Welcome to my Games Development Portfolio! This page contains several units, each covering an essential aspect of the game development process that I have learnt at Fareham College, such as programming in C++, game design principles, audio and visual design, and much more. These units provide a comprehensive guide for those interested in the field of game development. Click on any of the links below to navigate to the specific unit you want to read about.
Unit 1
Unit 1: Programming in C++
C++ is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, used to build everything from simple system utilities to complex video games. In this unit, I will show what I have learnt about the fundamentals of the C++ programming language, including its syntax, data types, control structures, and functions.
▶ Unit 1 – Programming – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Unit 2
Unit 2: Games Design
This unit covers games design principles, including using semiotics to communicate meaning, incorporating different kinds of fun such as achievement and social interaction, and designing core game loops for engaging gameplay.
▶ Unit 2 – Game Design – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Unit 3
Unit 3: Introduction to Professional Practice
Professional practice in a job or career. This unit covers the ethical and responsible behaviours that individuals bring to their work, including standards, laws, and best practices, to maintain high levels of competence, integrity, and accountability.
▶ Unit 3 – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Unit 4
Unit 4: Perspectives of Game Design
Unit 4 explores the perspectives involved in designing and developing video games, including genre, game reviews, audience research, and semiotics.
▶ Unit 4 – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Unit 5
Unit 5: Audio
Unit 5 covers the world of sound design using tools like Adobe Audition, as well as common audio techniques such as ADR, Foley, and game sound effects to produce high-quality audio for various media types.
▶ Monkey Island (Unit 5, 6, 7) – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Unit 6
Unit 6: Art and Design
In Unit 6, I explore the creative world of visual design – featuring pixel art, game environments, character designs, shading and highlighting techniques and more.
▶ Monkey Island (Unit 5, 6, 7) – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Unit 7
Unit 7: User Interfaces and User Experience
Unit 7 covers User Interface design and User Experience for games. This unit is focused on designing user interfaces and creating an excellent user experience for gamers. It covers graphic design principles, technical aspects of interface implementation, Semiotics, and what gamers want in a game.
▶ Monkey Island (Unit 5, 6, 7) – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Unit 8
Unit 8: Final Major Project
Unit 8 contains my Final Major Project for the Year 1 Games Development course. This unit required a team with varying skills to produce a game with the theme ‘Good vs Evil.’
▶ FMP – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
Project 1
Project 1: STAR WARS: Andor
Welcome to Project 1 of my Games Development Portfolio, titled STAR WARS: Andor. I was tasked with creating a game that explored the theme of ‘Good vs Evil.’ In this project, I chose to venture into the Star Wars universe and create a video game based on the character of Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Our game puts the player in the shoes of Andor as he embarks on a dangerous mission, battling against the forces of the Galactic Empire and fighting for the cause of the Rebellion.
▶ Project 1 – Star Wars: Andor – Lewis’ Games Development Portfolio (lewiswhithamportfolio.co.uk)
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