Software & Game Development

Course Description:

This Information Technology (IT) program explores the knowledge and skills necessary to create software in today’s digital environment. First year students will experience a blended environment of both classroom and online learning. The focus will be to establish working knowledge in programming concepts, IT fundamentals, and programming languages such as C#, and HTML5 & CSS3.

• Use modern project management methodologies to create responsive websites, 2D and 3D games, and a variety of console applications.
• The optional second year emphasizes independent learning, building on the skills acquired in the first year. Successful students should be self-reliant, adept at using relevant project management methodologies and software, and capable of effectively managing both individual and team projects.
• Additional industry certification opportunities are available to students who accelerate through the course at mastery level.

Students who would benefit from this program

A student who would benefit from this program is one who possesses strong creativity, a love for storytelling, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Their natural curiosity about how technology around them works and love for solving problems will also make them a perfect addition to the Software and Game Development program.

Course Outline:

1st Semester: Productivity Software, Computing Fundamentals, Web Design, Web Development, Intro to Programming, Project Management, Project-based Learning, Advanced HTML5 and CSS.

2nd Year, 1st Semester: Software Engineering for Beginners, Project Management (Agile), JavaScript Fullstack applications, and Project-based Learning.

2nd Semester: Living Online, IT Fundamentals+, Web Development, Intro to C# Programming, Intro to Game Development, Career and Employability Unit, Customer Service, Project Management.

2nd Year, 2nd Semester: Project Management (Agile), JavaScript, MySQL Database Development, Project-based Learning, Data Structure and Algorithms.

High School Credit:

Students will earn elective credit at their high school upon completion of this course. Please see a high school counselor (based on district decision) for eligibility towards 4th-year math-related credit, VPAA credit, and waived credits for third year science and second year world language.

College Credit: Davenport University: Up to 48 articulated college credits for two years; Muskegon Community College: up to 9 credits of direct credit offered; Grand Valley State University: up to 14 credits of direct credit offered.

Length of Program:

1 year with 2nd year option