COURSE CURRICULUM

In Year 1, the Game Development program offers foundational courses essential for a successful career in the gaming industry. Students begin with 3D Modelling, where they explore the creation of 3D objects and environments used in films, TV, and games, focusing on techniques like polygon and patch modelling. Accessible Interface Design ensures students learn to design interfaces that are inclusive for players with various impairments while maintaining thematic immersion. Physics and Mathematics for Games covers fundamental physics and math concepts applied to game mechanics such as movement, collision detection, and animation. Version Control and Asset Management teaches students industry-standard systems for managing game development projects and digital assets. Games Design provides an introduction to game mechanics, gameplay balancing, and interactive systems, while Object Oriented Programming for Games builds programming skills with a focus on scalability and reuse. Programming for Games provides hands-on experience in developing casual video games, teaching basic programming concepts and game mechanic implementation.In Year 2, the focus shifts to more advanced and industry-relevant skills. Agile Development with SCRUM introduces students to the agile framework, used widely in the software and gaming industries, teaching team roles, sprints, and project management. Career Development helps students align their academic achievements with industry roles, culminating in a mock job application and a proposal for their final-year project. Games Portfolio enhances students' skills in areas like storyboarding, 3D design, AI techniques, and level development. Physical Computing encourages creative thinking in interaction design, exploring unique gaming peripherals and interactive art installations. Research Methods for Games develops academic research skills in the context of games development. Students also choose elective modules such as Games Technology, 3D Animation Techniques, and Game Engine Rendering Techniques to deepen their understanding of game engine mechanics, animation, and visual effects.In Year 3, students focus on applying their skills through projects and specialization. The Final Year Group Project emphasizes collaboration and industry standards, with a focus on DevOps and quality assurance. The Final Year Individual Project allows students to research, design, implement, and test a core concept relevant to games and digital media. Rapid Prototyping offers students the opportunity to develop game mechanics under tight deadlines, mimicking the fast-paced nature of game development. Elective modules like Extended Realities and Game Audio provide specialization in virtual reality and game audio production. Other electives like Artificial Intelligence for Games, Shader Programming, Character Animation and Control, and Visual Effects for Games offer deeper insights into advanced technical aspects of game development. These modules prepare students for diverse career paths within the gaming industry, from programming and animation to technical artistry and audio design.