Course description
This is an introductory course for students to learn to program with animation.

Students will work in a 3D interactive environment to learn fundamental programming concepts. After students have learned the concepts in computer programming, they will learn to program in Visual Basic.Net. Beginning FLASH is also covered in the course. If you want more, stick around for the advanced course and develop your on games using Visual Basic.Net and other gaming software. The advanced course also focuses on writing computer programs for Windows and Internet applications, game development concepts, writing programs for Web pages, databases, and using Advanced FLASH software.

 

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
• NOCTI assessment for Computer Programming
• Brainbench certification for Visual Basic.Net

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