St Johns College Computer Game Design & Development

Course Aim

The games industry is one of the largest in the world, currently out­grossing the music and film industry in Europe. This course is aimed at games enthusiasts who are interested in pursuing a career in the computer games industry. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of programming, game development, asset creation and game design.

Course Content
Programming and Design Principles
Multimedia Authoring
Design skills
Multimedia Project Development
Animation
Computer Illustrated Graphics
Mathematics
Communications
Work Experience

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent.
• For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.