COMP9752 Computer Game Development GE

Dr Brett Wilkinson

2021

4.5

1 x 50-minute lecture weekly
1 x 50-minute workshop weekly
1 x 50-minute computer lab weekly
1 x 8-hour project work weekly

^ = May be enrolled concurrently

1 Admission into MIT-Master of Information Technology
2 36 units of topics
3 Admission into MCS-Master of Computer Science
3a Admission into GDPCSC-Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
3b Admission into MCSAI-Master of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or ((3 or 3a or 3b)))

1 of COMP3752, COMP8752 has been successfully completed

This topic will provide an introduction to the field of computer game development. Specific areas will include:

The fundamental principles of computer game design and the architecture of computer games and the associated development environment, including implementation languages
An introduction to the history of computer games and their development
Components of collision mechanics and the associated graphics including rendering and textures from both a 2D and 3D perspective
An introduction to the games project life cycle including the ""Business of Games""

This topic aims to enable students to gain specific knowledge and skills needed to engage in the area of computer game development. This is from an historical, implementation and business perspective.

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Understand the fundamental concepts of computer game development, specifically in the digital media arena

Communicate effectively about computer game development

Work professionally as an individual and in a team

Develop computer-based solutions and digital media artefacts appropriate to computer game development

Key dates and timetable

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