Computing Science (Diploma)

Program Overview

Douglas College's Computing Science Diploma offers two streams: general and game development. The general stream provides a broad understanding of software development, while the game development stream focuses on creating video games. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge for careers in the IT industry or game development, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Graduates are prepared for roles such as software developers, programmers, game designers, and IT managers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Computing Science Diploma program at Douglas College is a two-year program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the IT industry or game development. The program offers two streams: a general stream and a game development stream. The general stream provides students with a broad understanding of software development, programming, and information analysis. The game development stream provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create video games using industry-standard game development tools.

Objectives:

The objectives of the Computing Science Diploma program are to:

• Provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the IT industry or game development.
• Prepare students for further education in computer science or a related field.
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Foster students' creativity and innovation.

Program Description:

The Computing Science Diploma program consists of 60 credits of coursework. The first year of the program is common to both the general stream and the game development stream. In the first year, students will take courses in computer programming, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering. In the second year, students will take courses in their chosen stream.

General Stream:

The general stream provides students with a broad understanding of software development, programming, and information analysis. Students will take courses in software design, database management, web development, and project management.

Game Development Stream:

The game development stream provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create video games using industry-standard game development tools. Students will take courses in game design, game programming, and game art.

Assessment:

Students in the Computing Science Diploma program will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations

Teaching:

The Computing Science Diploma program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Labs
• Projects

Careers:

Graduates of the Computing Science Diploma program will be prepared for a variety of careers in the IT industry or game development. Graduates may work as software developers, programmers, game designers, game programmers, or IT managers.