Games Design & Development (Multimedia Production)
Level 5
Certification
QQI Multimedia Production Level 5, Code 5M2146
Overview
The games industry is one of the largest in the world, currently outgrossing the music and film industry in Europe. This course is aimed at games enthusiasts who are interested in pursuing a career in the computer games industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of programming, game development, asset creation and game design.
COURSE CONTENT |
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| Code | Title |
| 5N2927 | Programming and Design Principles |
| 5N1299 | Multimedia Authoring |
| 5N0784 | Design skills |
| 5N1300 | Multimedia Project Development |
| 5N1551 | Animation |
| 5N1929 | Computer Illustrated Graphics |
| 5N1833 | Mathematics |
| 5N0690 | Communications |
| 5N1356 | Work Experience |
STUDENT CHARGES |
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|---|---|
| Registration | €50 |
| TOTAL | €50 |
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent
For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Duration
One year full time
Education Progression Opportunities
MTU Kerry: MT703, MT804 Computing & Games Development
TUS: LC502 Game Art &Design (Clonmel), LC416-Games Design & Dev (Thurles), AL703, 803-Software Design & Virtual Reality & Gaming (Athlone)
TU Dublin: TU984 Game Design
IADT: DL836 Creative Computing
MTU Cork: MT801, MT701 Software Development
UCC: CK101; CK105; CK107; CK108; CK109; CK113; CK118; CK121; CK210; CK301; CK307; CK401
Tralee IT: TL711; TL811
WIT: WD151; WD153; WD155; WD161
We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_ to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.
Career Opportunities
Games Technical Support, Tester, Content Developer.
Cork Gamecraft
Student Testimonials
Gave me what I wanted, the skills to make a game.
My time at St Johns College was an eventful time and a worthwhile experience. When I first went to the college, I was a little intimidated, but I was guided by the very helpful staff. My course was Games Design & Development, I found this course to be very interesting for people who want to know how video games are built and how they come up with the ideas behind them.
The skills I acquired from the course I studied were better communication skills, having a more creative thinking process and how to tackle a project. If a student needs to have help in the classroom such as a notes taker or an assistant, the college can provide it.
Overall, my experience in St Johns college was a fantastic experience. I would recommend attending this college if you want a stepping stone to help you get to where you need to go.
The course has been enjoyable throughout the year, and I have learned many skills to help improve my programming and game design capabilities.
The teachers are very helpful and always make themselves available to aid you with anything.