Games Design and Development
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION 5M2146 NFQ LEVEL 5
Is This Course For You?
This course offers the learner the opportunity to explore and develop skills in many aspects of Games Design, with particular emphasis on graphics.
It provides a solid foundation for further studies in the fields of creative design and computer design. This course blends 3D Computer Modelling, Game Making and Coding to give the learner a unique skillset to enter the Gaming / Computing industry.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate: 2 subjects at Higher Level H4 with pass in ordinary level maths
- QQI/FETAC Level 4 award, or
- Others, including mature students:
- Assessed individually, or
- Samples of applicant’s work, and
- Personal interview
What Will I Study?
Computer Programming (Java), Games Analysis & Design, Design Skills, Communications, 3D Computer Modelling and Animation, Image Processing, Photoshop, Computer Graphics, Multimedia Authoring,Work Experience.
What Qualifications Will I Get When I Finish The Course?
QQI Multimedia Production 5M2146 NFQ Level 5
Career Opportunities and Progression
This course offers progression options for learners to programmes in Universities and Institutes of Technology. Third-level institutes also reserve a number of places
on degree courses for mature learners (over the age of 23). Learners must apply to each institute individually. Learners who complete this major QQI award at Level 5 are eligible to apply through the CAO system for entry into participating courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available and applicants are ranked according to results achieved in their QQI major award.
Duration:
1 Year
Course Code:
2311
