Course Code: CI061CR
Course Level: 5
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Information Technology
QQI Award Letters: CITXX
Course Duration: 1 Year
Course Level: 5
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Information Technology
QQI Award Letters: CITXX
Course Duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Description
The purpose of the course is to provide students with a
firm foundation in the craft of writing computer programs and creating 2D and
3D computer games. Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to
understand how computers work and can be used to model the physical behaviour
of real world objects.
This course will present learners with the opportunity to appreciate the programming considerations that arise with different game genres such as adventure, First Person Shooter (FPS), Role Playing Games (RPGs), strategy, fighting and sports games. Play and critique a variety of games on a selection of popular platforms (e.g. X-Box, PS3, PC etc). Use specialised game engine tools to create their own game components (levels, maps, characters etc). Write and test their own computer games (2D and 3D). Use life skills including effective communication techniques, teamwork and independent learning.
This course will present learners with the opportunity to appreciate the programming considerations that arise with different game genres such as adventure, First Person Shooter (FPS), Role Playing Games (RPGs), strategy, fighting and sports games. Play and critique a variety of games on a selection of popular platforms (e.g. X-Box, PS3, PC etc). Use specialised game engine tools to create their own game components (levels, maps, characters etc). Write and test their own computer games (2D and 3D). Use life skills including effective communication techniques, teamwork and independent learning.
Course Content
- Computer Programming
- Games Studies
- Computer Architecture and Systems
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Database Methods
- Games Analysis and Design
- Mathematics
- Physics
- 3 Dimensional Computer Graphics
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 days work placement must be completed in
a relevant vocational area.
*Each Year www.onlinedesignteacher.com makes up to 6 work experience places available to our computer games programming students to work on UE4 programming tutorials.
*Each Year www.onlinedesignteacher.com makes up to 6 work experience places available to our computer games programming students to work on UE4 programming tutorials.
Career Opportunities
The programming and development of computer games is a
rapidly growing area, and one where it is predicted that there will be a future
shortage of graduates. This introductory course is aimed at people who have an
interest in pursuing further studies leading to a career in the area of
computer games or general software development.
Progression Opportunities
At Cavan Institute: Students who successfully complete this course meet the entry requirements for a range of level 6 courses at Cavan Institute, including Software Development, Computer and Network Technician, and Computer Games Development.
Elsewhere: Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes (e.g., Computer Games Development, Software Engineering, Applied Computing or Software Design – Games) at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Progression Opportunities
At Cavan Institute: Students who successfully complete this course meet the entry requirements for a range of level 6 courses at Cavan Institute, including Software Development, Computer and Network Technician, and Computer Games Development.
Elsewhere: Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes (e.g., Computer Games Development, Software Engineering, Applied Computing or Software Design – Games) at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
