Games Development - Introduction | City College Plymouth

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

College Certificate

Level

Level One

What's it all about?

Are you serious about video games, or interested in a career in game design? Do you want to make your presentations or teaching more interesting? Then this exciting and creative course is for you.

This course is a ten-week introduction to the world of video games development. It is an excellent taster or foundation for anyone interested in the Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary/Extended Diploma Games Development.

During the course you will use the tools that professionals use - Unity 3D. Unity 3D software offers all you need to create great games and detailed 3D simulations. Harness the power of the intuitive interface as you create your own levels and import custom game assets. You will learn what makes a game exciting, and the strategies behind compelling game play as you create your own levels.

Progression

On successful completion of this course you may be able to progress on to the full-time Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in Games Development at the College.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirements for this course are a willingness to learn and an interest in the development of computer games.

Duration

One evening a week, for ten weeks.

Business Benefits

If your business would benefit from using graphical imaging for presenting planned or proposed ideas (such as 3D walkthroughs or site plan representations), this course can give your staff the basic understanding and knowledge needed to create those items. Students will leave this course with the ability to produce engaging and exciting representations, walkthroughs and more.

Perhaps you are you a teacher or lecturer who would like to make your delivery more interesting and engaging? This course will give you the basic skills to use gaming and modelling within your own subject area, which will add the 'wow factor' to your teaching.

Are there any exams?

All assessment on this course is done through in-class exercises. There are no exams or external assessments.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will be guided through the process of game design and game building - including modelling, texture mapping a well-conceived gaming environment, and other exciting elements.

You will be introduced to a variety of tactics and strategies developed by our curriculum experts, so that at the end of the course you'll leave with considerable new design skills, and a better understanding of underlying game mechanics. You'll never look at games the same way again!

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Unity software
Lesson 2 - A basic level
Lesson 3 - Introduction to scripting
Lesson 4 - Creating the player/camera
Lesson 5 - Prefabs
Lesson 6 - 3D models and animations
Lesson 7 - Creating basic enemy AI
Lesson 8, 9 and 10 - Creating your own game/model

When can I study?

Thursday evenings, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Course Facts

Although we are not yet able to confirm dates or fees, applications for the next course are now welcome. For further information please contact the Customer Services team on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.

Games Development - Introduction