Explore 2010

 

Are you interested in a Career in Creative Multimedia, IT Support, Software Development or Games Design?

If the answer is YES and you are a 6th year or mature student who is interested in pursuing a college degree join one of our EXPLORE DAYS at Tipperary Institute.
Explore what a day in the life of a Creative Multimedia, Games Design, IT Support or Software Development Degree student would be like. Reserve your place today email explore@tippinst.ie or call 0504 - 28272. explore your degree and career opportunities in computing


Join us at Tipperary Institute on:
Saturday 17th April 2010 (Thurles Campus)
Saturday 24th April 2010 (Clonmel Campus)

 

Explore Days Schedules

Explore Day Schedule – Saturday 17th April 2010 Thurles

Time

Workshop

09.30 – 10.00

Introduction to Computing

10.00 – 11.00

Design for Animation

11.00 – 12.00

Computer Programming

12.00 – 12.45

Lunch

12.45 – 13.45

Hardware

13.45 – 14.45

eXplore Games Design & Development

14.45 – 15.00

Closing Session

 

Explore Day Schedule – Saturday 24th April 2010 Clonmel

Time

Workshop

09.30 – 10.00

Introduction to Computing

10.00 – 11.00

Computer Programming

11.00 – 12.00

Hardware

12.00 – 12.45

Lunch

12.45 – 13.45

Design for Animation

13.45 – 14.45

Make Music Now

14.45 – 15.00

Closing Session

 


 

 

Computer Programming
A session in which participants will look  at some computer programming concepts using Scratch. (Back to schedule)

 

Hardware

This workshop will outline the structure of a Desktop PC and thereafter lead students on a tour of its internals using virtual software and lab PCs.

 

Graphic Design
The Design workshop will introduce students to Magazine Design through the ages, including typography and layout. It will look at the design history of the glossy magazine and students will get a chance to produce their own front cover. (Back to schedule)

 

Design for Animation
The Design for Animation workshop will introduce students to concept development for animation, including storyboarding and illustration.(Back to schedule)

 

Make Music Now!
During this Explore Day session participants will get an experience with creating music on a computer with no budget. (Back to schedule)

 

eXplore Games Design & Development
During this eXplore session participants will experience the process of building a computer game. They will be exposed to computer games development technologies used for developing game art, audio and engines.(Back to schedule)