Augmented & Virtual Reality
This one-year course will aim to offer students an introduction to the world of Augmented and Virtual Reality, providing students with the knowledge and skills to develop, design and evaluate immersive experiences with virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies. Augmented and Virtual Reality is one of the fastest growing areas in the software industry, as well as, information technology which has been a growth area in Ireland for quite some time.
| 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
Leaving Cert or LCA
Mature students of all backgrounds
Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
The aim of this programme is to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, build and evaluate immersive user experiences using virtual, augmented and mixed reality tools and technologies.
Graduates will acquire core competencies in computing, design and animation making them suitable for employment in immersive design and development across a range of industries and/or graduates are eligible to apply for degrees to universities and technological universities for level 7
and level 8 degree places throughout the country such as TUD, Trinity College, DCU, UCC, DKIT, MTU, ATU and TUS to mention a few.
Examples of Higher Education Progression
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
TUS Athlone: US715 Software Design (Level 7, 3 Years)
US713 Software Design for Virtual Reality and Gaming (Level 7, 3 Years)
US821 Software Design for Virtual Reality and Gaming (Level 8, 4 Years)
US822 Software Design with Artificial Intelligence (Level 7, 3 Years)
Maynooth University: MH601 Computer Science / Multi-Media, Mobile and Web Development
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD – Blanchardstown: TU981 Creative Digital Media (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU713 Computer Engineering (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU984 Game Design (Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC241 Digital Business and Innovation (Level 8, 4 Year)
DC121Computer Science (Level 8, 4 Years), DC131 Communications Studies (Level 8, 3 Years), DC291 Arts (Joint Honours) Media Studies
(Level 8, 3-4 Years)
DC133 Multimedia (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK863 Creative Media (Level 8, 4 Years) DK820 Computing in Games Development (Level 8, 4 Years)
DK821 Computing and Software Development (Level 8, 4 Years)
IADT: DL836 Creative Computing (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE611 Multimedia Application Development (Level 7, 3 Years)
Further information
MATURE STUDENTS SUPPORT
The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. Our mature learners enjoy the following supports in addition to the overall supports provided to all students:
• Mature student meet and greet before the college year begins.
• A dedicated mature student room where mature students can meet and work with fellow mature students.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the Mature Student room daily.
• A mature student officer available for guidance and support.
• Academic support tailored to ensuring the smooth transition to DCFE.
• Coffee Mornings in the mature student room.
• Guest speakers from past mature learners.
• Career guidance talks tailored to mature links.
• A dedicated induction process for mature entry.
• Workshops in exam study, time management, presentation skills, IT skills, referring and research techniques, etc.
• Basic computer skills workshops.
• Organised social events for mature learners.
• We look forward to welcoming our future mature learners to Dunboyne College.
For all courses in 2024/25, course fees are now a non-refundable €30 administration fee. The course fee must be paid to secure your place, you can pay this fee through our website. More information can be found here.
You can access your application details via the Dunboyne College website (click Login/Pay Fees in the menu at the top of the page) using your ID number and password.
No cash will be accepted at the office. Payments can be made online or by cheque (payable to Dunboyne College of Further Education), by bank draft or by postal order only.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Application Procedure
1. Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie. from November 2023 to September 2024.
2. After registering online, students will receive a text and email to notify them they have pre-registered and can log in to view and track their application.
Applications now open
Apply online www.dunboynecollege.ie
Once we receive your application we will email you requesting:
Photograph Reference Interviews
Recent academic results Personal Statement
Interview
All applicants will be interviewed. Some additional requirements may apply depending on your course choice.
When you receive an offer please confirm it by the deadline.
3. Applicants will be notifi ed by text and email of a request to upload further information for their application:
(i). Copy of most recent school report or examination results
(ii). Reference from teacher, employer or coach.
(iii). 100-word personal statement on
“Why this course is right for me,” which should outline reasons for choosing the course.
(iv) Photograph
4. Interviews will take place for all courses.
5. Successful applicants will then be able to complete the registration process.
6. Late applicants can apply online for vacant places at any time until the end of September 2024.
7. A grant can be applied for from www.susi.ie.
8. A separate process for applicants to the Early Learning and Care courses (formerly Childcare courses) applies. Other courses may have additional entry requirements including auditions etc, please refer to the entry requirements for the courses of your choice.
9. Applicants for the Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Accounting Technician should note that there is a difference system for applying. Please refer to the information listed for these apprenticeships.
10. Applications will be processed in line with DCFE Admission Policy.
Over the last few years, VR has become more widely adopted due to increasing consumer and enterprise demand, growing use cases and a booming ecosystem. Virtual reality is most commonly used in entertainment applications such as video games, 3D cinema and areas including surgery, flight simulators and social virtual worlds.
Course Content:
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
Games Analysis Design
Computer Illustrated Graphics
Work Experience
Communications
Computer 3 D Modelling and Animation
Computer Aided Design 3D
Safety and Health
Word Processing
Illustration
Multimedia Authoring
Assessment
Most courses will be assessed through continuous assessment. This means that modules are assessed with a combination of exams and assignments. Assignments can take various forms, including written projects, reports, essays, skills demonstrations, oral presentations or electronic work. Results for exams and assignments are combined to give the overall result for the module.
5M5048 - Creative Media
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Creative Media 5M5048
This course is run in conjunction with Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) (LMETB) http://amtce.ie/
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie