Internet Entertainment Applications

INF Internet Entertainment Applications		Course	INF
Lecturer :	Dr. David Cook	Term	6
Course Classification :	Informatics, Optional required subject catalog II	CH	3
Language :	English	Type	L E
Type of examination :	PVL2	Credits	3
Method of evaluation :	other written examination
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Teaching aims :	Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the module the students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of multiple client, single server applications 2. Develop a game server application enabling many contestants to compete on the Internet.
Contents :	Context This module provides students with the opportunity to develop entertainment services across the Internet. It builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the 3D Computer Animation Production module. Indicative Content Design issues of Internet based Games Engines. VRML in application development Client/Server computing using Java and DirectX. Multiple Clients, latency and synchronisation. Designing and developing Components and Plug-ins.
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