This unit provides a foundation in the key aspects of game production. Students will apply this knowledge by undertaking a team-based production of a game prototype where they will further develop practical knowledge in teamwork, project planning utilising agile methodologies and establishing a suitable production pipeline.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Analyse the requirements of simple programming problems and develop suitable solution algorithms and flowcharts;
2. Select appropriate data types and control structures and implement simple programs;
3. Interpret compiler messages to resolve syntax errors and employ debugging techniques to resolve logic errors;
4. Explain key concepts of program design and implementation, including object-oriented programming techniques; and
5. Construct programs that include the use of arrays, functions, parameter passing, classes and objects.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

9754 Introduction to Games Production

Assumed knowledge

None.