Game Programming Diploma
Learn game programming with Unreal Engine 4 from expert video game developers
Study game programming online
Career training & mentorship from expert programmers
Learn to develop games for the world’s most powerful 3D game engine, Unreal Engine 4, which is responsible for some of the best AAA games. In our online game programming course you'll harness the power of UE4 and go from inexperienced programmer to capable game dev
Why study game programming at CG Spectrum:
- Get the latest skills studios are hiring for
- Learn from game experts with real world experience
- Train on industry-standard software UE4
- Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes
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Unreal Engine 4 has been used to create some of the world's most popular titles for desktop, console, mobile, and even VR and AR experiences. Future-proof your career in this course, which covers C++ programming techniques, plus blueprints, UI development, input, collision, particle systems, animations, user experience and more.
As an online game dev school, we're here to help you gain speed and confidence with industry-leading software, equip you with the latest game production techniques, and graduate with original work to show employers.
Firas Hosn
While at Ubisoft, AAA programmer Firas released almost a game a year including Far Cry 3, 4, 5, Assassin's Creed 3, Your Shape, Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Watchdogs 2 and 3.
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Known for Assassin's Creed 3
Bryan Griffiths
After 20 years in the industry, AAA game expert Bryan has worked on titles like Too Human, X-Men: Destiny, Rollers of the Realm, Debris, and now Far Cry 6.
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Known for Far Cry 6
Elias Jacobs
From indie dev to AAA dev, Elias is an animation programmer at Build a Rocket Boy Studio where he's working on soon-to-be-released game, Everywhere.
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Known for Past Cure
Game Programming Pathway
We've built our courses based on industry input and focus on teaching skills studios are hiring for. The courses below form a complete study pathway designed to fast track your education so you can land your first job sooner. Each course can also be taken separately depending on your skill level and career goals.
Overview:
The Introduction to Game Programming Certificate teaches you solid foundations, giving you an idea of what it takes to pursue a career in this field.
Prerequisites:
- Basic computer and math skills
- A passion for game programming
- A computer that meets the minimum recommended specifications
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Certificate
- Duration: 3 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Beginner
- Software: A license of Unreal Engine 4 and Visual Studio 2019 is provided to all students for free
Overview:
The Game Programming Diploma develops your skill level further with more complex techniques and a focus on producing the high quality expected in game production.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of Introduction to Game Programming Certificate (or equivalent)
- A passion for game programming
- A computer that meets the minimum recommended specifications
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Diploma
- Duration: 9 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Software: A license of Unreal Engine 4 and Visual Studio 2019 is provided to all students for free
I was hired by Ubisoft!
It’s your career success that matters. I applied to some companies with my updated reel and got hired by a studio named Dwarf-Labs where I did some animations for a CG commercial. Then I was hired by Ubisoft where I worked on one of their biggest franchises, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate!
CG Spectrum is helping me grow as a game designer and as a person.
My mentor, Andrejs Verlis, has shown me how to think about design and bring ideas into concrete systems, and through our conversations we’ve become friends. Both my mentor and the Dept. Head, Troy Dunniway, have been so encouraging and empowering. It doesn’t even feel like school. I’m finally seeing so many of my interests culminate, and I’m excited to leverage the great networking and career development here for a beautiful future.
Training with a mentor 1-on-1 was instrumental in learning what to expect in the industry.
Shortly after completing the course, I continued to practice everything I learned on my own. When I was confident enough to show off my new skills, I landed and completed several long term projects. I'm very grateful for the time and patience the mentors at CG Spectrum gave me. I would highly recommend CG Spectrum to anyone looking to learn new skills or up their game in the digital art world.
