{"id":5897,"date":"2025-09-15T16:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&p=5897"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:30:32","slug":"bs-game-programming","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bs-game-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Game Programming<\/h1>

BS<\/a> • Major<\/a><\/p>

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Ever wonder how video games actually work?<\/h2>\n

How do enemies know when to chase you \u2014 or hide? What makes a boss fight change halfway through? How do NPCs \u201cknow\u201d what to say or do next?<\/p>\n

If you’ve ever played a game and thought, \u201cWait\u2026 how did they program that?\u201d<\/em> \u2014 you might be a game programmer in the making.<\/p>\n

What Is Game Programming?<\/h2>\n

Game programming is the technical engine behind the magic of video games. It\u2019s where computer science, coding, and mathematics meet imagination. Game programmers write the code that brings the team\u2019s ideas to life \u2014 turning concepts into fully functional, playable experiences.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just about making games run. It\u2019s about making them feel <\/em>right \u2014 handling physics, inputs, rendering, AI, and more.<\/p>\n

Why Study Game Programming at Bloomfield?<\/h2>\n

At Bloomfield, game programming teaches you more than just how to build games. You\u2019ll study programming languages you\u2019ll find in both indie and AAA development, sharpen your logic and problem-solving abilities, and gain the communication skills needed to thrive in multi-disciplinary teams.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll team up with artists, animators, and game designers to build original games from the ground up \u2014 just like professional game programmers do on the job.<\/p>\n

And because your skills go beyond game development, you\u2019ll graduate ready for roles in software development, app creation, tech startups, and beyond. With a portfolio of projects and real-world collaboration experience, you\u2019ll be equipped to stand out \u2014 wherever your career takes you.
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