HNC : Computer Games Development
SCQF Level 7
Full-time
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Part-time
Still at school and enjoy playing games and investigating how they work ? Know you want a career in the computer games industry ?
You will need a flair for programming , maths , and solving complex problems . You should enjoy playing a variety of computer games and you may even have designed a few games of your own . You will need great communication and team working skills and the determination to persevere until something works .
The computer games industry is a target area for growth and needs intelligent , hardworking and innovative people to drive the future of gaming in Scotland .
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Foundation Apprenticeship : Information Technology : Software Development SCQF Level 6 plus National 5 Maths at Grade B or above
Advanced Certificate : Computer Games Design and Animation SCQF Level 6
Advanced Certificate : Computing with Software Development and Cyber Security SCQF Level 6
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HNC : Digital Design and Development ( Games )
SCQF Level 7
Full-time
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Part-time
Keen to explore your talent for computer games design ? Interested in producing digital interactive media ? Want to know how to design for the best user experience ? If you are looking for a career in games production , digital design , interactive storytelling , or UX design , then this is the course for you .
You should have an interest in and flair for games level editing , user interface design , developing digital media and should also enjoy playing a variety of computer games . You will need great communication and team working skills and the determination to persevere until something works .
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DIGITAL , COMPUTING AND CYBER |
Entry Requirements
One Higher at Grade C or above in Maths , Computing Science , Graphic Communication or any Science / Technology subject ; plus , four National 5s at Grade B or above , one of which must be Maths .
In addition , you will also be required to sit a programming suitability test
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Entry Requirements
One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing Science , English , Graphic Communication , any Science / Technology subject , or Art and Design ; plus , four National 5s at Grade C or above one of which must be English
Foundation Apprenticeship : Information Technology : Software Development SCQF Level 6
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Advanced Certificate : Computer Games Design and Animation SCQF Level 6 including achievement of the unit Academic Skills |