Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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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/