Computer Game Design & Development (Multimedia Production)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Multimedia Production Level 5, Code 5M2146

Overview

The games industry is one of the largest in the world, currently out­grossing the music and film industry in Europe. This course is aimed at games enthusiasts who are interested in pursuing a career in the computer games industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of programming, game development, asset creation and game design.

COURSE CONTENT

Code Title
5N2927 Programming and Design Principles
5N1299 Multimedia Authoring
5N0784 Design skills
5N1300 Multimedia Project Development
5N1551 Animation
5N1929 Computer Illustrated Graphics
5N1833 Mathematics
5N0690 Communications
5N1356 Work Experience
Student Showcase

STUDENT CHARGES

Materials €70
QQI Fee €50
Student Services €250
TOTAL €370

Contact Details

Tel: 021 4255500
email: Natasha.Callinan@Corketb.ie

Neil.Crowley@Corketb.ie

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent

For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Duration

One year full time

Education Progression Opportunities

MTU Kerry: MT703, MT804 Computing & Games Development

TUS: LC502 Game Art &Design (Clonmel), LC416-Games Design & Dev (Thurles), AL703, 803-Software Design & Virtual Reality & Gaming (Athlone)

TU Dublin: TU984 Game Design

IADT: DL836 Creative Computing

MTU Cork: MT801, MT701 Software Development

UCC: CK101; CK105; CK107; CK108; CK109; CK113; CK118; CK121; CK210; CK301; CK307; CK401

Tralee IT: TL711; TL811

WIT: WD151; WD153; WD155; WD161

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_ to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

Career Opportunities

Games Technical Support, Tester, Content Developer. 

Cork Gamecraft

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Computer Game Design

Cork Game Craft

Student Testimonials

Gave me what I wanted, the skills to make a game.

Richard Clare, Game Design L6

My time at St Johns College was an eventful time and a worthwhile experience. When I first went to the college, I was a little intimidated, but I was guided by the very helpful staff. My course was Games Design & Development, I found this course to be very interesting for people who want to know how video games are built and how they come up with the ideas behind them. 

The skills I acquired from the course I studied were better communication skills, having a more creative thinking process and how to tackle a project. If a student needs to have help in the classroom such as a notes taker or an assistant, the college can provide it. 

Overall, my experience in St Johns college was a fantastic experience. I would recommend attending this college if you want a stepping stone to help you get to where you need to go. 

David Buicke, Game Design L6

The course has been enjoyable throughout the year, and I have learned many skills to help improve my programming and game design capabilities.  

The teachers are very helpful and always make themselves available to aid you with anything. 

Adam Power, Computer Games Design L5