| Course Name |
Computer Games Design |
| Course Provider |
Cavan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5048 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cavan Town |
| Course Content |
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a firm foundation in computer games design. Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills fundamental to the craft of games design. Although the emphasis of the course is on principles of design, the course does provides exposure to all aspects of games development from initial concept, to storyboard creation and from design right through to the development stage culminating in the design of fully functioning 2D and 3D games. |
| FET Code |
5M5048 - Creative Media |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Alternative Entry |
Expand+Mature Applicants
Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants a...
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Cavan Institute welcomes mature applicants who wish to return to full-time education. Such applicants may not be required to have the minimum entry requirements. The Institute will look for satisfactory evidence of the applicants ability to pursue and benefit from the course. Mature applicants should apply online to the Institute and may be required to attend for interview as part of the selection process.
International Applicants
We welcome applications from International Students. Cavan Institute seeks to provide an atmosphere where the international student can benefit both academically and personally from their time here. International students should contact our administrative office for further information.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.
Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to medic...
Hide-There is a vast difference between fees charged by Cavan Institute and those of higher education colleges.
Cavan Institute’s annual registration fee is €300, plus a €200 government levy. Please note that this government levy is refundable to medical card holders, grant recipients and students in receipt of BTEA or VTOS support.
The fees for each course differ depending on the nature of the course and the materials required. Please refer to the Institute’s website for all course fees and course requirements.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Sources of Financial Support
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan ...
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1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland
(SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education. See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.
4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time
students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student
by Cavan Institute following an assessment.
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| Interview |
No - We do not conduct interviews |
| Application Date |
HOW DO I APPLY?
On-line applications for the 2019/20 academic year are Open (via link below).
A valid email address must be used as correspondence may be made via email. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Course commences in September 2019 |
| Subjects Taught |
Animation
Animation Drawing Studies
Communications
Computer 3D Modelling and Animation
Design Skills
Games Analysis Design
Image Processing
Web Authoring
Work Experience
Music Technology |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualification. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
There is a growing demand for games designers both in Ireland and abroad. Ireland is now host to a number of leading computer games design companies and the career opportunities in this sector are growing.
Progression Opport...
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There is a growing demand for games designers both in Ireland and abroad. Ireland is now host to a number of leading computer games design companies and the career opportunities in this sector are growing.
Progression Opportunities:
At Cavan Institute:
Students who successfully complete this course meet the entry requirements for the level 6 Computer Games Development course or the level 6 Multimedia and Web Development (Year 2) course at Cavan Institute.
Elsewhere:
Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
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| Further Enquiries |
Telephone: 049 433 2633
Facsimile: 049 436 1933
Email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Web: www.cavaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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