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

INTRODUCTION:

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.

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:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

QQI Multimedia Production – Level 5 (5M2146).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Animation - 5N1551

Communications - 5N0690

Computer Illustrated Graphics - 5N1929

Design Skills - 5N0784

Mathematics - 5N1833

Multimedia Authoring - 5N1299

Multimedia Project Development - 5N1300

Programming & Design Principles - 5N2927

Work Experience - 5N1356

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, 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 to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Games Technical Support, Tester, Content 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