CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Creative Computing

Course Code
SE611
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)

This is a three year course designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience in computing and creative media. Students study approximately 60% computing in core areas, such as Web and Mobile Development, Networks and Databases, and 40% in creative media, such as UX Design, Graphic Design, Animation and Media Production.

Our students use industry standard innovative tools and technologies, to become proficient in programming and creative media to create custom-built interactive applications. 

Course Details

SETU Waterford Campus
College Link  >  Creative Computing

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

What will you study?

    Graphic Design Programming Databases Mathematics and Statistics Software Engineering Web Design Audio Communication Computing Critical Thinking Networks3 D and Video Scripting Securitye Learning
Important
  • Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.

Progression to CAO Courses

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, the performing arts 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.

Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

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.

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Career Progression

Graduates of the BSc in Creative Computing may choose to work in some of the many diverse areas of Computing and Creative Media, such as: Web Development, Mobile App Development and Software Development, UX (User Experience) Design, The Entertainment Sector - Animation, Film, Creative Content, Pipeline/Production Management, Graphic Design, Software Support. 

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