This
course is for people who have an interest in and an enthusiasm
for developing software for the interactive entertainment
market.
We aim
it at recent graduates in computing subjects and those working
in the software development industries. You develop the
skills and knowledge in application areas such as games
programming and interactive TV. You also learn the entrepreneurial
skills and good business practices to develop innovative
applications.
The
course provides a rich mix of practical programming experience
in a challenging and interesting area of application. We
instil good software engineering principles in this experience.
We also provide a practical learning environment where you
will work on large-scale joint projects with our many commercial
partners. This gives you the chance to make connections
while you learn.
The
course gives you a distinctive advantage to compete in the
software developers’ job market. This applies to the specific
demands of the interactive entertainment industry, and the
more general market for good software developers.
Course
Content
Postgraduate certificate
• two-dimensional and three-dimensional graphics and implementation
techniques using C++ and industry standard software tools
and APIs • the games industry, the games development process
and associated business issues • technologies, architectures
and platforms that support games • network programming,
multi-threading and the Linux operating system
Postgraduate
diploma
PgCert plus • advanced graphical techniques, such as ray-tracing,
lighting models and procedural animation • interaction
design for entertainment orientated software systems •
a group project involving the design of a product
MSc
PgDip plus • study research methods which equip you with
the skills necessary to complete practical, industry-oriented
research • undertake a research project and produce an
accompanying dissertation, concerning developments in the
field. This could include the development of a substantial
software product. You will also be given the opportunity
to present your work to industry representatives at a seminar
event.
Admissions
office
Contact Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Science
Postgraduate Programmes Office, Sheffield Hallam University,
Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone
0114 225 2912, fax 0114 225 5178, e-mail aces-info@shu.ac.uk
International
students - see www.shu.ac.uk/international
Attendance
Full-time – 13 months, including industry-based project
work
Professional
recognition
We work in partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment
Europe and other internationally recognised companies in
the design, development and delivery of the course.
Fees
Home and EU students
Full-time – typically £3,585
International
students
Full-time – typically £8,190
Entry
requirements
New graduates – 2.1 in a computing-related discipline with
interest and enthusiasm for software development
OR
Experienced
software development professionals wishing to improve and
update skills, knowledge and job marketability
