Games Programming with Direct3D - Fundamentals

Awarding body: 
Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
Qualification type: 
Short Course
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Information Technology (IT)
Location: 
One Central Park

What's the Games Programming with Direct3D - Fundamentals course about?

This course is aimed at individuals who are interested in how computer games are developed and want to gain an understanding of how they can start to write them for themselves using the C++ programming language and Microsoft's DirectX 9.0.

The course covers the following:
- Install and set up Visual C++ Express edition
- Install and set up Direct3D
- Build a basic Windows program and understand the windows message loop
- Basic understanding of COM
- Understand the math tools needed to help write computer games
- Understand the Direct3D object and initialisation
- Understand the need of the rendering pipeline
- Use various Direct3D functions to allow you to rotate objects and draw them
- Use lighting models
- How lo draw terrain using height maps
- How to create a virtual camera for a first person shooter

Assessment is by completion of practical projects within class.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

This course will allow you to move onto the more advanced iPhone/iPod Touch Game Development course.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Students wanting to enrol onto this course should have knowledge of C++ programming and a great interest in computer games. Students should also possess good skills in mathematics (basic algebra, vectors, scalars, matrices) although the course will cover the basic maths needed in order to do 3D rendering.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Games Programming with Direct3D - Fundamentals course?

This is a short course and does not lead to a formal qualification.

Attendance

Part time (evening)
Course length: 
10 Week(s)
Weeks per year: 
10
Hours per week: 
3

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

Price (for guidance only)

£399.00

The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.

How do I apply?

For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Games Programming with Direct3D - Fundamentals course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.