ITSE 2310 iOS Application Programming

CIP Code: 11.0201

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
External Hours: 0

Contact Hour Total: 64

Course explores developing applications for iOS devices. Will include the current iOS programming language, use of the iOS SDK environment, and current programming issues in the iOS environment. (WECM Verbatim)

Prerequisite(s): COSC 1437 or approval of the Program Coordinator

Notes: Texas is the #2 ranking state in the employment of game development personnel. There are 266 game companies in Texas, according to the Entertainment Software Association. A list of Texas Game Development company websites is available at GameDevMap.com.

The blend of gaming, technology, arts, film, music, and living cost makes Texas one of our nation’s most attractive game production areas. Typical Job Titles Game Designer, Level Designer, Game Scripter/Programmer, Game Tester, or Game Producer. These are not the only occupations possible in this area of study.

Texas hosts some of the largest conferences, festivals, and gatherings opportunities for game developers. Such as SX SW: Game Expo (South-by-South West), Classic Game Fest, and IDGA. Developers showcase the current games and trends, share knowledge, participate in workshops, and network for new job opportunities in the industry,

Best Jobs in America (2015) - CNN Money

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) www.theesa.com

Regional Labor Market Information

Video Game Designers: New workers generally start around $48,227. The average pay for Video Game Designers is $86,243 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $114,614.

Career and labor market research tools:

Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

O*NET: https://www.onetonline.org/

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course