Software Development & Game Design
The games industry is one of the largest in the world – currently out grossing the music and film industry in the UK. This course is aimed at computer games enthusiasts who are interested in pursuing a career in the computer games industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer game development and will also learn how ideas can be transformed and conveyed through computer graphics and storyboarding techniques. Advanced OO-Programming concepts are covered and students will be confidently able to program in Java and other languages upon completion.
| 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 Certificate (5 passes)
Leaving Certificate Applied?or equivalent
Mature Applicants are welcome
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
The following courses accept QQI level 5 as an appropriate entry, see the individual colleges for more details. It is the responsibility of each students to check they are eligible to enter a course, eligibility entry can change from year to year.
Athlone IT Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Design (Game Development) – AL801
Computing and game development, Sligo IT SG131
Product Design DIT DT001
Transport and operations design DIT DT028
Mathematical Sciences DIT DT2015
Industrial Mathematics DIT DT220
Computer Science DIT DT228
Computer Science DIT DT282
There are many other courses and options or students.
Further information
Contact the College for Fees
Maintenance Grants
Students in our College are eligible under the same conditions that apply to Third Level Institutions for the Government paid Maintenance Grant. Apply to SUSI on www.susi.ie
Yes
At the end of this course you will have designed and built some games, both 2D and 3D and you will have an app running on your mobile phone. Work experience is an important part of all our courses. We have many industry contacts in the local area and at the end of this course you will have been in a workplace and will have reflected on your duties there.
Course Outline
Object Oriented Programming
Software Architecture
Programming & Design Principles
Games Analysis & Design
2D Computer Graphics
3D Computer Graphics
Mathematics
Web Authoring
Operating Systems
Communications
Work Experience
Students may apply for a place in the following Institutions through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
5M0529 - Software Development
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Course Coordinator
Pat Horan
Email: phoran.tcl@lwetb.ie