US806 · Level 8 · 4 years · Portfolio course

Game Art and Design (Portfolio)

Technological University of the Shannon - Clonmel · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

846

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Up 65 points since 2023 (781).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree in Clonmel for people who want to make art and content for video games. It covers both the creative and technical sides.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn 3D modelling, 2D asset creation, concept art, game design and creative coding. You also work with game engines, animation, rigging, lighting and effects. XR design appears in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared to work as games artists, content creators and designers.
Who it suits
Suits students who love games, enjoy drawing or 3D art and are willing to learn some coding.

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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

2023781202483020258442026846

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026846Published after the final round
2025 844844933
2024 830833960
2023 781781922

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

  • Russian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Mandarin Chinese: 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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