Computer Game Design & Development

St. John's Central College

 

Course Name Computer Game Design & Development
Course Provider St. John's Central College
Alternative Provider(s) Cork ETB
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Course Code 5M0529
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Cork City
Course Content The games industry is one of the largest in the world, currently out-grossing the music and film industry in Europe. This course is aimed at computer games enthusiasts who are interested in pursuing a career in the computer games industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of programming and computer game development. The course content illustrates how ideas can be transformed and conveyed through computer graphics, storyboarding techniques and 3D modelling.
FET Code 5M0529 - Software Development
Duration 1 year
Comment Certification
QQI Software Development Level 5, Code 5M0529
Course Fee

Expand+Upon receipt of a Letter of offer, a successful applicant may secure a place on the programme by paying within 5 working days a minimum deposit. Applicants will forfeit their place of offer if the registration process as laid down is not adhered to.
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Financial Support Maintenance Grants for Students attending Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLC)

For details of Student Grants go to:
http://www.corketb.ie/grants

All student grant applications are to be made through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) through
www.studentfinance.ie

For grant queries contact:
Christine Delea
cdelea@stjohnscollege.ie
Interview Interviews: First Round - Week of 3rd April, Animal Care - May 22nd, 23rd & 24th, Second Round - Week of May 29th 2017. Third Round - August / September 2017.
Application Date

Expand+Applications for 2017
Applications for all courses can be made online at: www.stjohnscollege.ie

Applications are invited from early January of each year or once the college’s Online Admissions System becomes live.

Step 1
An online application...

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Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Courses begin in mid-September with a Welcome & Orientation Session. Participants who do not attend the first day of the course may forfeit their place unless written notice is received to the college admissions office beforehand.
Subjects Taught

Expand+3D Computer Graphics 5N5029
Communications 5N0690
Computer Illustrated Graphics 5N1929
Drawing 5N1862
Fundamentals of Object
Orientated Programming 5N0541
Games Analysis Design 5N1651
Maths for IT 5N18396
Programming & Design Principles 5N292...

Mature Entry Places Mature students welcome
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Assessment Method Projects and Continuous Assessment
End-of-year written examinations
Skills Demonstration
Careers or Further Progression Education Progression Opportunities
Digital Media Production 6M20496

UCC: CK101, CK105, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK117, CK118, CK210, CK301, CK307, CK401

CIT: CR016; CR888; CR106; CR116; CR310; CR312

LIT: LC418; LC502; LC504; LC517; LC518

Tralee IT: TL711, TL811

WIT: WD151, WD153, WD155, WD161, WD168

See: http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac

Career Opportunities
Games Technical Support, 3D Graphic Designer, Content Developer and Level Designer.
Further Enquiries Online applications can be made at:
www.stjohnscollege.ie

For further information email:
computergame@stjohnscollege.ie

or contact the college main office at
St John's Central College,
Tel: 021 425 5500
Email: info@stjohnscollege.ie
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