SE608 · Level 8 · 4 years

Computing in Interactive Digital Art and Design

South East Technological University - Carlow · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

330

Up 16 points since 2023 (314).

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in Carlow that combines digital art, design and coding for games, apps, film and media. It focuses on user-centred design.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn 2D and 3D digital art, animation, user interface and user experience design, and programming for interfaces and visual effects. Later years cover character and environment modelling, concept design and visual effects programming. You build a portfolio of projects, often with games students, and finish with a final project.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is available in Year 3, or you can do a project or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as 2D or 3D concept artists, technical artists, UX or UI designers or UI programmers, or study a Master's at SETU.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy art and design and also like using code to bring ideas to life.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026330Published after the final round
2025 321321397
2024 319319393
2023 314314423

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Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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