Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester or equivalent
48 Hours
Hawthorn
HIT2302 Object-Oriented Programming or HIT2037 Software Development in Java or HIT3037 Programming in Java or HIT3054 C++ for Java Programmers or HIT3072 C++ for Programmers or HIT3172 Object-Oriented Programming in C++ or 65% in HIT3181 Technical Software Development
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Multimedia (Games and Interactivity)/Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering), Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology and Bachelor of Science (Games Development)
The aim of unit is for students to understand, select, design, implement and utilise game engine components, and the associated use of data structures and software patterns. Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to: Discuss game engine components including architectures of components, selection of components for a particular game specification the role and purpose of specific game engine components, and the relationship of components with underlying technologies Create games that utilise and demonstrate game engine component functionality, including the implementation of components that encapsulate specific low-level APIs Identify performance bottlenecks by using profiling techniques and tools, and applying optimisation strategies to improve performance Explain and illustrate the role of data structures and patterns in game programming, and rationalise the selection of these for the development of a specified game scenario.
The aim of unit is for students to understand, select, design, implement and utilise game engine components, and the associated use of data structures and software patterns.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
Lectures (24 hrs), Tutorials (labs) (24 hrs)
Assignments,Tests (formative) and Portfolio
Students will be provided with feedback on their progress in attaining the following generic skills:· Communication skills· Problem solving skills· Ability to work independently
Components of game engines and their use and implementation, including input, graphics, audio and others.Tools, techniques and strategies for optimising the performance of software in a games context.The use of data structures and patterns in games programming.
