Games Programming

Course Leader: Fiona French (f.french@londonmet.ac.uk)

STRUCTURE

Year 1 – Level 4

Game Design & Development (core)
Concepts and prototype physical games, game development with Unity Engine
Game Programming (core)
Introduction to C++, creating console text games and simple 2D games
Logic and Mathematical Techniques (core)
Computer Hardware and Software Architecture (core)
Introduction to Assembly and C, creating a 2D Gameboy clone

Year 2 – Level 5

Advanced C++ Programming (core)
Augmented Toy Development (core)
Working with embedded technology and/or VR to create prototype smart toys and virtual experiences; using 3D printing techniques
Game Engine Development (core)
Teamwork with GAME students, who create assets for a 3D game. Programmed using industry standard tools, eg. C++/DirectX
Graphics and Shader Programming (core)
Advanced C++/OpenGL, focus on visual effects and physics

Year 3 – Level 6

Project (core)
Research and development – recent games programming applications include AI demos, iOS published games, water shaders, cross platform optimisation
Work Related or Research Related Learning (core)
Client-facing, using existing skills or supporting research project; preparation for employment
Networking for Games (core)
Advanced C++ for multiplayer
Prototype Development (core)
Teamwork with GAME students to produce a large 3D game using Unreal Engine
Artificial Intelligence (core)
Introduction to AI, programming graphical demos in Unity Engine
Artificial Intelligence for Games (core)
Advanced AI techiques implemented in Unity Engine