3D Game Programming Using DirectX (ZGP12)

3D Game Programming Using DirectX introduces the fundamental concepts of 3D computer game programming. C++ is the language used for this course because it is the standard language used for commercial games. DirectX is the de facto standard for programming in 3D. In this course, the student will learn how to design 3D games for Windows, creating a simple game as part of the course.

Applicable Job Roles: game programmers, and application developers

Outline

Week 1: Creating a Device

Creating a Window
Initializing Direct3D
Handling System Messages
Rendering and Displaying a Scene
Shutting Down

Week 2: Rendering Vertices

Defining a Custom Vertex Type
Setting up the Vertex Buffer
Rendering the Display

Week 3: Using Matrices

World Transformation Matrix
View Transformation Matrix
Projection Transformation Matrix

Week 4: Creating and Using Lights

Initializing Scene Geometry
Setting Up Material and Lighting

Week 5: Using Texture Maps

Defining a Custom Vertex Format
Initializing Screen Geometry
Rendering the Scene

Week 6: Using Meshes

Loading a Mesh
Rendering a Mesh
Unloading a Mesh

Prerequisites

Students must have taken 'Introduction to Windows Game Programming Using C++' course (ZGP11), or have equivalent experience.

Requirements

Operating System: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows x64 editions, and Windows Vista
Software: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition. Download free at: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/aa700755.aspx
Processor: Minimum 600 MHz. Recommended 1 GHz
RAM: Minimum 256 MB. Recommended 512 MB
Hard Drive: Minimum 500 MB. Full Installation: 1.3 GB

Books:
Required Book:	Beginning DirectX 9 (Game Development Series)
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$260.00

Item No.:

ZGP12

Instructor:

Open Position

CEUs:

Duration:

6 weeks

Open Courses: No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.

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Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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