- Location: Bray Institute of Further Education Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
This course is an introduction to 3D computer game design and development. Learners will design and create their own computer games. This course will examine all aspects of computer game production and successful learners will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of game design as well as an extensive portfolio of work.
Programme of Study
- Games Analysis & Design
- Desktop Audio Production
- Drawing
- Computer 3D Modelling & Animation
- 3D Computer Graphics
- Computer Illustrated Graphics
- Communications
- Work Experience
Components subject to change
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Leaving Certificate Applied with a distinction profile
- Full QQI Level 4 with a distinction profile
- Mature applicants-experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Places are offered following successful interview. Learners should have a good working knowledge of computers and some software (e.g. Internet, Email, MS Office).
Career Opportunities
- Game development roles, for example - Programmer - Artist - Designer
- Indie Game Development
- Digital Media roles
Higher Education Progression*
IT Tallaght:
- BA in Creative Digital Media (TA022)
IT Blanchardstown:
- BA (Hons.) in Creative Digital Media (BN112), (BN021)
Cork IT:
- BA in Multimedia (CR112)
BIFE:
- Games Development Advanced QQI Level 6(6M5131)
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Creative Media (5M2155)
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Bray Institute of Further Education
Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) caters for learners with a wide variety of needs - from those who want to do University Degrees at hontheirs level to those who are training for employment.
They are located on Novara Avenue, Bray; 150 metres from the town centre and within walking distance of the Dart station. The Institute is just a short jtheirney from Dublin City Centre.
Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past twenty-five years serving all areas of the country including Dublin.
BIFE is a constituent Institute of Kildare / Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB).
They offer a wide range of Further Education (PLC) ctheirses both full and part-time at the Institute.
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