Games Technology BSc (Hons)

Course overview

As a student on this course you will develop knowledge and skills in the technological aspects of media and games programming. This will enable you to use appropriate tools and techniques to integrate music, audio, graphics, animation and games for distributed applications. The focus of the course is on the principles of games technology and games programming, emphasising well-founded technical principles in the development of games system components.

Particular emphasis is placed on the tools and techniques used for the development of games, animation and graphics. Throughout the course you will gain a broad understanding of video, audio, computers and an in-depth understanding of 3D modelling, graphics, animation and games programming.

On top of this you will also be equipped with the relevant knowledge and skills to apply studio techniques for the production and recording of entertainment material. As music and audio are such important elements in games systems, there will be coverage of music and audio as part of this programme. The course looks at game development on the latest game platforms such as for example, XBox 360, and also addresses the growing area of mobile phone game development.

The subject of entrepreneurship is highlighted through learning in the area of business development, including company creation and business planning. The optional 12-month placement will give you the opportunity to put the skills and knowledge acquired during the first and second years of the course into practise and will help you make an informed decision about your future career.