Games Design & Development (Digital Media Production) - Cork College of FET

INTRODUCTION:

The Games Industry is the fastest growing industry in Europe. This course is designed to provide an advanced understanding of game design concepts. The student will acquire advanced skills in the area of programming, 3D modelling and animation to create games in industry-standard game engines. Students will also develop apps on multiple platforms.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

QQI L5 Award in Multimedia Production or in a related area is required.

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

QQI Digital Media Production – Level 6 (6M20496).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Communications - 6N1950

Computer Aided Design 3D - 6N5965

Computer Illustration Graphics - 6N5445

Digital Video Processing and Production - 6N5426

Drawing - 6N3569

Graphics & Animation - 6N4979

Multimedia Sound - 6N4525

Multimedia Technology - 6N4514

Object Oriented Programming - 6N2108

Project Management - 6N4090

Web Authoring - 6N2532

Work Experience - 6N1946

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

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, CK210, CK301, CK307.
Tralee IT: TL711, TL811.
WIT: WD151, WD153, WD155, WD161, WD168.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

QQI Level 6 awards may have advanced entry options into some Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Game Design Industry, Software Developer, 3D Graphic Designer, Games Technical Support, Interactive Media, Game Audio Production, Web Developer.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

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“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.”

Adam Power

Computer Games Design - Level 5

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“My time at Douglas Street Campus 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 Douglas Street Campus 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.”

David Buicke

Game Design - Level 6

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“Gave me what I wanted, the skills to make a game.”

Richard Clare