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FIT2049

Faculty of Information Technology

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Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Information Technology
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2011 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will further develop object-oriented programming skills with the C++ language, and place them into the Games Programming context. Fundamental games programming design principles will be covered, including formal game structures and the game program loop. A number of specific games programming techniques with C++ will be also covered. These include the use of DirectX, games physics, and advanced 3D rendering, expressing these concepts through game creation using C++ and Microsoft Windows DirectX. This provides a strong grounding for further study in this area, especially related to games engine development and artificial intelligence.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will have:

  • an understanding of game entities and formal games program structure;s
  • an understanding of the notion of the programming game loop and how to set it up;
  • a working knowledge of basic DirectX, including textures, displaying sprites, animation, text, and rendering;
  • a working knowledge of physics in the games programming context, including basic movement and interaction;
  • a working knowledge of Direct 3D rendering, including geometry, models, cameras, textures and lighting;
  • an understanding of scene management in games;
  • the ability to express these concepts in a working Microsoft Windows game prototype.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Matthew Butler

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs laboratories/wk

Prerequisites

FIT2071

Prohibitions

MMS2804

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit2049/