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Games, Simulation and Intelligent Systems @ Murdoch University

  • We were the first uni in WA to introduce a dedicated Games Technology degree.

  • Murdoch is WA’s Top University for Computer Science courses. And our IT School ranks in the Top 5% of all universities in Australia.

  • Computer Science has consistently received the highest graduate satisfaction compared with similar courses in Australia. Source: Course Evaluation Results [CEQ]. 

  • Excellent career opportunities and professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.

  • The only university in WA to have staff member involved in the high profile magazine, ACM Computer in Entertainment. Some of the companies and universities represented include Apple Computer, Carnegie Mellon University, DreamWorks SKG, Microsoft Research, Nickelodeon, Nokia Research Centre, Pixar Animation Studios, THQ, The Walt Disney Company, etc.

 

Information:

  • Highest average starting salary for Game Programmers (see  2007 Game Industry Salary Survey)

  • [The games developers say that they are struggling to find in the UK the kind of high-powered mathematicians and computer scientists that they need to build increasingly sophisticated products. "We are facing a serious decline in the quality of graduates looking to enter the industry," said David Braben. "The death of maths, physics and computer science graduates is hitting us hard."] Source: BBC News

  • Gaming to 68 billions business by 2012. Source: Ars Technica

 
 
 Featured Student Projects

Entertainment Robot - iThaiStar

iThaiStar - Using software and low-cost off-the-shelf robot to provide entertainment and cultural appreciation for people. The student successfully developed the first prototype to perform Thai cultural dance. This project was featured prominently in Thailand's national media.

 

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Crystal Wars

Crystal Wars is a fast-paced, multiplayer oriented game that blends the RTS and RPG genres to create a unique experience. Players form two teams of three-to-five people each, choose from six unique character classes and attempt to be the first team to control five of the seven crystals scattered across the map.

 

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Virtual Campus Tour

Ever dream of walking on campus using just your computer. This Virtual Campus Tour can just do that for you.

 

 

 

The new Murdoch Library

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Sshhhh!

Imagine a world you cannot talk or would like to learn some AusLan using this role playing educational game.

 

 

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Alorea - Warning rated MA15+

The game is set in the land of Aloria, a land of relative peace, made up of mostly small tribes scattered throughout the world.

Recently, Van’Bosch has been rallying his tribe to battle. He has already wiped out dozens of other tribes, forcing much of their population into slavery.As his armies invade the lands of each tribe, he burns their villages and seeks to steal any magical items that their tribe possesses.

While Van’Bosch has already gathered much power, he will not be satisfied until he locates and wields the Talismans – ancient artifacts which each provide their owner with amazing abilities.

Van’Bosch has forced his slaves to build him a large castle in his homeland. So now, after having consolidated his power, and overtaking all the surrounding tribes, he is sending his armies out to the remote regions of Alorea. His minions have orders to retrieve any magical items they can find, and kill all members of these tribes. Most of these smaller tribes have little or no fighting skills, and most of them don’t even know that danger is on its way…

 

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