Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
This advanced course bridges the gap between conceptual game design and the development of fully functional interactive products. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and industry-standard tools, students learn to transform traditional "pen and paper" designs into playable games ready for testing by the global gaming community. The program emphasizes professional development through unique opportunities, including the Black Shamrock Scholarship, expert portfolio reviews, and international Erasmus-funded work placements in Finland with companies like CSE Entertainment.
Course Details
What will you study?
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.
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
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Career Progression
Many graduates have gained employment in world-class companies, while others have established companies of their own. This course is also a pathway to the BA (Hons) in Games Visual Media.
