BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required by a technical professional in the field of computer games.
• The ability to critically evaluate the design, logic, and implementation of computer games.
• Facility with advanced techniques for computer graphics and 3D digital animation.

Subjects:

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Software Development
• Introduction to Management
• Mathematical Concepts for Computing
• System Analysis & Design
• Computer Games Design: Documentation
• Computer Games Level Design
• Introduction to Graphics & Basic 3D Applications
• Introduction to Scripting for 3D Applications
• Introduction to C Programming
• Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

Year 2

• Creativity & Innovation
• Professional & Enterprise Development
• Research Methods For Computing and Technology
• Analogue Games
• Basic 3D Computer Character Modelling
• Believable Models for Games & Virtual Reality
• Computer Games Design: High Concept and Preproduction
• Computer Games Design: Production and Testing
• Computer Graphics
• Games Engines
• Imaging & Special Effects
• Mathematics for Computer Graphics
• Programming Concepts in C++

Year 3

• Innovation Management and New Product Development
• Project Management
• 3D Computer Graphics
• Advanced 3D Character Modelling and Animation
• Audio For Computer Games
• Computer Games Development Project
• HCI and Usability
• Investigations in Computer Games Development
• Multimedia Techniques For Animation, Games & Film Effects
• Programming Techniques for Animation & Computer Games
• MMOG Services & Communities
• Mobile Multimedia & Gaming
• Experimental Gameplay
• HCI and Usability

Entry requirements

• 2 Principal Passes at STPM level and with 4 Credit Passes at SPM including Mathematics; or
• 2 Passes with at ‘A’ Levels and with a Credit Pass at ‘O’ Levels / GCSE including Mathematics; or
• The APIIT/APU Foundation or equivalent with CGPA of 2.0 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level; or
• 5 Grade B's in UEC including Mathematics; or
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average of 50%; or
• Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with minimum average of 60%; or
• South Australian Matriculation Certificate (SAM) with minimum of 60%; or
• International Baccalaureate with minimum 24 marks;
• Victorian Certificate of Education with minimum average of 50%;
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with minimum average of 50%; or
• A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.