Graphics and Mobile Gaming Online Course
Driven by the uptake of gaming on mobile devices, the gaming industry is growing rapidly, with an ecosystem that’s geared towards producing high-performance and low-energy devices. This course covers the latest graphics and gaming technologies on mobile devices, using the popular Cocus2d-x game engine, which is both open source and cross-platform compatible.
Course Aim
To learn to create 3D games on mobile devices by understanding graphics and gaming fundamentals, with hands-on practice using professional graphics API and game engines
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of
- Arm Mali GPU architecture
- Core OpenGL ES rendering techniques
- Game design methodology
Intellectual
- Ability to use different graphics and game design techniques to optimize performance and reduce power consumption on mobile devices
Practical
- Ability to create computer graphics on mobile devices using the Open GL ES Library
- Ability to create 3D games from scratch using commercial game design engines
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of C++/Java programming
- Separate purchase of hardware and/or software tools, in order to replicate the course labs
Syllabus
- Introduction to Graphics and Mobile Gaming
- GPU Architecture and Mali GPU
- Introduction to Graphics API and OpenGL ES
- Rendering Pipeline and Shader Programming
- 3D Graphics and Matrix Manipulation
- Texturing and Lighting
- Performance Optimization and Programming Techniques
- Introduction to Mobile Gaming
- Game Graphics
- Video Game Design
- 3D Effects, Architecture and Performance Considerations
- Virtual Reality
The above syllabus is indicative. It might change from time to time.
Access
We have a range of subscription options, from 90, 180 and 360 days, along with lifetime access. Pricing options and the button to purchase access are below.
90 days: USD 16.00
180 days: USD 27.00
360 days: USD 49.00
Lifetime access: USD 93.00
Please note you will be taken to the Vitalsource ecommerce store to complete this transaction.
Interested in more graphics and mobile gaming resources? Take a look at our Graphics and Mobile Gaming Education Kit.
Download Education Kits