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University of Montana Catalog 2025-2026

Creative Coding Certificate

The Creative Coding Certificate allows students to learn the basics of coding and development in computer-mediated art and creative practices. This foundational certificate is open to the entire university community and serves to augment an individual's skills. Students will learn the basics of coding, object-oriented programming, signal flow, and time-based creative processes.

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

Post-Secondary Certificate - Creative Coding

Course Requirements

Core Courses
Complete all of the following courses:
MART 120Creative Coding I3
MART 220Creative Coding II3
Electives
Complete 6 credits of the following courses: 6
Creation of Media Story
Principles of Interactive Media
Art & Science of Interactive Games
Sonic Programming
Browser-based Games
Fundamentals of the Unity Game Engine
Total Hours12