FIT2096 Games programming 1
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2096 Games programming 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2096
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT2096
1 unit list FIT2096 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: FIT2049
Prerequisites: FIT1048 or FIT2071
Overview
This unit will further develop object-oriented programming skills with the C++ language, and place them into the Games Programming context. Fundamental games programming design principles will be covered, including formal game structures and the game program loop. A number of specific games programming techniques with C++ will be also covered. These include the use of DirectX, games physics, and advanced 3D rendering, expressing these concepts through game creation using C++ and Microsoft Windows DirectX. Underpinning this will be use of fundamental mathematical principles for working with computer graphics and game interactions. This provides a strong grounding for further study in this area, especially related to games engine development and artificial intelligence.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Extended Lab Exercises (weeks 1 – 4)Other15%
- Transformations in 3D SpaceAssignmentThreshold hurdle15%
- Game ProjectProjectThreshold hurdle20%
- Scheduled final assessmentExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the geometric meaning behind vectors and matrices, and create code that demonstrates how these can be applied practically in game programming, including for object movement and collision;
- 2
Create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of the programming game loop and how to set it up;
- 3
Create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of DirectX, including textures, displaying sprites, animation, text, and rendering;
- 4
Create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of physics in the games programming context, including basic movement and interaction;
- 5
Create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of Direct 3D rendering, including geometry, models, cameras, textures and lighting.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
There is no required textbook in this unit. All required resources will be accessible via the unit Moodle website.
Technology resources
This unit will use the Microsoft Visual Studio environment for applying the games development coding practices. Visual Studio is available at no cost to students through the Microsoft MSDN / Imagine program. This software will be available to students in FIT laboratories, however having access to this software outside of class time is recommended for undertaking study and working on assignments.
Where it fits
FIT2096 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Chris Nelson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2096?
FIT2096 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT2096?
FIT2096 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT2097.
When is FIT2096 offered?
In 2021, FIT2096 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT2096?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2096 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include FIT2096?
FIT2096 is part of Games development.