Computer Games Development - Year 2
The games development sector demands a range of skills across the creative and technical domains. As well as the obvious technical skills, success for games developers also relies on an ability to manage their projects. Therefore soft skills within the multidisciplinary environment of the games sector are also needed. These include project management capabilities, team-working, problem solving and communication skills.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Students should have successfully completed an appropriate QQI Level 5 course such as Computer Games Design, Computer Games Programming, Creative Digital Media (Year 1) or Software Development (Year 1 ), all available at Cavan Institute.
Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
With the recent increase in home game usage, online gaming and traditional PC and arcade games, this innovative sector continues to grow and expand at a rapid pace. Consequently, there has been a marked increase in the demand for games developers in recent years. Job offers include: research assistants, games designers, Unity game developers, technical artists, vfx (visual effects) artist, Unreal Engine programmers etc.
Progression
Graduates are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Games Design - TUD
Computing - Games Development - ATU Sligo
Communication Studies - DCU
Humanities - Creative & Cultural Industries - UCD
Film & TV - DKIT
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
€200.
*The Post Leaving Certificate Government Levy of €200 is removed since 2022.
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.
4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student by Cavan Institute following an assessment.
How do I Apply?
On-line applications for the 2024/25 academic year are Open.
You can apply for your chosen Cavan Institute course online, by clicking “Apply Online” on our homepage. Please note you may apply to some Cavan Institute courses through the CAO system. (or view Application link above)
June 1st is the closing date for receipt of applications for first round offers. However, applications will be accepted and processed on courses where places are available following this date and second round offers will be made to eligible applicants who apply after that date.
About This Course
The games development sector demands a range of skills across the creative, technical and commercial domains. As well as the obvious technical skills, success for games developers also relies on an ability to manage and market their projects. Therefore the so-called soft skills within the multidisciplinary environment of the games sector are also needed. These include project management capabilities, team-working, problem solving and communication skills.
This course in Computer Games Development will enable you to develop these technical, personal and interpersonal skills through the activities and projects taught as part of the course curriculum. These include 2D and 3D games development through multiple platforms (Unreal Engine and Unity), 3D modelling and animation, web design, graphic design and sound editing.
Project Management
Web Authoring
Multimedia Technology
Graphics & Animations
Digital Imaging
Multimedia Technology
Design Skills
Multimedia Sound
Communications
Work Experience
6M20496 - Digital Media Production.
Certification: QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Digital Media Production - 6M20496.
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