# Game Programming (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer and Information Sciences

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### Summary

The goal of the Certificate of Performance in Game Programming is to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Technology as computer game programmers.

The Certificate of Performance in Game Programming is designed to provide students with training in the theory and practice of computer programming emphasizing the design of software games.

The Computer Information Systems Department requires students to complete all course requirements for the certificate within five years.

**Award Notes:**
A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Game Programming Program will be able to:**

1.  Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2.  Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3.  Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4.  Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice, taking into account legal, ethical, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles consistent with the mission of the institution.
5.  Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6.  Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 8 |
| CISC 220 | Fundamentals of Computer Game Programming | 4 |
| CISC 221 | Intermediate Computer Game Programming | 4 |