US706 · Level 7 · 3 years · Portfolio course

Game Art and Design (Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Clonmel · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

846

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 BSc in game art and design at TUS Clonmel, aimed at those who want to make content for games. Entry is by portfolio.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers digital technology, creative coding, game basics, visual design, 3D modelling and 2D asset creation. Later you study rigging, concept art, character modelling, game engine programming, game design, animation and effects. Year three includes extended reality design.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared to work in the games industry as games artists, content creators and designers.
Who it suits
Suits students who like drawing and 3D art, play games, and want to make the art and levels behind them.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026846Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Biology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Physics/Chemistry: 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.

See the course on the Technological University of the Shannon - Clonmel website ↗

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