Advanced Diploma Game Programming

Academy of Interactive Entertainment ETPL
The Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development was developed in response to industry needs and driven by extensive consultation with local and international game development studios. The Advanced Diploma is a two-year full-time course, focused on getting students to meet or exceed industry expectations in order to gain employment with a development studio or to develop their own independent games. Game artists design the environments, create the characters and craft the vehicles for the games that you love to play. They can specialize in modeling, texturing, animation and level design. Game rt development is a dynamic medium to showcase creative ability. Students work with other artists and programmers to design and create their own unique entertainment experiences using cutting-edge game technology.

Financial information

Total tuition

$26,800.00

Total required fees

$100.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Seattle, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Diploma

Award type

65

Credits

1680

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Diploma

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

high school diploma or equivalent, portfolio, interview

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer Graphics

Completion rate

75%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$22.06

Typical (median) annual earnings

$35,215.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Graphics

Other Industries

26%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

22%

Administrative Support

22%

Retail Trade

19%

Accommodation and Food Services

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
39
Completion rate
75%
Average number of students who completed each year
13
Gender
Male
88%
Female
12%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
79%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
19%
20 to 29
77%
30 to 39
4%
40 to 49
0%
50 and over
0%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
100%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%