Introduction to Game Programming
Online game programming course for beginners taught by expert game designers
Learn game programming basics
Kickstart your career in the video game industry
This hands-on course is for aspiring game programmers who want to learn how to develop video games. Under the guidance of your industry mentor, you'll learn the programming fundamentals using the C++, and start building your first game.
Why study game programming at CG Spectrum:
- Learn C++ fundamentals
- Learn from game experts with real-world experience
- Train on industry-standard software
- Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max 4 students)
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There's no better way to get started in the industry than with mentorship from a seasoned game programmer! In just 3 months, you'll be feeling more confident with C++ programming techniques, and ready to start bringing your own game ideas to life!
As an online game dev school, we're here to help you gain speed and confidence with industry-leading software, and equip you with the latest game production techniques.
On completion of this course, you may choose to continue your studies with the Game Programming Diploma.
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
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.
Loving every minute of it.
As an aspiring Concept Artist, it's been amazing to have an industry professional as a mentor. Brandon Reimchen has not only been able to teach me new skills and techniques in regards to my art, but also how to apply my craft in a client-based situation. Having one on one feedback has been so helpful, for example submitting in a concept and receiving back a paint over and a 30-minute video of well thought out and detailed constructive feedback. I've learned so much these past 6 months and have gained much more motivation to work hard for my dream job.
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!
