NPA Computer Games Development
Computer games are being used increasingly for leisure, in education and work-based training with players interacting via personal
computers, consoles, PDAs, mobile devices and web browsers. Computer gaming is now a growing industry, with Scotland one of the global leaders. In Scotland there are more than 50 companies, mostly based in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. These companies rely on a range of creative skills such as art, design, animation, audio and programming. Employers increasingly expect candidates to have critical thinking and problem solving abilities, to be good communicators and able to work within a group/team, as these are essential skills for working in a modern business environment.
This course will take you through the process of producing a computer game from the initial idea to promoting the finished
product. You gain experience and skills which will be useful in any job where you might need to carry out a project from start to finish.
For 2013/14 we will be offering this course at SCQF Level 4 (INT 1) and SCQF Level 5 (INT 2). In order to gain an award in this course, candidates must build up a folio which demonstrates that they have attained the required skills and knowledge. There are no final exams so it is essential that anyone taking this course is well motivated and capable of working to deadlines.
Course Content
Unit 1 – Computer Games : Design
Identify /Compare gaming technologies
Identify genres/design elements
Plan and Design a game
Unit 2 – Computer Games : Media Assets
Identify/Compare media assets in an existing game
Plan media assets for a game
Create the media assets for a game
Unit 3 – Computer Games : Development
Create a working computer game
Evaluate the computer game
Promote the computer game
Further Information:
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the course please speak to Mr D.
Computer games are being used increasingly for leisure, in education and work-based training with players interacting via personal
computers, consoles, PDAs, mobile devices and web browsers. Computer gaming is now a growing industry, with Scotland one of the global leaders. In Scotland there are more than 50 companies, mostly based in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. These companies rely on a range of creative skills such as art, design, animation, audio and programming. Employers increasingly expect candidates to have critical thinking and problem solving abilities, to be good communicators and able to work within a group/team, as these are essential skills for working in a modern business environment.
This course will take you through the process of producing a computer game from the initial idea to promoting the finished
product. You gain experience and skills which will be useful in any job where you might need to carry out a project from start to finish.
For 2013/14 we will be offering this course at SCQF Level 4 (INT 1) and SCQF Level 5 (INT 2). In order to gain an award in this course, candidates must build up a folio which demonstrates that they have attained the required skills and knowledge. There are no final exams so it is essential that anyone taking this course is well motivated and capable of working to deadlines.
Course Content
Unit 1 – Computer Games : Design
Identify /Compare gaming technologies
Identify genres/design elements
Plan and Design a game
Unit 2 – Computer Games : Media Assets
Identify/Compare media assets in an existing game
Plan media assets for a game
Create the media assets for a game
Unit 3 – Computer Games : Development
Create a working computer game
Evaluate the computer game
Promote the computer game
Further Information:
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the course please speak to Mr D.