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 Dr. Maria G. Hinfelaar, President LIT. Tipperary Institute, with a campus here in Thurles, Co. Tipperary has recorded a further impressive increase in student applications in 2011, following a record intake of students in 2010. Figures, recently released from the Central Applications Office (CAO) demonstrate this remarkable 32% increase in the colleges applications from students, applying for courses in the college, this year.
The Institute has recorded a mammoth 50% increase for first preferences for its courses and this increase comes despite a national reduction in overall applications to the CAO this year. The numbers of students accepting places at Tipperary Institute has now more than doubled over the last three years, making the local Institute one of the fastest growing third level colleges in Ireland.
Acting Tipperary Institute CEO, Michael O’Connell stated: “This rapid growth in our student applications reflects the growing profile of our innovative courses which will provide our graduates with a rich educational experience and real career prospects. It is particularly encouraging that applications for Tipperary Institute have grown so much this year even though overall numbers applying to CAO are marginally down. It is also encouraging that increasing numbers of local Leaving Certificate students are also choosing Tipperary Institute, where they know they will receive a recognised third level qualification and benefit from a great student experience, but without the costs associated with living away from home.”
Dr. Maria Hinfelaar, President of LIT has welcomed the news and states: “Tipperary Institute has been aligning with LIT since December 2009 and following a Government decision in June 2010 will integrate formally with LIT on 1st September.We are delighted with the progress being made by the soon to be LIT (Tipperary). We are closely collaborating on expanding the range of educational opportunities available across all our campuses, and will contribute to the social and economic development of the entire region. Mature learners continue to return to education in large numbers and applications from PLC students to Tipperary Institute have alone increased by some 20%. This year, the Institute will make more places available than ever before to cater for the growing demand for third level education locally.”
This fantastic growth in applications includes the BSc.(Hons) in Computer Games Design and Development, which had a bumper year with first preferences increased by 77%, while community based organisations has seen a 21% increase in applications for Tipperary Institute’s Social and Community Studies Degree.
Students Note: Tipperary Institute will accept late applications through CAO for all courses until May 1st and CAO applicants can also avail of the ‘Change of Mind’ facility until July 1st.
So for a quality third level education on your doorstep, without the heavy burden of accommodation costs to parents and tailored to your specific needs, look no further than Tipperary Institute!
For further information on courses, check Here or simply Tel: 0504 28072, or why not Email: amcbride@tippinst.ie
  
 Tipperary Institute, Thurles, Co.Tipperary According to leading computer games programming experts, and employers, the Computer Games sector is emerging swiftly with real potential for well paid future employment.
Speaking at the 2011 Games Fleadh at the Thurles campus of the Tipperary Institute, which is one of the most important annual gatherings for future computer game programmers attending second and third-level education, the CEO of Open Emotion Studios, Patrick Murphy said there is massive potential to develop a lucrative gaming sector here in Ireland.
“We have the creativity and highly skilled graduates to create an indigenous sector and we would love to see Irish graduates establishing their own gaming companies in the future. This is one of few industries that has not experienced a downturn in the economy and is a sure bet to deliver jobs long term into the future. The Games Fleadh certainly gives budding young computer game programmers an opportunity to put themselves on view in the shop window and we will be keeping an eye out for the best on show, as we are looking to scale up in the coming years.” Mr Murphy said.
Tipperary Institute said: “This year’s Games Fleadh saw students develop their own versions of the iconic Frogger Computer Game to mark its 30th anniversary.”
Looks like computer games could be good for kids after all.
 Family Game Night 3 Following the success of our previous free competitions, our readers are invited to enter our latest contest, with a chance to win the fantastic EA PS3 game Family Game Night 3.
So spin the wheel of fate in the GAME OF LIFE, find out “whodunit” in CLUE, get your groove on with TWISTER, trigger crazy chain reactions in MOUSE TRAP, or try your hand at YAHTZEE HANDS DOWN.
This game is sponsored by Europe’s fastest growing Irish Gaming website – The Gaming Liberty. com
The question to be answered is:- On what day does St. Patrick’s Day fall on?
To enter this competition visit the Competition Section on the right sidebar of this page and carefully pick your answer.
Remember: Entry is completely free and this competition ends March 19th next.
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Last weekend saw one of the annual highlights for game developers around the world, yes I am referring to the 3rd annual ‘Global Games Jam.’
Once again this global event smashed it’s own record for the single largest games jam ever – 48 hours, 44 countries, 170 locations, 6500 participants, almost 1500 games, one weekend with just one theme.
Global Games Jam hosts Tipperary Institute, here in Thurles, rose to the challenge of organising and joining a game coding marathon for students, creating games, which were then viewed live by International gaming enthusiasts and gaming industry leaders.
Participants were here to make games – fast. It was part of the Global Game Jam, a worldwide event wherein developers, artists and musicians got together to make games in less than 48 hours with eating and sleep left optional.
Some 7,000 odd developers on Friday evening, across the world, worked creating computer games based on a common choosen theme ‘Extinction‘.
When presented with the theme, ‘Jammers’ set about brainstorming concepts, students pitched ideas to attract developers, artists and designers to join their team. Twenty two concepts in total were pitched and these were then honed down, strictly on merit, to just four ideas.
Games agreed and decided were titled ‘Petals’, ‘What We Do Now’, ‘Human Kind’ and ‘Petri Paridice’.
Mr Philip Bourke, the Course Coordinator for T I Development and Games Design stated: “This is as real as it gets, the sandbox nature of these projects, allow our students to experiment with development, design and gameplay in collaboration with their peers. The need to quickly and efficiently produce the code, art and audio assets for fun games in a fantastic way to develop innovation skills.”
Conor O’ Neill, one of the team that produced Petals, said: “This being my first jam, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I imagined it would be extremely challenging to get our ideas into a playable game in just 48 hours. We were delighted to find everyone so helpful in both Tipperary Institute.”
All games produced will be now be showcased later during the annual computer console game programming festival ‘Games Fleadh’ at Tipperary Institute in March next on 9th-10th.
Winner of our December’s PS3 game Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1) is Brendan O’Loughlin, Brittas, Thurles.
Avid computer gamer Brendan, who is also a lover of soccer, hurling and golf, is a third year student at the Christian Brother’s Secondary school, Thurles.
Brendan is also a member of the Phoenix Productions musical company and viewers will remember him, in particular, for his superb portrayal of the young boy “Jo-Jo” in a recent production of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s “Seussical The Musical,” at the Source Theatre, Thurles.
Meanwhile, our present free competition, to win the PS3 game Monopoly Streets, has a few more hours to run, so, if you fancy your chances, why not visit our competition section on the right hand side of our home page.
Our thanks to The Gaming Liberty, who kindly sponsored this lovely gamers prize.
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