Computer Graphics, Vision and Games Degree at Aberystwyth University

Computer Graphics, Vision and Games Degree - 3 years (G450)
Computer Graphics, Vision and Games Degree - 4 years (G451)

Computer Graphics, Vision and Games Degree

Computer vision, image processing, graphics and visualisation have become significant areas within computer science during the past ten years. Developments in academia and industry are helping generate a strong demand for specialist computer science graduates in these areas. Specific applications include games development, (medical) image understanding, movie special effects and industrial quality control. This degree scheme offers a sound grounding in the underlying technologies as well as vocational skills.

The Computer Graphics, Vision and Games degree will give you a firm foundation in the following computing skills:

• Programming
• An introduction to operating systems, including Unix
• Software design
• C and C++ programming

The degree also emphasises specialised skills in the following areas:

• Tools to develop vision and graphics applications
• Theory and practice of computer vision and graphics
• Introduction to games design and programming
• Related techniques: Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Computing

Final year projects

Some of our previous students recently completed the following final year projects:

• Board games, 2D arcade games
• Dynamic and Procedural gaming technologies, Virtual environments, Emotional behaviours of bots
• Computer vision for robotics
• Diagnosing cancer in mammograms

 

Career Opportunities 

The Computer Graphics, Vision and Games degree will provide you with the appropriate skills for any typical job in the software industry. Its particular emphasis will give you a head start when applying for jobs in areas like:

• Medical and industrial image processing/understanding
• Programming middle to high level (2D and 3D) graphics
• Programming of visualisation solutions and software
• Games design and programming
• Development of graphics applications for mobile devices.