Games Development

Creating Games with Microsoft Visual C# .Net 3.5 (Windows and Xbox 360)

Hurry! Enrol now and you could WIN!

Enrol for this course before the end of November 2009 and you stand in line to win a XBox 360 console FREE!*

Description

Games Development with Microsoft Visual C# .Net 3.5 for Windows and Xbox 360 will jumpstart your career as a programmer. C# is a modern, general-purpose, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. 

This course includes the fundamental topics you’ll need to know and covers additional topics that you’ll find helpful along the way. Begin with a comprehensive look at programming with C#, from the basic of classes to advanced topics such as polymorphism and abstraction. Then it’s on to DirectX in XNA Game Studio 3.1 as you learn how to create a game engine with support for cameras, lighting, terrain and sound. 

While you will learn the basics of 2D and 3D graphics programming, you will also learn advanced topics such as controlling the level of detail in meshes, model animation and using the High Level Shader Language (HLSL) to create custom shaders and effects. You’ll also learn how to map user input via the mouse, keyboard to your in-game characters, and enhace your games using the analog controls and rumble feature of the XBox 360 gamepad.

Put your newfound knowledge to the test as you program complete games for Windows and the Microsoft ® Xbox 360 system!

What Can I Do With This Course Once I'm Done?

We have taken into consideration that the demand for games developers in East London is not as large as we would hope; as a result we have ensured that this course covers several key modules from the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer course which, while essential to games development in XNA also provide a stable background for individuals that would like to be able to step into corporate application development as well.  Click here to read more on our MCPD offerings.

The gaming community in South Africa is growing steadily every year and the need for games developers on a national level is increasing in proportion.  Developers writing games using XNA can publish their games online to XBox Live Marketplace** making them available for other intrepid gamers to purchase, download and play on their consoles. 

Course Outline

• Introduction to C# .Net 2008: Creating your first applications with Visual C#
• 70–536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: Application Development Foundation
• 70–505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development
• Introduction to Games Programming: Computers, Xboxes, C#, XNA and you; Creating Multiplayer Games; Making Complete Games
• Adobe Photoshop CS4: Editing of Images; Masking; Colour Correction
• 3DStudio Max: Modeling in 3DS Max; Basic Lighting concepts; Atmospheres & Effects; Character Animation
• Microsoft XNA Game Studio: Score Tracking and Game Statistics; Building a Graphics Engine Camera; Terrain with Height Detection

Learning Materials

All standard learning materials are included in the course fee. Students may want to subscribe to Xbox Live at their own cost.

Examinations and Assessments

Learners write the CCS IT examination, the pass mark for which is 50%. Learners will also create their own game on which they will be marked and will contribute towards their final course mark. Learners may elect to write any relevant International Microsoft examinations at CCS IT’s Authorized Prometric Testing Centre at an additional cost.

* Deposit and registration fee must be faid in full prior to end of November 2009 for you to qualify.
** Subject to the terms and conditions on XBox Live and XNA Creators Club.