Module Title:Gameplay Programming I
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Module Aim: Introduce learners to the skill of gameplay programming for specific genres. Students will understand how to program 2D games. Students will learn how to program entertaining interactions and understand the formation of harmony through actions and feedback through visuals, haptics, reactions, events and sound. The focus will be the creation of titles with engaging playability.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Understand the domain of programming applied to games development
LO2 Problem solving techniques applied to gameplay programming and appreciation of the game engine solutions
LO3 Interpretation and construction of algorithms to solve problems the implement sub-systems within a game title
LO4 Programming games that respond to gamer input for specific genres
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Drawing Primitives
Drawing primitives including lines, ellipses, boxes, sprites and application of color
Gamer Input
Handling user input from keyboard, mouse, game controllers, motion control, multi-touch haptic input and gesture based systems
Immersion
Identification of appropriate game control, expression of gameplay goals, events, responses to gamer actions, responses to systems events, implementation of game rules and refinement of game balance
Game State Management
Implementation of Game state persistence
Assessment Breakdown%
Project50.00%
Practical50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Create 2D Game Scene 1,2,3 50.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Create 2D Game Scene 1,2,3,4 50.00 n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_KCCGD_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Games Development 3 Mandatory