Games Development and Design (Creative Media) 5M5048
This one-year Games Development & Design course is designed to help you to create a portfolio of work that will kick start your career in the exciting games industry. Learn how to apply your creative ideas and develop your technical skills by building 3D games and content in this exciting creative media course. This course provides a broad introduction to the various roles in the games industry by covering topics such as 3D Game Engines, Level Design, 3D Modelling and Animation, Digital Video Production and Computer Coding. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Games Analysis Design 5N1651
Image Processing 5N1292
Desktop Multimedia Audio Production 5N2148
3D Computer Graphics 5N5029
Multimedia Authoring 5N1299
Digital Movie Processing 5N1605
Object Oriented Programming 5N0541
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Optional Module: Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths.
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
- Pre-entry guidance meeting
- Mature Applicants Welcome
QQI Level 5 certification in Creative Media 5M5048
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths.
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of * CAO QQI Requirements Lookup For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
3rd Level Progression Examples:
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway
BA in Design
Computing in Software Development
Film and Documentary
Technological University of Shannon (TUS), Limerick
Computing - Games Design and Development
Game Art and Design
Creative Media and Design
Graphic Design
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
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