BSc (Hons) Digital Games Development Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

Explore the methods and techniques used to design and build computer games. Learn how to analyse and deconstruct complex game systems to assess their entertainment value and turn original game designs into working prototypes.

Entry-level programming module introducing fundamental concepts and skills required to write simple games using C++.

Introduces fundamental concepts and skills required to create games using object-oriented techniques. Covers planning, modelling and developing gameplay, problem-solving techniques, data types and expressions and professional development tools and techniques.

Explore a range of current web technologies and gain practical experience in designing, making and maintaining standards-compliant static and interactive web pages.

Introduces the digital and games industries context and working practices, using the Brighton & Hove digital sector as a case study. Prepares for work experience applications by producing a personal digital portfolio and managing your professional online presence. Integrates an introduction to the university learning environment and a foundation in academic study skills.

Introduction to the foundations of 3D computer graphics and basic animation. Covers the fundamentals of basic 3D design, modelling, texturing, simple lighting and animation. On completion you will be able to create simple 3D animated rendered sequences for multi-format delivery.

Gain the skills needed to programme artificial intelligence (AI) for games. Develop simple programs including games that make use of AI; explore the techniques and algorithms commonly used in games AI programming; test and debug games AI algorithms; and demonstrate best practice when designing effective AI algorithms.

Build the skills to generate and develop ideas, characters, settings and structure for a compelling story-rich game. Guided through the creative process of building narrative into your game designs by analysing how storytelling drives gameplay forward. Gain an understanding of traditional narrative story processes and how these fit into game story flows and the strategic elements of gameplay.

Work as a group and run a software project to develop a usable software solution. Bring together what you've learned so far and put this all into practice in a project environment through tasks from planning and management to requirements gathering, design, code and demonstrating the solution.

Focuses on the use of industry-standard development frameworks to produce entire games. Using a combination of visual and text-based programming languages (C++), learn how to design, prototype and produce games for PCs/consoles as well as mobiles.

Build on what you learned about 3D modelling and animation in year 1. Produce complex 3D moving sequences and characters, working on your storyboard or concept artwork to practice and develop design skills, while building your 3D digital asset creation and application skills.

Gain the skills needed to develop 2D browser-based games. Create games using a range of web technologies and explore topics including physics for games, Javascript games engines and the challenges and opportunities of networked games.

Brings together everything you've learned during your degree in a major piece of work on a topic of your choosing. Your opportunity to put your understanding of theory into practice. All projects must include practical work of some sort using computing/IT technology. A series of workshops will support each step of the project process, from proposal to presentation.

Build on your knowledge of 3D modelling and animation, focusing on rigging and character animation. Practice and develop the advanced design skills needed to plan and produce complex 3D animated sequences and characters, while further developing your ability to create and apply complex 3D digital assets.

Explore the issues involved in designing and implementing multiplayer games. Develop practical design and implementation skills by creating a game using a range of web technologies. Areas covered include general games architecture; challenges facing network games; multiplayer game architectures; and implementation issues and techniques.

Develop the knowledge and skills to perform a usability evaluation of a system or device – specifying requirements, choosing the best ways to evaluate usability and accessibility, planning and carrying out the evaluation and presenting the results. Explore the latest research in the broader field of evaluation.

Gives you a sound understanding of the technologies behind virtual reality applications. Explore both the theory and practice needed to design and implement virtual reality systems, which can be experienced by visualisation technologies such as virtual reality and mixed reality. Develop a range of interactive applications which make use of a variety of software and hardware technologies.

Study business models used for software products and by software businesses. Explore the ways in which these products are marketed, look at marketing strategies and examine the role of data in product design and marketing. Take a look at funding options for start-ups.

Evaluate key legal cyber security challenges and explore how cyber security and intellectual property laws are used to protect the interests of developers of computer-related products. Topics include the threat landscape and associated legal challenges; the legal framework regarding privacy, data protection and security in the UK and EU; and surveillance, forensic computing and the gathering of evidence.

Carries out independent, guided research into current trends and future innovations in computing technologies which you will be able to present to the local and wider computing industries. Highlights the potential for, and the processes involved in, postgraduate studies.