Washington Network for Innovative Careers Skill Center – DigiPen Video Game Programming

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students will: Understand concepts central to programming including Boolean logic, using correct mathematical expressions, abstraction, and choosing how to represent data. Write both collaborative and individual programs in C and other programming languages for both problems solving and creative expression. Write algorithms to solve problems, read algorithms made by other people, and judge whether certain algorithms are better than others for a specific problem. Use programming concepts more specifically related to games such as game loops, component-based engine architecture, and gameplay programming. Practice the Video Game production process including pitches, design documents, scheduling, milestones, testing, time management, and working on interdisciplinary teams. Students in DigiPen Video Game Programming Year 2 continue to expand and refine their skills to create digital games and interactive experiences.