount of time. It includes
interaction with databases and the utilization of a
systems approach to problem solving.
CIT 112
Comprehensive Database. . . . . . . 3
CIT 113
Introduction to SQL. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIT 141
Programming in C++. . . . . . . . . . . 4
CIT 239
Systems Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIT 241
Advanced C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Hours for Certificate. . . . . . . . 16
• Game Designer
CIT 120
CIT 134
CIT 141
Introduction to Computers. . . . . . 3
Introduction to
Programming Concepts . . . . . . . . 3
Programming in C++. . . . . . . . . . . 4
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
CIT
Game Development
and Design Strategies. . . . . . . . . .
2-D Game Development. . . . . . . .
3-D Game Development. . . . . . . .
Advanced C++ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mathematics for
Game Development. . . . . . . . . . . .
Game Development Projects . . . .
175
176
177
241
275
276
Nature of Work *
Develop computer and video
games and related software.
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3
3
3
Create applications to bring
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3
Salary Range *
Total Hours for Certificate. . . . . . . . 28
characters to life using special
effects and animation.
$31,000 - $70,000
Job Outlook *
Employment of artists and
related workers is expected to
grow about as fast as average
for all occupations.
* Career information is based on
data from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics for the Chicagoland area.
Contact Info
19351 W. Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
Business Division
Room: T102
Phone: (847) 543-2041
Department Chair
Robert Scherbaum
(847) 543-2820
[email protected]
Per 2014-2015 catalog
September 2014