Mark Swanton

Procedural Generation

Credits

20

Level

HE5

Type

Standard

Trimester 3?

No

ECTS

10

Marking Scheme

Numeric mark scheme (i.e. mark of 0-100)

Pass Mark

40%

Delivery Type

This Module requires you to attend particular classes or events at particular times and in particular locations.

Module Outline

This block-taught module introduces procedural generation algorithms within an established game engine. Starting with foundational noise-based landscapes, you will progressively build tools and systems to automate the generation of grid-based maps, caves, vegetation, structures, and dynamic gameplay elements - culminating in a small, fully procedural Unity game. Emphasis is placed on understanding theoretical algorithmic principles, engineering reusable scripts, and architecting maintainable, extensible content-generation pipelines to ensure each playthrough is unique.