Computer Graphics, Vision and Games (with integrated year in industry) BSc

Program Overview

Aberystwyth University's Computer Graphics, Vision and Games program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in computing, vision, and graphics. Students gain a solid foundation in programming, software design, and data analysis while specializing in areas such as machine learning, computer graphics, and computer vision. An integrated year in industry provides hands-on experience and prepares graduates for careers in software development, IT, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program at Aberystwyth University delves into a wide range of topics within the computing industry and the modern world. While computer games are a prominent aspect, the program emphasizes the underlying complexity of even seemingly simple applications.

Objectives:

• Gain a strong foundation in computing skills such as programming, software design, data storage, analysis, and classification.
• Develop specialized skills in the areas of vision and graphics.
• Prepare for a career with an integrated year in industrial and professional training.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Core Modules:
• Fundamentals of Web Development (CS11010) - 10 credits
• Information security (CS11110) - 10 credits
• Introduction to Computer Infrastructure (CS10220) - 20 credits
• Introduction to Programming (CS12020) - 20 credits
• Problems and Solutions (CS10720) - 20 credits
• Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language (CS12320) - 20 credits
• Study Skills for Computer Science (CS18120) - 20 credits

Year 2:

• Core Modules:
• Algorithm Design and Data Structures (CS21120) - 20 credits
• Applied Graphics (CS24320) - 20 credits
• Artificial Intelligence (CS26520) - 20 credits
• Modelling Persistent Data (CS27020) - 20 credits
• Software Engineering (CS22120) - 20 credits

Year 3:

• Core Module:
• Sandwich Year (CSS0060) - 60 credits

Year 4:

• Core Modules:
• Fundamentals of Machine Learning (CS36110) - 10 credits
• Machine Learning (CS36220) - 20 credits
• Computer Graphics and Games (CS32420) - 20 credits
• Computer Vision (CS34110) - 10 credits
• Major Project (CS39440) - 40 credits
• Professional Issues in the Computing Industry (CS38220) - 20 credits

Assessment:

• A combination of coursework, practicals, projects, workshops, and examinations.

Teaching:

• Lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals, and individual/group-based project work.
• Opportunity to complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) to chart personal, academic, and professional development.

Careers:

• Software design
• Communications and networking
• Computer applications
• Web development
• IT consultancy and management
• Systems analysis and development
• Computer sales and marketing
• Education

Other:

• The program emphasizes employability skills.
• Students participate in a first-year residential weekend to improve communication, analytical, time management, teamwork, and other skills.
• Industrial Year students participate in a second-year residential weekend focusing on CV skills, interview practice, networking, and online presence.
• The department provides dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories, central servers, mobile and aerial robots, vision and motion tracking systems, micro-controller systems, and laser scanners.
• Students have the opportunity to study programming, databases, software design, software engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, graphics, networking, and business.
• Almost all lecturers in the Department of Computer Science hold PhDs, with those who don't having significant research or industrial experience.
• The department employs part-time demonstrators, tutors, and student demonstrators.
• Research fellows and research assistants may also contribute to teaching.

Note:

The module list is subject to change.