Computer Science & Applications Division

Computer Science Information Technology Informational Sessions

• Date & Time: Saturdays on June 21, June 28, July 5, Aug 16, Aug 23 and Aug 30, 2025 from 1 to 2 pm.
• Location: TLC 201 (Technology Learning Center Parking lot #5)

Contact professor Chiang via ChiangAS@wlac.edu and request a Zoom meeting for faculty advisory session if you can't make it the above-mentioned sessions. We offer Certificate and Associate Degree paths designed for students who want to get to work quickly or advance on the job. We also prepare students to transfer to 4-year universities.

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New Certificate: Essentials of Video Game Programming

Program Description

West Los Angeles College’s certificate of achievement in “Essentials of Video Game Programming” will provide students with basic skills to meet the growing employment demands in the video game industry. This certificate will prepare students for entry level employment positions and internships in video game companies as programmers. Training will center around iterative game design & prototyping, collaboration, communication, and familiarity with the programming languages used in creating games and digital entertainment. Students will study programming languages such as C# and C++ in conjunction with specific game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine, while building and testing original game designs individually and in teams.

Required Coursework