Computer Games Development

What will I Learn?

• Game Design Fundamentals: You'll learn about core game design principles, such as game mechanics, level design, storytelling, and player experience.   

• Game Development Tools: You'll gain experience with game development software.

• Media Assets: You'll learn how to create game assets like 2D models, sounds, and animations.   

• Programming: You'll develop programming skills, which are essential for game development. 

• Teamwork and Collaboration: You'll learn to work effectively in teams, which is crucial in the game development industry.
  
  

What skills with I develop?

• Creativity: You'll develop your imagination and creativity in designing and developing unique game concepts.   

• Problem-solving: You'll learn to identify and solve problems that arise during the game development process.   

• Technical skills: You'll gain practical skills in using game development software and tools.   

• Communication and teamwork: You'll learn to effectively communicate your ideas and collaborate with others to achieve common goals.   

• Project management: You'll learn to plan, organize, and manage your time effectively to complete game development projects.
  
  

What could be helpful?

• Interest in video games is essential, as you will be required to write about the games that you know. 

• Ideally you will have achieved an A-C in National 5 English, History, Modern Studies or RMPS, as you will be required to critically analyse and evaluate Computer Games. 

• A creative mind and a desired to express yourself through game design are essential. 

• Some knowledge of Computer Programming, as a minimum you should have achieved an A-C in National 5 Computing Science.  Ideally you will have achieved an A-C in Higher Computing Science or are working towards this along this NPA Computer Games Development.
  
  

Is there is an Exam?

• No, there is not exam.  

• Through the year you will be required to complete a number of assessed tasks, this includes review computer games, developing game design documents, produce game assets and creaitng a game prototype.
  
  

What comes next?

• You may wish to study Computer Games Development at College or University.
  
  

Where can this take me?

• Career Opportunities: This course can open doors to a variety of career paths in the gaming industry and related fields.   

• Personal Enrichment: You'll gain valuable skills and knowledge that can be applied to other areas of your life, such as problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.

• Further Learning: It provides a solid foundation for further education in game development and related fields.