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Level 4 & 5
Computer Games Development combines technology and creativity in a multidisciplinary way. The games industry is still an expanding and challenging sector with continually evolving ideas and cutting-edge technologies. This course covers all major technical aspects of the games development process from design to development. It aims to prepare you for a career in software development with a particular emphasis on computer games. You will gain knowledge of programming, computer graphics and game project management.
What's in the Couse?
What's in the Couse?
Computer Games: Design
Computer Games: Design
You will acquire an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles involved in digital gaming planning and design. You will recognise and distinguish differences between numerous gaming platforms, environments and genres.
You will be introduced to methods used in the planning and design stages involved in the production of a digital game. You will plan and design a level in a digital game.
Computer Games: Media Assets
Computer Games: Media Assets
You will acquire an understanding of the different types of media asset required for developing a digital game such as sound, graphics and animation. You will plan and produce media assets for use in a game development environment.
Computer Games: Development
Computer Games: Development
You will gain an understanding of the processes involved in the final stages of development of a digital game. You will then use GameMaker to bring together all the parts and produce a working game. You will gain an understanding of the testing and evaluation process.
SQA Assessment
SQA Assessment
You will be expected to create a portfolio of your work which should be constructed over the period of the course. You will contribute material to the portfolio on an on-going basis. In order to achieve the award you must pass all three units.
Progression
Progression
Pupils who successfully pass the Level 4 Computer Games Development could go on to study the following:
Level 5 Computer Games Development
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