Games Software Development

Universitetas
Sheffield Hallam University
Miestas, šalis
Sheffield, England
Studijų trukmė
1 m.
Programos sritys
Computer Sciences, Informatics & Information Sciences, Video Games & Multimedia, Web Technologies & Cloud Computing, Software Engineering
Studijų kaina
8000.00 GBP
Studijų kalba
English (ENG)
Laipsnis
Master
Programos pradžia
2022-09-19
Stojimo pabaiga
2023-04-15
Apie programą
Stojimo reikalavimai
Karjeros galimybės

This is a technically oriented course for programmers and those interested in the technology of games. It is suitable for people seeking employment in the games development industry.

You develop 3D graphics software using the C++ programming language, including the implementation of lighting and texturing, ray-tracing, vertex and pixel shader programming.
You use industry standard application programming interfaces such as Microsoft's DirectX and programming for the Sony PlayStation Portable. Opportunities to work with industry-standard 3D graphics and modelling packages such as 3D Studio Max and Maya are also given.
You learn technologies and architectures for games, including the novel architectures of games consoles and how to exploit them, networking and network programming, multi-threading and Linux.
We teach you project management techniques, including the stages of game production, the structure and operation of the games industry and issues surrounding intellectual property.
As well as the practical skills, you also develop academic and transferable skills that aid your performance in any area of employment. These encompass general problem solving strategies, analysis and evaluation skills, practical research skills and writing skills to enable you to express your ideas and solutions using professional approaches.
The University has a dedicated facility for analysing and evaluating console games, containing PS3, XBox 360, and Wii consoles, new games titles and LCD screens.
During the course, you create a personal portfolio. This is a collection of sample work that you can use to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers. We encourage you to build your portfolio as your studies progress and advise you how to maximise its potential. This includes showing you presentation techniques aimed at industry and giving tutor and industry practitioner feedback.
Reikalaujamas išsilavinimas

Į magistro studijų programas gali stoti visi, baigę universitetą arba besimokantys paskutiniame kurse. Studijos kurias baigei ar tebesimokai turi būti panašios krypties kaip ir tos, į kurias nori stoti, kadangi priėmimas yra paremtas ECTS kreditų suderinamumu.

  • ECTS kreditų išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs aukštosios mokyklos, būtina prisegti ECTS kreditų išrašą, kuriame būtų matyti, kokius dalykus Tu mokeisi bei kokius pažymius ir kiek kreditų už juos gavai. Kai siunti anketą paskutiniame kurse, diplomą reikia prisegti vėliau, kai tik jį gausi.

  • Bakalauro diplomas – jei jau esi baigęs aukštąją mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka prie anketos prisegti savo Bakalauro diplomą.

Anglų kalbos reikalavimai

Svarbu, jog anglų kalbos testo rezultatai universitetą pasiektų iki Liepos 31d.

Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:

  • IELTS - 6.5

  • TOEFL - 90

Games software graduates are in high demand, and our course has been developed to meet the needs of the booming entertainment software industry.

We actively support your collaboration with external companies on your practical software development projects. This gives you real experience while learning and could lead directly to you gaining a job with one of these companies.