Virtual Realities and Games Software Production

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

understand the requirements to create a good computer, video games, virtual and augmented reality applications
know who the game, virtual and augmented reality design and development team are
have an understanding of the different phases of the production cycle
know some typical organisational structures and different job titles in games, virtual and augmented reality companies
understand how software engineering can be used to solve problems in the production of game, virtual and augmented reality software
know the different types of software process models
have a general overview of game engines, virtual and augmented reality engines, and the different architectures
know the advantages and disadvantages of using existing game engine, virtual and augmented reality engines, or building it from scratch
have an overview of game, virtual and augmented reality level design, and the various roles involved in creating game, virtual and augmented reality level
know what game, virtual and augmented reality level conceptualisation and design is
understand the construction of game, virtual and augmented reality levels and how to refine them
work together as a group.

Topics covered

- Conceptualisation and Design
- Construction and refinement of Games
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Levels
- Level Design and Roles
- Game Engines
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Engines
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Scripting and Programming
- Games, Virtual Reality and Augmented Software Production
- Software Engineering
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

MUR-ICT284-Systems Analysis and Design and MUR-ICT288-Virtual Realities and Games Software Design ;

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This unit focuses on the theories, techniques and tools for designing, constructing and producing interactive 3D visualisation systems including computer games, interactive modelling software, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality software. Besides focusing on the theories, techniques and tools, the unit will cover additional topics such as budgeting, design documentation, evaluation, group dynamics, project management, team roles and responsibilities. Using industry standard design and development tools, students will apply the theoretical aspects of this unit to create games and virtual/augmented reality applications in a team environment.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (30%)
Assignment 2 (30%)
Invigilated Exam (30%)
Lab Assignment (10%)

Textbooks