Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
If you are a computer games enthusiast, interested in games design and analysis and would like to pursue a career in the exciting and expanding games development industry, then this course is for you.
This course introduces you to software such as Maya for 3D modelling, Photoshop and Unity that enables the production of game content. You will develop the fundamental digital and transferable skills to allow you to progress to further and higher education.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Design Skills 5N0784
Games Analysis Design 5N1651
Communications 5N0690
Digital Marketing 5N1364
Multimedia Authoring 5N1299
Web Authoring 5N1910
Work Experience 5N1356
3-Dimensional Computer Graphics 5N5029
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5048 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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