About BSc Computer Games

Course Leader: Fiona French (f.french@londonmet.ac.uk)
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Year 1
Students can choose to follow a technical or a design pathway after their first semester. There is an emphasis on teamwork and the development of good communication skills throughout the course. Modules include:

• Gamelab Portfolio - introduction to games programming, C#
• Introduction to Computer Graphics - 2D/3D (DEMO)
• Introduction to Computer Games
• Web Game Development - Flash AS3
• Pathway Choices:
  • Introduction to C++
    
  • Time-based Media - streaming audio/video, podcasting
• Options:
  • Maths Techniques - trigonometry, algebra, vectors
  • Java / Animation / Multimedia / Web Design

Year 2
Technical students focus on programming; design students focus on scripting and asset-building. All students work together to produce prototype games for a variety of platforms. Students start professional work for Gamelab London, contributing towards a client brief. Modules include:

• Gamelab Portfolio - 3D XBox game, C#
• 3D simulation - modding / shaders, C++/C#
• Professional Development - software engineering for games
• Pathway Choices:
  • Specialist Programming - C++
  • Advanced Games Programming - C++ /OpenGL
  • 3D modelling and animation - Maya (DEMO)
  • Digital Toy Design - physical computing

Year 3
There is a lot of freedom for students to develop their skills in distinct areas. Students do an internship at Gamelab London and take masterclasses in core subjects.

• Distributed Game Design - multiplayer networked (DEMO)
• Group Publishing Project - ARG (DEMO)
• Prototype Development - console game teamwork production (DEMO)
• Games Portfolio Project (DEMO)
• Pathway Choices:
  • Artificial Intelligence for Games (DEMO)
  • 3D Character Animation (DEMO)

For BA (Joint) Game Studies, see: http://gamescholar.org.uk

Introduction to Computer Graphics

3D Modelling and Animation

Distributed Game Design

Final Year Project

Final Year Project