Venues

Kilwinning Campus

Content

This course will introduce you to a range of topics relating to computer games, with an emphasis on programming and teamwork.

On the creative side you will:
Develop skills in traditional 2D Animation and create your own 2D digital animation sequence;
Explore scripting and develop skills in designing and developing interactive multimedia applications; Look at 3D Level editing; Design a themed environment and develop a basic level using a chosen 3D level editor software package.

On the technical side you will:
Explore structured programming for games and learn about the concepts and techniques involved; Implement a solution for a design, and learn to test and debug a program; Investigate the technology behind game consoles and gaming computers, both internal system components and external devices.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher, plus one other Higher preferred; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

Progression Routes

HND Computer Games