SET07106 Programming Fundamentals
SET07109 Mathematics for Software Engineering
SET08119 Object-oriented Software Development

Examples of Equivalent Learning Two years programming experience in a high-level language – such as Java, C# or C++ - up to and including object-orientation and design patterns.
Experience in programming with C++.
Underpinning mathematical knowledge for games, physics, or graphics.

The module focuses on the development of a games engine through a series of lectures and lab exercises, with the aim being to produce a game with said engine. The lecture content follows five broad themes with lectures undertaken in each theme:
1. Workflow, repository, and project management.
2. Game design fundamentals.
3. Game engine architecture and coding approaches.
4. Game asset management.
5. 2D physics.
6. Artificial intelligence for games.
7. Additional game engine features.
8. Quality assurance and testing.

The practical labs focus on the technical development of a game engine. Twelve topics are covered:
1. Git Workflow and CMake.
2. Introduction to SFML (Build Pong).
3. Entity Management (Build Space Invaders).
4. Tile Engine (Build a Maze Game).
5. Physics (Build a Platform Game).
6. Resource Management
7. AI: Steering and Pathfinding.
8. AI: Behaviours.
9. Deployment and Testing.
10. Performance Optimisation.
11. Networking.
12. Scripting.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Design, develop and evaluate a games engine through robust software engineering techniques.
LO2: Apply modern software development, deployment, and testing procedures.
LO3: Examine game design principles and procedures.
LO4: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the technical components of a games engine.