Get started with games dev

Games development is an attractive industry for many. In Scotland, there is a proud history in this marketplace, with Dundee city a focus for a lot of activity in this field. For anyone looking to pursue further study or junior career positions in this exciting industry, this course would provide the perfect introduction. Enthusiastic study in this course could provide learners with the ability to create a game.
The course comprises of a number of modules focused on getting started with and the development of programming languages for games development. The modules will be online and self-study and would allow progression at a pace that suits the individual.

Summary

This course will eventually walk you through the major components of building GRITS, an HTML5 game. We’ll talk about how to take standard game development techniques, and use them to create high performance HTML5 applications

What do I need to know?

Basic knowledge of HTML, Javascript, and how the web works is necessary for this course and so there is an optional introductory unit to be taken first for beginners. If you have a basic understanding of how the web is structured and have already taken Higher Computing then you may not need to undertake the introductory course first. Individuals can choose.

What will I learn?

At the end of this course, you’ll understand how to develop an HTML5 game. You will gain familiarity with HTML5 features such as 2D canvas and techniques for improving performance.

The final project

The final project will see you creating your own games project, which you will be asked to present to an assessment panel in June 2014.

On successful completion of  the course, the final development project and this presentation, you will be awarded with the Perth & Kinross Digital Literacy award

The Perth & Kinross Digital Literacy Award

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