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Colaiste Ide College of Further Education

Games Design (Multimedia Production)

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION 5M2146 NFQ LEVEL 5
PLSS Code 370093 | Course Fees €244

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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

In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.  Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4 qualifications.  Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply on a case by case basis.  The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as meeting the entry requirement for most courses. We will also accept samples of the applicant’s work in the entry requirements.

What Will I Study?

Games Analysis & Design, Design Skills, 3D Computer Modelling and Animation, Personal Effectiveness, Personal & Professional Development, Web Authoring, Multimedia Project Development, Multimedia Authoring.

What Qualifications Will I Get When I Finish The Course?

QQI Multimedia Production 5M2146 NFQ Level 5

Career Opportunities and Progression

There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Institutes of Technology and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.

Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 courses -  visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis. Full information can be found here.

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   Routes for this Course

Duration

1 Year

Course Code

2311 

Places on our fulltime PLC programmes are available free of charge to VTOS applicants

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Funded by the Irish Government and supported by the European Union.

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