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Games Design (Multimedia Production)
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION 5M2146 NFQ LEVEL 5
PLSS Code 500605 | Fee €100
If your passion is for gaming, the first step towards an exciting creative career in this area is to pursue this one-year programme. Learners will gain the skills and technologies used in the modern games industry, combining creativity with digital design and programming.
Throughout the course, you will learn to create 3D models and animations, design game environments, and develop interactive games, and build coding skills that bring your ideas to life. Working with industry-standard software you will develop a strong foundation in game design, digital graphics, and game production.
With a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning, you will build a portfolio of original work while developing the technical, creative, and problem-solving skills valued by employers and higher education providers.
Whether your goal is to progress to higher education in Games Design, Animation, Creative Media, or Computing, or to begin a career in the digital creative industries, this course provides an excellent foundation for your future.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college
- Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
- CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
- Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
- A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
- The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
- QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
- Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate
Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
- QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent
Additional entry requirements
Some courses have additional entry requirements specific to the course area (such as a portfolio of work, a required standard in specific subjects, or the successful completion of an interview) and these are outlined on each course page.
What Will I Study?
QQI Level 5 Mandatory Modules
- Personal Effectiveness (5N1390)
- Multimedia Authoring (5N1299)
- Multimedia Project Development (5N1300)
QQI Level 5 Elective Modules
- Personal & Professional Development (5N2985)
- Computer 3D Modelling and Animation (5N1603)
- Games Analysis Design (5N1651)
- Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929)
- Web Authoring (5N1910)
- Digital Marketing ( 5N1364)
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, Technological Universities 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.
Graduates have secured places in universities such as TU Dublin, Maynooth, DCU and NCAD. Graduates can also apply to progress to the 2-year Advanced Games Production & Design Level 6 (DGH) course in City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot Road.
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.
Testimonials
Hayden Guy - Past Games Development Student
My name is Hayden Guy I'm a 24 year old Multimedia student studying in DCU and I took the Games Design & Development programme in FET College Íde Finglas.
This programme served as a stepping stone for me as it allowed me to pursue a level 8 university course once finished.
Studying modules such as Java coding, video editing, web and digital design, gave me a distinct advantage going into my further studies as I had a strong understanding of the core fundamentals of what I am now studying. While others in my course often seemed to struggle to pick up new skills and software, I was able to share the knowledge I had learned from taking the games design program and assist them in any way I could.
I am extremely happy with the time I spent studying in FET College Íde Finglas. For me learning by doing something is more important than being told how to do something and this course allowed me to study in a way suited to my style of learning. I cannot recommend it enough for anyone looking to get a start in this field.
Duration
1 Year
Course Code
2311
