NQ Computing: Web and Games Development is designed to introduce you to the skills and techniques required to develop a career in areas such as Web Developer/Designer, Computer Games Designer, or Computer Animator.
It provides you with opportunities to gain practical experience in a wide range of creative subjects including Digital Games Design, Web Design and Development, Programming in a High Level Language, Mobile Development and 3D Modelling.
You'll develop an end of year games based project to integrate and showcase your creative skills. The course will also develop maths based concepts required for study at higher level.
While undertaking this course, you'll also be able to achieve an SQA National Progression Award in Computer Games Development at SCQF Level 6. This will equip you well for progression to further studies at HNC/D level. Alternatively, you will be qualified to gain employment in a wide range of computing related professions.
Students who complete this course can progress to a wide range of HNC/D Computing courses that specialise in Games, Web Development, Information Technology or 3D Computer Animation.
The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.