About this Course

If you have what it takes, you should join this course now! You will learn to work creatively and collaboratively across the games creation arena to design, programme and produce 2D and 3D games for handheld devices, PC, games consoles and other platforms for the internet and mobile consumers.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Develop game program codes, related tools and utilities.
  
• Perform game integration and testing.
  
• Participate in the game design process.
  
• Evaluate game development tools and engines.
  
• Prepare technical documentation.
  

Core Modules

• Games Design Principles
  
• Programming Fundamentals
  
• Games Programming
  
• Games Development Techniques
  
• Mobile Games Development
  
• Games Level Design
  
• Games Integration and Testing
  
• Industry Attachment
  

Life Skills Modules

• Personal and Professional Development I
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies I
  
• Personal and Professional Development II
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies II
  
• Sports and Wellness I
  
• Sports and Wellness II
  

Electives

Course Specific

• Internet and Network Security
  
• Special Effects for Games
  

Inter-Disciplinary 

• Entrepreneurship for Innovation
  
• Design Thinking
  

Cross Level

• Bridging Mathematics 1
  
• Bridging Mathematics 2
  

General

• Overseas Experiential Programme
  
• Overseas Institution Elective
  
• Overseas Work Attachment
  

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Games Programming & Development  graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. 

Career Prospects

Higher Nitec in Games Programming & Development graduates are employed by companies in the games creation and creative industries. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Game Tester, Game Level Designer, Game Programmer, Conceptual Artist, Character Designer, Game Content Developer and Game Software Engineer.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Higher Nitec in Games Programming & Development course, you need to have:

GCE 'O' level grades in English Language, Mathematics/ Principles of Accounts and 1 approved subject

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