HND Computer Games Development

HND Computer Games Development

Course Aims:
New for 2010. James Watt College is among the first in Scotland to introduce this new and innovative qualification. Areas of study include level design, planning, 3D modelling and animation, audio and video, artificial intelligence, interface design, scripting, structured programming, object-orientated design and programming, calculus, matrices and game physics, character creation and storytelling,

Course Content:

• Level Design
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• 3D Modelling and Animation
• Object Orientated Programming
• Game Physics and Maths
• Interface Design
• Character creation
• Scripting for Interactivity
• Audio for Games
• Games Project

Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion may allow direct entry to 2nd or 3rd year of a relevant university degree programme. Articulation agreements are in place with a number of universities.

Career Potential:
Games Designer, Games Developer, Software Engineer, Interactive Media Specialist.

Course Assessment:
Variety of hands-on, practical and theory tasks will be set throughout your studies to assess your learning, knowledge and understanding.