Games Production & Design - Advanced
2-year Advanced Production & Design Games HND covering game design, 3d modeling, programming, Unity, industry-standard tools.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson | ||
| BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
• QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent
Year 1 Higher National Certificate
• A suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 award, with a merit profile, that satisfies the entry requirements is:
o Games Production and 3D Graphics Level 5 (DLO).
Year 2 Higher National Diploma
• Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design), can progress automatically to year 2.
• Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate, and subject to module compatibility, may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design).
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course, please note for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the Portfolio field above for details.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates may apply for the BA Honours Degree in Games (Visual Media) in BCFE. The BA Honours Degree in Games Visual Media is awarded by the University of Dundee, Scotland, or
• Graduates may apply for entry to the BA (Hons) in Media Production Management in BCFE, awarded by Dublin City University.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Portfolio Guidelines
Students applying for the Advanced Games Production and Design Course should bring to the interview an original portfolio of your best work completed within the past year.
Portfolios are acceptable in a range of media, such as:
• Game Design Preferably display your work running in an executable file from a game engine such as Unity3D or Unreal.
• Artwork A printed or on-screen portfolio of artwork, showing up to your ten best pieces. Digital or handmade pieces are equally acceptable
• Web or App Design Any published websites or apps you may have made. Wireframe prototypes are also acceptable.
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose A HND In Advanced Games Production & Design?
Our Advanced Games Production and Design course will provide you with the skills required to turn pen and paper game designs into fully functional interactive products. Using industry-standard tools, theory, techniques and cutting-edge technology you can bring your ideas to life and then test them out online with the gaming community.
Many of our graduates have gained employment in world-class companies, while others have established companies of their own. This course is also a pathway to the Games Design Visual Media BA (Hons) Degree Level 8.
Year 1
• Game Development Practices
• Games in Context
• Game Design
• Creative Media Industry
• Professional Practice
• Audio Practices
• Principles of Animation
• Individual Project
End of Year 1 Certification Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design).
Year 2
• Advanced Game Development Studies
• Advanced 3D Modelling
• Narrative
• Personal Professional Development
• Environment and Level Design
• Collaborative Project
End of Year 2 Certification Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design).
Award Year 1: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design)
Award Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design)
* The Higher National Diploma is recognised by the QQI as being comparable to the Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie