Game Development
Game developers design and create video games for computers and mobile devices.
Programmes
If you wish to specialise in this subject area then you should consider the following programme(s):
Students will develop a portfolio of playable games and game prototypes using high–level game development tools such as Unity and Unreal. In addition they will develop proficiency in high–performance game development using industry–standard languages such as C++, C# and Javascript.
Genres of games which students will develop include 2D side–scrolling platformers, first–person shooters and survival games in 2D/3D. Students will develop skills to enable them to create games ranging in technical complexity from indie and casual games up to AAA high–end commercial games.
 2D Game Development |
| 3D Game Assets |
| Advanced 3D Game Development |
| Advanced Graphics for Games |
| Artificial Intelligence for Games |
| Game Development in C++ |
| Game Development Practicum |
| Introduction to 3D Game Development |
| Introduction to C++ for Games |
| Introduction to Game Design |
| Mobile Game Development |
Student stories: Bill O'Keeffe
Student stories: Jack Power
David Perry: Are games better than life?
