NFQ Level 5 – certificate – see http://www.nfq.ie

Pre-requisites

Computer users with an interest in Game Design Development and Animation

Course Aim

To provide students with the skills and knowledge required to progress their career in in this field and take advantage of new opportunities in the Game Design Industry.

Principal Areas of Study

Concepts of Games Studies

Games Critique and Analysis

Games Concept Development

Practical Game Development

Basics of studio and location sound production

Photo Shop

Digiital 3D Modelling Techniques using Blender

Assessment
Students are assessed as follows:

Assignment 20%
Learner Record 30%
Project 50%

Qualification
On successful completion of all assignments and Project students will be awarded a FETAC Games Studies Component Certificate Level 5

What Software will I be Using?
Unity 3d Game Engine
Blender animation and modeling software
Game salad for Mac OSX (2d game creation)
Elements of Photoshop and Google Sketchup
Introduction to Java Script for Unity
Logic 9 sound engine
Basics of the Unity fmod sound engine

Details
Location: Dublin 1
Start date: 20/03/2012 28/06/2012
Duration: 15 Weeks Tues & Thurs 06.30-09.30 p.m.
Cost: €850.00

For more see http://www.dorset-college.ie/Computing/courses/course_details/?rid=3&cid=126