module specification

You will learn the basics of Game Development, with an introduction to programming in C++ and visual scripting languages and you will implement Level Design principles and landscape for large environments. Additionally, you will learn how to implement basic AI, VFX and Animation in games. You will also learn how to implement a working user interface and bring a game project to working prototype level.

The aims are:
To introduce new students to the principle and basic applications of game development.
Gain skills in Level design for games.
Build awareness of logic and programming principles.
To provide a working technical knowledge of industry standard software utilised in the development of video games.
To Build skills in teamwork, project planning and time management.

Game Design [LO1], [LO3], [LO4]
Game Programming [LO1], [LO2], [LO4]
Game Landscape and Level Design [LO1]
Game Visual Scripting [LO1], [LO2], [LO4]
Application of C++ to Game Development [LO1], [LO2], [LO4]
Game UI [LO1]
Game AI [LO1], [LO2]
Game VFX [LO1]
Game Animation [LO1]
Gameplay Programming [LO1], [LO2], [LO4]
Project Planning [LO1], [LO3]
Prototype implementation [LO2], [LO3], [LO4]

The teaching and learning strategy for this module is a combination of intensive laboratory work where students will be expected to develop their programming skills. Group work is encouraged and reinforced at the laboratory sessions.  The student’s understanding will be tested by practical exercises in class.

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
 
LO1. Design, plan and implement a simple game prototype.
LO2. Build Logical and Analytical thinking skills.
LO3. Exhibit time management and teamworking skills.
LO4. Understand different Game Development strategies and learn to select the appropriate approach based on the task at hand.

FOR VALIDATION: CU4061 Introduction to Game Prototyping | London Metropolitan University (talis.com)