BSc (Hons) Games Programming Bachelor's degree at London Metropolitan University

This module introduces students to graphics programming, using standard libraries to integrate graphics and other media to console applications. They will learn how to design and develop simple games, including use of state machines, user control systems, animated interactions, collision detection and maintenance of scores and inventories.

This module is essentially an introduction to programming, explaining basic concepts for designing and creating interactive systems and complex functionality. It is intended to build students' confidence and interest in technical aspects of application development. Students will develop an understanding of the skills required to build apps and games for different platforms, including console, web, computer and mobile.

You will be introduced to the basics of Information Technology and past, current and future trends in computer and gaming systems. The detailed design of a small scale gaming system will be presented where students have the opportunity to directly program the hardware. You will learn how a knowledge of assembly language and different compilers should inform the development of higher level programming languages, such as C++, in order to produce optimal code. You will develop expertise and transfe

This module provides an introduction to the topic of computer games from a variety of perspectives. It is designed to help students understand and appreciate many of the different technical and psychological approaches games designers and developers use in their work. It will also facilitate the development of the skills needed when developing gaming applications using contemporary tools. Students will work in teams on a range of game design challenges, creating and testing non-digital games in

This module facilitates the development of the skills needed by programmers and technical artists when developing gaming applications using contemporary tools. Students will learn how to manage a workflow in order to create a casual game that runs on devices across multiple platforms, using a professional game engine. They will import their own assets, work in teams to troubleshoot challenges and test prototypes, and finally design and deliver a fully functional small game.

You will learn the basics of Game Development, with an introduction to programming in C++ and visual scripting languages and you will implement Level Design principles and landscape for large environments. Additionally, you will learn how to implement basic AI, VFX and Animation in games. You will also learn how to implement a working user interface and bring a game project to working prototype level.

This module develops a range of mathematical techniques including set theory, logic, relations and functions, algebra, differentiation and integration. The techniques provide the foundation for further study of mathematics and related applications in Computer Science, Computer Games Programming, Computer Systems Engineering and Robotics and Electronics and Internet of Things.

The module provides further development of programming skills at application and system level across a range of platforms. Some of the problems of system independence will be addressed along with inclusion of library applications in different environments. Students cover the intermediate part of C++ and consider how to optimise code for different platforms. Students will be introduced to more advanced features of C++ such as operator overloading, templates, the STL, file handling and game/system

This module builds on CU5011a, furthering students' skills in game design and development using C++ and graphics libraries.

In this module you will work in a team with other games programming students and game art students in order to take a game prototype all the way to a fully working 3D game. You will gain insight into designing for large game worlds and expand your knowledge visual scripting. You will gain an understanding of further techniques such as the employment of splines in game development. You will utilise LODs in other to further optimise your game project.

This module builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Level 4, introducing you to additional 3D graphics programming, using managed code. During the module, you will work in a team with other programming students and game art students to design and develop a 3D game prototype and consider some of the economic and marketing issues associated with production.