The Games Software Development module develops a diverse set of skills related to the development of computer games software.
This module focuses on construction of a game 'engine' from analysis of existing engines through object-oriented design, integration of existing software components and implementation of diverse sub-systems essential to modern games. A number of platforms will be examined and platform-specific issues and solutions will be considered.
The module will also comprise an examination of the tools used by the game developer and their application to software engineering and software management tasks.
Assessment will take the form of an in course assignment.