Course description
Student will learn to write programs and create their own games using Visual Studio and XNA Game Studio.

The student is introduced to event-driven programming using the Visual C# environment. The course focuses on C# programming concepts, enforcing good programming style, logical thinking, and the object-oriented model. Students will prepare for the Brainbench credentialing exams for Computer Programming Concepts and C# Programming.

 

Pre-requisites
Software & Game Development (AT6641)

Formal programming instruction and experience in C++, JAVA, or another programming language

Career possibilities (entry level & with additional education)
Software Developer
Computer Programmer

Related college programs
Earn potential college credits with Tidewater Community College – Associate of Applied Science Degree in: Information Systems Technology
Old Dominion University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Norfolk State University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Industry certifications
National Occupational Competency Testing (NOCTI) assessment for Computer Programming
Brainbench certification for Visual Basic.NET

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