3D Game Design
This course is an introduction to 2D and 3D computer game design and development. This course will examine all aspects of computer game production and development from concept to digital art, 3D Modelling and Sound Design.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
• Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
• Leaving Certificate Applied
• Full QQI Level 4 Award
• Mature applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Places are offered following successful interview. Learners should have a good working knowledge of computers and some software (e.g. File Management, Internet, Email, MS Office, 3D software experience a bonus).
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
• Game Designer
• Game Artist
• Game Programmer
• Game Development
• Sound Designer
• Game Tester
• Digital Media Roles
Higher Education Progression*
Examples of potential courses include:
BIFE:
Games Development Advanced QQI Level 6 (6M20496)
• Dublin City University:
BA (Hons) in Multimedia (DC133)
• Dundalk IT:
BSc in Augmented and Virtual Reality (DK722)
BSc (Hons) in Computing in Games Development (DK820)
• Griffth College:
Certificate in Music Production for Games (GC460)
• MTU Munster Technological University (Cork Campus):
Creative Digital Media (BA Honours)(MT 824)
Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design (MT811)
• NCAD Dublin:
Interaction Design (AD222)
• TUD Technological University Dublin (City Campus):
Creative Digital Media (TU796)
• University of Limerick:
Creative Media and Interactive Design (LM122)
QQI Graduates are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to Institutes of Technology and Universities.
*Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie
Further information
Course commences in September 2026
Applicants must apply online at www.bife.ie or via link below.
Maintenance Grant
Students on full time approved courses at the Institute are entitled to apply for Maintenance Grants from The Department of Education. The Grant is means tested. For Information re the grant please check out the Susi website www.susi.ie.
Back to Education Initiative & VTOS
The Department of Social Welfare and The Department of Education and Science administer these two schemes. These schemes offer unemployed adults an opportunity to return to fulltime education while retaining their full social welfare entitlements and in some cases to receive extra benefits.
To qualify, a student needs to be 18/ 21 years of age.
(Depending on their benefit and education)
The student needs to be in receipt of Social Welfare payments in any of the following for 3/6months.
(Depending on their benefit and education)
Jobseekers Allowance/Benefit
Lone Parent Allowance
Disability Allowance
Widow’s/Widowers Pension
Blind Pension
Disability
Dependant spouse of long-term unemployed adults also qualify. Conditions for all of these schemes may be altered by the Department of Social Welfare.
For further information go to www.welfare.ie also www.studentfinance.ie
Yes
his course is an introduction to 2D and 3D computer game design and development. This course will examine all aspects of computer game production and development from concept to digital art, 3D Modelling and Sound Design. Successful learners will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of game design and development techniques and theory as well as an extensive portfolio of work including a number of individually crafted games.
Programme of Study
• Games Analysis & Design
• Desktop Multimedia Audio Production
• Drawing
• Computer 3D Modelling & Animation
• 3D Computer Graphics
• Computer Illustrated Graphics
• Communications
• Work Experience
Components subject to change
Components subject to change
5M5048 - Creative Media
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Creative Media (5M5048)
Head of Department:
Noel MacAoidh
Course Co-ordinator:
Michael Ó Donnchadha
Bray Institute of Further Education,
Tel: 01 282 9668
Email: bifeenquiries@kwetb.ie
Web: www.bife.ie