Games Development & Design - Creative Media
This course was developed to help you to create a portfolio of work that will kick start your career in the exciting games industry. Learn how to apply your creative ideas and develop your technical skills by building 3D games and content in this exciting creative media course. This course provides a broad introduction to the various roles in the games industry by covering topics such as 3D Game Engines, Level Design, 3D Modelling and Animation, Digital Video Production and Computer Coding.
| 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
This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature Applicants Welcome
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
GMIT:
*(GA 284) BA in Design (Game Design Option)
*(GA 755) BSC in Computing in Software Development
*(GA 281) Film and Documentary
*(LC418) Computing - Games Design and Development
*(LC502) Game Art and Design
*(LC517) Creative Media and Design
*(LC234) Interactive Digital Media
*(LC518) Digital Animation Production
*(AL763) Graphic Design
*(TU796) Creative Digital Media
*(TU982) Creative Digital Media
Further information
Mature Students welcome
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
How the course is Taught
On this course you will be introduced to industry standard tools and will be guided through a series of exercises that will enable you to build content and develop a portfolio of your own creative work.
A modern laptop or desktop computer with a mid range processor (e.g. 8th or 9th generation Intel i5) and broadband internet access is recommended to participants of this course.
Course Content:
Games Analysis Design 5N1651
Image Processing 5N1292
Desktop Multimedia Audio Production 5N2148
3D Computer Graphics 5N5029
Multimedia Authoring 5N1299
Digital Movie Processing 5N1605
Object Oriented Programming 5N0541
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths.
5M5048 - Creative Media
Certification
This course leads to a QQI Level 5 certification in Creative Media (5M5048)
Please note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
For more information:
Email annett.gardiner@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
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